Workplace Administrator Rights

"Shit..."
Hyeri, having sent countless KakaoTalk messages and texts to Choi Hyun-min throughout the day only to be ignored, spends her work hours glaring at the innocent monitor.
'He started this flirting game,'

Thinking back to the few meals and a movie they shared, this was a crucial time possibly transitioning from casual dating to a relationship. Hyeri, initially open to some light physical affection, trembles with frustration at Hyun-min's unilateral indifference.
Always the receiver of men's attentions, Hyeri had never anticipated being ignored like this.
'So this is his game?'

Hyeri's frustration turns into defiance against Hyun-min's indifference. Under normal circumstances, she might have let it go coolly, but the work system's amplified [affection] towards Hyun-min makes her more clingy than usual, though she's unaware of this change within herself.
"Uh? Hyeri, aren't you leaving yet?"
Normally preparing to leave right at 5:50 PM, her colleagues are puzzled to see her still at her desk past 6 PM.

"Ah... I'm waiting to go home with a friend from another department."
"Really? I'm heading out then."
While others leave, Hyeri remains, immovable. Hyunwoo, observing her from a nearby seat, figures out the situation.

'Choi Hyun-min must be working late.'
A check on the messenger confirms Hyun-min is still logged in. It's only natural for Hyeri to wait for him, the one feeling more desperate.
'Heh, suffer through it then.'

"Hyeri, I'm also leaving now. See you tomorrow."
"Okay, Assistant Manager, have a good evening."
Hyeri returns the farewell with a practiced smile, one that would usually stir hearts, but to Hyunwoo, who knows her true intentions, it's merely sly fox tactics.

Is it an hour or two after everyone's left?
'Oh? Is he finally logging off?'
Around 9 PM, Hyun-min's messenger status switches to logged out. Hyeri hastily leaves the office and eventually runs into Hyun-min in the lobby.
"Assistant Manager Choi!"

"Ah, Hyeri."
Normally, Hyun-min would ❖ Nоvеl𝚒ght ❖ (Exclusive on Nоvеl𝚒ght) have taken any chance to lure Hyeri into a drinking session after such an encounter, but tonight, he is simply too drained from a day filled with overtime and endless tasks.
"Why are you leaving so late?"

"It's been busy lately... What about you, Hyeri?"
"I just... ended up staying late, hehe."
"Have you had dinner? You must be hungry. I am too!! You treated me last time to movies and meals, so I'll buy dinner tonight!"

Hyeri tries to charm him, but even her offer to pay doesn't alter Hyun-min's expression.
"Sorry, I had something while working earlier. Let's eat next time, together."
Hyun-min's unexpected refusal. However, Hyeri doesn't give up.

"You already ate... then next time we must."
"Can you at least drive me home? You said you'd show me your car."
Hyun-min, who had casually bragged about his foreign car to impress her, thinks,

'She wouldn’t expect me to drive her this late, would she?'
"Ugh... I'm so exhausted. I really need to go straight home tonight."
Ultimately, Hyun-min harshly dismisses her. The once flirtatious Hyeri, who looked at him with kittenish eyes, quickly turns cold. Regardless, Hyun-min briskly walks away from her.

"Uh...uh...Assistant Manager! Assistant Manager!!!"
Hyeri's plaintive voice echoes in the empty building.
 

****
'There's no tree that won't fall after ten strikes,' Hyeri thought. Since childhood, she had always managed to get what she wanted.
At first, it was puzzlement. Hyun-min was a reasonably good catch who initially approached her proactively like other men. But just when she thought they might progress their relationship, he dramatically changed.

Despite discarding her pride and desperately clinging, Hyun-min's attitude towards her only grew colder.
"Ugh, really, just stop contacting me. And I've blocked you."
Unable to hold back anymore, Hyun-min snaps. The gifts Hyeri prepared scatter on the floor. Overcome with sadness, anger, and humiliation, she watches him walk away.

She knew it already. The thrill of their cinema dates and exchanged messages were no longer the same. It wasn’t [affection] she felt—it was [obsession]. Aware but unable to control her feelings, she lets her emotions run wild.
"Hey, Hyunwoo."
"What?"

"That pretty intern in your team, what’s her deal?"
"Kim Hyeri? Why?"
"Is there something wrong with her personality?"

"Well... no issues with her personality, but she's totally useless at work."
In the smoking room, Jae-hoon suddenly asks about Hyeri.
"You know she likes that loser in our team, right?"

"Yeah, you told me before. And who doesn't know that by now? Even a child would know."
"Is Choi Hyun-min really impotent or what? If it were me, I’d have devoured her already. Ginseng, young ginseng!"
"Madman... just let it be. He said he’s not interested."

"Man, there are too many satisfied guys around here. Hey, let’s have a meal with Hyeri sometime. I can treat her way better than that idiot Choi Hyun-min."
"Ha, don't even mention it. She's been really down because of Choi Hyun-min recently."
Unbothered by moral concerns, Hyunwoo nonchalantly responds to Jae-hoon. Hyeri's aggressive pursuit is such a hot topic at the company that there’s hardly anyone who doesn’t know about it.

"Forget it, you're no help."
"I’m outta here. Going back in."
Returning to his desk, Hyunwoo activates the work system on his smartphone.

[User: Kim Hyeri]
[Age: 20]
[Height: 161 cm]
[Weight: 46 kg]
[Stamina: 9/10]
[Attractiveness: 8(+1)/10]
[Sex Drive: 3/10]
[Mental Stability: 1(-7)/10]
[Satisfaction: Locked] [
Affection: Locked]
[Psychological Message]
[Annoyance with Internship] - Reduced Activation
[Obsession with Choi Hyun-min] - Enhanced Activation
[User: Choi Hyun-min] Manager

[Age: 28]
[Height: 185 cm]
[Weight: 73 kg]
[Stamina: 7/10]
[Attractiveness: 8/10]
[Sex Drive: 4(-3)/10]
[Mental Stability: 2(-6)/10]
[Psychological Message]
[Annoyance with System Management] - Enhanced Activation
[Dislike for Kim Hyeri] - Enhanced Activation
A subtle stress and misaligned emotions between two people formed a perfect storm, quickly tearing apart Hyeri and Hyun-min's relationship. Hyunwoo once again realized the formidable power of the work system's [Emotion Manipulation].

For Hyeri, her [affection] for Choi Hyun-min rapidly turned into [obsession]. As their relationship grew distant, her initial excitement about her internship morphed into [irritation].
Concerned Hyeri might quit, Hyunwoo decreased her [irritation] regarding her internship. Yet, despite his adjustments, her once vibrant demeanor was nowhere to be seen.
In Hyun-min's case, his [affection] for Hyeri flipped to [dislike]. Already on edge due to an overwhelming workload, her frequent contacts only exacerbated his annoyance, making him visibly avoid her in the corridors.

This change utterly shattered Hyeri's confidence, who had always relied on her attractiveness. The collapse of her self-esteem was swift and devastating.
And now, Hyunwoo had achieved what he wanted.
When mental stability hits rock bottom, the work system allows the target of emotions to be shifted to himself. With just a few taps, Hyunwoo shifts Hyeri's emotional target from Choi Hyun-min to himself.

[Obsession with Choi Hyun-min] → [Obsession with Lee Hyunwoo]
"Still, [obsession] can be a bit scary," Hyunwoo thought, recalling a scene from the movie Misery. He quickly decreases the [Obsession towards Lee Hyunwoo].
"Alright... here comes the bite..."

"Assistant Manager Lee!"
"Damn, you scared me."
As soon as he put his phone down, Hyeri, who was sitting next to him, suddenly turned to call him, startling Hyunwoo. He responds calmly, hiding his shock.

"Why? What is it, Hyeri?"
"Let's have lunch together today."
Whispering close enough for him to catch the subtle fragrance of her lavender shampoo, her youthful scent was pleasing without the need for strong perfume.

"Indeed, youth is unbeatable."
"Sure, why not."
Hiding a triumphant smile, Hyunwoo responds nonchalantly. Hyeri had always been forward about wanting him to buy lunch, but this was the first time she approached him so warmly.

Through the manipulation of the work system, Hyeri's [Obsession] with Choi had now transferred to Hyunwoo.
"Hehe."
Hyeri smiled sweetly, fluttering her eyes. While Hyunwoo knew it was somewhat artificial, he thought,

"Well, she is pretty cute."
Despite his concerns about her [obsession], their lunch went surprisingly well.
"Assistant Manager, I always just take from you. Next time, I'll treat you."

"It's okay. Why would I take lunch from an intern?"
"Hey, I get paid too! Don't underestimate me!"
"If you really feel sorry, then buy next time."

"Okay~"
Had Hyeri ever opened her wallet for men who were used to her generosity? Although Hyunwoo had bought her meals before, she had never offered to pay first.
"That must be the influence of the work system."

Nevertheless, if she wanted to buy him lunch, he saw no harm. Thus, Hyunwoo started focusing on his spicy pork dish without further thought.
The real problem began afterwards.
Buzz buzz

What are you doing, Assistant Manager?
Lunch was so tasty today~
When shall we eat next?

Do you have Instagram? Let's follow each other.
 
Hyunwoo's phone, previously silent except for work group chats, was now buzzing nonstop with Hyeri's aggressive messages.

"Just checking if I really decreased her [obsession]..."
Even with the decreased [obsession], the intensity of her current behavior was unimaginable if it had been directed at Choi.
"I guess I should play along for now."

Unilateral [obsession] can quickly turn into madness. Managing Hyeri's [obsession] was crucial for Hyunwoo.
Sigh...
Knowing the impact of psychological manipulation via the work system, Hyunwoo spent the entire day exchanging messages with Hyeri to moderate her feelings.

After several meals and an endless loop of chatting through the night, her mental state was somewhat restored, but now her [obsession] had transformed into [affection] for Hyunwoo. If Choi had moderately reciprocated Hyeri's affections, he might have been the one to win her over.
Through strategic manipulation of the [Psychological Messages] within the work system, Hyunwoo had successfully captured Kim Hyeri in his grasp.