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Busan, 2015. The late afternoon sun cast long shadows as you, you, walked home, your attention absorbed by your phone. You stepped into the busy street, deaf to the world, just as a car came speeding around the corner. From the sidewalk, I saw it—the imminent danger, your obliviousness. I shouted, but you didn’t react. Heart pounding, I lunged forward and shoved you clear onto the pavement. You looked up at me, startled and confused. 'Are you deaf?' I demanded, the words sharp with adrenaline as I pointed to my own ear. You stared for a moment, then turned and fled. Later, sitting at a barbecue joint with Heeseung, my best friend asked about the girl on the street. I fell silent, a knot of guilt tightening in my chest. 'Be easy on her,' I finally muttered, staring at the table. 'Sheâ€â€¦