[ Welcome to the (vaguely) reincarnation scenario... Where they are living in a normal world and met each other in childhood. Joonghyuk has been haunted by these two clowns for as long as he can remember, even though they did end up separated for a short time when they go to different secondary schools. They could have still hung out during the weekend, though.
Pulls my AU history from an old game: ✦ joonghyuk's parents abandoned him and mia to be irresponsible and reckless overseas (chasing their dreams in entertainment), leaving the two of them to his grandparents who own a diner that specializes in tofu ✦ overall, he had... normal school?? life??? but on the weekends he would be working at his grandparents diner ✦ korean christian background is common, so he can be christian, too. his grandparents make him go to church as he was growing up even though he isn't much of a believer. sometimes when dokja and sooyoung hung out with joonghyuk on sunday, they get forced to go to church with ice cream as a bribe ✦ downsized to smaller house cause diner life doesn't give great money, so he did move to a different school district (this is where yoohankim would be separated for a bit) ✦ GETS SCOUTED A LOT TO MODEL he doesn't take the offers ✦ graduated (maybe same university as his childhood friends), has a corporate job in gaming industry maybe in level design or QA. ✦ he streams in his free time, fairly popular in esports but he hasn't accepted offers to becoming professional ✧ what if i give him religious background a cult backstory where they're taking advantage of people's tithe and that's why his grandparents are poor and his money given to them is just being given to the cult, we can think about this later
Anyway, they are adults having graduated university and entered the workforce a couple of years ago. They rent a decently sized condominium in Seoul... With the downside that it isn't close to any of their workplaces, instead fairly being equidistant to all three (Sooyoung has to meet publishers SOME DAY). It's the weekend and Joonghyuk is wearing an apron, manning the kitchen to cook breakfast for them. His rule is that they have to eat in the dining area, though sometimes he makes exceptions for Sooyoung when she's working on her novel. Feel free to decide how they approach.
should they have a small dog like a white pomeranian ]
[ Staples fingers, here's Dokja. Sooyoung will come later when it's her turn... AU notes GO!!!
✦ Dokja's mother actually left her husband, which basically means the entire family cut her off, because that's not how a wife should act, it's frowned upon to break up the family, etc. They're actually happier now, but it's tough when it comes to finances ✦ Which brings us to Dokja trying some part-time jobs early on. Joonghyuk probably tried to rope him into working at his grandparents' diner, but it wouldn't feel right to get paid for helping them out ✦ Obviously, reading has always been a big thing for him, but even more so after Joonghyuk moved out and they got separated. It's a good coping mechanism, you can't tell him otherwise. He even stopped hanging out with Sooyoung for a bit. ✦ I ask myself every day how he can even QA in gaming with his zero gaming skills...hands him a Proofreader position, let him work in a publishing house. Maybe one that tries to get Sooyoung on board, but she keeps declining them. ✦ Never missed Joonghyuk's stream. Not. Even. Once. His username is JustPassingBy. He can't have Joonghyuk know about this, obviously ✦ Once Yoohankim start living together, he goes into full "can't wait to go home to do nothing" mode. What is social life...
If there's anything that can lure Dokja out on a weekend morning before noon, it's Joonghyuk's cooking. Sooyoung doesn't sleep in, but she's nowhere to be found when Dokja steps into the kitchen, Biyoo the white Pomeranian cradled in his arms. It's beyond his comprehension how Joonghyuk can function like this, but at the same time, he knows better than to tease him when an incredibly delicious meal is at stake. ]
Morning... [ Dokja can't help a yawn. ] Sooyoung's not here yet? Weird. More food for me.
[ Shameless. This is the greed they talk about in the Bible. He doesn't even have to ask what Joonghyuk's cooking, because it's guaranteed to be amazing. In the meantime, he grabs some dog food for Biyoo after setting her down on the floor. ]
[ Dokja... Make friends. The dining mats and utensils are already placed on the table. For now, there are bowls of rice by two chairs (he knows ONE of them would be up by now) and the side dishes at the center, organized from pickled to non-pickled.
There's no comment about Dokja eating all of the food because it would be Sooyoung's fault for not coming to breakfast. ]
Wash your hands before you eat.
[ Because you have been touching the dog. When Dokja passes by to fill Biyoo's bowl, he can see that there are rolled omelettes put to the side, cut evenly into logs, and a share plate stacked with grilled mackerel. Joonghyuk himself is stirring the kimchi tofu soup before pouting a ladle full into a bowl. ]
[ Aren't you his friend, Yoo Joonghyuk?? Same for Sooyoung?? The gang is back together, he can be a loner in peace now. Anyway, he's already opening his mouth to mumble back that Joonghyuk isn't his mom (even if he's right in this case), when he notices the neatly arranged rolled omelettes. ]
Oh...
[ Dokja swallows, forgetting about the dog food for a moment. Biyoo makes him remember by circling his legs at fast speed, so nothing is lost. ]
Can we eat in silence?
[ If Sooyoung doesn't get here in time, there will be more food for him. Them. ]
[ It takes a couple of ferries, but he moves the soup, rolled omelettes, and fish to the dining table. He can be free, which means he starts untying his apron. ]
You didn't want to talk about whatever you're reading?
[ It doesn't matter to Joonghyuk because he's usually quiet, but he's used to the other two yapping up a storm. Especially when they're in the same room. ]
[ With Biyoo's bowl filled with a fresh portion of dog food, Dokja can wash his hands and sit by the table. Before doing that, he peeks in the direction of Sooyoung's room, wondering what's keeping her away from the kitchen. ]
We could enjoy a quiet breakfast once in a while... [ Listen, every cell in his body wants to yap about the story he's reading, but Joonghyuk's food is heavenly and worth the sacrifice. ] I wonder what's going on. Maybe she's sick...?
[ Despite suggesting eating in silence, he still keeps talking... ]
[ Their background music is little chomps from a little dog, crunchy on tiny kibble. He takes a sip of his black coffee as his eyes follow Dokja's gaze with a flutter. There lies the writer's room and he dreads the state it might be in. ]
She likely stayed up late.
[ Despite his scolding... But it's been a while since he told her to go to bed. He has given up and decided she can just ruin her life. ]
[ Dokja isn't risking being told by Joonghyuk not to talk with his mouth full, so he simply nods. A full mouth might still be an understatement, considering how round Dokja's cheeks are, stuffed with delicious food. He's long past the point of pretending that Joonghyuk's food isn't that good. Hopefully, there are no tomatoes in here—if there are, Dokja remains blissfully unaware. ]
Maybe I'll go check on her...?
[ His initial plan involved hoarding the food to himself, but now he feels a little bad. Just a little. ]
[ Dokja will have to figure if there are tomatoes anywhere, but doesnt seem so. Joonghyuk is also eating, politely speaking only after he finished his bite... He isn't squirreling food into his cheeks like he's preparing for winter and does think Dokja looks ridiculous, but there's a swell of pride. It's expected, but still flattering to see people enjoy his food.
Seems this round of chewing doesn't end with any words, just a look like he doesn't think it's worth it, but he isn't going to stop Dokja from checking. Suit yourself, do what you want.
He himself isn't worried (he will pack up her portion to put in the fridge). ]
You would be wasting your time, but do it after you finish eating.
[ If she's unconscious, theres not much they can do. ]
[ While he's munching, Dokja has a passing thought about how much food Joonghyuk's cheeks could fit. They're a set of really nice-looking cheeks, almost as if they were chiseled from marble by an insanely talented sculptor. Perhaps that kind of thought should fluster him in some way, but he doesn't see anything strange about watching Joonghyuk's slightly unfair beauty from across the table. ]
It can't be that bad… she's the most well-adjusted among the three of us.
[ If Sooyoung were here, Dokja wouldn't say it under any circumstances, but it's fine with just him and Joonghyuk. It's not as if she has much competition in the first place, in his opinion. ]
[ Why are you thinking about so specific like his cheeks being stuffed... He has grown used to Dokja staring at him sometimes, finding that the man often times stares at anything and get lost in his thoughts.
His cheeks are stuffed with food while a scowl forms so fierce to what Dokja says. One moment so he doesn't speak with his mouth full. ]
You think she is the most well-adjusted? With her lifestyle?
[ Joonghyuk is almost offended, considering both of them are salarymen. While he would say that Dokja lives a chaotic life, Joonghyuk strove to have a balanced one so that he can be a good role model for Mia. ]
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Pulls my AU history from an old game:
✦ joonghyuk's parents abandoned him and mia to be irresponsible and reckless overseas (chasing their dreams in entertainment), leaving the two of them to his grandparents who own a diner that specializes in tofu
✦ overall, he had... normal school?? life??? but on the weekends he would be working at his grandparents diner
✦ korean christian background is common, so he can be christian, too. his grandparents make him go to church as he was growing up even though he isn't much of a believer. sometimes when dokja and sooyoung hung out with joonghyuk on sunday, they get forced to go to church with ice cream as a bribe
✦ downsized to smaller house cause diner life doesn't give great money, so he did move to a different school district (this is where yoohankim would be separated for a bit)
✦ GETS SCOUTED A LOT TO MODEL he doesn't take the offers
✦ graduated (maybe same university as his childhood friends), has a corporate job in gaming industry maybe in level design or QA.
✦ he streams in his free time, fairly popular in esports but he hasn't accepted offers to becoming professional
✧ what if i give him religious background a cult backstory where they're taking advantage of people's tithe and that's why his grandparents are poor and his money given to them is just being given to the cult, we can think about this later
Anyway, they are adults having graduated university and entered the workforce a couple of years ago. They rent a decently sized condominium in Seoul... With the downside that it isn't close to any of their workplaces, instead fairly being equidistant to all three (Sooyoung has to meet publishers SOME DAY). It's the weekend and Joonghyuk is wearing an apron, manning the kitchen to cook breakfast for them. His rule is that they have to eat in the dining area, though sometimes he makes exceptions for Sooyoung when she's working on her novel. Feel free to decide how they approach.
should they have a small dog like a white pomeranian ]
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✦ Dokja's mother actually left her husband, which basically means the entire family cut her off, because that's not how a wife should act, it's frowned upon to break up the family, etc. They're actually happier now, but it's tough when it comes to finances
✦ Which brings us to Dokja trying some part-time jobs early on. Joonghyuk probably tried to rope him into working at his grandparents' diner, but it wouldn't feel right to get paid for helping them out
✦ Obviously, reading has always been a big thing for him, but even more so after Joonghyuk moved out and they got separated. It's a good coping mechanism, you can't tell him otherwise. He even stopped hanging out with Sooyoung for a bit.
✦ I ask myself every day how he can even QA in gaming with his zero gaming skills...hands him a Proofreader position, let him work in a publishing house. Maybe one that tries to get Sooyoung on board, but she keeps declining them.
✦ Never missed Joonghyuk's stream. Not. Even. Once. His username is JustPassingBy. He can't have Joonghyuk know about this, obviously
✦ Once Yoohankim start living together, he goes into full "can't wait to go home to do nothing" mode. What is social life...
If there's anything that can lure Dokja out on a weekend morning before noon, it's Joonghyuk's cooking. Sooyoung doesn't sleep in, but she's nowhere to be found when Dokja steps into the kitchen, Biyoo the white Pomeranian cradled in his arms. It's beyond his comprehension how Joonghyuk can function like this, but at the same time, he knows better than to tease him when an incredibly delicious meal is at stake. ]
Morning... [ Dokja can't help a yawn. ] Sooyoung's not here yet? Weird. More food for me.
[ Shameless. This is the greed they talk about in the Bible. He doesn't even have to ask what Joonghyuk's cooking, because it's guaranteed to be amazing. In the meantime, he grabs some dog food for Biyoo after setting her down on the floor. ]
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There's no comment about Dokja eating all of the food because it would be Sooyoung's fault for not coming to breakfast. ]
Wash your hands before you eat.
[ Because you have been touching the dog. When Dokja passes by to fill Biyoo's bowl, he can see that there are rolled omelettes put to the side, cut evenly into logs, and a share plate stacked with grilled mackerel. Joonghyuk himself is stirring the kimchi tofu soup before pouting a ladle full into a bowl. ]
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Oh...
[ Dokja swallows, forgetting about the dog food for a moment. Biyoo makes him remember by circling his legs at fast speed, so nothing is lost. ]
Can we eat in silence?
[ If Sooyoung doesn't get here in time, there will be more food for him. Them. ]
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You didn't want to talk about whatever you're reading?
[ It doesn't matter to Joonghyuk because he's usually quiet, but he's used to the other two yapping up a storm. Especially when they're in the same room. ]
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We could enjoy a quiet breakfast once in a while... [ Listen, every cell in his body wants to yap about the story he's reading, but Joonghyuk's food is heavenly and worth the sacrifice. ] I wonder what's going on. Maybe she's sick...?
[ Despite suggesting eating in silence, he still keeps talking... ]
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She likely stayed up late.
[ Despite his scolding... But it's been a while since he told her to go to bed. He has given up and decided she can just ruin her life. ]
If she's sick, it's because of that, too.
[ Nags. ]
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Maybe I'll go check on her...?
[ His initial plan involved hoarding the food to himself, but now he feels a little bad. Just a little. ]
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Seems this round of chewing doesn't end with any words, just a look like he doesn't think it's worth it, but he isn't going to stop Dokja from checking. Suit yourself, do what you want.
He himself isn't worried (he will pack up her portion to put in the fridge). ]
You would be wasting your time, but do it after you finish eating.
[ If she's unconscious, theres not much they can do. ]
It might look like a crime scene in there.
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It can't be that bad… she's the most well-adjusted among the three of us.
[ If Sooyoung were here, Dokja wouldn't say it under any circumstances, but it's fine with just him and Joonghyuk. It's not as if she has much competition in the first place, in his opinion. ]
Don't tell her that.
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His cheeks are stuffed with food while a scowl forms so fierce to what Dokja says. One moment so he doesn't speak with his mouth full. ]
You think she is the most well-adjusted? With her lifestyle?
[ Joonghyuk is almost offended, considering both of them are salarymen. While he would say that Dokja lives a chaotic life, Joonghyuk strove to have a balanced one so that he can be a good role model for Mia. ]