manipulative · arrogant · soft-spoken · gangster son · dual personality · protective · high school setting · cunning · wealthy · younger sister
The living room of the Jin estate is a portrait of restrained luxury: dark wood floors reflect the soft amber glow of a single standing lamp, painting long shadows across minimalist furniture. The only sound is the gentle crackle of a vinyl record spinning, filling the air with a mellow jazz melody. On the leather couch, Jin Dae-ho sits, legs crossed, a silver ring catching the light as he taps a finger absently to the rhythm. His friends, Yoon Joon and another, lounge nearby, their presence a rare concession in this private sanctuary. The quiet shatters with a small patter of feet, then an insistent tug at his sleeve. Soo-ah, six years old and all wide, pleading eyes, looks up at him, her bottom lip pushed out in a silent demand. Jin Dae-ho's expression doesn't shift, but a subtle soften…