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Chapter 1: The World Beyond Mirrors The opera house had always been Rian’s least favorite site. Its dark corners and fractured mirrors whispered stories of despair. But today, something was different. As he examined a crack in one of the largest mirrors, a movement caught his eye. Not his reflection—but a figure standing within the…
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Chapter 1: An Unlikely Encounter The golden hues of autumn blanketed the small university campus as students bustled about. Hiroshi, a reserved mechanical engineering major, kept his gaze low, avoiding unnecessary interactions. He was heading to the library—his sanctuary from the noise of campus life. Inside, the air was filled with the faint scent of…
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Prologue: Hiroshi, a quiet, introspective marine biologist, has always been captivated by the mysteries of the ocean. He works at a small research facility near the coast, spending his days studying marine life. Eiji, a charismatic and adventurous photographer, roams the world capturing moments of beauty. When their paths cross unexpectedly during an ocean research…
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Prologue: In the heart of a bustling city drenched in neon lights, where alleyways are alive with whispers and secrets, two men live vastly different lives. Kaito, a reserved barista working at a quiet café, spends his days in relative anonymity, yearning for something more. Akihiko, a charismatic street dancer, captivates crowds with his fiery…
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Chapter 1: A Chance Encounter The smell of coffee and fresh pastries wafted through the small café tucked away in a quiet corner of the city. Oliver Hayes, a classically trained violinist, was seated near the window, his fingers absently tracing the edge of his coffee cup. His mind buzzed with anxiety—an audition for the…
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Chapter 1: Closing Bell The clock in the sleek, glass-walled conference room ticked toward 6:00 PM. Liam Carter leaned back in his chair, his navy suit as pristine as ever despite the long day. He loosened his tie, sighing as the numbers on the screen in front of him began to blur. Across from him,…
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Chapter 1: The Return Elliot Morgan never expected to return to the small riverside town he left behind years ago. Now a celebrated landscape artist in his early thirties, he came back not for nostalgia but to settle his late parents’ estate. The town felt smaller, quieter than he remembered—almost suffocating. The bridge to the…
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Chapter 1: A Fateful Meeting In the bustling city of Kyoto, two lives intertwined unexpectedly. Sora, a reserved university art student with a knack for sketching emotions he couldn’t express in words, had always found solace in the quiet corners of cafes. His sketches were his voice, and he preferred the hum of his charcoal…
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Chapter 1: The Stranger at the Lamppost The street buzzed with people moving briskly under the neon glow, but Hiroshi only saw him. Leaning against the lamppost, the stranger seemed like a misplaced figure from another world. Hiroshi’s curiosity was fleeting—he wasn’t one to linger on strangers—but something about the man’s casual confidence made it…
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Chapter 1: Spring Awakening Riku Hanamura had always been a creature of habit. The 27-year-old florist spent his days arranging bouquets in his cozy shop, Blossom Haven, and his nights sketching designs for flower installations he dreamed of creating. His life was quiet and predictable—until the day Kaito Yamada walked through the door. Kaito was…