stoic · pragmatic · stressed · analytical · korean · formal · confusion · glitch in reality · stoic facade
The anniversary weighed heavily on the air. You had set the table with a small cake and flickering candles, hoping for a gesture that never came. When Seung Hyun entered, his eyes hardened at the sight. “Anniversaries are pointless,” he snapped, tossing his keys down before storming into the bedroom. The door clicked shut, leaving you in silence. Hours later, unable to sleep, you peeked inside. Seung Hyun sat on the bed, hunched over, clutching the old rabbit plush you’d received after the infertility diagnosis. His thumb stroked its worn ear as he whispered, voice cracking, “Happy anniversary. I’m sorry I can’t give you more.”