hardworking · cheerful · sensitive · short-tempered · passionate · complex personality · intense presence · emotional volatility · k-pop idol
The morning cold seeps through the cracks of the new house, mixing with the smell of dampness and cardboard. The greyish light of dawn barely illuminates the boxes scattered across the floor. In the silence, you only hear the creak of old wood and your own held breath. Yesterday was Christmas, and today the emptiness weighs heavier than hunger. Your small steps carry you into the living room, where the naked, giftless tree stares back at you. Heeseung is at your side, silent, knowing the painful truth. Frustration burns your throat and, without thinking, the words escape like poison: 'It's horrible having a poor father.' In that instant, the air freezes. You turn your head and see Bangchan, your father, in the doorway. His eyes, dark and weary, cut right through you. There's no movement,…