History Webcomic / WhatDoesTheFoxSay

* TheWomanWearingTheQueenlyMask: Seju, especially where her relationship with her family is concerned.

* BigBrotherInstinct / BigSisterInstinct: Sungji's older brother and sister-in-law. Though they often treat her like a daughter.

* [[CantHoldHisLiquor Can't Hold Her Liquor]]: Sumin gets pretty wasted after only a few drinks, much to her chagrin and to other people's amusement.

* InfidelityIndex, which goes hand-in-hand with BedroomAdulteryScene:
** [[spoiler: Seju [[SexForSolace sleeps]] with a man after she and Sumin had a fight, leading to their eventual break-up when Sumin catches them in bed the next morning.]]
** [[spoiler: After Sumin realizes she's still in love with Seju, she decides to cut ties with her starting with her resignation from Seju's company. Seeing Seju distressed by the revelation, Sumin, feeling guilty, lets Seju to [[PitySex sleep with her]], if only for the last time. They're caught in the act by Sungji.]]

** [[spoiler: After Sumin realizes she's still in love with Seju, she decides to cut ties with her, starting with her resignation from Seju's company. When Seju is obviously distressed by the revelation, Sumin, feeling guilty, lets Seju sleep with her [[PitySex to comfort her]], if only for the last time. They're caught in the act by Sungji.]]

* YourCheatingHeart, which goes hand-in-hand with BedroomAdulteryScene:
** [[spoiler: Seju [[SexForSolace sleeps]] with a man after she and Sumin had a fight, leading to their eventual break-up when Sumin catches them in bed the next morning.]]
** [[spoiler: After Sumin realizes she's still in love with Seju she decides to cut ties with her, starting with her resignation from Seju's company. When Seju is obviously distressed by the revelation, Sumin, feeling guilty, lets Seju sleep with her [[PitySex in order to comfort her]] if only for the last time. They're caught in the act by Sungji.]]

* {{Adorkable}}: Sumin was this in her youth, especially whenever she was around Seju. Now, in her 30s, she has her moments, but they are subtler.

* {Adorkable}: Sumin was this in her youth, especially whenever she was around Seju. Now, in her 30s, she has her moments, but they are subtler.

* BodyguardCrush: [[spoiler: In the epilogue, Won was hired to work as Seju's caretaker. With a naturally caring disposition, she genuinely tries to help the stricken Seju and falls for her. Realising Won's sincerity to be true, Seju lets herself fall in love and eventually finds happiness with her.]]

** [[spoiler: Sumin loses her parents to a tragic accident, was not given the support she needed by her then-girlfriend, Seju, and was assaulted brutally by Seju's older brother right after suffering Seju's infidelity. The assualt gets Seju a broken arm and a large scar that stretches from her shoulder to her upper arm. She gets a tattoo to conceal it.]]

* DudeNotFunny: [[spoiler: Seju pretends to drown in the pool as a prank, unaware of Won's past trauma. Guilty after Won near panics and cries for her, Seju apologises for the cruel prank.]]

* EveryoneLovesBlondes: Wherever Sungji goes, eyes follow.

* FeminineWomenCanCook: Averted with Sungji, who turns out to be a LethalChef, and Seju, who has never had to prepare a single meal throughout the entire course of the webcomic. On the other hand, Sumin [[spoiler: and Won]], who aren't typically as feminine as their respective love interests, are capable home cooks.

* HopelessSuitor: [[spoiler: Dawoon, a close friend of Sungji, breaks up with her girlfriend in France when [[HeartIsWhereTheHomeIs she comes back to Korea]]. When Sungji breaks up with Sumin the first time, Dawoon convinces Sungji to date her. It ends shortly after it's made clear that Sungji is still very much in love with Sumin.]]

* OldFlame: Sumin and Seju, [[spoiler: who were HighSchoolSweethearts.]]

* ReturningTheWeddingRing: [[spoiler: During one of her dates with Sumin, Sungji breaks away from their [[HoldingHands hand-holding]] and disappears into the crowd. But not before leaving her ring in Sumin's hand, marking their second break-up.]]

* TheStoic: On Sungji's first day on the job, her colleagues found her to be unapproachable and intimidating that they had a considerably hard time assigning her work even when she asks for it. They quickly warm up to her after they find out that she's [[NotSoStoic not as cold as she appears to be]].

** [[spoiler: Sumin loses her parents to a tragic accident, was not given enough support she needed by her then-girlfriend, Seju, and was assaulted brutally by Seju's older brother right after suffering Seju's infidelity. The assualt gets Seju a broken arm and a large scar that stretches from her shoulder to her upper arm. She gets a tattoo to conceal it.]]

* OverprotectiveDad: Seju's father is this, who goes lengths to do what he thinks is best for Seju, even going as far as to do it behind her back with little to no regard about how she might feel.

* TheStoic: On Sungji's first day on the job, her colleagues found her to be unapproachable and intimidating that they had a considerably hard time assigning her work even when she asks for it. They warm up to her shortly after they find out that she's [[NotSoStoic not as cold as she appears to be]].

* AfterActionPatchUp: Happens to Sungji after she runs and falls down the stairs, scraping her knees in the process in her excitement to see Sumin, who dropped by Sungji's house to see her.

* BerserkButton: Sumin hates it when people poke fun at her height or treat her like she's younger than her actual age.

* [[CantHoldHisLiquor Can't Hold Her Liquor]]: Sumin gets pretty wasted after only a few drinks, much to her chagrin and some other people's amusement.

** [[spoiler: Sumin's parents died in a tragic accident, was not given the support she needed by her then-girlfriend, Seju, and was assaulted brutally by Seju's older brother, resulting in a broken arm and a nasty scar that stretches from her shoulder to her upper arm. She gets a tattoo to conceal it.]]
** [[spoiler: Before Seju was old enough to remember, her mother seemingly kills herself despite authorities suspecting foul play. Though due to lack of evidence, her mother's death was ultimately ruled as suicide. Growing up, Seju was raised in a controlling environment and had very little freedom, and was ostracised and mistreated by most of her siblings (save for one) because she was the daughter of her father's mistress. Though her father loved both her and her mother, he made no move to stop the maltreatment Seju was subjected to, and only spoiled her to compensate for her siblings' wrongdoings. Unfortunately, this special treatment served only to fuel and worsen her siblings' antagonism towards her.]]

* FeminineWomenCanCook: Averted with Sungji, who turns out to be a LethalChef, and Seju, who probably has never had to prepare a single meal in her entire life. On the other hand, Sumin [[spoiler: and Won]], who aren't typically as feminine as their respective love interests, are capable home cooks.

* FirstLove: This is Sumin for Sungji, which Sungji believes to be LoveAtFirstSight. [[spoiler: And Sumin for Seju, and vice versa.]]

* IceQueen: Sumin, whose cool exterior is a result of her [[BrokenBird past]]. But she's NotSoStoic once she opens up.

* LoveEpiphany: [[spoiler: In the sense that Sumin realizes that she still has feelings for her ex, Seju, while into her new relationship with Sungji. This becomes a reoccurring issue, affecting her relationship with Sungji.]]

* TheWomanWearingTheQueenlyMask: Seju, especially when you take her relationship with her family and the problem of inheritance into consideration.

* WhatIsThisThingYouCallLove: Sungji has no clue that the reason she feels happy and nervous around Sumin is because she has a crush on her. In fact, it takes a lot of questioning others and research (re: watching romance films) for her to fully understand it.

** [[spoiler: When Sumin and Seju were still dating, Sumin misplaces hers somewhere in her apartment. This upsets Seju and triggers the events that would eventually lead to their break-up.]]

* LoveEpiphany: [[spoiler: In the sense that Sumin realizes that she still has feelings for her ex, Seju, while into her new relationship with Sungji. This becomes a reoccurring issue and explains why she had a hard time maintaining her past relationships, affecting even her relationship with Sungji.]]

** Sumin's subordinates tout her as this. She is sometimes the last one to leave the office.

** [[spoiler: Few to no problems seem to have arisen between Sungji and Sumin, with Sumin being more than happy to take it slow and let Sungji explore things on her own terms and pace.]]
** [[spoiler: However, the difference in power between Seju and Sumin becomes a point of discomfort for Sumin much later into their relationship, which Seju appeared to be oblivious to. Seju buying the house that Sumin wanted to lease so that Sumin wouldn't have to worry about paying, is one instance.]]

* SecondLove: [[spoiler: Sungji for Sumin, and Won for Seju.]]

* BerserkButton: Sumin hates it when people poke fun at her height or mistake her for someone younger.

* NaiveNewcomer: Sungji possesses little to no knowledge about romantic relationships, having never been in one until Sumin. Although despite being inexperienced in general, Sungji has shown to be incredibly perceptive and level-headed.

* ReturningTheWeddingRing: During one of her dates with Sumin, Sungji breaks away from their hand-holding and disappears into the crowd. But not before leaving her ring in Sumin's hand, marking their second break-up, which is possibly more heart-wrenching than the first.

* SecretRelationship: Sungji and Sumin keep their relationship a secret from their coworkers at Sumin's behest. This doesn't really come through as some of them have either known for a while or at least suspected the two of being together.

** [[spoiler: Later averted with Seju and Won after Seju fires her, reason being that she would rather not date her employees.]]
* TheBeautifulElite. This being Seju, who is both attractive and wealthy, as well as Sumin. Though nowhere near as wealthy as Seju, Sumin's late father's status as the country's then minister allowed her to attend social events where she and Seju first met.

** [[spoiler: After Sumin realizes she's still in love with Seju, she decides to cut ties with her, starting with her resignation from Seju's company. Guilty when Seju is obviously distressed by the revelation, Sumin lets Seju sleep with her [[PitySex in order to comfort her]] if only for the last time, only to be caught in the act by Sungji.]]

* AnimalMotifs: Sungji associates Sumin with a fox toy, and vice versa.

* TheBeautifulElite. This being Seju, who is both attractive and wealthy, as well as Sumin. spoiler: Though nowhere near as wealthy as Seju, Sumin's late father's status as the country's minister allowed her to attend social events where she and Seju first met.

** [[spoiler: Surprisingly, few to no problems seem to have arisen between Sungji and Sumin, with Sumin being more than happy to take it slow and let Sungji explore things on her own terms and pace.]]

* {{Workaholic}}: Sungji tends to be this that she even [[ForgetsToEat skips meals]]. She buries herself with more work when she feels distressed.

* HopelessSuitor: [[spoiler: Dawoon, a close friend of Sungji, breaks up with her girlfriend in France when [[HeartIsWhereTheHomeIs she comes to Korea to visit home]]. When Sungji breaks up with Sumin the first time, Dawoon convinces Sungji to date her. It ends shortly after it's made clear that Sungji is still very much in love with Sumin.]]

* [[spoiler: BodyguardCrush]]: [[spoiler: In the epilogue, Won was hired to work as Seju's caretaker. With a naturally caring disposition, she genuinely tries to help the stricken Seju and falls for her in the process. Realising Won's sincerity to be true, Seju lets herself fall in love and eventually finds happiness with her.]]
* [[spoiler: BreakUpMakeUpScenario]]: [[spoiler: Happens twice with Sumin and Sungji.]]
* BrokenBird: Sumin and Seju.

* DudeNotFunny: [[spoiler: Seju pretends to drown in the pool as a prank, unaware of Won's past trauma. Guilty after Won near panics and cries for her, Seju apologises to her.]]

* FeminineWomenCanCook: Averted, with Sungji, who turns out to be a LethalChef, and most likely Seju, who probably has never had to prepare a single meal in her entire life. On the other hand, Sumin [[spoiler: and Won]], two of whom aren't typically as feminine as their respective love interests, are capable homecooks.

* FirstLove: This is Sumin for Sungji. [[spoiler: And Sumin for Seju, and vice versa.]]

* LostWeddingRing, except it's not really a wedding ring:

* NeverBeHurtAgain: Sumin seems to operate by this philosophy when it comes to romantic relationships because of what happened between her and Seju, and her subsequent relationships that were short-lived and often ended poorly.
** [[spoiler: In fact, she initially pursues Sungji for the sole purpose of seeing if she can seduce the rookie. However, when she starts to feel romantic attraction, she goes into denial, treating her feelings like a nuisance out of fear of being hurt like Seju did to her.]]
* ReallyGetsAround: Before Sungji, Sumin used to sleep around, [[spoiler:mostly to torment Seju.]]
* ReturningTheWeddingRing: During one of her dates with Sumin, Sungji breaks away from their handholding and disappears into the crowd. But not before leaving her ring in Sumin's hand, marking their second break-up, which is possibly more heartwrenching than the first.

* TheBeautifulElite. This being Seju, who is both attractive and wealthy, and Sumin. Though nowhere near as wealthy as Seju, Sumin's late father served as the country's minister, which let her attend social events where she and Seju first met.

* WallBangHer: Sumin with Sungji.
* WhatIsThisThingYouCallLove: Sungji has no clue that the reason why she feels happy and nervous around Sumin is because she has a crush on her. In fact, it takes a lot of questioning others and research (re: watching romance films) for her to fully understand it.

* OldFlame: Sumin and Seju, [[spoiler: [[HighSchoolSweethearts who were sweethearts since their high school days]].]]

** [[spoiler: After Sumin realizes she's still in love with Seju, she decides to cut ties with her, starting with her resignation from Seju's company. Feeling guilty for Seju's distraught over this revelation, she lets Seju sleep with her [[PitySex in order to comfort her]], if only for the last time, only to be caught in the act by Sungji.]]

* FlowersOfRomance: Sumin gets her a large bouquet on their first Valentine's together.

* HookedUpAfterwards: [[spoiler: Seju and Won.]]
* HopelessSuitor: [[spoiler: Dawoon, a close friend of Sungji's, breaks up with her girlfriend in France when [[HeartIsWhereTheHomeIs she comes to Korea to visit home]]. When Sungji breaks up with Sumin the first time, Dawoon convinces Sungji to date her. It ends shortly after it's made clear that Sungji is still very much in love with Sumin.]]

* LoveHurts: Pretty much an encompassing theme in the series.

* Workaholic: Sungji tends to be this that she even [[ForgetsToEat skips meals]]. She buries herself with more work when she feels distressed.
** Sumin's subordinates tout her as this, sometimes being the last one to leave the office.

** [[spoiler: Before Seju was old enough to remember, her mother seemingly kills herself despite authorities suspecting foul play. Though due to lack of evidence, her mother's death was ultimately ruled as suicide. Growing up, Seju was raised in a controlling environment and had very little freedom, and was ostracised and maltreated by most of her siblings (save for one) and some of her family's staff members just because she was a daughter of her father's mistress. Though her father had loved both her and her mother, it did little to improve Seju's life. In fact, and ironically so, it only served to make her life worse.]]

* BerserkButton: Sumin hates it when people poke fun at her height.

* FeminineWomenCanCook: Averted, with Sungji, who turns out to be a LethalChef, and most likely Seju, who probably has never had to prepare a single meal in her entire life. On the other hand, Sumin and Won, two of whom aren't typically as feminine as their respective love interests, are capable homecooks.

** When Sumin was still in high school, she and her friends went out on a trip to the amusement park. The day ends with her sharing a car with Sunhwa, Sumin's once [[JustFriends close friend]] who also happened to have unrequited feelings for her.

** Perhaps to some extent with Sumin after Seju's father helps her with her parents' sudden deaths. Also used as leverage to convince her to overlook Seju's brother's assault on her.

** [[spoiler: Sungji accidentally leaves hers in Seju's apartment after she takes Seju home when she was too ill to even walk straight.]]
** [[spoiler: When Sumin and Seju were still dating, Sumin misplaces hers somewhere in her apartment. This upsets Seju, and triggers the events that would eventually lead to their break-up.]]

** During one of Sumin's more serious past affairs, unknown to Sumin, her then lover was cheating on her fiancé with her. Seju meddles by making it so that Sumin gets physically hurt when the fiancé learns of the infidelity (implied to have been Seju's doing) despite there being other options that could've led to a less violent outcome.
* LoveWillLeadYouBack: Seju endures Sumin's many affairs in the hopes of getting back together after Sumin's had her fill of revenge.

* SecretRelationship: Sungji and Sumin keep their relationship a secret from their coworkers at Sumin's behest. This doesn't really come through as some of their coworkers have either known for a while or at least suspected them of being together.

* TheBeautifulElite. This being Seju, who is both attractive and wealthy, and Sumin. Though nowhere near as wealthy as Seju, Sumin's late father served as the country's minister, which let her to attend social events among the elite, where she and Seju first met.

** [[spoiler: However, the difference in power between Seju and Sumin becomes a point of discomfort for Sumin much later into their relationship, which Seju appeared to be oblivious to. Seju buying the house that Sumin wanted to lease so that Sumin wouldn't have to worry about paying, for instance.]]