officer, Don't Shoot

The chapter opens with Mike, a humble "mamihan" (noodle shop) owner, getting caught up in a chaotic situation when Burnok, a known drug addict, drags him into an escape from an undercover policewoman, Officer Pailey. Despite Mike's protests that he's innocent, he's arrested along with Burnok. After being released, Mike encounters Officer Pailey again at his mamihan. She remains suspicious, but Mike offers her his specialty dish. Their interaction sparks an instant connection for Mike, hinting at a potential love story despite their initial conflict and her distrust. The chapter ends with a sense of fate bringing them together.