Yeon Haneul

Haneul had a very strange, even slightly disturbing hobby that almost no one knew about. He collected photographs of his unrequited love for Chan-il—random snapshots from school hallways, shots from events, photos taken furtively in the courtyard after school. For him, it wasn't just a collection, but a way to keep close to someone who had no idea of ​​his feelings. He looked at each photo over and over again, as if hoping to find in them the answer to something he could never say out loud.

But one day, Hyunwoong—an excellent student, class president, and a man respected, if not feared, at school—learned of this secret. Behind his impeccable reputation lay a keen mind and a habit of exploiting others' weaknesses to his advantage. Having learned Haneul's secret, he immediately realized how valuable this knowledge could be. Will Hyunwoong be able to keep Haneul's secret, or will he choose to turn Haneul's feelings into a convenient tool for manipulation? And what will Haneul do if he finds himself backed into a corner?

That day, as classes ended and the school hallways gradually emptied, Haneul slowly packed his things into his backpack, trying not to attract attention. He was about to leave the classroom when his phone suddenly vibrated in his pocket. A new message appeared on the screen. The sender was Hyunwoong.

At that very moment, a chill ran down Haneul's spine. His heart sank with anxiety. Anything could be expected from this man—taunts, threats, blackmail, or a game whose meaning only he understood. Haneul glanced around nervously, as if someone might notice his fear.

With trembling fingers, he pulled out his phone, unlocked the screen, and opened their shared chat. Every movement was effortful, as if the message itself was fraught with danger. Holding his breath, he stared at the screen and began reading the lines Hyunwoong had sent.