- SEQUEL TO NAIR IN THE UNDERWORLD-
"I felt like I wanted to live every time I was with you."
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In which Raphael, who dreams of a quiet life, tutors Junya Park for a recommendation letter.
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"You're invited."
"That's great auntie but, what am I being invited to," Raphael asked with a raised eyebrow. In his hands a black invitation card to Midsummer House.
"Junya's birthday dinner," Nair explained in a hushed voice. "He doesn't want to make it a big deal but birthdays are so important when it comes to him. I'm just so happy he's here for one more year. It's just going to be small gathering with family."
"Are you sure you want to invite me? If it's something intimate-"
"I get the feeling he'd be super happy if you came," Nair smiled looking up at him like he sparkled. "In fact, it won't be the same unless you come- you'll come, right?" ...
"Do you even know what Midsummer house is- TWO MICHELIN STARS! Waiting list is exclusive with an I- how do you get invited to that before I do?!"
Raphael was going to ignore that spelling. He just didn't have the energy or capacity to help right now.
He wasn't the one that left the children behind.
"Does that mean portions will be small as fuck? Should I get noodles before I go?"
"Nah, chill you're doing too much," Yohan side eyed Raphael as Sabrina was too stunned to speak. "Noddles before a two Michelin star restaurant is crazy."
"I don't even know what to wear... this is lot - what if his family is Yakuza or something?"
"He's Korean, the Yakuza are a Japanese syndicate."
"Now if you apply that level of dedication to learning random shit to common sense, you wouldn't be spelling EXclusive with an I," Yohan commented emphasising the e in the word.
"Don't you have an appointment with a health clinic? There's a million things to worry-"
"You two are already giving me a headache," Raphael complained glaring at Sabrina and Yohan. "Come on, you're meant to help me figure out this gift."
Raphael thought that his two friends who were rich would help him pick out the best gift for Junya but, they were very unserious people. All they had done so far was get side tracked and bicker.
"Get him a Cartier."
"First, with what money? Secondly, if he wanted a Cartier, he'd probably already have one. He's rich why would he wait for me?"
"Then get him a hoodie and let's go eat something."
"I kinda want it to be something thoughtful you know," Raphael sighed rubbing the back of his head. "Something he'll really like and he has clothes already."
Raphael thought back to Junya's room. He tried really hard to remember the decor... Anything that would show him what Junya liked-
"I'm so smart," Raphael giggled evilly as Sabrina looked at him like he was crazy. "Come on you children, I know exactly what to get." ...
