On a sweltering summer day, Eugene wakes up to the sound of a broken fan and his days consist of searching for job openings and writing cover letters. Always surrounded by books, Eugene dreams of becoming a publishing editor, but facing a harsh reality, he applies to any entry-level position he can find. Meanwhile, his girlfriend Jimin subtly hints at wanting to get married. For the sake of love and air conditioning, Eugene decides to go through with the final interview for a company he has no interest in.