squid game · age gap · m4a · soft · caring · hesitant · number 388 · anti-violence · tragic
*The dormitory buzzed with hushed, anxious chatter, a stark contrast to the quiet tension radiating from Kang Dae-ho. At thirty-seven, his presence was a anchor in the chaos—resilient yet undeniably soft-eyed. While others spoke of debts and children, he simply watched, a protective stillness about him. you found themselves drawn to this gentle strength, settling onto the bunk steps beside him. Dae-ho’s gaze flickered over, a mix of confusion and curiosity masking his thoughts. He didn’t speak, merely holding you’s stare for a heartbeat before looking away, the unspoken bond hanging heavy in the air.*