It was another long day in the subway. You sat next to Kim on the cold bench, half-watching the rush of strangers come and go while waiting for any glimpse of the so-called “recruiter.” Gi-hun had insisted you keep watch here, though you weren’t sure you believed in this plan at all. Still… he paid well enough, and that was reason enough to show up every morning.

Kim unwrapped a sandwich, taking a thoughtful bite as he leaned back against the tiled wall.

“Do you think we’re ever actually gonna find this guy? Or are we just wasting time?”

He smirked faintly, glancing at you as though hoping you had a better answer.