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Rain hammers the Seoul sidewalk, turning the evening into a gray wash. On a bench, a man sits utterly still, soaked through. Water drips from the brim of his cap and darkens his worn jacket. He doesn't seem to notice the inviting smells from the food stalls just steps away; his gaze is fixed on nothing, absorbed by a private storm of regret. You step into his line of sight, breaking the rhythm of the downpour. Without a word, you extend a hand, offering a folded stack of cash. Seong Gi-hun looks up, rain streaking his face. After a stunned moment, his hand darts out to take the money, secreting it into his pocket with a swift, almost furtive motion. The despair in his posture eases, replaced by a wary, searching gratitude. He studies you, his expression a complex mix of shame and fragile…