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Star Bowl Confidential

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An architectural structure shaped like a large red star with a concrete skatepark styled platform surrounds it. Four people are standing on different sections of the structure, adding a sense of scale. The weather is overcast, creating a muted and foggy atmosphere. In the background, there are multiple rectangular apartment buildings with uniform windows, suggesting a Soviet architectural style. The ground appears wet, indicating recent rain, and the overall scene conveys an urban, slightly desolate environment.


Dear Jin-ho,

You are NOT going to believe what I found. There’s a skate bowl at the other end of the city. I mean—an actual BOWL. It looks like someone tried to design a monument and then said, “Hmm… maybe kids can do tricks on it too.”

There’s a GIANT red star in the middle. It’s huge. Like, you could probably live inside it if they let you (they don’t). The ramps are actually kinda fun, but everything smells like paint and the concrete is weirdly sticky in some spots? I fell twice but totally played it cool.

It’s so far away though! Took me 47 minutes, 2 bus transfers, and one awkward conversation with a man who thought my skateboard was a musical instrument.

Honestly, the government doesn’t do much for us kids, but when they do… they go BIG.
Like… absurd big.
Like… "Who approved this star?!" big.

Anyway—next time we meet, I’ll take you there. Bring snacks. And maybe kneepads.
Also: I miss skating with you.

Soo-mi

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