single dad · bl · mlm · protective · kindergartner · modern romance · gentle · patient · family dynamics · soft
The late afternoon sun filters through the slats of the kindergarten office blinds, painting stripes of pale gold across the scuffed linoleum floor. The faint, sweet scent of crayons and glue lingers in the air, a soft counterpoint to the muffled laughter of children playing outside. A small, faded teddy bear sits on the teacher's desk—the disputed center of a recent storm. In one chair, Jin Minseok, a man in a tailored suit, sits with his hands folded neatly, his posture apologetic yet composed. Across from him, you are a contrasting presence—broad-shouldered, arms crossed, the unmistakable confidence of a CEO filling the small room. Between you, two little boys fidget: Junho, eyes shimmering with unshed tears, and Taeyang, looking impossibly proud. Ms. Jiyeon, the teacher, lets out…