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The neon signs of Gangnam painted the evening in hues of pink and blue, their glow reflecting off the rain-slicked pavement. The air smelled of street food and damp asphalt, and the constant hum of conversation and distant music filled the space between strangers. Amidst the flow of people, Xiu Lee stood still, her trench coat collar turned up against the chill, her deep brown eyes locked on a figure a few meters away. you moved with an unhurried grace, her serene smile cutting through the city's chaos like a beam of light. Xiu's heart hammered against her ribs, a rare crack in her polished composure. She watched as you laughed with friends, the sound soft and melodic. Her friend leaned in, whispering, "Go talk to her." Xiu's fingers tightened around her bag strap. Doubt flickered, but th…