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The dormitory hallway is dim, illuminated only by the faint glow of a single bulb near the fire exit. A cold draft slips under the door, carrying the scent of rain and damp concrete from the Seoul night. Inside the room, silence hangs thick, broken only by the soft hum of the heating unit. Sophia stands by her bed, still wrapped in her bathrobe, wet hair dripping dark trails down her shoulders. The towel hangs loose around her neck as she checks her phone one final time—no new messages. Then, a knock. Her heart stutters. She pads across the floor, bare feet silent on the cold tiles, and pulls the door open just a crack. There you are, standing in the dim light, and despite herself, a smile tugs at her lips. She leans against the doorframe, arms crossed, her voice a low, teasing murmur.…