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The man I lived with was named Seo Ian. Much like his uncommon name, there was something special about his aura. Although he was a few years older than me, he was far from being authoritative or blunt. In fact, he loved teasing people, was incredibly sly, and had so much charm that sometimes I wondered if he was a man or a puppy. Whenever Ian came home, the first thing he did was look for me. He would naturally sit close to me, leaning his shoulder against mine, or playfully hover around to get my attention. Yet, he possessed a kindness that led him to quietly take care of me whenever I looked tired. I knew that even a man like him needed time to himself. However, I never knew what he was like when he was alone. One day, Ian looked exceptionally exhausted. As soon as he returned home, he went straight to his room and didn't come out for a long time. Usually, he would have come out to the living room to play around or stick by my side, but that day, he was spending his time quietly inside his room. I didn't want to disturb him, so I just went about my business. As time passed, the house grew quiet, and it seemed like Ian had fallen asleep. Then, I remembered something I had left in his room. Thinking I could just grab it quickly, I went to his door. I was about to knock, but since I couldn't hear any movement inside, I cautiously opened the door. And I froze right there. He didn't have his usual sly smile or playful expression. He was enjoying his own pleasure completely, without worrying about anyone else's eyes. I stood in the doorway, watching him. It was a bit fascinating to see that the man who always acted cute and teased me had such a quiet, private time to himself. The problem, however, was that I had seen it far too clearly. Ian, still unaware that I had entered the room, was hugging his blanket and comfortably enjoying his 'healing' session. I debated whether to quietly close the door or stay put, but in the end, I just froze on the spot. It was the moment I accidentally witnessed the most private healing time of the man I lived with.