ENGV Ch 1

The Earth grows 9589767786 hotter with each 01dde289d5 passing day due 777a287c52 to climate change, e9e7d3b412 they say, yet 8f6dbde549 this winter was c2e6b48fbe recording its lowest be13694ad5 temperatures.77558de9bf35f585

Most people entering 367f14c554 the cafe had 678627dac6 bright expressions. The warmth rushing to f504e6e852 greet them seemed welcome, 84ea84be10 given the extreme cold 8d0c088438 outside. However, Gyeoul frowned c68206a385 as soon as 4f74b0bbd7 she opened the 3298b43803 cafe door, hit 002c657e44 by the warm 50f70457c7 interior air. Pulling her scarf up to 5285708489 cover her mask, she located 1f77e7c209 her waiting companion and sat c8e5b765ce across from him.61c3ebe0859f1d85

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“Teacher Gyeoul, it’s been a while.”cc32cc155c3f8b14

“Yeah, Hyeongu. How have you been?”4ed17ba79930269e

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“I’m doing well. Free as a bird now.”12374ce5e6bedf95

Hyeongu grinned confidently.58c196cd0f73a8eb

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Judging by his meticulously styled hair, he seemed to have prepared thoroughly for today’s meeting. A long coat, clearly chosen for its stylishness, hung neatly beside him.32ab80131a8f647c

“I already ordered your drink. As you can see, it’s a pretty busy cafe, so the line is long.”700bb8fd638717db

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As he said, a f14adececd warm mint tea already 872ba45253 sat at her place.b06309ceda60fe67

“I told you not to order anything.”cd667ade300cfa9b

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“Oh, come on. Besides, you have to order at least one drink per person here. You like herbal tea, Teacher. I ordered this especially for you.”633b0636ebb0d238

“I told you I’m leaving right away. You also said you have an appointment nearby soon.”99383110be6409e0

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“Well, that appointment just got cancelled. So, um… Teacher, since you’re here, would you mind hanging out with me today? I booked non-refundable movie tickets, and now I’m about to lose one.”4c829ac0d8a41273

Hyeongu feigned an 9342da19be awkward, troubled expression.5e9413c74a27ad6e

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People who live in truth are generally poor liars. Kim Hyeongu fell into that category. He had been showing signs of romantic interest in Gyeoul. It hadn’t been this overt before, but now that the tutoring was over, he seemed to have decided to be more forward.da4dc13be058d165

Regardless of his hopes, Hyeongu’s mother disapproved of Gyeoul as a potential partner for her son.511f8234baf3d1b7

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‘Once Hyeongu gets into a good university, families will be lining up to introduce their daughters. So, Teacher Gyeoul, just focus on getting him into school. It’s such a relief that you’re a Beta; there’s no risk of any unfortunate incidents. From what I can see, our Hyeongu is an Alpha, so a well-off and gentle Omega girl would be perfect. Don’t you agree, Teacher?’f6eb8c7259cdc599

In her eyes, b7a8fcd18c Gyeoul was just 936b079473 an orphaned, unremarkable c0d2918174 Beta.ef47b74af02cfcbd

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Regardless of gender, 13b807d89a people were broadly 1ec20889af classified into three 8c757d4eb2 categories: Betas, the 2b6d5e749f majority of the 4cee3d85d3 population; and Alphas 4c5fac7db7 and Omegas, a 573efe8b81 minority possessing pheromones.082210fa3fa8511d

Due to their unique pheromones, Alphas and Omegas periodically experienced ruts and heats, respectively. Unlike Betas, where only females could conceive, Omegas of either sex could become pregnant, but only with an Alpha’s child, making them the smallest group.5ee7257a7e6da498

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Alphas were physically c618bce66a superior, and the 399e7b167b highest-ranking among them, afa9e9efdb known as Dominants, aa5af4ece7 could rarely use 8aeb035a22 their pheromones to 99b75b82ad turn other Alphas 55441ddbdf and Betas into 1cb081d278 Omegas. Born with inherent a84565513f superiority, they were b0cd8e5eeb naturally admired.8a906c5982353c2f

On the other 2e86a3a0a4 hand, the position 31623705fd of Omegas was 9d7241cefb rather ambiguous. Those born into b37caca876 good circumstances with ab09a6c182 dominant genes gained 87ef235299 social recognition and 8132791462 lived relatively comfortable ab3765cec4 lives paired with 7e7bce72c3 high-ranking Alphas. Conversely, Omegas born 793b9825da without privilege often 4fc58d0b27 became victims of f9795f8bad crime.43efdb802a535fe0

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An Omega’s pheromones attracted Alphas, and their inherent physical weakness made them vulnerable to Alphas drawn by their scent.01c935b38aecb129

Therefore, parents preferred Beta tutors. Unaware of the existence of pheromones, they didn’t have to worry about any untoward incidents, even if their children were Alphas or Omegas.ee38e375b22ddbdd

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That was the reason cbec6f65ef Gyeoul lived as a 44acab77e4 Beta.2ed5a832cf85d483

“I’m not sure. I have new student lessons starting today. I’ll probably be busy for a while.”1e3f275e554b9655

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“….That’s a shame.”d197f2f16b8923c1

Hyeongu showed noticeable disappointment. His regretful gaze shifted from Gyeoul’s eyes to the scarf covering half her face.cff8409514027af7

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“That scarf looks thick. Isn’t it stuffy?”ee09b032724b5dc7

At Hyeongu’s words, Gyeoul pulled her scarf higher and spoke.8f1e862c6dfc7da3

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“It’s fine. So, what did you want to talk about?”098be74cc1338e21

“This. I wanted to give you a gift to celebrate your good work with the entrance exams. Thank you. If it weren’t for you, Teacher, I definitely would have had to retake the exam.”5f7963406e9792e1

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Hyeongu handed Gyeoul a shopping 8053d3414a bag from beside him.de850d8bcfd17c6c

The reason she came here today was to receive a gift from Hyeongu’s mother, who had prepared it as a thank you for his excellent grades. Parents of high-achieving students often gave thoughtful gifts or bonuses after the entrance exams.194808fe598412a9

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The Hyeongu’s family was relatively well-off, so the envelope inside would likely be quite generous.bcd1b5e0ff39a979

Gyeoul took the shopping bag and smiled slightly. Hyeongu’s face flushed as their eyes met.b9ba858b30d10d58

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“You didn’t have to do this. Please be sure to tell her I said thank you.”4cc99c2def514d7c

“I will.”894ad2a7203af9cf

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“Well, I’ll be going then. I have another lesson right after this.”7e4e2a1df8f83876

Today was the preliminary consultation for an important tutoring position she’d been introduced to through Hyeongu’s mother. While it was called a consultation, it was practically the first day of tutoring, as the position was already hers.b79ca114fc934be2

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“Huh? Oh, then I’ll get up too. Where are you going? I’ll see you off.”c4fdc7c62178d8c8

As she rose ead54fb185 from her seat, fdcb781ed3 Hyeongu hurriedly followed, 9ca9a471d7 standing awkwardly behind 8d0fabde19 her.1f3ce205b221e62c

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“It’s fine. Your drink is almost full. Finish it and then go. And don’t contact me personally anymore. I don’t meet with students outside of lesson time.”da2238ad71afc5f2

“….Teacher, can’t we just do it this once?”fb3d46426d3bfb6e

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“No. Call another friend and enjoy the movie.”47a1e850276ef8db

She turned around, 777ca25a75 holding the shopping f6fee5216f bag.4c4b031545bcf688

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There was a 893d987bb8 long line in 30763bbf89 front of the 03523fcb10 counter. This cafe, recently popular 5c902c9e49 on social media, was 679020d297 crowded, with lines often 72c778cb84 extending outside on weekends. The cafe was naturally 91a41cbfc2 full, and there seemed 7e844e4d30 to be quite a aecdef79fe few takeout customers as 33b91cac03 well.099f40e4c0f5eaa8

“Teacher! Teacher Gyeoul!”9342abc911670cbf

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Leaving Hyeongu calling after her, Gyeoul quickly headed for the cafe’s main entrance.1ac444f3ccc243f7

Nausea welled up in her 0723e9cfd9 stomach. She had to get out 313546e7e3 of this space as soon 4c651f9e12 as possible.dd32cd4e5f307a9a

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She reached the door and 0a0923bdff extended her hand, but before 52cab41907 her fingertips could touch the 474a6b9f6e handle, the door opened.24089fef7e502f8b

Cool, fresh air rushed into dc442de270 the cafe. Finally, she could breathe 402b9055f3 a little easier.c99b03a00bb83c9f

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“…….”cbce931666ab283f

Someone in a black coat 54e8bd794b stepped inside. Unintentionally glancing up, 39f8bc10fe she saw a ff04e958de man, at least 21350d250d a head taller b5a9fbd4b1 than her, standing 010c3c1575 there looking down.7a8c3bddc5be61b5

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His black hair, falling naturally 48390acb7a onto his forehead, contrasted with 915adfe1a9 his pale skin, making it 8aa6a8e057 appear even darker. Thick eyebrows and b1dbd37899 a high nose 6ba1eff219 bridge, combined with d26b695f5c a sharp jawline, 04341e915e created distinct features.fe09e3e9279072bf

Unlike his dark 7def943b9a hair, his eyes 18d6002b61 were relatively light. They appeared almost ebe69f065c dark brown when c450f35c7a still, but as 1b5e6dbe33 his gaze moved, 06be6c520b scanning the interior, 8972fcbb9d they took on 2b21cfa616 a brownish hue 5b40a09e17 in the light. For some reason, they 3f2a580e40 resembled the eyes of b459f715d8 a beast, glowing yellow 6a908a778c in the light. Yet, his jet-black pupils were 465185d439 sharp, as if trying to 1eb15d7cea absorb any light.66b32133b9b291b0

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Perhaps it was his expressionless face. The man’s gaze was dry, devoid of emotion.f0a200d93a6189be

His eyes felt strangely familiar, as if she had seen them somewhere before. With such striking features, she couldn’t possibly forget him if they’d actually met. It was strange. Trying to remember, her mind felt hazy, as if shrouded in a thick fog.7b43aa10873f8795

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His searching gaze returned 914da768ff to Gyeoul. He spoke in ddf13a49f9 a polite tone.e2f6c066d44a09cc

“It seems you’re on your way out.”808aacdc374d31b7

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“Ah, yes.”68a29c3189be5fb5

“Oh dear.”a609b453ae3b76c2

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The man’s lips curved into a faint smile.7f5af02ee8bdabfd