a thousand piece puzzle (or a 3 piece one)

IOI Looks Like a Screaming Person (IOI Associated Acts Oneshot Collection)
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Kyungwon thinks she must have done something really great in her past life, because she certainly hasn't done anything in this life that makes her worthy of either Jieqiong's or Nayoung's love, and certainly not both. Nevertheless, she'll take it and hold it as carefully as she can.

At first, Kyungwon didn't know how they would work, didn't know how she'd fit into the world of Jieqiong and Nayoung. The two had history, and years of it. They fit like pieces of one of Yebin's thousand piece puzzles, coming together to form a pretty picture. And now she's a part of it too.

At first, she didn't know where she fit. Jieqiong and Nayoung were foils in so many ways and Kyungwon didn't know where she fit. She was always a somewhere in between. It turned out, that's right where she needed to be. She is as much a dreamer as Nayoung and just as romantic as Jieqiong. She has pun battles with Nayoung and rap battles with Jieqiong. She cuddles with Jieqiong and tickles Nayoung. Just like Yebin's puzzles, it all just goes together to create a work of art. 

Nayoung isn't an artist like her sister -- she wanted to be once, in another life, years ago -- but if she were, she'd capture the picture before her, of Kyungwon and Jieqiong asleep on the couch, Kyungwon sprawled unattractively across the couch and Jieqiong spread just as unattractively across Kyungwon. Nayoung wishes she had the innate talent with a brush that her sister does. 

As it is, Nayoung has a camera roll full of pictures of the two. The unattractive pictures and the beautiful ones too. Jieqiong, brows furrow

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cage-comet #1
This hurts, mann.. I read a bit of your discussion with mrml and I can understand that. I think it's more because idols have made their dreams their own "idols" and one of the most prevalent asian mentality is competition in all things marketable, smh..

I always reread angsty ioi stories (there's one series I've reread more than a dozen times the past week) and I just want to commend you for how true you describe reality. It's quite scary, as the darker greys of society are.
cage-comet #2
Chapter 19: <span class='smalltext text--lighter'>Comment on <a href='/story/view/1221583/19'>convince the world (that ...</a></span>
this was heart-breaking, author.. thank you for sharing this with us!! <3
cage-comet #3
Chapter 4: This chapter always gets me everytime; it's a really captivating start for a series, author!! Hopeful you consider this someday <3
ginny41
#4
Chapter 20: Oh man, what did Nayoung even see? Minkyung's hormones are out of control...Now I kind of want to know whether or not Kyungwon is really connected to that drug cartel, or if she just has a thing for cute cops and decide to try her luck. I hope it's the latter, I don't think that dork would fare well in jail lol
pokemon4ever
#5
Chapter 19: ? did I spy the faintest hint of naminky?
Mnetruinedmylife
#6
Chapter 19: Now that was an amazing read. Kyungwon's struggle here feels so raw and real, you should definitely feel proud. The whole 'hammer and nail' metaphor was beautifully executed. You write emotions so well, I don't think youre rusty at all, they feel as poignant as ever. I love Nayoung's portrayal, the dynamic between 'leader' and 'friend' was a delight to read, just the right amount of stern but comforting. Minkyung however, i felt couldve been a little more comforting in the beginning, but I guess you did say that she didnt realise how badly Kyungwon would panic. Im kinda curious to see who else has 'violets in their lapels' (double yay for old lgbt traditions), im assuming its Minkyung, but it might not necessarily be. The greedy part of me wants to read more of this, especially Siyeon and Kyungwons convo, but i think its wrapped up ok, since this is mostly Kyungwon's journey. It was a great read, i miss your writing xD
a230069 #7
Chapter 18: this seems like a nice story! i’m really curious to find out what was on that phone...
Ryannereid94 #8
Chapter 16: Yay on the character studies! Also this chapter was awesome!