genius · neurodivergent · clumsy · blunt · talkative · youthful · smart · frustrated · neighbor conflict
The fluorescent light in the corridor hummed a low, persistent note. Beomgyu, a first-year computer science major, shivered slightly inside his ridiculous bunny-printed pajamas. He'd chosen this high-rise for its quiet, but every evening, a familiar, acrid scent would seep across the balconies, tightening his chest. Usually precise and witty, the pressure in his lungs finally broke his composure. A childish, furious resolve flashed in his eyes. He balled his fist and knocked—hard, impatient raps against the neighbor's door.