UX Chapter 1

“This… fucking bastard.”

Chiwon abruptly spat out a harsh curse. 

While days without curses were rare in Chiwon’s eventful life, today’s carried a particularly intense emotion. Chiwon roughly ruffled his hair, which was as dry as a twig broom. When he forced his fingers out from the tangled ends of his damaged hair, it left angry red marks crisscrossing his skin.

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“This, ah… I’m so pissed.”

If someone handed him a knife right now, he felt like he could commit murder. On his phone screen, which he alternately glared at and away from, was a picture of a familiar silhouette of a man having a cozy time with a stranger.

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His damn boyfriend was cheating on him again. He’d even lost count of how many times this had happened. It was enough times to fold his ten fingers twice over, yet this crazy bastard, unfazed, was at it again.

And just a week after the last time, no less.

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Now, it had gotten to the point where even his friends had caught on to his boyfriend’s infidelity, helpfully sending him pictures without him even asking, which was fucking annoying.

Choi Chiwon.

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In his 28 years of life living for style and dying for style, this was the most embarrassing thing that had ever happened to him.

Baek Seunghoon:
Want me to send you the hotel address too?

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Chiwon scowled at the sarcastic text disguised as helpfulness. He simply replied with a single “ㅗ¹” to his excited friends’ messages and shoved his phone into his back pocket.

As soon as the phone was tucked away, his watch buzzed. Having momentarily forgotten about his friends’ existence, Chiwon saw another irritating message displayed on the screen.

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Baek Seunghoon:
RD Hotel

“Argh, this is so fucked up.”

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Chiwon clenched his trembling fists with all his might.

You son of a bitch, do you want to die too?

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Baek Seunghoon:
LOLOLOL

Seriously
Should I kill you first
or kill Kim Sangduk first?
Seriously contemplating about this

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Baek Seunghoon:
Hahaha
Just rip Kim Sangduk’s balls off
ㅗ

“Ugh, this guy needs to grow up.”

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His childish friend could live his own life however he pleased, but his boyfriend was unforgivable.

Chiwon shoved his feet into his shoes, repeating the hotel name under his breath.

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“Fuck, it was just last week he was crying and begging for forgiveness, that crazy bastard.”

A continuous stream of curses flowed effortlessly from his mouth.

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“Taxi!”

He was in no state to drive. Stepping onto the road, Chiwon immediately hailed a cab. Chiwon was quite proud. He hated showing weakness and constantly strived to present his best self to othersto others.

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But what good was it? He was a pushover. A complete and utter pushover.

Every boyfriend he’d had cheated on him. He’d forgiven all sorts of misdeeds, every betrayal, yet he was always the one dumped in the end.

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He was used to giving his heart and affection, only to receive wounds in return. It wasn’t even a new experience anymore.

Every time a terrible relationship ended, he swore, perhaps with a bit of exaggeration, a hundred times over that he wouldn’t repeat the same mistakes.

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But it wasn’t something he could control.

His friends had urged him to take a break from dating, pointing out the repeated heartbreak.

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Maybe they were right, but*…

“Ha, fuck. If only he didn’t have that face.”

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Chiwon was hopelessly drawn to attractive faces, falling in love before he even knew their names.

On top of that, because he was quite attractive himself, he always received attention from others after a bad breakup.

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So, there was never really a break from dating.

Standing in front of the grand, brightly lit hotel, Chiwon took a deep breath. He disliked how the hotel stood alone, dazzling and extravagant, amidst the darkened street where all other lights had been  extinguished.

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Gritting his teeth, he was about to storm into the hotel when another message arrived.

Baek Seunghoon:
Room 1201

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The perfectly timed message revealing the location was ridiculous, as if someone was watching him. Chiwon, his face screwed up in a grimace, couldn’t contain the rage coursing through him.

Thud, thud.

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With heavy steps, Chiwon entered the hotel and headed towards the elevator. Even as he tapped his foot impatiently while riding up, his mind was busy plotting how he would deal with Kim Sangduk.

He had the audacity to have sex with someone else at this late hour? 

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While I’m clearly at home?

No, I wouldn’t be so upset if he was at least good at it. Like a little rabbit, he always passed out

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before I can even have fun.

Ugh, this so humiliating.

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Grumbling to himself, Chiwon arrived at his destination before he knew it.

-12th floor.

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Chiwon, who had been lightly banging his head against the elevator wall, finally arrived on the 12th floor as the doors slid open.

He’d sensed it from the elevator, no, from the entrance, but this was a remarkably luxurious hotel. The hallway, carpeted with plush material that seemed to absorb every sound, was devoid of even a speck of dust.

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His breathing became increasingly ragged.

He wouldn’t even go to a simple pension²with me, but he frequents places like this with his one-night stands? 

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It incredibly stung his pride.

Chiwon followed the arrows, searching for Room 1201. The rooms were strangely spaced out, making his eyes dizzy from scanning the numbers on the doors.

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Room 1201, the one Chiwon was looking for, was located at the very end of the hallway. Being next to the window, it probably had the best view.

He must have spent a fortune.

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He gritted his teeth. The fragrant scent permeating in the hallway, the soft lights that tickled his eyes—nothing was pleasing.

He even hated the ornate gold nameplate. With its elegant font displaying <Room 1201>, he helt the urge to rip it off.

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Without further hesitation, Chiwon banged on the door. This wasn’t the time to politely ring the doorbell. Pounding with his fists was the best way to express his fury.

“Open the door!”

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Bang, bang, bang!

There was no response, so he slammed the door again. He didn’t care about the stares from people passing by in the hallway.

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Let them gossip, or whatever.

If a crowd gathered, it would be even better. It would be a golden opportunity to expose the face of that cheating bastard to the world, along with his affair partner.

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Bang, bang!

He pounded on the door even harder. Anyone, even a stranger, would have opened the door by thi much knocking. It seemed the two guilty parties inside were probably scrambling for an escape route.

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“Ha, that won’t do you any good.”

Chiwon sneered.

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If they wanted any chance of forgiveness, they’d better jump from the 12th floor.

“Ah, open the fucking door! I’m going to stay here all night! Huh? All night?”

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After rattling the doorknob a few times, the cold metal suddenly turned, and the door burst open.

The force pushing outward made Chiwon stumble back. He landed hard on his butt, but the thick carpet cushioned the impact, preventing any pain in his buttocks or tailbone. Even that annoyed him.

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“Ah, fuck.”

He cursed as he scrambled to his feet, embarrassed. The other person who opened the door tilted their head, looking down at him.

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Chiwon had never been told he was short. Yet, the person in front of him was much taller and larger.

The white shirt was stretched tight across his broad shoulders, and the fabric around the buttons strained against a firm chest.

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Even just seeing him through his clothes, Chiwon could envision his physique and almost let out a gasp. He unconsciously let his gaze linger over the man’s body before snapping out of it with a shake of his head.

This bastard is Kim Sangduk’s affair partner!

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After realizing this, Chiwon pushed the man’s shoulder and muttered, “Excuse me,” in a voice devoid of any sincerity.

“What?”

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He pretended not to hear the voice following him.

The hotel interior was stunning. The extravagant chandeliers, the plush bed that seemed to promise instant sleep, the large bathtub on the terrace with a clear view of the night sky…

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Ugh, what a show-off.

Chiwon wanted to spit. 

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The man, who had quickly approached Chiwon, grabbed his shoulder irritably and turned him around.

“What are you doing? Who are you?”

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“I came here to catch the bastard who’s cheating with you.”

“What? Cheating?”

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“Ah, stop pretending you don’t know. Where’s Kim Sangduk? I’ll just take him and leave, so hand him over…nice… ly…”

Chiwon abruptly spun around, annoyance etched on his face, ready to confront the other man, but his words trailed off.

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He was seriously handsome. His furrowed brows, the way he tilted his head – everything perfectly matched Chiwon’s taste.

He didn’t even need a closer look. Chiwon found himself staring, taking in the man’s features one by one, before bursting out in a hollow laugh.

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Kim Sangduk has refined taste, even when cheating.

He tore his gaze away from the man’s face, feeling exasperated.

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Ha! He used to say he liked pretty faces, but now he prefers taking it up the ass? Fuck, I can top too.

Chiwon, shaking off the man’s grip, rummaged through the entire room, ignoring whatever he said.

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The more he searched the room, the more his fury grew. When he was with Kim Sangduk, they had never even gone to a motel, let alone a hotel. He always insisted on staying home, saying things like, “Let’s do it at home, it’s just a waste of money” “Let’s watch a movie at your place,” “Let’s eat at home.” Chiwon had thought he was just a hardcore homebody.

Or a super-frugal twenty-something. A solid young man enthusiastic about preparing for the future. Something like that.

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But the places he’d been going to after hearing about the affair were all extravagant, leaving him speechless.

Now he not just felt angry, but miserable.

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That fucking bastard. Was it that hard to spend a single penny on me?

Just as his murderous rage was about to consume him, a heavy hand grabbed his shoulder.

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“Excuse me, I think you have the wrong idea.”

And then he heard the usual lines.

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It seemed like they all took lessons somewhere. 

Chiwon openly scoffed at the clichéd, predictable dialogue line, something straight out of a drama.

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“Did I come to the wrong room?”

“Yes.”

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Huh, the audacity.

Giving up now would make the past two years feel wasted. Chiwon roughly agreed, shook off the man’s hand, and spoke even more boldly.

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“If I came to the wrong room, I’ll apologize later, but right now I’m going to search. Otherwise, I think I’ll die.”

Casually delivering his notice, Chiwon resumed his search for Kim Sangduk.

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But strangely enough…

“Ah, shit, where is he?”

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Kim Sangduk was nowhere to be found.

He wasn’t a small guy. Bathroom, bedroom, the bathroom next to it, another bedroom, and the terrace.

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Even after thoroughly opening the closet and drawers of the dining bar, there was no sign of Kim Sangduk, not even a single pubic hair.

Beads of sweat formed on his forehead. He wiped the sweat trickling down his sideburns with his collar and exhaled rapidly, his chest heaving.

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The man, who Chiwon expected to be following him with a disapproving look, was now sitting on the sofa, reading a book. He seemed unconcerned with matters unrelated to him, not even sparing Chiwon a glance, which further annoyed him even more.

And he’s ridiculously handsome on top of it all.

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If it weren’t for Kim Sangduk, he’d be perfect for me.

Tall and handsome, he had a rather sharp impression with his neat attire.

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He barely suppressed the leisurely appreciation that was about to follow. The more he looked at the man, the more he understood why Kim Sangduk might have cheated.

Berating himself to get a grip, Chiwon deliberately glared at the man.

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“So, where is Kim Sangduk?”

“I told you, I don’t know any Kim Sangduk.”

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“How can you not know him? I heard you two were going to have fuck tonight.” 

“Fuck? I have no such plans tonight.”

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The man ruffled his hair in frustration.

Is he really not here?

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Chiwon flinched back involuntarily, sensing the genuine annoyance in the man’s voice, then let out a long breath.

No matter how hard he looked, there was no other person in sight as if to prove the man’s claim that he was using the room alone tonight.

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No way, did Baek Seunghoon lie to me?

Even though Seunghoon was a bit thoughtless, he wouldn’t play such a prank.

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The affair was certain, but the information must have been leaked incorrectly somewhere along the way.

Realizing he couldn’t push further without evidence, Chiwon glared at the man.

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“Since I can’t find him, I’ll leave for now, but tell him if I ever catch him again, I’ll really kill him.”

“Hey, where do you think you’re going?”

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The man frowned, looking bewildered. 

Chiwon roughly shook off the man’s hand that was tightly gripping his shoulder.

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And you dare touch me with the filthy hand you used to cheat with someone else’s lover?!

After giving the man a look of utter disdain, Chiwon left the room immediately.

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Ah. I should have caught him red-handed and taught him a lesson.

Damn it…

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Is he a rat in his past life or something? Why is he so good at hiding?

After dragging his feet for a few minutes, Chiwon stood in front of the elevator. Consumed by the disappointment of possibly failing to catch Kim Sangduk, he didn’t even register how many times the doors opened and closed, or how many people got on and off.

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He finally let out a sigh, raising his gaze away from the floor. It was then, as he looked straight ahead, he saw two figures standing behind him.

The man’s eyes, which met Chiwon’s through the reflection in the elevator doors, widened. The same was true for Chiwon.

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“Kim Sangduk!”

Kim Sangduk, whom Chiwon had been searching for relentlessly, stood brazenly behind him.

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“You crazy bastard!”

Chiwon sprang up like a coiled spring and easily grabbed the back of Kim Sangduk’s neck.

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He quickly glanced at the man next to Kim Sangduk and felt the last of his remaining pride crumble.

If Kim Sangduk had cheated with the man from 1201, he would have accepted it, at least then it would have made some sense. But the man beside Sangduk, no matter how he looked at him, was far inferior to Chiwon in every way.

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“Do you want to die? Do you still call yourself a human being after doing this? Huh?”

“Chiwon, Chiwon! I’m sorry! Ah, my head! My head!”

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“Your head, what! Shut up, you fucking bastard!”

Chiwon twisted Kim Sangduk’s hair viciously. Drawn by the commotion in the hallway, people began to gather one by one. Some tried to intervene, asking what was going on, while others recorded the scene with their phones.

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And among them was…

“Ah, excuse me.”

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Chiwon shook off the hand gripping his shoulder.

“Excuse me.”

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“Later.”

“No, excuse me. You owe me an apology.”

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Busy dealing with Kim Sangduk, Chiwon found the man’s persistence infuriating. Chiwon whipped his head around and narrowed his eyes sharply at the man asking for an apology.

Who should be apologizing to whom right now? This guy didn’t even know the whole thing yet dared to butt in.

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Feeling both wronged and annoyed, he opened his mouth to explain the situation.

“No, this bastard started…”

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And at the sight of the man standing before him, he lost his words.

Ah, he had completely forgotten.

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Facing the man from Room 1201, Chiwon couldn’t help but think, I’m screwed.

“Wait, weren’t you in Room 1201?”

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“What? No, I’m in 1210.”

Of course, Sangduk answered.

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Feeling a surge of anger, Chiwon landed another solid smack on the back of Kim Sangduk’s head. He yelped, and Chiwon hit him again, harder this time, finding his cry pathetic. Kim Sangduk then knelt on his knees and begged for forgiveness.

Even after repeating the same action several times, Chiwon didn’t feel any better. On the contrary, he kept thinking about the less attractive man next to Kim Sangduk, making him feel like a loser.

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Breathing heavily, Chiwon looked at the man from 1201. The man, arms crossed, was looking down at him with a gaze as sharp as a blade.

“Ha, fuck…… I’m sorry.”

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“Fuck?”

“As you can see, it’s a situation where I can only curse, so please understand.”

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After offering a half-hearted apology, Chiwon ignored everything the man said, letting his words go in one ear and out the other. He was simply in a state of utter confusion.

Kicking the back of Kim Sangduk’s knees, Chiwon dragged him, unable to walk properly, into the elevator.

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He didn’t care about the feelings of someone he would probably never see again.

Getting rid of this trash and regaining his peace of mind came first.

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