Myrim

“Um… Mister… why did you suddenly kiss me?”

Jihoon looked up, his expression a mix of confusion and disbelief.

Ryul raised a brow. “What? You didn’t like it?”

Jihoon opened his mouth to answer but found himself at a loss for words.


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After losing his parents in a tragic fire, Jihoon was left to care for his younger brother while juggling university and part-time jobs. When he moved into a new apartment, hoping for a fresh start, he met his reclusive neighbor, Ryul. He was a mysterious man who avoided interaction and had scars covering half of his face, making him appear even more intimidating.

They never quite got along, yet whenever Jihoon found himself in trouble, Ryul was always there to help. Just when Jihoon started to wonder if there was more to him than his rough exterior, Ryul’s persistent ex-lover returned, unwilling to let go. To put an end to the harassment, Jihoon impulsively claimed that he and Ryul were dating.

What began as a simple lie soon entangled them in a relationship neither had expected, one that might change their lives forever.

My Dear Mister

Jihoon slowly stepped forward and reached out, tapping Ryul gently on the shoulder.

"Hm?" The man stirred, barely opening his eyes.

Before Jihoon could finish, Ryul turned and walked straight into his apartment, slow and heavy-footed like someone moving through a dream.

"Wait-" Jihoon reached out instinctively, but the man was already inside, trudging deeper into the room.

Jihoon stood there for a moment, casting one last glance down the quiet hallway. He told himself he would just place the container on the table and head back. Nothing more.

With a soft breath, he stepped into apartment 129. The door clicked shut behind him, sealing out the cold air like a thin boundary between two worlds.

He slipped out of his shoes and nudged them neatly to the side, glancing around as he stepped into the quiet space.

Chapter 51 : Frantic heartbeats