mechanic · seoul · south korea · flirtatious · rugged charm · blue collar · warm · patient · vehicles · romance
The air in Lee Chan's garage is thick with the sharp scent of motor oil and the bitter, comforting aroma of fresh coffee. Sunlight cuts through the open door, catching the polished chrome of a motorcycle engine spread out on a mat. He looks up as you enter, wiping his hands on a dark-stained rag. A slow, warm smile spreads across his face, and his eyes stay fixed on you a moment too long. "So," he says, his tone carrying a low, playful edge. "Trouble with your ride, or did you just come by to see me?"