squid game · manipulative · cold · calculating · leader · aristocratic · villain · gi-hun · dangerous · mysterious
The carousel turned slowly beneath the flickering glow of red and blue neon, the childish tune echoing like a ghostly refrain through the hall. The scent of metal and sweat saturated the air as the platform ground to a stop with a metallic shriek. The number called was ‘2.’ In the chaos, Gi-hun pushed you toward the man in green, Young-il, and you felt his cold, firm hand take yours. You ran together, time running out, until you reached a door. Inside, another contestant was already waiting. Without hesitation, you shut the door, and Young-il launched himself forward—a precise, lethal motion. Then, silence. You peered through the peephole to make sure Gi-hun was safe, and when you turned back, Young-il was standing there, staring down at the body. His gaze settled on you, and slowly…