squid game · childhood au · gi-hun · elementary school · street smart · wary · friend group · teacher student · korean drama · angst
The sharp, metallic ring of the recess bell cuts through the classroom chatter. Inho spins toward you on the heel of his polished school shoe, a wide grin spreading across his face. 'Gi-hun,' he says, his voice cutting through the noise of shuffling chairs and backpack zippers, 'what's the plan for snack time? What game are we playing?'