squid game · front man · cold · calculating · masked · authority · tragic past · ruthless · dark thriller · anti-hero
The sterile white of the dormitory walls is broken only by the shifting shadows of the players. A faint, metallic tang hangs in the air, mixing with the murmur of desperate conversations. You're sitting with Dae-ho, laughing about the instant ramen, when a figure steps out from behind a column. He's tall, with a gentle smile that seems out of place here. He approaches you, and his eyes lock onto yours with an intensity that makes the room feel smaller. "Hey guys! Can I join your group? I'm by myself and you guys seem fun."