EMP Chapter 7

Kwon Jiwook hurriedly left the house. After hanging up the phone so abruptly, he couldn’t predict when or how Park Juyeon might show up. He had never given Park Juyeon his address. ……But he couldn’t shake off a sense of foreboding, nervously running his hand through his hair. The cold air helped calm his racing heart.

He thought, “Honestly, was it such a big deal to leave the house? It was just a small act of defiance, done out of frustration. Only a petty person would get mad over something so trivial.” Kwon Jiwook was becoming a master of self-justification.

His hurried steps slowed down, and he walked steadily. Although it was still a bit early for his appointment, he would arrive just in time if he walked at a leisurely pace. Kwon Jiwook blew air through his hair, hoping it would clear his mind.

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He decided to put everything off until after he had a drink. He planned to forget about Park Juyeon and enjoy himself. The university district was bustling on a Saturday evening. Some places were just opening their doors.

Nothing seemed to satisfy Kwon Jiwook. He even found fault with the people around him. Why were these kids out drinking instead of staying home? His displeasure was evident even to Kim Suhyeok and his friends sitting nearby. They flinched and leaned back as Kwon Jiwook approached, exuding a chilling aura.

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“What’s wrong with him?” “Who knows?” A few guys murmured as Kwon Jiwook confidently walked over and sat down among them. Kim Suhyeok, who had been murmuring with the others, hesitantly spoke up.

“Jiwook, are you…?”

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“What?”

“Never mind. It’s nothing.”

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Kwon Jiwook raised an eyebrow, and Kim Suhyeok avoided his sharp gaze, sighing quietly to himself. Inwardly, Kim Suhyeok felt relieved. He had expected Kwon Jiwook to scold him for hanging up the phone earlier, but Kwon Jiwook seemed preoccupied with something else. Kim Suhyeok quickly caught on, sensing that Kwon Jiwook’s irritation had nothing to do with him.

“Hey, what do you want to eat?”

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Kim Suhyeok turned his attention to his juniors, not wanting to dwell on his thoughts. The young men sitting next to him were too intimidated by the two seniors to speak up. They just rolled their eyes, unsure of what to say. Eventually, they all fell silent, smiling awkwardly. Kim Suhyeok smiled back, thinking, “Come on, guys. Say something.”

Kim Suhyeok soon regretted inviting these juniors. There wasn’t much to gain from befriending them, except for the satisfaction of knowing a handsome guy with a bruised face. The juniors just stared blankly at Kim Suhyeok, who was lost in thought. Meanwhile, Kwon Jiwook, who had been silently observing, let out a chuckle. He found it amusing how these big, strong guys were so timid.

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“Why are you all so scared? You look like you could take down a bear.”

“Huh? Oh, um…”

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“He’s asking what you want to eat. Hurry up and answer.”

“Oh, okay…”

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Kwon Jiwook nodded towards Kim Suhyeok. Finally, the three juniors huddled together, looking at the menu and discussing their options. Soon, Kim Suhyeok called the server and ordered several bottles of soju and beer, along with some dishes like golbaengi-muchim and Honghap-tang. Meanwhile, Kwon Jiwook leaned back against the sofa, his eyes downcast.

Kim Suhyeok watched Kwon Jiwook with a curious gaze. Even as the juniors started to chatter, Kwon Jiwook paid them no mind, lost in his thoughts.

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Kwon Jiwook looked exhausted. He had a relaxed expression, rubbing his temples, but his sharp and sensitive demeanor seemed more like he was worn out from focusing his energy elsewhere rather than being angry.

Kim Suhyeok observed Kwon Jiwook while sipping water, quickly averting his gaze whenever their eyes met. Kwon Jiwook, noticing this, looked up and spoke calmly.

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“If you have something to say, say it.”

“It’s nothing.”

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“Doesn’t seem like nothing.”

Uncharacteristically, Kwon Jiwook didn’t raise his voice. His low, soft tone blended with the surrounding conversations, making his words sound like casual chat. Kim Suhyeok, feeling awkward, put down his water cup.

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“Just wondering if you’ve been okay.”

“Who would think we haven’t seen each other in months? We saw each other just the other day.”

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“Yeah, true.”

“What’s with you? You’re acting weird.”

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“Oh, nothing. It’s just… you look pretty beat up.”

Kwon Jiwook looked surprised, and Kim Suhyeok pointed to his own cheek. Kwon Jiwook let out a small exclamation, remembering the bruises on his face. But he didn’t dwell on it; he was used to showing up with injuries in front of Kim Suhyeok.

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“It’s not the first time.”

“Yeah, who did you fight wi— Never mind. I don’t want to know.”

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Kim Suhyeok quickly changed the subject, noticing Kwon Jiwook’s expression darkening. He laughed awkwardly, trying to lighten the mood. Kwon Jiwook stared at him for a moment, then forced a smile, shrugging it off. Kim Suhyeok looked momentarily stunned, taken aback by Kwon Jiwook’s bruised face.

It seemed like Kim Suhyeok was curious about what had happened between Kwon Jiwook and Park Juyeon. Kwon Jiwook silently fumed, determined never to reveal the truth. He turned his head and caught the eye of one of the juniors sitting across from him.

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“Huh.”

“Huh?”

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The junior, a large man with a tough appearance, blushed and looked away, embarrassed. He tried to hide his discomfort by coughing and joining his friends’ conversation. But Kwon Jiwook wasn’t about to let him off the hook.

“Hey.”

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Kwon Jiwook leaned in, his playful smile disappearing. The junior leaned back, nervous.

“Y-yes?”

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“Why were you staring at me like that?”

“Oh, no, it’s just… you’re so handsome, Sunbae…”

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Kwon Jiwook’s eyes narrowed slightly, a subtle change that only the junior noticed. Kwon Jiwook stared at him silently, then smirked.

“What were you thinking while looking at my handsome face?”

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The junior fell silent, his lips trembling. He seemed to be recalling a fantasy, his gaze momentarily distant. Kwon Jiwook’s expression hardened, expecting a clichéd response like “I wasn’t thinking anything.”

Kim Suhyeok, watching the exchange, panicked and intervened, coughing loudly. He knew Kwon Jiwook hated being sexualized by other men. He pushed Kwon Jiwook back and silently urged the junior to apologize.

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“Forget it. It’s not funny anymore.”

Kwon Jiwook wiped his face and muttered, shrugging off Kim Suhyeok’s hand. He leaned in towards the junior again, smiling provocatively.

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“Let’s have some fun, shall we?”

He patted the junior’s cheek, challenging him. The junior’s expression stiffened.

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“Yes, sir. I’m sorry, sir.”

The junior’s ears turned red with embarrassment. Seeing this, Kwon Jiwook felt a bit better. He enjoyed seeing the tough guy squirm in front of him. He gave the junior’s cheek a final, stinging pat before leaning back on the sofa.

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The tense atmosphere lifted, and Kim Suhyeok tried to liven up the mood with drinks. Soon, everyone started to enjoy themselves again, including Kwon Jiwook.

Empty bottles littered the table. At least thirty green bottles were stacked neatly in the box next to the table. The outdated songs playing in the bar added to the drunken atmosphere. Everyone was tipsy, but Kim Suhyeok was particularly enjoying himself.

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Kim Suhyeok loved socializing and was always the first to get drunk and the loudest at parties. Today, however, his target was Kwon Jiwook.

Kwon Jiwook suddenly became aware of a hand gently stroking his side. He put down his drink and stared blurrily at the owner of the hand.

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“What the hell is this?”

“Hey, Kwon Jiwook… How can you be so good-looking and have such a great body, you bastard. I’m really jealous…”

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Drunk and slurring his words, Kim Suhyeok rambled on. Although he wasn’t sure if Kim Suhyeok was sincere, Kwon Jiwook felt a slight smirk form on his lips. But that was it. The alcohol had made him different from his usual self.

Kim Suhyeok’s wandering hand moved from Kwon Jiwook’s side to his abdomen, murmuring, “You’re so handsome, such a great body.” This was unusual, as Kim Suhyeok wasn’t usually so forward, and his touch felt strange. Moreover, he kept leaning into Kwon Jiwook, acting almost flirtatious. Kwon Jiwook let out a puff of air, smelling the alcohol on his own breath.

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“Aren’t you going to stop? If you’re drunk, just pass out, you crazy bastard.”

“Hehe, this is the Kwon Jiwook I know. Yeah, that’s right.”

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“Sunbae, can I touch him too?”

“What?”

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The guy who had been quietly drinking suddenly spoke up, catching Kwon Jiwook off guard. He stared at the guy in disbelief, the alcohol-induced haze in his mind clearing slightly.

This guy had been in a minor altercation with Kwon Jiwook a few hours ago (although Kwon Jiwook had instigated it). He had been giving Kwon Jiwook looks all night, clearly interested in him. Hearing him say something so bold made Kwon Jiwook angry.

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“Do you think we’re that close?”

“No, but…”

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“Why are you acting so familiar? Fuck! You too, cut it out. You’re giving these bastards the wrong idea.”

Kwon Jiwook grabbed Kim Suhyeok’s hand and squeezed it hard, not caring if the guy was watching. Kim Suhyeok yelped in pain.

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“Get a grip, you crazy bastards. Don’t say stupid shit.”

“But I was complimenting you…”

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Kwon Jiwook looked at Kim Suhyeok with disdain. Maybe he was being too sensitive. This situation wasn’t unprecedented. Normally, he would have just slapped Kim Suhyeok playfully and told him to knock it off. But Kwon Jiwook couldn’t see this situation as just a joke. After the humiliating experiences of the past few days, he couldn’t take any man’s advances lightly.

That bastard doesn’t have to worry about anything. Fuck. Kwon Jiwook watched Kim Suhyeok laugh and sway, then grabbed his head with one hand to steady him, worried he might vomit. The guy across from them smiled slyly.

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“Hyung, Suhyeok Hyung, can you put in a good word for me? I want to get to know him better.”

“I don’t want to get to know you.”

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“Really!? Really!?”

Kim Suhyeok, who had been quietly sitting with his head held, suddenly perked up. Kwon Jiwook clicked his tongue, annoyed with Kim Suhyeok’s drunken antics and even more annoyed with the guy across from them. The guy kept stealing glances at Kwon Jiwook, not even trying to hide his interest. Kwon Jiwook noticed and felt a bitter taste in his mouth.

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The conversation turned to Kwon Jiwook. Where are you from, Sunbae? Have you ever been scouted for modeling? Why didn’t you do it? Hey, stop it. If his past was revealed, it would be all over the internet.

It was a ridiculous situation. Kim Suhyeok was answering all the questions about Kwon Jiwook, and his answers were surprisingly accurate. Kwon Jiwook was amazed at Kim Suhyeok’s memory but also annoyed that they were talking about him like he was an object on display. He had to restrain himself from lashing out, especially when the guy looked him up and down. If he had said anything negative, Kwon Jiwook would have… He downed his drink in one gulp. That’s when it happened.

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“Hey, Jiwook.”

“What?”

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“Did you do it with Park Juyeon?”

Kim Suhyeok, his eyes glazed over, asked the question with impeccable timing. At that moment, Kwon Jiwook was taken aback and could only stare in shock. He hadn’t expected to hear that name from Kim Suhyeok’s mouth. The other guys looked puzzled, as they had never heard of Park Juyeon before. Completely drunk, Kim Suhyeok rambled on excitedly.

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“That bastard has a big build, but he’s a bit of an asshole… To be honest, he’s really good-looking. Right?”

“Who is Park Juyeon?” one of the guys asked.

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“If you’re curious, join our club,” Kim Suhyeok replied, half-joking but also serious.

“But why would Sunbae have done it with him?” another guy asked.

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“We haven’t,” Kwon Jiwook snapped.

“Hey, Kim Suhyeok, don’t talk nonsense.”

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“Come on, there’s no way you two haven’t done it!”

“Why do you even care about who I sleep with?”

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“Don’t be so cold. I’m only interested because it’s you!”

Kim Suhyeok rambled on, and the juniors listened with interest. Kwon Jiwook was a private person, and they were curious about his personal life. Kim Suhyeok’s breath reeked of alcohol, and Kwon Jiwook downed a glass of cold water to sober up.

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“Remember the club meeting a while back? There was this guy named Park Juyeon, and he only talked to Jiwook the whole time. In the end, Jiwook got really drunk, and that bastard took him away. So, obviously, they must have…”

“Is he a guy or a girl?”

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“Does it matter? He’s really hot. Better looking than most girls.”

“But if he’s a guy, maybe he just took him home…”

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“Look at Jiwook’s face. No way he’d leave him alone. He must have tried everything to get into his pants. Oh, now that I think about it, that bastard looks like he’s been around the block a few times. He probably planned the whole thing just to get into Jiwook’s pants…”

Kwon Jiwook grew more and more uncomfortable as Kim Suhyeok rambled on. He didn’t want to think about what might have happened that night, but Kim Suhyeok’s words brought back unwanted memories. He shoved a piece of cold duck meat into Kim Suhyeok’s mouth to shut him up.

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Kwon Jiwook felt a pang of guilt as he listened to Kim Suhyeok’s drunken ramblings. He wondered if Kim Suhyeok had ever had similar thoughts about him. He tried to brush it off, but he couldn’t help feeling uncomfortable, especially with the other guys eagerly agreeing with Kim Suhyeok. He wanted to end this conversation as soon as possible.

“Hey, Kim Suhyeok,” Kwon Jiwook said, his voice cold. Kim Suhyeok looked surprised and let out a weak “Huh?” Kwon Jiwook grabbed him by the collar and pulled him close, his voice low and threatening.

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“Why do you always act like this when you’re drunk?”

“No, no, I’m just complimenting you.”

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“Why do you always lose your senses when you’re drunk? Huh?”

Kwon Jiwook was drunk too, and his words slurred together. He shook Kim Suhyeok roughly, but Kim Suhyeok just flopped around like a ragdoll. Kwon Jiwook glared at him, his eyes narrowing.

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“You’re such a mess when you’re drunk. You’re like a little bitch, you know that?”

“I never act like a bitch around you. I just want to be friends…”

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Kim Suhyeok started to gag, and Kwon Jiwook quickly let go of him, afraid he might puke all over him. Kim Suhyeok steadied himself and sat back up, looking queasy. Kwon Jiwook sighed and took a sip of water, hoping to sober up.

Just then, the guy who had been watching them with drunken curiosity spoke up.

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“But why would he want to suck his dick?”

“What are you talking about?” Kim Suhyeok asked, looking annoyed. Kwon Jiwook felt the same way.

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“I mean… if it were me, I’d want to suck something else…”

The guy let his gaze wander over Kwon Jiwook’s body, making him feel uncomfortable.

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Bang!

Kwon Jiwook slammed his hand down on the table, making everyone in the bar fall silent and stare at him. He glared at the drunken guys, his face red with anger. The guy who had made the suggestive comment just smiled innocently, infuriating Kwon Jiwook even more.

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“Hey, you bastard. What do you mean by that?”

“…….”

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“No answer?”

“……Is there another meaning besides what Sunbae thinks?”

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The man’s tone was ambiguous. It wasn’t exactly disrespectful, but it wasn’t polite either. It was a strangely intimate tone, difficult to pin down. Kwon Jiwook couldn’t be bothered to figure it out. He just laughed along with the man. Where did he learn to talk like that? It was ridiculous.

The man seemed to think Kwon Jiwook was easy-going since he hadn’t reacted much while hanging out with them. Maybe it was because Kim Suhyeok had scared them about Kwon Jiwook. But the man seemed to have little experience dealing with people like Kwon Jiwook. He was big, almost 2 meters tall, and looked tough, but he underestimated Kwon Jiwook.

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If he knew Kwon Jiwook, he wouldn’t have been so bold.

Kim Suhyeok, pale with shock, quickly put the empty bottles back in the box. Kwon Jiwook had once hit someone with an empty bottle. The bar was silent, everyone tensely watching Kwon Jiwook and the man.

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“I can’t hear you,” Kwon Jiwook said, his voice low and threatening.

“Well, since Sunbae has such a great body… I thought maybe he’d want to try it once…”

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The man smiled, but Kwon Jiwook wasn’t amused. He grabbed the man by the collar and pulled him up, then threw him to the floor. The chair clattered loudly. Kwon Jiwook kicked the man in the stomach, making him groan.

“Say that again, you bastard,” Kwon Jiwook growled, kicking the man repeatedly. “You fucking pig. You’re big, but you hit like a bitch. Hey, are you deaf? I told you to speak up, you asshole.”

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Kim Suhyeok and the others finally pulled Kwon Jiwook off the man. “Stop! Stop it!” Kim Suhyeok shouted, struggling to hold Kwon Jiwook back. The man lay on the floor, groaning.

“You bastard, I told you to fucking speak up!” Kwon Jiwook shouted, trying to shake off Kim Suhyeok and the others. He lunged at the man again, but Kim Suhyeok held him back.

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“Stop it! The police are coming!” Kim Suhyeok shouted. Kwon Jiwook struggled, but Kim Suhyeok and the others finally managed to pull him outside.

“Fuck, I’m so pissed off…” Kwon Jiwook muttered, pacing back and forth outside the bar. He couldn’t believe the man had talked to him like that. He was so angry, he couldn’t calm down.

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He turned on his phone and saw dozens of messages and missed calls. He deleted them all without reading. He didn’t want to think about Park Juyeon, but everything reminded him of that bastard. Even Kim Suhyeok had brought him up. He felt betrayed.

He kicked a nearby trash can, making a loud noise. It was a big trash can, just like the big, stupid man inside the bar.

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The night passed quietly. The only unusual thing that happened was the fight at the bar. Park Juyeon didn’t show up or contact him, which was strange. Kwon Jiwook even checked if he had blocked Park Juyeon’s number.

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‘That’s weird…’

But that wasn’t the only strange thing. Kim Suhyeok hadn’t contacted him either. Kwon Jiwook wondered if he had been arrested, but then he realized that was unlikely. He decided to check up on him later.

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If by chance he happened to run into Kim Suhyeok in the same college building, he would look troubled, open his mouth as if to say something, then quickly flee the scene. Normally, he would be eager to impress Kwon Jiwook, but now that he had shown his embarrassing side, he avoided him completely, which was irritating in its own way. Kwon Jiwook wasn’t even curious about what had happened. He just felt calm.

Time passed uneventfully, and before he knew it, about a month had gone by.

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It wasn’t a long time, but it was enough to disrupt a person’s tension. To Kwon Jiwook, everything that had happened to him felt distant. The bruises on his face and chest had disappeared without a trace. The wounds on his back had healed long ago. With no physical traces left, there was no need to think about who had caused them.

Maybe being threatened by him was just a fleeting dream? He knew it was an unrealistic hope. But Kwon Jiwook wanted to erase any lingering discomfort by thinking this way.

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Kwon Jiwook, who had nothing but pride and connections, continued to attend drinking parties almost every day. He met new people and grew closer to others through repeated meetings. As usual, when he drank heavily, he would end up sharing a bed with another woman.

Kwon Jiwook still held the center of the group. The irony was that Kim Suhyeok, who would follow Kwon Jiwook anywhere, was not at the drinking party.

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Today was no different from any other night. With his blood alcohol level exceeding the limit, Kwon Jiwook was in a good mood. His cardigan swayed gently with his cheerful steps. It wasn’t so cold anymore, even at night. That’s how much time had passed.

“Sunbae.”

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Kwon Jiwook stopped in his tracks and turned around at the sound of an unfamiliar voice in the dark alley. The face of the figure standing under the streetlight was not clear. He had a large build. He looked familiar, but the memory was hazy. Kwon Jiwook pressed his blurred eyes to focus.

“Who are you?”

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“We drank together last time.”

“……”

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Kwon Jiwook’s gaze slid off the man’s face and rolled lightly through the air. He did not remember the man at all. The man’s face slightly contorted with hurt pride.

Ever since that day, the man had been wondering how he could meet Kwon Jiwook again, and where he could meet him in the most natural way. But all that worry was in vain, as Kwon Jiwook seemed to have completely forgotten that day. Even that blank face exuded a certain charm. The man, who had been wearing a vague expression, blurted out,

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“Suhyeok hyung was there too.”

“Huh? …Oh. Oh, right.”

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As soon as he heard Kim Suhyeok’s name, Kwon Jiwook recalled the last night he met him privately and what had happened that night. Forgetting easily was one of the few advantages of the simple-minded Kwon Jiwook.

“So? What do you want?”

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Kwon Jiwook asked him with a voice filled with pure curiosity. He didn’t feel any particular emotion at this point. He suddenly became aware of the dark surroundings. A narrow alley in a neighborhood of one-room apartments. The only thing there was a faint streetlight behind the man. It felt like something was about to happen. Kwon Jiwook burst into laughter, “Pahaha.” His face, laughing without a care, looked cheerful.

“Oh, now that I think about it, what did you say that time? Did you say you wanted to fuck me? Something like that.”

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“……”

“Are you here to apologize? Never mind. I don’t need that. I had completely forgotten about it.”

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“That’s not it.”

“If you were coming, you should have come earlier. Just go your way.”

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“……”

“……?”

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The man silently stared at Kwon Jiwook, who was smiling vacantly. The man’s face was not clearly visible as he was backlit. For a while, the man stood there quietly, carefully examining Kwon Jiwook, as if measuring something.

As the man took a step closer to him, and as he began to walk faster and the distance between them narrowed, Kwon Jiwook felt something was off. An alarm blared loudly in his head.

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Whoosh, the man’s bulky body quickly approached.

Kwon Jiwook dodged the toad-like hand that tried to grab his arm and stepped back. One step, two steps. His staggering body somehow maintained balance and distanced itself from the man. Shit. The man muttered a curse, having failed to catch Kwon Jiwook in one go.

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“What the hell, you. Suddenly, what’s going on……”

“Hey, come out. Catch him.”

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“What?”

As soon as the man spoke, someone behind him grabbed his shoulder. From that moment, it was instinct. Without thinking, Kwon Jiwook grabbed the hand on his shoulder, twisted it, and pushed the body away forcefully. Agh! The man crashed into the wall. Now’s the chance. At the same time, Kwon Jiwook turned his body and fled the scene. His home was not far away.

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“Fuck, catch that bitch!”

“What the hell…!”

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The largest man also shouted and began to chase Kwon Jiwook fiercely. He found himself in a sudden chase with several men in the middle of the night. He had no idea what was going on.

“Pant, pant, that fucker… Who the hell does he think he is, calling me a bitch… Pant…”

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He didn’t know what was going on, but he knew he shouldn’t get caught. Kwon Jiwook gritted his teeth and muttered, even as he tried to focus on running. The pleasant drunkenness he had felt earlier now only made him feel sick.

He could barely move his legs, unlike the men who were sober. Even his drunk mind could easily tell who was at a disadvantage. For now, escaping was the best option. But his body wouldn’t cooperate. He didn’t know how long he had been running, but his legs felt heavy, and he didn’t feel like he was moving at all. His breath hitched in his throat.

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“!”

Just as he felt a lack of oxygen, someone caught up to him and shoved him hard from behind. Kwon Jiwook, unable to keep his balance, stumbled forward and rolled a few times. Someone climbed onto his back and pinned his wrists behind him.

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“Ugh…!”

“Got him, this bastard!”

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When he stopped running, the world seemed to spin even more. Kwon Jiwook struggled in his prone position. His body ached from scraping against the ground when he fell. Let go, fuck! As Kwon Jiwook shouted and struggled, the men slowly walked up to him. Panting and catching his breath, he shouted again.

“Who are you? What do you want!”

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“Wow, still full of energy. Hey, what should we do with him?”

“He’s going to die soon anyway. Just leave him like this for now.”

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Counting the shoes in front of him, there were at least three people. Including the man sitting on him, there were about four. Kwon Jiwook, who had been running away without thinking, now wondered what they wanted with him. There was no need to check their faces. Someone’s rough hand grabbed Kwon Jiwook’s hair and pulled his head back to look up.

“‘I came to apologize.’ Huh. Listen here. Did I say I came to apologize to you? Who kicked someone else for no reason?”

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The man squatted down and tapped Kwon Jiwook’s cheek with his other hand. When he finished speaking, the men around him snickered as if in agreement. There were also sounds of incredulous laughter and threatening jeers like, “Wow, I should just…” Kwon Jiwook growled in a voice filled with anger.

“So, is this revenge or something? After a whole month?”

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“We’re not kids, why would we want revenge?”

“You’re still acting tough after getting beat up. I still remember your fucked-up expression from last time.”

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“This bastard… You won’t get another chance.”

“I-I’m really fucking sorry-!”

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They laughed incessantly, as if something was incredibly amusing. Kwon Jiwook looked up at the man’s face, his eyes filled with inexplicable anxiety and questions. His head was forcefully tilted back, causing his upper body to occasionally twitch. His breath was still hitched in his throat, leaving a taste of blood in his mouth.

“We wanted to let you have your way, Hyung. So, we brought friends along.”

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“Are you sure we can do whatever we want with him?”

“Yeah, I confirmed it myself.”

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The men’s murmuring voices filled his ears, making them ring. Kwon Jiwook fell silent. His mind felt numb. Just as he was about to grasp something, the man roughly shook the hair he was holding. Then, with a large hand like a pot lid, he struck Kwon Jiwook heavily on the temple. The thoughts that were about to come together scattered. His vision spun. Kwon Jiwook blinked and groaned.

“You must have felt so wronged. I should have known you’d like it if I fucked you. You must have suffered, pretending otherwise.

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“Sh-Shut up, what do you want, you bastard? Do you want me to apologize to you!?”

As Kwon Jiwook shouted sharply, panting, the man looked down at him expressionlessly. His fierce face was different from a month ago when he was awkwardly laughing under a superior. His tone was also devoid of any pretense. He knew he was in an absolutely superior position.

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At the man’s signal, the lackeys immediately stood Kwon Jiwook up and firmly grasped his arms. His body, which had been pressed down, was numb and he couldn’t muster any strength. Only now did he see the man’s expression up close. His eyes were eerily gleaming with excitement. The disgusting face, beyond just mocking someone, made his insides churn. This time, a chill ran down Kwon Jiwook’s spine, and he lost his words, staring blankly.

“You’re wrong. It’s not an apology. Do you know what you should do now?”

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“……”

“Beg for forgiveness, crying and pleading, under us.”

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“……Ha.”

“Say, ‘I’m sorry. Please forgive me,’ you fucking bitch.”

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The man seemed to recall his past humiliation. His face reddened, and he panted a few times before alerting the men again. Hey, hold him tight. The man shook his hand in the air a few times. His thick hand opened and closed repeatedly. In the moment when the hands holding Kwon Jiwook’s arms tightened, the man’s large fist plunged into Kwon Jiwook’s abdomen.

“Ugh……!”

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In that moment, he couldn’t think of anything.

The fist buried deep in his stomach churned his insides. It was no joke. The man had punched him as if he didn’t care if Kwon Jiwook died. Kwon Jiwook’s eyes rolled back, and his eyelids fluttered. His vision blurred. Ugh, ugh, after suppressing the rising nausea several times, Kwon Jiwook finally dropped his head and vomited. The man, as if expecting this, laughed crudely and stepped back.

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“Great expression and great sounds. Hitting him feels amazing.”

“Ah, it stinks so bad. Stop doing this.”

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“We’re going to clean him up anyway, so what’s the worry? And it’s better for him to throw up now so nothing comes out later.”

No matter what the men said about him, Kwon Jiwook had no energy to care. His body slumped like wet laundry. The sensation of his stomach churning didn’t go away. This was the first time he had experienced such a horrific punch. His legs, which didn’t feel like they were touching the ground, trembled. Ugh, the smell of vomit. Another round of jeers erupted from around him.

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