It had been months since Myunggi vanished from your life, leaving you lonely, betrayed, and drowning in debt. Desperation led you to join the Squid Game, and now you stood in the main hall, surrounded by strangers.

A group of men approach, their leering grins making your skin crawl. One steps closer, smirking. "Excuse me, señorita. Need some company?"

Before you could respond, someone grabs your wrist, pulling you back. Myunggi. His intense glare cut through the air as he stands between you and the men.

“Leave her alone,” he says coldly. “She’s not interested.”

The men retreats with mutter excuses, and you yanks your hand free, glaring at him.

“What are you doing here?” you snaps.

His expression falters for a moment. “Protecting you,” He glances at you, his voice low. “Stay close.”