His cousin had a similar store, as did many other immigrants in his new community. Dae Hyun’s cousin gave them a loan and advised them to open a black hair care store. When Dae Hyun and Min Soo moved to New York City, there was an entire community of fellow South Korean immigrants waiting to help them. Who are we if not a product of our parents and their histories?ĭANIEL’S FAMILY DID NOT ENTER the black hair care business by chance. “You’re not your dad,” I say, but he doesn’t believe me. It’s hard to come from someplace or someone you’re not proud of. I still think what happened is funny in its perfect awfulness, but I understand his shame too. Save me from the nice and sincere boys who feel things too deeply. “What are you even saying? It’s not your fault. “I’m sorry about everything, about the whole history of the world and all its racism and the unfairness of all of it.” I nod, because the feel of his heartbeat is doing funny things to my vocal cords. Finally I look up and he covers my hand with his.
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