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      by chef Judging by appearances, it seemed likely that the elderly woman was Ideun's grandmother, and since the word "spouse" had been mentioned just moments ago, it appeared that their relationship had progressed quite significantly in that brief time. "I was already planning to call him soon, so I'll arrange a date through Secretary Baek. It's cold. Take Haneul with you on the way," she said. "Oh, no, it's fine. I came with the driver." "The one who should be taking care of the family is the man. The…
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      by chef The conversation abruptly stopped at the sound of a knock, followed by the sliding door opening. As he looked at the barely-touched food being taken away and then at the seasoned abalone placed before him, Ji-an pursed his lips slightly before letting them relax. Since entering the restaurant, it was clear it wasn't an ordinary place. If he’d felt like it, he would have at least tasted a bit of everything, but his cold hadn't completely cleared, so his mouth still felt scratchy, and honestly, he…
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      by chef Perhaps disliking the silence, Ideun’s fingers moved to fill the car with cheerful Christmas music. "Ah, wait… Oh, why now?"  At the sound of carols, a thought occurred to Ji-an, and his relaxed posture instantly tensed. Christmas Eve. It wasn’t just an ordinary evening. Why was he here with this man on a night like this? What about Haneul? His Haneul. “Is there a problem?” Ideun asked. “It’s Christmas Eve…” Ji-an’s response was hurried, while Ideun continued staring…
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      by chef Lying upside down on the bed, Ji-an stared intently at his phone screen. Whenever the screen dimmed, he tapped it to bring the image back, while using one hand to cradle his kitten, Bobo, who was busy gnawing at his hair. "Bobo, are you trying to eat my hair again and end up gagging?" Bobo let out a long "meow" in protest, so Ji-an placed him on his stomach and turned his focus back to his phone screen. Ji-an’s life seemed to continue in a strangely uncertain, in-between state. He’d never…
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      by chef Through the rearview mirror, Ideun caught sight of Ji-an, who had been standing absentmindedly, finally entering the studio apartment, prompting him to press down on the accelerator with a wry chuckle escaping his lips. His right index finger tapped steadily on the steering wheel as he held it. Meeting Ji-an on the street had been nothing more than a coincIdeunce. It was a reluctant outing, spurred by Haneul’s insistence that he be the one to pick him up when he went out with friends for the first…
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      by chef “What did Haneul say he wanted?”   “Shooting….”   “And your friends?”   “They wanted regular cups of this and this.”   “Variety pack?”   “Yes!” Ji-an stood beside Haneul, the man between them, but their situations couldn’t have been more different. Haneul looked like he was on a sweet date, buying ice cream with his partner, while Ji-an felt like he was being kidnapped. He had moments of doubt, wondering if this man was really the main character, but…
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      by chef Ji-an's eyes widened as he felt a familiar yet unfamiliar sharp pain. His large eyes, filled with anxiety, darted around the room. Although the blackout curtains were drawn, he could distinguish his surroundings through the small gaps of light, causing the corners of his eyes to droop slightly. Without hesitation, Ji-an bit his lips tightly and cautiously sat up. The interior was similar to the hotel room he usually stayed in, but it felt slightly different. Spotting his belongings on a table in one…
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      by chef Ideun clenched his jaw tightly, glancing at the passenger beside him as he drove. He knew he should first introduce himself and offer help if needed, but he couldn’t bring himself to do it. The bright face and dark eyes stirred unfamiliar impulses within him. Frustration and anger mingled with a sense of emptiness. His sharp retort felt like a little kitten hissing; it conveyed his displeasure even if his small teeth and claws couldn't inflict any real harm.   Though the flush on the passenger's…
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      by chef “Oppa! Why are you acting like this today?”   “Why?”   Ideun replied without even looking at Hye-won, who had been constantly demanding things like buying this or doing that all day long and had suddenly snapped at him.   “You’ve been thinking about something else all day.”   “I’ve done everything you asked for and bought everything you wanted, so why?”   Standing by the window and looking outside, Ideun’s gaze fixated on someone who caught his…
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      by chef Warm milk tea in hand, Ji-an took a sip and picked up a freshly baked croissant filled with fragrant warmth. Through the beautiful arched window, the Eiffel Tower was visible at a glance. Unlike the dazzling lights of the night, Paris in the morning was serene.   “Croissant…”   As Ji-an tore apart the croissant and nibbled on it, a smile blossomed on his face for the first time in a while. Should I travel abroad until I spend all my money?   At first, he was full of worries. It was his…
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