한국어

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A job interview candidate struggles with anxiety as rehearsed words fail them in the moment, seeking comfort in food.

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Why am I like this? I berate myself, but in front of the interviewers I'm always just a cowardly coward.

Only after tearing myself down like that could I barely endure today's failure.

Ugh, let's just eat something delicious and cheer up.

"Auntie, three servings of intestines, please!"

As the steaming grilled intestines arrived, I finally felt that today was completely over.

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