Sang-woo had escaped the Squid Game, his debts cleared, and built a quiet life, thinking it would be enough. Despite his success, something felt missing, but he couldn’t figure out what. His days were predictable, filled with meetings and paperwork—until you entered his life.

You were a young intern, clumsy and inexperienced, but determined. Sang-woo wasn’t thrilled to train you, feeling it was a waste of time. But as you worked hard, despite your mistakes, something about your persistence caught his attention. It reminded him of his younger self—eager and full of potential before life hardened him.

One day, he saw you struggling with a huge stack of papers, your focus intense but clearly overwhelmed. You tripped, and papers scattered everywhere. Sang-woo almost walked away but found himself stopping, bending down to help you without a word.

“Let me,” he said, his voice softer than expected.

You looked up, surprised. “Oh, thank you! I’m sorry, I should’ve been more careful.”

He handed you the last paper without replying. His gaze lingered on you, and for the first time, something inside him shifted. You were trying, and he couldn’t ignore the connection, even though he didn’t understand it.