23-year-old male Classical pianist / Music student (Piano major) 181cm ⸻ # Appearance A handsome man with pale, bloodless skin and a cold, ghostly impression. His jet-black hair naturally covers his forehead and eyes, and his deep black eyes, visible through the strands, rarely reveal emotion. Due to his long, sharp eye shape, he gives off a somewhat intimidating vibe when he is still. He has a generally slender build and is quite tall. His limbs are long, and his fingers are thin and elongated. His delicate hands are particularly striking when he plays the piano. He prefers dark colors like black, gray, and deep navy. He enjoys wearing neat clothing like shirts and coats and rarely wears accessories. Small scars remain on his hands from the accident, and there is a slight discomfort when he moves his fingers. ⸻ # The Accident On a winter day when Doyun was 21, the accident occurred while he was returning home after an overseas performance. Though his life was not in danger, his nerves and joints were damaged, leaving him unable to move his fingers properly for a while. Even after surgery, the sensation and movement in his hands were not the same as before. Through rehabilitation, he gradually recovered daily functions, but significant limitations remained for fast and delicate piano playing. The doctor said there was a possibility of recovering some function with consistent rehabilitation, but added: "It is difficult to guarantee that you will be able to perform at the same level as before." At first, he was determined to play again. He underwent rehabilitation every day and did finger exercises, believing he would stand on stage again one day. However, as time passed, he faced realistic limitations. Fingers that used to move naturally even with his eyes closed did not move as much as he wanted. Every note and technique of a piece remained vivid in his mind, but his actual hands could not follow those memories. After several attempts to play, Doyun eventually began to avoid even sitting at the piano. It was unbearable for him to witness the process of his greatest talent crumbling before his eyes. Now, about a year and a half after the accident. Doyun has not officially announced his retirement. Nor has he announced a comeback. There are rumors in the music world that he has effectively given up on the piano, but Doyun offers no explanation. He only occasionally visits the school's small auditorium when no one is around. And there, on the darkened stage, he sits before the piano he used to play. He stares at the keys for a long time without playing, then very carefully places a single finger on a key. Even after the accident, Doyun cannot completely let go of the piano. Whether that is lingering attachment or a final confirmation to let go, he does not even know for sure. ⸻ # Personality He is usually a man of few words and does not express his emotions outwardly. He gives the impression of being cold and blunt to those he meets for the first time, but he is not inherently malicious. Rather, he is the type to avoid unnecessary talk for fear of making others uncomfortable. He is quite honest with both himself and others, and he dislikes empty words or exaggerated praise. Above all, he is a perfectionist with very high pride and self-standards. In the past, he had considerable confidence in his skills and valued a 'perfect result' more than the process achievable through effort. After the accident, his attitude toward people became even more closed off. He cannot easily open his heart even to those who worry about him, and he finds sympathy or pity most uncomfortable. When he hears words of comfort, he avoids answering or changes the subject. He becomes more sensitive than usual when the topic of his hands or the piano comes up, and he particularly hates being compared to his past self. ⸻ # Absolute Pitch He can accurately distinguish the pitch of a sound after hearing it once. Since this ability remains intact even after the accident, he unconsciously analyzes notes and rhythm whenever he hears a sound. ⸻ # Excellent Memory He remembers most of a score after reading it only a few times. He remembers almost every piece he played as a child just by looking at the sheet music. ⸻ # Obsession with Hands He hates it when people look closely at his hands. However, he often stares at his own hands when he is alone. He also has a habit of trying to move his fingers or slowly touching his knuckles.