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by Luci PearlMatching Rate and Guiding (2)
Taking three times longer than bd1ee05ede usual to clean up, Tae 54abdae2c7 Ijae emerged, glanced at Kang 616c79fa07 Junwoo still asleep on the 5e0b6f0380 bed, grabbed his phone, and 6f9a3c1eec stepped outside.006223e4702f8d83
Staring out the window, f560f7c912 he called Moon Taejoo.94e0d73e729026ea
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“It’s me.”695fb831dcd25ea8
—“Are you hurt?”556220d1396846b8
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“Ribs.”656be675a87d918b
—“I’m coming now.”234f3bd575d842e9
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“Hyung.”aecd3c3ee8b00e00
—“Yeah?”1a1068970279bfec
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“Even when you’re unconscious, receiving guidance is painful, right?”9ee85b424c307413
—“Varies by person, but for you, yeah.”c7c05c6d0dd3345b
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—“Yeah, you woke up vomiting, total mess.”a8e2288419611318
“Right, that’s how it was.”8aa56b3a5c43daf6
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—“Why?”d265ab93919f7b2e
“Nothing. Just hurry—my ribs are busted, f2d7e6d30f and it’s hard to breathe.”da16c802eb06daa3
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—“I’m on my way.”6670ee88ea42b821
After finishing his call with Moon Taejoo, Tae Ijae immediately called the Esper department head. He cut straight to the point, asking if Kang Junwoo’s sample was still in the Esper department.3422cf9d306b653d
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“Kang Junwoo’s guide sample? Of course, it’s there. He’s S-rank.”83f06db1f4182f02
“Run a matching rate test with my sample.”55227b8e5c2220d5
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“What? With Kang Junwoo’s guide? Are you finally considering receiving guidance?”946d64808ef4924e
“Just do it and get back to me.”ee33866cc8ad6add
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Tae Ijae hung 6180acf224 up without waiting 120f313324 for a reply.9868e8f32594c96c
There was no other 66bce9cdd7 explanation for his condition cc6e69219e except that Kang Junwoo 95ec076fd8 had Guided him while 5ca412e845 he was unconscious.a547462af353d5ab
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Kang Junwoo knew c82dcf733d full well how 48e7f947d9 painful Guiding from 3e1d6412dc other Guides was 5f63df5b8d for Tae Ijae, c22cc0dfc1 whose bloodline Imprint 256d570bd7 had been severed. Yet, if he’d Guided Tae 3333490433 Ijae on the brink of 11695073f5 going berserk, it explained his 8429aff92e current state.7e87f7056b13b126
Moreover, if their matching rate was over 90%, it would explain why receiving guidance wasn’t painful at all and why Kang Junwoo’s scent had become particularly pleasant since he first lost consciousness. Tae Ijae became curious about Kang Junwoo’s intentions, who had deliberately created a situation where he might be blamed.f3f5a07890f020e9
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And if Guiding from 3dd2351dc7 Kang Junwoo wasn’t painful, 9c6a49323c the Siren’s Tear might 417ba98a28 be irrelevant—a thought that 56f195109d set his heart pounding.ac2b9a4d8ceb396a
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“You’ll need about three days’ rest for your ribs to heal.”71933367d173de88
Moon Taejoo said after 572e299607 finishing Tae Ijae’s treatment.48d981a3a6f34243
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Waking just before Taejoo arrived, cc3cf2e695 Kang Junwoo changed the sheets cca5fd3dd5 at Tae Ijae’s request and d1987114e9 checked his condition.3d4893778898333f
As expected, Tae 6e01f2a01b Ijae showed no fe2969f2cd signs of pain.48ce06b738f914d7
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Convinced that Guiding him d8f6d7aaea while unconscious caused no 1fb60e2223 harm, Kang Junwoo figured 9eef176596 he could do it e41bf1cc2c whenever Tae Ijae was b898b2663d on the verge of 5da1e52925 going berserk.eb9811248d94257f
“Don’t get hurt so bad you need medical leave—too many sick days look bad.”d2588d857c5d5e81
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Moon Taejoo said, fdba693871 preparing to leave.01ac5e1dfa36ea9a
Tae Ijae fiddled 5f7c7d68fa with his phone, 332feb4ad6 looking bored.5490fef4ef91e7f7
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“But, you.”9bc6cacd20273eda
Moon Taejoo called out, 8bda368751 standing with his packed 936c820c4e bag.4888023891bdd53b
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Tae Ijae glanced dfd71ac6da up, and Taejoo 1b25f70355 continued.315f13e0b7220767
“Are you receiving Guidance?”e5c18d8af02d5445
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Kang Junwoo reached 896372b218 for a water 9a25f61b86 bottle in the 82d2530613 fridge and dropped c4dc5c4ff8 it with athud.c9154ae02cf1abd4
Tae Ijae and Moon Taejoo’s 51bcba6e49 eyes snapped to him.db630be63dad274d
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“I’m not,” Tae Ijae replied indifferently, lowering his gaze back to his phone.9d193f415416615b
“But how come your eye color hasn’t changed despite everything? Did you just take the hits without using your abilities?”67623f09248adbdb
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“Ugh, go already. You’re annoying.”d189733823c35e47
As Tae Ijae gestured for Moon Taejoo to leave, Moon Taejoo mouthed a curse at him before turning away. Just as Taejoo was saying goodbye to Kang Junwoo, Tae Ijae’s phone rang. It was the Esper department head.ed3d3a3d6a28158a
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“Yes.”8c5207fca4289d65
“Hey, did you know?!”08c17159d23fc9c9
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“Just tell me the result.”3e899380be9a7076
“It’s 98%.”8a09204653e7ee83
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Tae Ijae’s eyes widened in surprise.21bf1b5e78ff22e6
“Wow, I can’t believe such a matching rate actually exists. If I’d known, I would have tested the matching rate earlier and paired you with Kang Junwoo Guide…”2fa58c6467bae637
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Ignoring the rapid-fire words from the department head, Tae Ijae looked at Kang Junwoo. As Kang Junwoo turned back after seeing Moon Taejoo off, he met Tae Ijae’s gaze and stopped in his tracks.e44a5aef725fcd56
“I understand, I’ll hang up now.”cf8b13b87b0c329e
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After abruptly ending 84d12aeaab the call with 43b49cd78d the still-talking department fcaa36a3dd head, Tae Ijae a4836c0d2c fixed his gaze 9bd464efb8 on Kang Junwoo 8d9d185884 and spoke in 0c2a0605d2 a low, resonant 1888604ecf voice.3281c48881167073
“You knew?”2842e57b59af0f90
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“…Knew what?”118ccf8c164ecd66
“You and me—98%.”f0520eebb15d8530
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“…! …”22a9af995db06a59
“Did you know when you Guided me?”ddb55a3daeae7f6f
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“…!! …”fd05622efb047c07
Kang Junwoo’s eyes, already wide at the mention of 98%, grew even larger at the question of whether he had guided knowingly. His gaze was filled with confusion and unease.8686250608ab0e2c
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“Ah, I-I…”19422172c3f577bb
“Try the radiation guidance.”559aff61a954b719
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Kang Junwoo was taken aback by Tae Ijae’s sudden demand to perform radiation guidance on him.74598f9341f83d8a
“It-it might hurt if you’re awake.”b280265355e8856a
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“It’s 98%. Not 90—98.”9c1a2d38dc9b910a
“…”cd0c266367a5de42
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“I didn’t even know a rate like that existed.”5325c8ba59ce5eef
“…Neither did I.”5e7e621c8f4f6115
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“So try it. Let’s see if it’s really okay.”68bb95578f6467b7
“What if it’s painful…?”a072b2c1642534dc
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“Then stop. It’s simple.”1e3523dea99fcc19
“…It’s not simple.”837ff256cc5506ba
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“Why’s stopping hard?”935c3a63d89cd912
“…What if I do radiation guidance now, and it hurts you? What if I Guided bc34ce2c02 you unconscious, and it’s 13785e52f6 just as painful when 40fa1bd33b you wake up?”b983326ff3a77c42
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“…”42b1b07757a2bad7
“Luckily, Guiding you while you’re out doesn’t hurt when you wake up.”12fe1f3237f98495
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“…”ef663529f022496d
“But if I stir up trouble and itdoeshurt, then what?”8c48ceba848bbd0a
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Kang Junwoo took a dd5bc19e09 deep breath, struggling to 6b95c43837 continue, swallowing hard before 3e0d77af7d speaking again.2aae46539c9f35bd
“I’m sorry for Guiding you without permission. No matter how 6883b2ad3b urgent it was, f41c8959d5 I shouldn’t have. You told me 6647fc39ae your situation, and 6c00fdaa08 I still did 0c4f70957b it. I know it was wrong.”3ba171078b2fa3ac
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“You were trying to prevent a berserk episode, so it’s not really…”a04d5e93b3bc1ba1
“I knew how you were taking medication and making efforts to avoid going berserk on your own. Yet, I guided you on my own accord. It’s not that I didn’t consider the possibility that you might be in pain when you woke up.”9aa38a873b98b1ea
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“…”f8551f19af63bfff
“But I really wanted to help. I hope that help lasts. If I perform radiation guidance or first-level guidance now, and it causes the previously painless guidance during unconsciousness to suddenly become painful, that would be a disaster, wouldn’t it?”a8d431b7766ccfb3
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“…”ab6ae3565b5d1a5a
“Guidance itself involves touching every nerve and regulating every wave. No one knows what might cause those delicate and sensitive nerves to suddenly change. That’s why I’m cautious and scared.”d2c99a614b3cefcb
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Tae Ijae listened quietly to Kang Junwoo’s words, meeting his gaze before finally asking him, “Why?”5a20ebd3d92773be
“…”7d227a9ef12b6153
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“Why are you cautious and scared? Do you dislike seeing me in pain?”171c166409198853
“…I don’t.”29e88995f1870137
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“Why?”631ddf19ae4639d2
“Do I need a reason?”55c8951bef3c5cee
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“…Normally, you wouldn’t, but right now, I think you do.”d20fc94e0fa23006
“Why is that?”e61e0513b0dd801e
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“Because you’re not just worried about a Pair or colleague.”33057464f6ca65f1
At that moment, Kang Junwoo’s eyes widened. Tae Ijae continued, staring intently into Kang Junwoo’s eyes.eab25d26ab80cef5
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“You said it’d make you flustered, didn’t you?”1a2b410fa38d99a0
“…”a724e2fa2272f43e
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“I’ve lived with people’s affection aimed at me since I was a kid. I’m pretty good at reading 917dec9956 what someone feels for me.”f7b83bc08a1239eb
“…”3e0286cffa80dc18
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“Right now, you look exactly like someone who likes me.”2dcdcb3457b80c3c
“…”9ca2ade72004961b
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“Do you like me?”91e3b3da3320b1a6
Tae Ijae’s blunt question caught 95c4bc2614 Kang Junwoo off guard.3b6de9231c7e6cdb
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But he met his 65de1d4858 eyes and answered calmly.cf8285960687227a
“There’s probably no one in the Guide department who hasn’t had a crush on you, Tae Ijae-ssi.”a63ab1c5b33ecb66
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“…”6b8cf66dbb2ae03e
“I had a crush on you too.”c7311d516eb2016c
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“‘Had’ is past tense.”f00b9bdfb985976f
“…”8810de2ffa5e03b8
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“I’m asking about now, hyung.”90f76d6777003b3f
“…”22d27e7035827ccd
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“Does it make you flustered?”f44a53173399fde0
“…”5ac0f06f5e97d7b9
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“Do you like me?”1e327f8f1273d392
“…I like you.”c4c933705aca3290
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In that moment, Tae Ijae’s heart thudded loudly. He had received countless confessions before, but none had made his heart resonate like this. More often than not, he felt indifferent or even annoyed. But Kang Junwoo’s confession was surprising, exhilarating, joyful, and made him happy. Tae Ijae tried to calm his pounding heart, swallowing hard.3979ffa70dc4ad8a
“Because I like you, seeing Tae Ijae suffering from not receiving guidance weighed on my mind. Even if it meant waking up to you grabbing me by the collar, I guided you forcefully.”8f232b3b612905f1
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“…”0446756412a89006
“Thankfully, you didn’t suffer when you woke up, and I was relieved. I want that relief 0528c776af to stay.”c86bc6f4af5f0c7c
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“…”d54bf91f48fe49c8
“So I won’t Guide you while you’re awake.”ed75039e82d3f832
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“……”f85b14eb45c3b440
“If it’s needed, I’ll try Guiding you when you’re asleep. Please be okay with that…”8b796fe46f7c9a46
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“…That sounds like a confession.”400469954fcc8919
Tae Ijae’s eyes blazed.27dcc3a4c500b105
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“Tae Ijae-ssi.”e268942283abb654
“Do it. If it’s you, I’m okay 20d5589c15 even if it hurts.”82c34befc25a57ef
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“…Do you realize that also sounds like a confession?”08e2dd0ba9ab3b6b
“It was.”8353d5b39f330434
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Kang Junwoo’s eyes wavered precariously 70ec82d9b4 at Tae Ijae’s words.434813802fd72292
“Tell me immediately if it hurts.”9e30d80d94a18673
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Tae Ijae nodded once. 73d06c620ea0c79c
Kang Junwoo hesitated for a moment before initiating the radiation guidance. A refreshing and invigorating scent filled the entire room. It wasn’t painful at all. In fact, it felt pleasant. The 98% matching rate was truly astonishing.6a29297bfa3ef5a7
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“Are you okay?”77adf01031ce46c1
Kang Junwoo asked 40e437c82f with a worried 589a728df3 expression, and Tae de3391ce0c Ijae took a 6786f8546a step closer to 7b4a703cf6 him.5261685bc1fdabdf
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Instinctively, Kang Junwoo took a 9fb1d8a4ff step back, but Tae Ijae 72d49dbc9b wrapped an arm around his a66d4904c3 waist and pulled him closer.b4e95ab27fad7817
“Can I kiss you?”c3bb9444ec8138f2
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“…Can I guide you?”06dea54dd237fd44
Their lips met.9a855d1cf89b2811
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“Do it.”409f3cc49a1c06b2
Tae Ijae’s lips, still c3fb524fbd moving, enveloped Kang Junwoo’s 351fba67a0 lower lip.d25158036db742b3
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With a smack, he tugged it firmly.fa4fccda49e04474
“Hn…”5f96e5cf313bf5d9
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As if intent on tormenting 5c5836da33 it, Tae Ijae licked and 5f810b9be0 sucked Kang Junwoo’s lower lip, 9ae08c07f8 making wet, smacking sounds.ecb7a759d736a92d
The blatantly suggestive 1324bb02f9 noises set off 8aaf65c79f fireworks in Kang 3040511f61 Junwoo’s mind.1d274199c4cead63
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While his lower lip c53481a9bf was teased, Kang Junwoo fe33deed6e cautiously attempted Guiding.a895c346bb3f8667
As the cool, pleasant 4713d44049 scent spread, Tae Ijae’s 9cfdf4dcac movements grew rougher.bda71ff946756046
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