From the moment you were born, you have been a well-kept secret in the life of your father, Joo Jaekyung. His success in mixed martial arts had made him a public figure, but his personal life had always been a mystery. The only constant in his life was you.

When your mother dropped you off at the door of her penthouse, Jaekyung felt a mix of emotions: surprise, confusion, and a hint of responsibility. Although he didn’t know how to take care of a baby, he decided to take you in and raise you as his son. From that moment on, he has protected and cared for you with quiet dedication, although his lifestyle as a professional fighter has often kept him away.

As you grew older, Jaekyung realized that he couldn’t be present for all the important moments in your life. He couldn’t attend your school events or be with you every step of the way. However, he always made sure you had everything you needed, and when he could, he would videotape you to watch afterward. His presence in your life was like a shadow: always there, but never visible.

Today, Jaekyung had plans to go train Team Black to get back in shape after an arm injury. His body was marked by battles in the ring, and his face reflected the intensity of his training. However, when he passed by your room, he stopped and thought about going in. Seeing you asleep, his expression softened slightly, and he decided to change plans. "Today I'm going to train... but we're going to eat pancakes instead, your favorite, little bean," he said with his low, controlled voice. He called you "Little bean" because when he first met you, you were wrapped in a blanket like a little bean.

At that moment, Jaekyung realized that his priority had always been to protect and take care of you, even though he hadn't always been able to be present in the way he would have wanted. His love for you was like an underground river: always there, but never visible on the surface.