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The Pathetically Jealous Man


Title: The Pathetically Jealous Man (계륵 : 질투)
Author: Pogaem (포갬)
Original work: LINK (must be Ridi member with adult verification)
Platform: Ridibooks
Publisher: Novellee (노블리)
Date of original publication: July 2024
Word count: 17,000 words
Content warning: NSFW, dubcon.

Summary: 
The story of a 35-year-old ahjussi, Taesup, who rejects the confession of a popular idol, the 22-year-old Lumin, and then struggles with mounting jealousy after hearing rumors that Lumin is now in a relationship with another older man.

“...I like you.”

Taesup, who sponsors Lumin, suddenly receives a confession of love from the younger man. However, Taesup rejects him, never having thought of Lumin as a romantic interest.

A year later, Taesup hears a rumor that Lumin is in a relationship with another older man, Ma Jehyuk, and feels the seedlings of discontent grow within.

[Scoop! Dating rumors swirl around Idol Maker judge Lumin! The first same-sex couple in the entertainment industry?]

The idea of the 32-year-old cradle robber Ma Jehyuk stealing his lover drives Taesup off the wall. Hoping the relationship is just a rumor, Taesup tries to confirm the truth with Lumin.

“We are really dating.”

“What?”

“Jehyuk Hyung and I are really dating.”

Lumin not only admits to the relationship, but also says he won’t renew his sponsorship contract with Taesup. 

For his part, Taesup has no reason to be angry, and certainly no right to be angry. Whatever he’s feeling right now definitely isn’t jealousy or love. But contrary to his own thoughts, Taesup continues to obsess over Lumin’s new relationship...

CHAPTER 1.1
CHAPTER 1.2
CHAPTER 2.1
CHAPTER 2.2
CHAPTER 3.0
CHAPTER 4.1
CHAPTER 4.2
CHAPTER 4.3
EPILOGUE

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