Serenade of Shadows: A Redemption

Souls meeting

Tsetseg Khan is 22 and kind of figuring out who she is - a mix of Mongolian and growing up in Korea. She was adopted by a Mongolian couple when she was 4 years old. Her journey led her back to Korea for college, a return to the place of her birth. Amidst the modern rhythms of Seoul, she discovered a new home in the company of Kang Eun Ji, the creative soul behind a bakery in Gangnam, and Yoon Jae In, a tenacious young cop who had recently embraced the call of duty.

Their lives, intricately woven, unfolded against the backdrop of bustling streets and twinkling city lights. Kang Hee Sik, a protective 26-year-old police officer and the brother of Kang Eun Ji, added another layer to this narrative, blending familial bonds with the city's pulsating energy.

As Tsetseg navigated the challenges of academia and cultural adaptation, the apartment they shared became a haven, a space where diverse backgrounds converged. Through the aromatic allure of Eun Ji's bakery and the tales of Yeeun's policing adventures, they forged connections deeper than the surface of their shared residence.

Days stretched for Tsetseg as she patiently waited for the right opportunity to unfurl before her. Armed with a degree in public relations, she envisioned a career that would not only utilize her skills but also resonate with her passions. In the quiet moments between applications and interviews, Tsetseg's anticipation hung in the air, a silent melody of ambition and hope. Each passing day carried the promise of a future role that would allow her to weave her expertise into the dynamic fabric of the professional world she aspired to enter.

Excitement buzzed through Tsetseg as she landed a job interview in the public relations department of Doogo, the chain of companies. It was a golden opportunity to dive into the professional world and put her skills to the test.

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"Beep! Beep!"

The persistent sound of the alarm clock pulled Tsetseg Khan from her slumber. Rubbing her eyes, she shut it off and focused on the post-it note stuck to its surface. The messy handwriting on it delivered a clear message: "INTERVIEW TODAY AT 10!!"

"Oh yeah," Tsetseg thought, rising from her bed and swiftly getting dressed. She opted for a white blazer, a matching shirt and a skin colored pencil skirt. After styling her hair into a ponytail, she took a deep breath, gearing up for the day.

"Girls, wish me luck. I really need to get this job. Please," Tsetseg appealed to her friends, seeking their blessings.

"Tsetseg, don't worry. You'll get it," Eun Ji assured, enveloping her in a tight hug. Tsetseg responded with a pout and planted a kiss on Eun Ji's right cheek. "Thank you, my love."

"My brother wished you luck too!" Eun Ji's voice echoed from her room as she disappeared into it.

"Jae In, can't you wish me luck too?" Tsetseg called after her friend.

"Okay, okay. You will get it, but there's no need to worry or feel sad if you don't. I can support you until you find one," Jae In reassured Tsetseg with a comforting smile. Jae In is the most mature among the three, often taking on a motherly role, caring for them with a nurturing demeanor.

A hasty bowl of kimchi fried rice, she slipped on heels and headed to the interview. The destination was an imposing building where she hoped to land the position of public relation manager to a prominent CEO, someone who could change the course of her financial struggles. She has been living off her parents till now and her roommates helped her.

Tsetseg bid farewell to her friends and walked down from their apartment, which was on the first floor.

Upon arrival, nervous energy pulsed through Tsetseg as she entered the towering structure. Gathering her composure, she approached the front desk.