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      by mimi The reason I don’t feel much resistance to talking about a relationship with someone of the same sex is that the relationship between Dylan and Joeon is like a very thin thread. If we were connected like a complex spider web through mutual acquaintances, I would have felt breathless just thinking about a future after cutting ties, but now, if communication with him is cut off, it simply ends there. There couldn’t be a simpler or lighter relationship than this. No one would know about what happened…
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      by mimi Dylan lifted the heavy skates that had finally freed Joeon’s feet with one hand and turned his stiff face toward him. Joeon stood up from the bench, following his lead. Even in slippers, Dylan was still a head taller than Joeon. His blue eyes, which beautifully revealed dark green patterns resembling the mane of the sun, looked down at Joeon from a low angle. His lips, wearing a faint, slightly arrogant smile, parted. “I thought you might say that.” The air rushed out of Joeon’s tense chest…
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      by mimi “Oh my, I should have worn underwear. I tried too hard because I wanted to show off for you, but I can’t take any more of this. The rink isn’t this cold, usually. Let’s go inside and have some warm soup or something. How about that?” Only then did Joeon release the tension throughout his entire body. “…That sounds good.” “That’s really hard to hear, you know.” Dylan, having stood up first, exclaimed in a vigorous voice. “Let’s go!” Joeon stood up to follow…
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      by mimi “Working hard?” Joeon let out a small, self-deprecating laugh. He couldn’t believe that he could be perceived that way by others. Otherwise, it was clearly the characteristic Canadian flattery or sweet-talking designed to make the listener feel good. “I’m just complying with the given conditions and setting my own limits. Just like people who have grown old and timid usually do. Isn’t ‘prudent’ or ‘mature’ just a form of self-glorification in the end? I’m not living this stable…
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      by mimi A person with whom I have nothing in common. The chirping of birds weakly crying from afar and a light breeze tickled my hair. A tingling sensation that began to climb up my spine spread to my fingertips. Goosebumps broke out because the body that had been heated up just moments ago had cooled down in the cold air. Joeon turned his head, straining to scan the surrounding scenery. Sitting in the high driver’s seat of the Zamboni, he could see quite far. Because the trees were dense around the…
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      by mimi “No, there’s no need to go that far.” Dylan looked around, and unable to find anything suitable, he picked up three or four pucks. He then ran toward the goal net and used the side of the pucks to balance them precariously on their edges. “Watch closely.” Clack. After a collision sound just like the one before, the puck standing on the far left disappeared. The puck Dylan hit flew off in a completely different direction upon impact, and the puck he had set up slid perfectly into the…
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      by mimi Dylan, standing in front of the door leading to the rink, peered at the state of the ice before grabbing Joeon’s shoulders and turning him around. They were at a bench placed on the side of the rink. “Sit here and wait for a moment.” With that, he walked back to the mansion, leaving Joeon holding the stick and gloves. A short while later, Dylan reappeared with keys and a jacket in his hands. “Put this on.” Given the unfamiliar design, the jacket was clearly Dylan’s, not Joeon’s.…
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      by mimi As Joeon explained to help him, Dylan nodded. “Then, I have a pair of skates that were a bit small, so I didn’t wear them much—those should be good.” With that, he got up again and diligently rummaged through the locker. He pulled out a box with sharp edges, opened the lid, and took out the skates, which were tucked neatly inside a pouch. Then, sitting back down in front of Joeon as if he were a clerk at a shoe store, he put the shin guards on Joeon’s legs and helped him put on the…
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      by mimi The car turned into a secluded forest of evergreen conifers, as if purposefully selecting only the most deserted roads. As the surroundings grew dim, Joeon sharpened his senses, staying wary of his surroundings. “Dylan, where exactly are we going?” “We’re almost there.” The winding path, lined with trees dozens of meters high, was neatly paved. However, because Dylan’s car was so large, it felt narrow enough to be a problem if another car were to come from the opposite…
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      by mimi I had intended to complain once Dylan got into the car. But before I could even find the opportunity, Dylan started a conversation and diverted my attention. “Joeon. I’m sorry, but would it be okay if we stopped for groceries on the way?” “Huh? Yes, sure.” Joeon blurted out an answer before he knew it, then poured out the curiosity that welled up a moment too late. “But which ice rink are we going to? Is it okay to do the grocery shopping now? It’s cold out, so it won’t spoil or…
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