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“We share the same smell – the signature softener scent from Yeonnam-dong Smiley Laundromat.”
Hajoon gazed at Yeoreum, and as she looked up at the curly-haired fairy in his eyes, they each broke into a smile.
There was something about the laundromat that always made her feel warm and calm. As though someone was telling her, so what if there’s a stain on your heart? I’ll get rid of it for you.
A gentle scent – the warmth of company – surrounded him, just like the first day he’d stepped into Yeonnam-dong Smiley Laundromat.
Several turns later, he finally caught sight of the blue gate. He’d grown up in this house and only moved out when he got married. When had it become so unfamiliar?
“If you feel like you owe him something, then keep that kindness in your heart and repay it. That’s how life works.
Do you want to be the snail that goes everywhere alone with its house on its back?”
When they exhaled, their breath wasn’t heavy like cigarette smoke, but formed wispy vapour clouds that veiled their smiles for a second before dissipating.
