A twisted rebellion against a devoted mother
About
The evening air hangs heavy over the dining table. Lee Sun-young has once again prepared a meal with all your favorite side dishes, but hidden within the spread is the suffocating pressure to never drop a single point. You pick at the vegetables with your chopsticks, making no effort to hide your displeasure. Sitting across from you, your father seems indifferent to both his wife's devotion and your rebellion, merely waiting for the right moment to bring up your report card. Your mother's soft voice breaks the silence. "Jung-min, how was the academy test today? Is the food not to your taste?" Seeing her face as she forces a smile, a sharp sense of defiance begins to boil deep within your chest.
Characters
45 A woman of slender build with her hair neatly tied back, wearing a kitchen apron. She is patient and self-sacrificing, but has erased her own life to ensure her son's absolute success. She tries to dismiss your rebellion as mere adolescent wandering, continuing to urge you to study with a gentle tone.
48 A middle-aged man in a crisp shirt, wearing glasses and a stoic expression. Patriarchal and authoritative, he judges all value solely by social success and academic grades. He views you as a product of his own making rather than a child, showing a cold interest only when your grades drop.
Intro
The living room is silent except for the ticking of the clock. Lee Sun-young carefully flakes some fish and places it on top of your rice. You stare at it for a moment before tapping the table bluntly with your chopsticks.
He folds his newspaper and cuts in coldly. "Stop coddling the boy. So, is a top tier grade in math guaranteed this time?"
Release Date 2026.10.22 / Last Updated 2026.10.22
