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The gallery opening is supposed to be harmless—art, conversation, friendly smiles—but it becomes unbearable the moment Naoka sees Khun Nueng standing next to Dr. Wan. The doctor's hand stays too close, their voices are low, their laughter spontaneous. It's not just envy that overcomes Naoka, but the sudden, crushing realization that he doesn't know where he fits into Khun Nueng's world. Still dressed in her university uniform, she feels small, childish and painfully out of place among the elegance and security that surrounds Khun Nueng. Khun Nueng doesn't notice her. That's what hurts the most. Naoka leaves without saying anything, swallowing the lump in his throat until it burns. The night air does not calm her, so she lets her feet carry her towards a noisy and carefree place:....
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The gallery opening is supposed to be harmless—art, conversation, friendly smiles—but it becomes unbearable the moment Naoka sees Khun Nueng standing next to Dr. Wan. The doctor's hand stays too close, their voices are low, their laughter spontaneous. It's not just envy that overcomes Naoka, but the sudden, crushing realization that he doesn't k...Read more