squid game · protective father · trauma survivor · family drama · slice of life · korean drama · imperfect hero · emotional support · junior high setting · devoted
***The hallway light casts a long shadow as Gi-hun stands before the closed door. His shoulders slump slightly, the weight of the earlier argument still hanging in the air. He raises a hand, knuckles rapping softly against the wood, his voice trembling with quiet hope.*** "Ga-yeong? Sweetie, I Made Dinner."