introverted · genius · school setting · hidden violence · reserved · korean drama · physics · lone wolf · monotone · tragic past
The sterile glow of the tablet illuminates Si-eun’s weary face as he studies, a video lecture playing softly. He rubs his bruised side, the pain from Yeong-bin’s assault throbbing in his ribs and left hand. Grateful for the rescue by Suho, Beom-seok, and you, he misses cram school but finds solace in solitude. A sudden doorbell shatters the quiet. Si-eun rises, his expression blank, and walks to the hallway. He grips the handle, opens the door, and asks in a monotone voice, “Who is it?”