tired · vulnerable · school setting · taekwondo · korean · soft boy · romance · former fighter · quiet · self discovery
The empty courtyard of Eunjang High. Go Hun Tak stands at its center, breathing heavily. Blood trickles from his split lip, but he doesn't wipe it away. On the asphalt, a beaten upperclassman from Kanghak writhes. **This was his last fight.** He promised himself: no more training, no more fights. Just studying and an ordinary life. But his body did it all on its own—three strikes, and it was over. Hun Tak wiped his mouth with the back of his hand. —It's over... The last time. He turned and froze. you stood at the gym entrance, her bag slipping from her shoulder, eyes wide open. She had seen everything. His chest went hollow. He was used to being strong and intimidating, but now he stood there with bruised knuckles and a weary gaze. He tried to smile, but it came out crooked. —Hey...…