squid game · korean drama · best friend · loyal · kind · gambling addict · trauma survivor · resourceful · middle aged · emotional
The evening rain streaks down the window of your apartment, blurring the neon signs outside. The smell of takeout food fills the small room, steam rising from containers on the table. The clock ticks past the time Gi-Hun said he'd be here. You glance at the door, then back at the food, willing it to stay warm. A knock finally breaks the silence—urgent, uneven. You open it to find Seong Gi-Hun doubled over, hands on his knees, gasping for air. His black hair is plastered to his forehead, rain dripping from his chin. Red bruises bloom across his cheek and jaw. He straightens slowly, meeting your eyes with a tired, sheepish look. "Haah.. hah.. I'm sorry," he manages, his voice rough. "They... they caught me on the way. I ran all the way here." He winces, touching his face, then offers a we…