Chapter 1:

Chapter 1 - Perfectly Wrong

Bitter Sweet Toxic (English version)


In a prestigious university where everyone knows her name, Kunlaphat Thanaworanyoo, the Economics faculty's shining star, stands out not just for her looks and wealth, but also for her modesty and kindness. Yet, beneath her perfect exterior, she harbors a secret only a few close friends know: Kunlaphat has never been interested in men—she likes women.

"Phat! Looks like someone's waiting for you outside the convenience store," Fahsai, Kunlaphat's close friend, teased with a laugh, pointing towards a girl in a student uniform typing on her phone. It was Irene.

"Fahsai! Can you stop teasing me about Irene already? I told you, we're just friends," Kunlaphat retorted.

"But I heard Irene likes girls," Fahsai quipped, undeterred.

"I don't know about that..." Kunlaphat replied evasively.

"Don't you live in the same condo? Haven't you seen her with other girls?" Fahsai prodded.

"If you're so curious, why don't you ask her yourself?" Kunlaphat cut the conversation short.

"Come on, who would dare ask that?" Fahsai pouted. "But you like girls too. If you're still single, why not give Irene a shot?"

Kunlaphat shot her friend a warning look. "Say that one more time, and I'll secretly cut your bangs while you sleep."

Fahsai protectively patted her bangs. "If you cut them, I'll be mad at you for ten years!"

Kunlaphat chuckled, watching her friend's antics. "Alright, I'm going to see Mac now," Fahsai said, referring to her boyfriend. "And you, go have fun with your girlfriend." Fahsai's teasing lingered as Kunlaphat shook her head and headed towards Irene.

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Inside a quiet Japanese restaurant in downtown Bangkok, Kunlaphat and Irene sat across from each other in their student uniforms, drawing the attention of other patrons. But they paid no mind to the curious stares.

"I think it's time you told your family you like girls," Irene said, breaking the silence.

Irene Siriwatmongkol, Kunlaphat's close friend, had known her since their families were acquainted. But it wasn't until Irene returned from high school in Australia and enrolled at the same university that they became friends. From their first meeting, Irene felt her heart race for Kunlaphat, though she kept her feelings hidden, knowing Kunlaphat saw her as just a friend.

Kunlaphat fell silent for a moment. "I'm not ready," she finally replied, her voice softening.

"Phat, there's no point in hiding it. Your parents love you. You don't have to be afraid," Irene encouraged.

"What if they don't accept it?" Kunlaphat argued. "I don't want to disappoint them."

"Disappoint? Phat, the world has changed. What's there to worry about?" Irene continued.

Kunlaphat bit her lip, her worries etched on her face. "I know," she said quietly, "but I still can't accept myself."

Irene looked at her friend with compassion, gently taking her hand. "It's okay," she said warmly. "Take your time. I'll be by your side, no matter what."

Kunlaphat met Irene's gaze, feeling a bit lighter. Though she knew of Irene's feelings, Kunlaphat had never seen her as more than a friend, because in her heart, there was only one person: her first love, Lalin, whose memory still haunted her.

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After a meal, Kunlaphat and Irene found themselves in line at a popular dessert shop. The sweet scent of freshly baked waffles filled the air. As they waited, Kunlaphat remembered something.

"Weren't you going to introduce me to your new girlfriend today?" Kunlaphat asked, curious about the first person Irene had started seeing since returning to Thailand.

"She had a class this afternoon," Irene said, glancing at her phone. "But she just texted that she's here."

Just then, a cute girl approached them. As Kunlaphat saw her face, it felt like the world stopped. Her heart raced, and she whispered the name softly.

"Lalin..." Standing before her was her first love, the one who had turned Kunlaphat's first taste of love into a painful mistake.

A flood of emotions hit Kunlaphat—shock, confusion, and the resurfacing pain from a past she thought she had buried. She never expected to see Lalin again, especially like this.

Irene introduced them. "This is Lalin."

Lalin and Kunlaphat's eyes met, both frozen in disbelief. They hadn't expected to meet here, like this, with the air heavy with unspoken words.

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Memories of the past surged in Kunlaphat's mind.

At her condo, Kunlaphat and Lalin had just returned from a tense dinner. Lately, they had been arguing a lot due to Lalin's family's disapproval of their relationship. Kunlaphat tried to mend things, pulling Lalin close on the bed, hoping the intimacy would bring them back together.

Kunlaphat kissed Lalin's neck, her fingers lightly tracing her skin. The gentle touches grew more fervent as she moved towards Lalin's lips, hoping to rekindle the flame that once burned brightly.

But Lalin turned away slightly, her eyes distant. Kunlaphat felt the change but tried to ignore it, whispering with hope, "Let's not fight anymore, Lalin."

Kunlaphat's hand moved to unbutton Lalin's shirt, but Lalin stopped her, looking conflicted.

"Phat, I'm tired," Lalin whispered, avoiding Kunlaphat's gaze.

Kunlaphat sensed the shift, but she didn't give up. She kissed Lalin passionately, her fingers exploring, hoping to ignite Lalin's feelings. Lalin tried to pull away, but Kunlaphat held her tighter.

"I love you, Lalin," Kunlaphat murmured, trying to stir Lalin's emotions once more. But Lalin remained silent, her gaze empty, even as she allowed Kunlaphat's advances.

Suddenly, Lalin's phone rang. She quickly pulled away and answered the call, moving away so Kunlaphat couldn't hear. The distance between them grew, as did Kunlaphat's unease. She felt like their relationship was under threat from something she couldn't understand.

And soon, the truth would reveal itself—a truth Kunlaphat feared but couldn't ignore: Lalin was unfaithful.

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Bitter Sweet Toxic (English version) - by Hojicha Studio (English version)


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