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"Are you shy now after you've seen everything there is to see?" "Don't say such strange things." Yeonho said nothing more and turned his back. His broad, sturdy shoulders came into full view. A drop of water trickled slowly down the nape of his neck, revealing the firm lines of muscle underneath. As he rinsed himself with the showerhead, Seorim tried his best not to let his gaze waver. "Is the water temperature okay?" "Your hands are warmer." It was a comment he should have let pass without…-
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A small landscape painting, a still life painted in watercolor, the fish market left in his memory, and even a painting of his mother from a hazy recollection. They were all things he had painted. Very slowly, he took one step, then another, forward, lifting his gaze towards the stairs. Along that path, too, artworks were attached in sequence. As he continued forward, he met the colors he had applied every time he turned his head. He did not even realize his fingertips were trembling. It felt as if…
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He put his hand into his desk. The corner of a piece of paper touched his fingertips. A white envelope, with neither a sender nor a recipient written on it, was pulled out along with a book. He tore open the envelope. Dear. George A scornful smile brushed across the boy’s eyes as he saw the phrase written at the beginning. Without even reading the letter’s contents, the boy crumpled the paper as it was and threw it into the trash can. He slung his bag over his shoulder and left the…-
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"We hope you had a pleasant journey with our airline today. We wish you a safe trip to your destination. Thank you." As the in-flight announcement began, the passengers started to move about busily. Even before the seatbelt sign had turned off, people could be seen standing up here and there. Jo Jihyun swallowed and rubbed his temples. The nightmare he had just before takeoff felt like it was on the verge of returning, yet it remained elusive. It felt like a piece of food he could not swallow was…
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"What are you staring at like that?" At the voice coming from behind, Jo Jihyun snapped to his senses and turned his head. "Why the trash can?" "No...Just." As expected, the trash can was completely empty. "Did you lose something important?" The guy standing behind him craned his neck to peer into the trash can. Jo Jihyun shook his head with an ambiguous smile, saying, it's not that. It is not important. He is just curious. About what was written in the letter that Kang Seokwon had…
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"What?" Jo Jihyun's lips twitched into a slight grimace. "I saw a pizza shop sign at the apartment entrance, so I ordered from there. Why? Do you have a preferred brand or something?" Lee Jaegyeong asked. The pizza shop at the apartment entrance was the one where Kang Seokwon worked as a deliveryman. Jo Jihyun shook his head and said, it's fine. "Where's Myeonggyu?" "He said he's on his way. He said he's buying beer on the way." Jo Jihyun could easily predict the drinking party that would…
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Though he refused adamantly, Kang Seokwon saw Jo Jihyun all the way to the front of his home. Before entering the apartment building, Jo Jihyun stopped in his tracks. “Thank you, and I apologize for today.” He bowed his head. It was sincere. Had it not been for Kang Seokwon, he would have been in a difficult situation today. On top of that, Kang Seokwon had even picked up his uniform from the dry cleaner’s and handed it to him. He was indebted to him in many ways. “I will make sure to…
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“Parental consent form for non-participation in the school trip. I told you it was due yesterday, didn't you hear me?” Jo Jihyun blinked. He had no memory of it. The art teacher clicked his tongue, saying, “Tsk, this kid.” “You have to submit it by today. You’re the only one who hasn't.” “Can’t I bring it tomorrow?” “The paperwork has to be submitted today.” The art teacher smiled as if he was in a difficult position. Jo Jihyun could not hide his bewilderment. He…
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He opened his eyes. Darkness was all around him. Cold sweat trickled down, and a chill seeped into him. He wrapped the sheet around his body and caught his breath. Only after doing so for a long while could he get out of bed. His head was heavy. He found the pill bottle in the nightstand drawer and swallowed a pill. As blood slowly began to circulate in his head, his memory returned. He had run into Kang Seokwon in front of the entryway, and after that, he had a seizure. He had somehow managed to open…
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There was a terrible, bitter taste in his mouth. In the end, was everything my fault? Jo Jihyun lowered his head. Unpleasant memories surfaced, making his stomach churn. He could not bring himself to get on the elevator and instead ran to the restroom in the lobby. He threw up everything in his stomach. He had barely eaten since yesterday, so only bitter liquid came heaving up. He rinsed his mouth at the sink and lifted his head. Pale eyes stared back at him. Even the eyes in the mirror were…
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