Later, one of Daiki's men applied makeup to Minjun's face. Still nervous, Minjun admitted that he had not calmed down yet.
The makeup artist told him impatiently to stay quiet, because it was difficult to work while he kept talking. Then he joked that despite being a twenty-two-year-old man, Minjun had skin as smooth as a woman's.
Watching from across the room, Shima could not help noticing how beautiful Minjun looked. Turning toward him, Minjun remarked jokingly that Shima was not allowed to attack him. Caught completely off guard, Shima hurriedly denied ever having such a thought.
The makeup artist then told Minjun to stand, and placed a decorative accessory in his hair. Fully dressed as a woman, and looking remarkably convincing, Minjun felt incredibly embarrassed.
Proud of his work, the stylist smiled, and then offered one final warning.
He advised Minjun to be especially careful around Taishi, the boss's younger brother, who oversaw Osaka. According to him, Taishi pursued anyone he found attractive, regardless of gender. If Minjun were ever left alone with him, Taishi would make a move within seconds.
Growing more worried by the moment, Minjun grabbed the man's arm and complained that all of this was only making him more nervous.
Just then Itsuki came into the room, carrying a sedative for Minjun. The moment he saw how beautiful Minjun looked, he blushed so hard that he dropped the medicine on the floor.
Minjun bent down to pick it up, remarking that it was difficult to crouch in those clothes and asking everyone please not to throw things onto the floor. Embarrassed, Itsuki apologised quickly.
The makeup artist then asked Itsuki what he thought of Minjun's appearance, before asking him to look after him, make sure he stayed safe, and help him walk, because of the outfit.
Minjun watched the men with an irritated expression as they said their goodbyes. Still blushing, Itsuki told him quietly that it was time to leave.
When they arrived at Thomas's grandfather's house, Shinpei was busy grinding ingredients with a mortar and pestle.
Standing beside Daiki, Minjun leaned over and whispered, asking what name he was supposed to use. Clearly annoyed, Daiki said nothing, until Minjun pressed him by asking whether the name was Shimizu.
In an irritated whisper, Daiki replied that the name was Yuri Shimizu, and told him not to ask again. Minjun assured him that he would remember.
After thinking for a moment, however, he whispered another question, wondering why the name did not consist of only three characters, and suggesting that it might be a combination of two names.
Before Daiki could respond, Shinpei, Daiki's grandfather, came over and placed a cup of green tea politely in front of Minjun. Introducing himself, he said that he was Uyama Shinpei, Daiki's grandfather.
Minjun introduced himself as Yuri Shimizu.
Daiki quietly handed him the teacup and ordered him to drink. Minjun took a polite sip, and thought immediately that it was so bitter it almost made his nose run.
Thomas noticed his discomfort and hurried over, slipping a piece of candy into Minjun's mouth. He explained that it was candy, and added that his mama was just like him, because she also thought the tea was bitter.
Shinpei patted Thomas on the head gently and praised him. Thomas smiled happily and said that he loved both his grandpa and his mama.
Then Shinpei's expression became serious. He asked Minjun whether he knew what Daiki did.
Minjun answered that he did.
Shinpei then asked whether he still loved Daiki, knowing that.
Daiki attempted to interrupt his grandfather. Minjun stayed silent for a moment, and then replied calmly that although he was a coward, and weak enough to faint at the sight of blood, he would still have the courage to protect both Thomas and Daiki without hesitation.
Daiki watched him with surprise, convinced that Minjun was speaking sincerely.
Shinpei laughed and offered him another cup of tea. Smiling, Minjun accepted, and requested plenty of sugar.
During Shinpei's birthday celebration, Daiki told Minjun that he could drink if he wanted to, as long as he was certain he would not get drunk.
Blushing, Minjun asked what he meant by getting drunk. With a teasing smile, Daiki reminded him of what had happened the last time he drank.
Their conversation was interrupted when one of Daiki's men approached and whispered something into his ear. Daiki replied aloud that he could not do it, and then explained that he needed to step away for a short while.
When Minjun asked where he was going, Daiki explained that he was going to greet an executive from his grandfather's generation who had travelled a long way to attend the celebration. He assured Minjun that he would be back shortly.
Minjun simply asked him to pass along his greetings. Inwardly, he was panicking. He kept reminding himself that Daiki had promised to protect him, and silently wished that he would not be left alone in such a frightening place.
Meanwhile, Daiki's brother Taishi was quietly observing him.
The moment Minjun realised he was alone, he could no longer hide his fear.