"What does kalon mean?"
"It means beauty that is skin deep. Beauty that does not end on the surface rather which flows from deep within."
A word that perfectly comprehends her existence to him.
A word that perfectly comprehends his existence to he...
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Park Bomi. There she was with Yuri and Heeji, standing beside Bom, laughing and chattering like the disgusting beings they were. Haneul had thought that she would be okay but no, all those unpleasant memories started flooding her mind. Her face became pale and she felt a strong desire to flee.
Byeol quickly took note of the situation and stood in front of Haneul, breaking her trance.
"Hey, Han," Byeol began, holding Haneul's shoulders, giving her a light shake, "remember how you told me you're not going to let them get to you, no matter what?" She asked, softly.
Haneul nodded, her eyes softening at her best friend's words. She didn't expect herself to react like this. But also at the same time, it wasn't shocking. "Y-yeah. Don't worry. I'm fine. I'll be fine."
A smile broke out on Byeol's face. "That's the spirit. Now let's go get some gelato!" Byeol didn't waste any more time and pushed Haneul towards the stall.
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Time went by quicker than Haneul expected and it was already nearing eleven at night. She saw a lot of familiar faces. Some came up to talk and express their joy as they met her after such a long time. Some didn't but rather cut right past Haneul and went away. After that little incident with Bomi, most of her friends and classmates took Bomi's side, shunning Haneul out and ostracized her throughout the whole high school period.
One particular girl came up though with a bright smile on her face. Kim Miso. She's also friends with Bomi and her gang. But she also never went against Haneul. Because Miso knew, Haneul wasn't wrong.
"Kim Miso! Long time no see!" Haneul beamed and went in for a bear hug. Miso returned the hug with equal enthusiasm.
"Haneul! Oh my God, you don't know how happy I became when I heard that you were coming this year. So glad to see you again!" Miso exclaimed. "And Byeol! So great to see you too, finally." Miso flashed her a warm smile and hugged her in the process.
They were conversing when suddenly a guy from the stage spoke up, grabbing their attention by tapping on the microphone.
"Ah, can I get everyone's attention here? Very sorry to have interrupted you and your friends but there awaits a special event for everyone!"
Everyone let out 'ooh's and 'ah's as the coordinator spoke.
"As it strikes midnight sharp, a lights-out ceremony is going to start. You can admire the city's view from here and make a wish too. Who knows? Maybe your wish will come true today! So please, enjoy yourselves for now and stay till midnight!" With that, he ended his speech and everyone clapped in response.
