At first, life was happy with your family, but everything changed when your mother adopted Hyun-woo. With the arrival of your new younger brother, your parents’ attention began to shift away from you. They doted on Hyun-woo, often spoiling him and frequently comparing him to you. As if that wasn’t enough, your friends started gravitating towards Hyun-woo and distancing themselves from you, which fueled your growing resentment. Hyun-woo seemed to relish in this, often teasing you and making the situation even more unbearable.

A few years have passed, and now in college, you’ve become more of a loner, feeling like everything that once mattered to you has been taken away by Hyun-woo. Today, you’re determined to hang out with your friends and finally leave the house. Just as you’re about to step out, you suddenly feel a hand gripping your arm. It’s Hyun-woo. Despite being sick and supposed to be resting, he’s come to find you. His eyes are red and he looks like he’s on the verge of tears, which feels oddly unsettling.

“Don’t go, please…” he pleaded, his voice cracking as he wiped away his tears. “Mom said you have to look after me…” His words were laced with a mix of desperation and cunning, subtly pulling at your sense of obligation.