Elaine Hayman, the indefatigable assistant to the prodigious Sang-woo, leads a captivating tour for a group of awestruck children from Glendale Middle School through the vibrant halls of CompWare, a gaming empire that thrives on innovation. At the helm of this digital wonderland stands Sang-woo, a mere 20 years old, already a legend in his own time, having founded the company at the tender age of 13 with his debut masterpiece, 'Skittle Daddy,' crafted in the bustling city of Busan.
Craig, a coding maven partnered with the equally talented Patti, shares a camaraderie with Elaine that transcends romantic bounds, their friendship forged in shared passions and late-night coding sessions. However, as the children's encounter with Sang-woo turns tragic, his life cut short by a ruthless bullet from Tokyo's gun, the atmosphere shifts from excitement to sorrow.
That fateful night, Craig's mind races with unrest, unable to find solace in sleep. Driven by an insatiable need to escape the haunting memories, he takes to the streets for a solitary jog, his feet pounding against the pavement in a futile attempt to outrun his demons. Eventually, his path leads him back to the office, where he stumbles upon Elaine, her silhouette illuminated by the glow of the computer screen as she meticulously retrieves the hidden camera from the fire alarm system, a silent sentinel of their workplace.
Craig, seeking solace in familiar vices, reaches into a drawer, his fingers closing around a stash of weed, a comforting reminder of simpler times. Elaine, on the other hand, has embarked on a journey of her own, switching gears from their usual indulgences to the more exotic Lobster, her eyes alight with a newfound curiosity. Craig, watching from the sidelines, finds himself without a similar distraction, left to grapple with the emptiness that has consumed him since Sang-woo's untimely demise.
Patti, Craig's cherished fiancée, harbors a fervent dream of orchestrating a career transformation for him, casting doubts in Craig's mind as to whether the allure of Tokyo was merely a catalyst in "convincing" him. Their serendipitous encounter with Regus Patoff in the office sends Elaine and Craig into a whirlwind of bewilderment, their minds abuzz with queries about his sudden intrusion.
With a gentle yet firm hand, Craig guides Regus down the stairs, while Elaine, her curiosity piqued to the brim, eagerly inquires about the purpose of his unannounced visit amidst the chaos. Regus, his words cloaked in an aura of secrecy, merely whispers of a "contract set to commence at dawn's first light," asserting that he has come to rectify Sang's unfinished endeavors, adhering to an "arrangement" that transcends their comprehension. The mere mention of a former partnership with Sang on business matters only serves to deepen the duo's confusion.
Unfazed, Regus strides confidently into Sang's forsaken office, where Craig solemnly informs him of CompWare's impending doom, declaring that there are no more business matters left to deliberate upon. Amidst the gloom, Craig calls for a dawn assembly, hoping to usher in a dawn of renewal and rejuvenation.
Regus, unwavering, produces a towering stack of papers, tangible evidence of his mission's legitimacy. A shocking revelation unfolds: Sang's lone surviving relative, his mother, who is devoid of the English tongue, has inherited CompWare, turning the tables on everyone present.
The entire staff gathers in the office, their anticipation palpable as they await Regus's emergence. When he finally steps forward, his words, though enigmatic, convey one thing with utmost clarity—his unwavering commitment to their well-being and an infectious enthusiasm to embark on this collaborative journey together.
Meanwhile, Elaine's cherished offer for the prestigious Lobster position vanishes into thin air, like a mirage shimmering in the desert heat, leaving her to grapple with the abrupt and unforeseen turn of events.
Regus, oddly oblivious to the core of his company's offerings, delved into abstract musings with Sang as the clock chimed ten. Amidst this, an employee, valiantly navigating in a wheelchair after toiling remotely, found themselves cruelly denied entry by Regus, mere seconds past the appointed hour and standing at the threshold. Craig, perplexed, lamented the lack of digital footprints trailing Regus; he seemed a phantom in the digital realm.
Elaine, shrewd and resourceful, revealed that the keys to unlocking their mysteries lay in Sang's server, guarding videos that could only be accessed with the precise date of their contractual bond. She stealthily infiltrated the office as Regus, engaged in an odd olfactory investigation, hunted for the source of a persistent malodor, eventually triumphing over the pungent puzzle.
In her covert mission, Elaine stumbled upon a business card emblazoned with Viktor Kulzer's name from Hilltech Corp., complete with his signature adorning the agreement that bound Sang to Regus's whims. She cleverly disguised her presence by feigning window-cleaning duties as Regus, freshly victorious over the odor, entered the fray.
Elaine convened with Craig to scrutinize the footage, only to discover that fate had conspired to keep her away during those crucial days, with Dana standing in as her proxy. Ghislaine, a bearer of tidings, imparted that Iain, the stench's unwitting originator, faced termination at Regus's hands. Elaine, with compassion in her heart, ventured into Iain's now-vacant office to sanitize the space, engaging him in conversation that centered on the injustices of arbitrary dismissals. She was tasked with managing Iain's case, yet warned that a recurrence of the odor would seal their shared fate.
Iain, determined to rectify his situation, arrived with a trove of Sparkles Soaps, intent on rejuvenating himself within the confines of his office. Meanwhile, Craig's investigation unearthed a revelation so jarring that it shook the foundations of their understanding. Elaine, her curiosity piqued by Viktor's card, delved into an article chronicling his untimely demise.
It transpired that Sang's encounter with Regus was unscheduled, a spontaneous visit that bore unforeseen consequences. The video, mute and enigmatic, captured Sang signing away his authority in a mere fourteen minutes, followed by a bizarre and intimate act that defied explanation. The episode drew to a close with a haunting image: Regus, unfazed, indulging in one of Sang's games in his newly acquired office, a testament to the strange and unpredictable turns their world had taken.
