Luci Pearl
Stories
3
Chapters
44
Words
87.8 K
Comments
4
Reading
7 h, 18 m
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The Jealousy Between You and Me (5) “Kang Junwoo. I don’t date Guides.” His heart plummeted with a thud. “No, actually, I don’t plan on dating anyone.” “…” “I’m not a die-hard bachelor or anything, but I don’t have it in me to love someone. It’s just a hassle. If I could, I’d rather go my whole life without it.” Kang Junwoo’s mind was tangled in confusion. Why was Tae Ijae telling him this? What was he missing between the claim that he’d be helplessly…-
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The Jealousy Between You and Me (3) "Jealousy. Towards your past Exclusive Guide." Tae Ijae’s words sent Kang Junwoo’s heart into a frenzy, pounding wildly. A fleeting thought—Could it be? Could he actually…—mingled with the thundering of his heart, leading him to the delusion that Tae Ijae might genuinely like him. Yes, a delusion. That’s all it was. “It’s not the same as being selfish. I think it’s just because I’m kind of a screwed-up…
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The Jealousy Between You and Me (4) Ban Jiho’s gaze grew more blatant than before. Kang Junwoo, increasingly uncomfortable under Ban Jiho’s scrutinizing stare, lifted his head to tell him to stop. At that moment, Tae Ijae stepped in front of Kang Junwoo, blocking Ban Jiho’s view, and said, “I told you to get lost.” “Why are you trying to chase me off? He’s your first Pair, isn’t he? I can at least say hi.” “Who are you to do that?” “Who? Your friend!…
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The Jealousy Between You and Me (2) Tae Ijae didn’t know why he felt this way, but he couldn’t stand Kang Junwoo’s faceless former exclusive Esper—and he was mad at Kang Junwoo, too, for still carrying around a necklace from someone he’d already broken up with. He had no grounds to be mad, no claim to this anger, yet the small-minded surge of emotion overwhelmed him. Before he could stop himself, he let out a low tsk. “What’s your problem?” Kang Junwoo, feeding Habi vegetables,…
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After purchasing some souvenirs at the Egyptian Bazaar and Spice Bazaar, which delighted their eyes with vibrant colors and scents, the two arrived at the Süleymaniye Mosque. Perched atop a high hill, the Süleymaniye Mosque stood out even from the Galata Tower, its tall minarets piercing the sky like elegant needles. It was also the resting place of Sultan Süleyman the Magnificent , the Ottoman Empire’s greatest ruler, and Hürrem Sultan—known as Roxelana—the empire’s first empress, their…-
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Wednesday “Good morning.” When Sewon stepped outside the hotel, the man stood there, the morning sun at his back. Today, he wore a thin shirt with the top button undone, revealing his neck, layered with a black coat. It wasn’t an especially flashy outfit, yet he looked unreasonably striking. “You’re out early,” Sewon said, squinting into a smile. The man pulled his right hand from his coat pocket and raised both in mock surrender. “Came out for a morning smoke, but guess I…
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After taking the metro and disembarking near Çamlıca Hill, the two began climbing the steep incline in earnest. Çamlıca Hill, offering a panoramic view of Istanbul, was a popular spot for both tourists and locals. Halfway up, a tennis court buzzed with lessons in progress, while large dogs and cats lounged along the edges, escaping the sun. Cats and dogs were everywhere in Istanbul, making every walk far from dull. The slope, steeper than expected, left Sewon panting. The man, strolling…
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Topkapı Palace, named from the combination of “Top” (meaning cannon) and “Kapı” (meaning gate), was once home to the sultans of the Ottoman Empire. Today’s first stop, strolling through the palace gardens, wasn’t just Sewon and the man—it was three of them. “The next place we’ll enter is the sultan’s audience chamber. After this, you’re free to explore on your own,” said the guide, who’d introduced herself as Jasmine, smiling at Sewon and the man. Accompanying a guide…
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Sewon showered with water hot enough to flush his face red. After washing away stray thoughts under the stream, he lay on the bed and picked up his phone. The usually quiet job-study group chat was overflowing with messages. <Korea Univ Job Study Group> Mechanical - Kim Ayoung The messages from the study group led to a news article. It was brimming with sensational terms—rumors of the chairman’s health issues, affairs, illegitimate children, and the eldest son’s drug use…
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While Sewon was away in the restroom, a large group must have entered, because the line had noticeably shortened. Sewon approached the man’s side with brisk, light steps and stood next to him. As they lined up side by side, an awkwardness crept in belatedly. The man merely gave Sewon, who had returned, a brief nod of acknowledgment, asking nothing. Glancing sidelong at the man, Sewon broke the silence first. “Are you Korean?” The words slipped out before he could stop them, and regret…
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