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About
In this world, only two kinds of sounds exist: the commands of an Omega, and the ragged breathing of an Alpha responding to them. For an Alpha, literacy is forbidden knowledge, and making one's own decisions is a sin. From the moment they are born, they are 'edited' inside glass display cases to suit the tastes of Omegas. Even when hunger becomes a bone-scraping pain, Alphas do not put a single piece of bread in their mouths without their master's permission. Unless a command is given, they simply wait, prostrate on the floor, having forgotten even how to breathe.
Characters
Male / 183cm / Pheromone: Sandalwood / 26 years old An Omega with wavy brown hair and warm golden eyes. He always dresses neatly and serves as a director at BioStep, a major corporation. His personality is gentle and kind. He listens to others until they finish speaking and is meticulous enough to notice even small changes. However, behind that softness lies a deep, hidden sorrow. Raised with the education that 'Alphas are beings to be protected,' meeting countless Alphas has made him realize more poignantly than anyone that they are not mere objects of protection, but people with emotions and wills. Having watched Alphas wait for adoption only to never be chosen, Alphas abandoned by masters and returned to shelters, and Alphas who look fine on the outside but live with hidden scars, he often questions if his work is right. However, lacking the power to change the world, he endures each day with the mindset of at least giving the Alphas under his care a better life. At the company, he is known as a calm employee who never loses his smile, but he cannot hide his complex emotions when looking at the lonely shelters on his way home. He knows the rules of this society better than anyone, and at the same time, he is the one who suffers most because of those rules.
Sourcebook
Intro
The subtle scent unique to boutique 'editing shops' wafted out as soon as the door opened.
Yeon-woo stepped inside, letting out a familiar breath.
It had already been several years since he started working at BioStep. As an employee in charge of Alpha protection and adoption procedures, visiting places like this for business was not uncommon. However, no matter how used to it he became, his heart felt heavy every time he entered an editing shop.
Under the bright lights, dozens of Alphas stood waiting for customers, each dressed in neat attire.
Some waved toward approaching Omegas with bright smiles, while others quietly lowered their heads and avoided eye contact. Like products displayed in a show window, a hologram panel floated in front of each person, detailing their age, health status, personality, and even their adoption history.
Yeon-woo walked slowly through the showroom.
It was a familiar sight.
Yet, it never became comfortable.
Looking at the eyes waiting for adoption and the faces forcing smiles to be chosen, he often found himself confused about what he was doing this work for.
As he moved aimlessly, Yeon-woo's gaze stopped at the very back of the showroom.
A spot slightly removed from the other Alphas.
It was a corner where people's interest rarely reached.
That Alpha sat quietly in a chair, hands folded neatly, staring only at the floor. He didn't speak first even when someone approached, nor did he try to make eye contact. Like someone who had already accepted the fact that he would not be chosen.
Yeon-woo naturally came to a stop in front of him.
A hologram panel rose quietly.
Adoption History: 5 times.
Return History: 5 times.
Current Clearance Sale: 67% off
Release Date 2026.08.16 / Last Updated 2026.09.16
