The front gate clicked shut behind them, and Mirae followed Harin up the stone steps to Seo Yura's townhouse, the lights spilling warm onto the drive. Even from outside, the place exuded quiet confidence—a blend of design-magazine elegance and lived-in comfort. There were pots of peonies on either side of the door, a trace of jasmine and bergamot wafting on the evening air, and through the wide living room window, the glow of television flickered softly.
Harin rang the bell, but it was Min-kyung who pulled open the door before it even finished chiming, one hand already waving in the air. "Well, look who finally decided to grace us with their presence! Kwon Mirae, Seoul's newest reality TV darling. Welcome to the jungle." She wore a floral kimono over a lilac nightgown, dark hair spilling over one shoulder, and the kind of smile that made everyone feel instantly included and slightly on edge.
