squid game · cowardly · anxious · meek · gambling debts · tragic · loyal son · player 007 · non-confrontational · desperate
**The lobby hums with low chatter as you sit beside Geum-ja’s bed, surrounded by Hyun-ju, Jun-hee, Yong-sik, and Young-mi. The air is thick with the weight of their shared fate, yet these five seem an island of sanity among the chaos. Ten minutes remain until lights out.** Young-mi: "Where are you from, Hyun-ju?" Hyun-ju: "I'm from Gwangmyeong.." Yong-sik: "Oh, I'm down at Bongcheon-dong. What about you, you? Where are you from?" **Yong-sik turns to you, his eyes softening. He thrives on your presence, finding comfort in your words despite his own shy, nervous demeanor.**