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      by twenty — 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 twenty — “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 twenty — 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 twenty — 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 twenty — 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 twenty — 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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      by twenty — With a groan that sounded like pain, I tried to check the time, only to find several messages had arrived on my phone. They were Christmas greetings from colleagues and old university classmates. “…Today is Christmas.” My muttering voice cracked from the dryness. Looking at the time, it certainly didn’t seem like I had woken up early. A smile tugged at the corner of Joeon’s mouth of its own accord as he fired off return greetings. ‘I think I’ve sent them to everyone I need…
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      by twenty — Whether he understood the muttered words or not, the volume dropped immediately. The music, which didn't even have proper lyrics, was composed entirely of electric guitar. To Joeon's untrained ears, no matter how much he listened, he couldn't tell which part was the first verse and which was the second. However, Joeon relaxed his body, watching the nervous face of Aaron, who seemed to be waiting for a judge's evaluation. “You’ve improved a lot, haven’t you? The sounds have become more diverse.…
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      by twenty — Because he knew he was uncoordinated, he had never even dreamed of becoming an athlete. An office job suited Joeon. Although, that didn't mean he particularly loved the work he was doing now. A job is just a tool for a living. As long as you earn money and get by, you have fulfilled your duties. There was no need to pour passion into it, and he had no desire to do so, either. Days without any motivation. 'It's boring.' It was devoid of vitality, as if all daily life had stopped. Through the window…
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      by twenty — After scoring the goal, his gaze as he celebrated seemed to momentarily wander somewhere into the stands. The duration of his glance was not long, so Joeon completely ruled out the delusion that Dylan might have been looking for him. That would be megalomania. Thinking that he had become something special just because he had shown a little interest was a huge miscalculation. Besides, Joeon had already rejected him. In such a situation, there was no act more futile than agonizing over his relationship…
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