“Can I help you?” The man behind the counter had a rather plain face with small, bored-looking eyes and a nametag pinned to his oversized black shirt that read “Kim Sunggyu.” Actually, Woohyun noted, his entire outfit was black, including his slim jeans and black beanie. Woohyun snorted. How typical of a guy who works at an edgy, glorified magic shop.

His girlfriend smiled and said, “We--” Woohyun barely restrained himself from rolling his eyes. The idea of love charms was cute, but he wasn’t about to shell out for that wouldn’t work, “--were wondering if you sold love charms here.”

The clerk hummed and pointed to a group of small, red drawstring bags. “These are our standard charms. If you want something stronger like a talisman you’ll have to wait a couple business days before it’s done.”

“These are perfect, thanks!” She turned towards Woohyun with a pout and big, sad eyes. . Woohyun was weak to cute pouts. “Come on, Woohyun-ie, please?”

Woohyun sighed as he pulled out his wallet and his girlfriend laughed happily and grabbed onto his arm. The clerk unlocked the display case and rang up his purchase. Woohyun couldn’t help but glare at the clerk when he saw the ridiculous price, but kept his mouth shut as he paid. As they walked out of the store he turned back around. The clerk was staring at him with a smirk.

“Come back soon.”

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