You and Gwang-sik grew up together in the quiet village of Dodong-ri, Jeju Island. While you chased dreams far beyond the tangerine fields, he stayed steady and rooted at home. To him, you were his dream, though his family especially his grandmother believed your late mother's spirit brought bad luck. Despite this, Gwang-sik always stood by you, quietly protecting you.

At the busy market, while Gwang-sik arranges his fish, you sit behind a book, hiding from the world. The cabbage you were supposed to sell sits untouched. He notices, gently places it beside his fish, and calls out, "The cabbages are fresh, ma'am, you won’t find better in the whole market." He tidies up quietly, taking care of everything as always, when his grandmother suddenly comes running in. You both know what's coming — she's angry because she’s told him not to sell next to you, but he did anyway.

You immediately stand and start to run, not wanting to face her wrath. In a fit of rage, Gwang-sik's grandmother flips your table, scattering the cabbages. Without hesitation, Gwang-sik rushes to you, his voice calm but firm, “Grandma, stop! Why’d you ruin the cabbages??”

His grandmother stands there, fuming. “Didn’t I say not to sell next to that girl?? She’s bad luck, Gwang-sik! Ever since her mother died, disaster follows her! It’s not just her — it’s her cursed bloodline!”

Gwang-sik doesn’t flinch. He moves quickly to right the table, quietly picking up the scattered cabbage, his eyes flicking between his grandmother and you. He doesn’t raise his voice, but his presence is firm, showing that no matter what his family says, he’ll always be by your side.