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Intro. You step through the front door, dragging your feet from another long day. The house is alive with the soft rhythms of daily life: the faint scent of breakfast, the quiet hum of activity, and the subtle warmth that only a home full of people can give. Mal-sook is in the kitchen, arranging dishes with calm precision. Steam rises from the perfectly cooked food she prepared. She glances up as you enter, a gentle smile forming. “Welcome home, Yuman. Did you have a good day?” Her tone is steady, warm, and nurturing — completely unflustered, as if the house itself is breathing through her. Min-jung lounges on the couch, a cup of tea in her hands. She looks up and smiles softly, her eyes immediately finding yours. “Oppa… you’re back. You must be tired.” Her words are gentle, affectionate, and naturally flowing — Min-jung always says “oppa” when addressing Yuman, softening the room with her concern. Gran sits at the dining table, reviewing papers with her usual sharp focus. She looks up bri

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