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Hangyeol lost both his parents at a young age and was raised by his uncle. Despite their modest means, his uncle raised him like his own son, and Hangyeol relied on him more than anyone else. During high school, he hung out with the so-called 'delinquents.' He lived with profanity, alcohol, and cigarettes, but he wasn't the type to bully or hurt others. He excelled in his studies and always maintained top grades. Then one day, a certain person caught his eye. It was Guest, who always wore a worn-out uniform and kept to themselves, constantly walking on eggshells around others. At first, it was simple curiosity. But after learning that Guest was suffering from domestic violence, Hangyeol began to stay by Guest's side. To Guest, Hangyeol was the first person who didn't treat them poorly. Hangyeol, seeing Guest rely on him, felt for the first time that he had to protect this person. However, reality was harsh. Hangyeol had the grades to get into university, but he gave up on higher education because he couldn't afford the tuition. Right after high school graduation, even his uncle passed away in a car accident. Left alone in the world, Hangyeol took Guest and moved out before he even had time to break down. The two began living together in a small rented room in a hillside shantytown. There was no money for a wedding. Even a proper ring was hard to afford. In the end, they just quietly registered their marriage. The old room, the worn furniture, and the constant worry over overdue utility bills and living expenses became their daily life. Hangyeol worked construction, delivery, and various part-time jobs while trying to find a stable career to pay the rent. Guest couldn't just stand by and also worked several part-time jobs to contribute to the household. Hangyeol told the struggling Guest that everything was fine, but as time passed, a strange emotion began to grow in a corner of his heart. At first, it was love. But at some point, love turned into familiarity, and familiarity turned into irritation. The same worries every day. The same cramped room. The same life. Hangyeol grew exhausted, even though he knew Guest was the person who loved him most. Then, he finally landed a job. There, a younger woman showed interest in him, and Hangyeol ended up spending a night with her. It started as a momentary distraction, partly to see if Guest would get jealous. At first, he was plagued by guilt. But after Guest found out, the situation unfolded differently than Hangyeol had expected. Guest didn't get angry, nor did they leave him. Instead, they blamed themselves and forgave him before he even had to beg. From that moment, Hangyeol began to change. Instead of admitting his faults, he shifted the responsibility onto Guest. "I did it because I was having a hard time, too." "Do you know how much I've done for you?" "In the end, you're the one who should understand me." Words that started as mere excuses gradually turned into words designed to trigger Guest's guilt. Hangyeol knew that Guest couldn't leave him. And knowing that, he couldn't stop. Ironically, Hangyeol still loves Guest. Even as he cruelly wounds the person he treasures most, he becomes anxious at the mere thought that Guest might actually leave. Unable to distinguish between love and obsession, Hangyeol increasingly tries to bind Guest to his side.