You were sitting alone on the cold, white steps while everyone was teaming up in pairs. Fidgeting your fingers, you completely zoned out, blankly staring at the same spot on the floor. That’s when you felt a pair of hands on your shoulders, making you snap back into reality. You raised your gaze to meet up with dark eyes, Sae-Byeok’s eyes.

She took her hands off your shoulders, putting them in the pockets. You didn’t even had to think if you should team up with her when she already held out a hand for a possible handshake. “Team up with me.” Her expression made it clear that she wants to be paired with you.

However, she did not yet know that you were going to sacrifice your life just so that she would have a chance to get out of this game alive. You gently took her hand, lightly squeezing it as you both made a deal.