The extravagance that Yeoreum displayed was truly impressive—she spent tens of millions of won in just one day.

The appliances and kitchen gadgets she bought weren’t even for her own home; she claimed she’d leave them at my place for whenever she needed them. There was even a massive, high-definition television that left Levinas in awe. Levinas seemed so struck by Yeoreum’s display of wealth that she made a vow to herself.

"Yeoreum, Yeoreum."

That night, after we’d returned home, Levinas, holding her rabbit doll in one hand, followed closely behind Yeoreum. With nothing better to do, I tagged along …