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      by Emerlyn — Haero was bravely navigating through a maze. It was a deep forest, and he was very tall. It felt strange, as if he had been very small until yesterday and suddenly grown. With his heightened perspective matching his enlarged body, he maneuvered through the dense trees and vines. Suddenly, his head started to ache. What's wrong? The question seemed to appear in his mind like subtitles rather than being heard through his ears as a voice. Haero, not feeling any sense of incongruity, just shook his…
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      by Emerlyn — An amateurish imitation, lips clumsily misaligned, the sweet smell of alcohol spreading between their lips, body temperature as high as a child's. Yoon Moo-hwa didn't close his eyes. His pupils, which had briefly dilated at first, quickly returned to their normal size. He cupped both sides of Haero's head and waited patiently. So inexperienced, Haero wasn't even breathing. It was clear he would soon fall back on his own. "..." And indeed, moments later, Haero's arms loosened with his eyes still…
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      by Emerlyn — The assigned accommodation was quiet. It was natural, as all the guests would have gone to the New Year's party and not returned yet. A heavy, stiff atmosphere, completely at odds with the New Year's mood, permeated the room. Haero slammed the door shut and locked it.  Yoon Moo-hwa, who had called Haero's name a few times at the door, turned away thinking he might need some time, but at the same time, he had to struggle to erase the persistent thought of the master key in his mind. Yoon…
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      by Emerlyn — The car suddenly stopped on the way back. There had been no conversation between them since leaving the party venue. Due to the suddenly changed atmosphere and cold expressions, people who were approaching to offer New Year's greetings ended up avoiding Yoon Moo-hwa. Yoon Moo-hwa didn't even offer polite greetings to them, crossing the party venue while holding Haero's hand. Getting in the car, fastening seat belts, starting to drive– all of this happened without a single word, and Haero felt…
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      by Emerlyn — The first time he saw those, he was with Yoon Moo-hwa too. Yoon Moo-hwa originally never attended social events like parties. He said he started going to such places after bringing Haero. The drone show began as midnight passed and the year changed. Looking at the dazzling spectacle decorating the sky, Haero understood why Yoon Moo-hwa had brought him. Back then, it was at the base and smaller than shows on land. Still, it was enough to completely mesmerize and enchant him. "Haero, do you like…
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      by Emerlyn — An officer who looked about Yoon Moo-hwa's age greeted him. It was an unfamiliar face.  When Haero showed his wariness without hiding it, the other person laughed loudly with a "Hahaha."  He seemed to have an easygoing personality. "We met at a party before, but I guess you don't remember." "The kid's a bit shy around strangers." The reply was brief. Judging by Yoon Moo-hwa's comfortable attitude, they seemed to be peers. Still, Haero's wariness didn't ease. He often went to…
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      by Emerlyn — How long had they been standing in silent confrontation?  Yoon Moo-hwa turned back to the stove and placed the meat on the butter, which had melted and started to brown slightly. The strong smell of protein cooking filled the air. "You don't really mean that, do you?" Instead of answering Haero's trembling voice, Yoon Moo-hwa gave advice that sounded more like an order, "Think about it again. I'm against you going out to sea. If you want to ride a ship, I'll take you. I was actually thinking…
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      by Emerlyn — Upon returning home, Seon Ikhyeon had already left, as expected. Haero, who had just seen off Yoon Moo-hwa and Seon Ikhyeon with enough provisions until their next sailing, placed a large paper bag on the dining table and took a breather. Normally, Yoon Moo-hwa would have carried everything, but today he was occupied with a phone call. Frowning, Yoon Moo-hwa, while talking to his father, set down the large box he had been carrying next to Haero. Although Yoon Moo-hwa never ate greedily and didn't…
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