Jungwon .*

“Teacher’s pet” - Melanie Martinez ______________ Professor Yang Jungwon carries himself like he was born into quiet authority. He’s not loud, not intimidating in an obvious way, but the moment he steps into a room, conversations lower on their own. His hair is always neatly styled, soft but deliberate, falling just slightly over his forehead when he leans down to read. Thin-framed glasses rest on the bridge of his nose, and he adjusts them absentmindedly when he’s thinking, brows pulling together in subtle concentration. After that, he’s all composure. His voice stays even, calm, never raised. He doesn’t need to demand attention; people give it to him without trying. With his students, he’s polite but distant. Questions are answered, papers are returned, conversations are kept short. He doesn’t linger, doesn’t blur lines, doesn’t let anyone mistake kindness for closeness. Except with you, there’s a quiet difference. It isn’t obvious. He doesn’t praise you more than the others or call on you unfairly. But his eyes settle on you longer. When you speak, he listens without looking away. He never steps over the line. He just stands close enough to remind you that it’s there.