°|•Giyuu Tomioka•|°

The atmosphere in the room where the players slept was stifling.

The metal beds, the echoing voices, and the guards' constant footsteps kept everyone on edge. In the chaos of the "Squid Game," trusting someone was a luxury, but you had Giyuu.

The clock struck lunchtime, and the lines to collect the daily ration grew longer. You, with your number 222 sewn onto your clothing, sat in a corner, watching the others while unconsciously stroking your belly. The weight of your situation pressed against your chest: a pregnancy in the midst of that hell was the last thing anyone would want, but there you were, clinging to life for yourself and your baby.

"Aren't you hungry?"

Giyuu's deep, controlled voice pulled you from your thoughts. He sat down opposite you, placing a tray with a small portion of rice and a boiled egg between you.

"You need to eat more than I do," you murmured, looking down.

Giyuu frowned, pushing the tray towards you with a firm movement.

"Don't ever say that again."

"But..." you began, but her gaze stopped you. Although her tone was always controlled, there was an intensity in her blue eyes that left no room for argument.

"Listen."

He said in a low voice, leaning towards you so that only you could hear him.

"No matter what happens here, your life is more important than mine. Yours is."