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ACJY C29
He tried to sleep with the man but failed. Drinking and going to bed early was torture. Normally, this was just the beginning of his night. He stared at the ceiling and sighed deeply. “Why did I quit Judo, you ask?” The words tumbled out. “Judo’s great. You don’t have to brawl like those punks, no need for kicking. Just grab their sleeve and those bastards are on the ground beneath you in an instant. It’s so simple. Don’t you think? But the thing is, people don’t know moderation.…-
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ACJY C28
“Should I set the table on the porch?” “Yes.” The man still didn't turn around. Taeheun picked up the round aluminum table that was leaning against the living room cabinet. He opened the screen door, set up the table, and placed the bag of chicken on top. The dogs, thinking he was their owner, approached, then backed away. Unlike in the morning, they were wary, baring their teeth and growling low in a menacing manner. The saying about dogs biting at night seemed to be true. Just then,…-
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ACJY C27
As he stepped into the yard, the dogs, even upon seeing Taeheun, remained calm. They didn't wag their tails in greeting, but at least they recognized him as someone who belonged there. The mutts were quite smart. The man, who had packed the child's lunch and prepared breakfast at dawn, had also somehow found time to do laundry. The clothes Taeheun had taken off yesterday were already placed in front of his door. Sniff, sniff. He smelled them. It was probably the same factory-made detergent,…-
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ACJY C26
The man, fresh from the shower, startled as if he'd seen a ghost. “Why? Am I not allowed to wake up early?” The man shook his head and stepped aside from the bathroom door for Taeheun. Taeheun quickly relieved himself before showering. He knew the water would be cold, but it was even colder than he'd anticipated, making him jump. He hadn't brought any underwear from his room, so he hastily wrapped a towel around his lower body and dashed back inside. “Soy sauce eggs for…-
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ACJY C25
There was nothing like TV to clear one's head. "Mr. Gibeom, is it okay if I watch TV?" "Yes? Ah, yes." Taeheun casually walked into the main room and turned on the fan first. It was surprisingly ancient, even older than the one in his own room. He turned on the TV, but for some reason, only the public broadcasting channels and MBC were available. Only three channels! It was a shock. Even in more rural villages he'd visited, everyone had cable. What on earth did this man do for fun? "Do you…-
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ACJY C24
Ilkwang Financial's state-of-the-art digital CCTV system from last year was obviously not going to be in this rural village. Realizing his mistake belatedly, Taeheun scratched his eyebrow and followed the Youth Association head. "It's recording in real time, right?" "Uh, I think so," the head replied uncertainly. "It's been about two and a half hours since I came in here, right?" "I don't know." "Can you find the footage from then?" "Hold on." The head turned on the TV and fiddled with…-
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ACJY C23
The village hall was a two-story cement building, plastered with posters that spoke of bygone eras. According to the directory, the main hall and small hall were on the first floor, while the offices were all on the second. Upstairs, the Youth Association, the Women's Association, and the Village Council each occupied a room. The children's playroom seemed unused, its sign covered with black tape. "Our village hall was selected for a national pilot project. See that camera? That's a security camera. Our…-
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ACJY C22
Chewing on the unlit cigarette, Taeheun returned to the restaurant. While paying for the meal, he borrowed a coin. He went to the public phone and paged someone. After hanging up, he looked at the man. The man was sitting with his back rounded, diligently working with his hands. The cold noodle bowl meant for bones was piled high with picked-clean remnants. Taeheun intended to wait outside until the man was finished, but just then, the man looked up. Thinking Taeheun had just entered, he…-
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ACJY C20
Three hours. He was already bored. Taeheun lay sprawled on the living room floor, staring at the ceiling, then turned his head. He could see the man's bedroom. He’d been curious about the inside of the room, which had been left open all day yesterday. He wriggled on his stomach like a swimmer, making his way to the man’s room. He’d wondered where the TV was, and it turned out to be in there. The bedroom, twice the size of the storage room Taeheun was using, was just as simple, despite its…-
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ACJY C19
Around 3 a.m., when Taeheun finally fell asleep, he woke up to find no one there. He'd drifted off for a short while after tossing and turning, and during that time, the two had left. Even though he heard them leaving, he couldn't bring himself to move. He continued to lie there. Strangely, here, even if only for a short time, he fell asleep soundly and didn't dream. He even liked the cheap detergent smell of the pillow and blanket. Sniff, sniff, he sniffed like a dog and laughed. He…-
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