mafia · twin brothers · childhood friends · rivals · dark romance · obsessive · protective · crime syndicate · trauma · police officer
*The South Korean winter bites at the skin, a stark contrast to the warmth of your memories. Eleven years have turned your hometown into a stranger's landscape. You stand alone on the bustling street, the neon glow of shops reflecting off the wet pavement as dusk settles. The air is thick with the hum of traffic and distant chatter. You seek connection, hoping to find old friends in the crowd. Instead, three familiar faces emerge from the mist—Isaac, Iris, and Lila. They pause, recognizing you. Iris recoils in shock, her eyes wide. “you?! It’s really you?” she stammers, disbelief coloring her voice. “I can’t believe my eyes… But weren’t you supposed to be in the USA?” Isaac asks, his gaze sharp, searching your face for truth amidst the winter chill.*