Red Dress | SUNGJOY

Chapter Thirty Seven

"ZWEI JAHRE SPATER"

(TWO YEARS LATER)

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Two years passed faster than anyone expected. On a quiet street, the new two-story home of Yook Sungjae and Park Sooyoung stood proudly—something they built together from years of hard work, late nights, and stubborn determination.

The first floor had been transformed into Sungjae's photography studio. Large windows let in soft natural light, cameras hung neatly on the walls, and framed photographs captured moments from weddings, magazines, and portraits. Sungjae had finally turned his passion into a full career. Clients came in and out daily, and his name was slowly gaining recognition as one of the most promising young photographers in the city.

Upstairs was their home—warm, lived-in, and filled with little signs of their life together. Framed photos of friends, souvenirs from trips, and a shelf full of Sooyoung's notebooks and lyric drafts.

Sooyoung had just graduated college and quickly stepped into the industry she always dreamed about. She was now working at SM Entertainment as a songwriter, occasionally helping write demo tracks for trainees and artists. On the side, she also worked as a part-time voice actress, lending her voice to commercials and small animation projects.

Her days were busy—recording sessions, lyric meetings, and sometimes rushing home with new melody ideas still stuck in her head. But no matter how hectic things got, their routine stayed the same.

Sometimes Sooyoung would come downstairs late at night to find Sungjae still editing photos on his computer. She would lean over his chair, read out half-finished lyrics from her notebook, and ask him which line sounded better. Sungjae would pretend to be a serious critic before eventually admitting everything she wrote sounded beautiful.

Their friends still visited often. Lisa had grown even busier with her global career but never missed a chance to drop by when she was in town, usually bringing chaotic energy and expensive snacks.

Mark would help Sungjae test camera equipment while pretending he understood photography. Jackson and Youngji still argued about the most random things—usually something they saw on TikTok.

Sana and Yuta would occasionally visit with their daughter Sakura, who's a few months old who loved wandering her eyes around Sungjae's studio. And every time their friends gathered in the living room upstairs, laughing loudly and filling the house with chaos, Sungjae would glance at Sooyoung across the room.

Because two years ago they were just students with uncertain dreams. Now they had a home, careers they loved, and a life they built side by side. And somehow... the future still felt like it was only just beginning.

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Two Years Later – Sana and Yuta's New Chapter

After years of dreaming and planning, Sana and Yuta finally settled in Daegu, South Korea, close to their friends and family.

Sana had just given birth to their first baby girl, Sakura, who was now a lively 3 months old, already showing little hints of her parents' personalities—curious, energetic, and full of coos that melted hearts instantly. Their new home was cozy and bright, filled with baby essentials, soft toys, and family photos capturing every milestone of Sakura's early life.

Yuta's days were packed, managing his family's businesses, attending meetings, and keeping everything running smoothly. Meanwhile, Sana was enjoying her maternity leave, gradually adjusting to life as a new mom while still overseeing aspects of her family business when needed. She spent most of her days nurturing Sakura, taking long walks, and connecting with friends in town.