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    “I’d like to thank all of you for coming today. I’m Mira Kang. You can call me chef while in class,” A slightly deep, soothing voice sounded from the back of the room. Rumi began chewing like a woman on a mission, hoping to finish off the last few pearls that swished around in her mouth as she felt the chef pass behind her. “We’re going to be starting off simple today. First, I’ll teach you how to properly prepare your ingredients for bibimbap and then we’ll move on to making the rice and we’ll go from there.”

    Rumi glanced around as a few of the older women began whispering amongst each other and looking towards the main station where the chef was most likely now standing. Still chewing on her last tapioca pearl, Rumi’s eyes wandered over towards the chef wondering just what caught the interest of the women.

    Pink hair.

    A harsh, hacking cough rattled Rumi’s chest as she inhaled her half chewed pearl. Just at the front of the class was the same woman that she’d smashed her face against glass to see for just a moment longer. The same smooth skin and button down shirt. The same brown eyes –now looking at Rumi.

    She needed to get out of this class before she made a fool of herself even more.

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    22 Aug 2025

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    Zoey doesn’t know how long she stands there in the middle of her room, gawking at the notification flashing at her screen.

    Well, notifications, plural. They’re back to back on her home screen, right under all her social media notifications of people showering her with likes for today’s breakfast.

    Ryu Rumi sent you $250.00
    “For lunch! Let me know if you need more xo”

    Kang Mira sent you $501.00
    “lmk if she sent more than 500, I can double it lol”

    Zoey loudly declares, “What the HELL?”

    Or, broke college student Zoey goes viral for her revolting college meals—and rich girls Rumi and Mira find a little pity (among other things) in their hearts for her.

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    20 Aug 2025

  3. Rec 35

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    Zoey’s a writer. It’s how she learned to make something good out of the ache. Now, she will tear herself open for a verse that won’t come.

    (A canon-compliant, Zoey-centric fic after the events of the movie.)

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    26 Jul 2025

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    When Zoey returns to California for her annual visit with her estranged father, Rumi and Mira notice something's wrong. The cheerful texts don't match the fear in her voice. The selfies hide more than they show.

    "I didn't want you to know," she says. "I thought if I pretended hard enough... he'd be the dad I remembered."

    or: author puts zoey through it again and again. because i love her. i promise there will be fluff and love and comfort. heavy stuff here so read with caution!

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    18 Jul 2025