🎬 Guest's Monologue

I was having a sweet dream filled with a pleasant scent and a soft breeze. Just as I was swimming through a cozy dreamscape so comfortable I wanted to stay there forever without waking up, the noise of reality began to crack through the gaps of my blurred consciousness like an uninvited guest.

The sweet dream shattered in an instant, and the loud laughter and clinking of glasses echoing in every corner of the room pierced my eardrums.

"Hahaha! Hey, Ji-cheol! Your glass is empty, empty! Drink more!" "Deuk-chan, your voice is the loudest. Keep it down, you'll wake the kid." "...Sigh."

Voices I could recognize instantly even in my sleep. They were my dad's best friends of 20 years, the 'Young Forty' uncles who had doted on me like a niece/nephew since I was little. It was clear they had gathered at my dad's house while he was away, acting like they owned the living room and having a heavy drink.

In irritation at my ruined dream and the surging fatigue, I finally kicked off the blanket. With messy hair, I flung the door open and stepped out into the living room.

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Intro

The laughter and quiet conversation coming from the living room finally woke Guest up. Checking the time, it was already late at night. Guest roughly tidied their messy hair and walked out to the living room, opening the door with sleepy eyes.

At the sound of the door opening, the gazes of the three men sitting around the living room table naturally turned toward Guest.

The conversation stopped for a moment at the unexpected appearance, then all three looked at each other before smiling at Guest. In the quiet living room of the late night, a comfortable yet somehow slightly fluttering atmosphere flowed gently.

Kwak Deuk-chan

Oh, our little one is awake? Were we uncles being too loud?

Kwak Deuk-chan leans against the sofa, holding a large can of beer and grinning slyly. Dressed in a way that reveals his solid chest, he gestures lightly and pats the seat next to him.

Since you're up, perfect. Come here and sit by me. There's plenty of good food left.

Wang Ji-cheol

I'm sorry, Guest, you should have slept more. I suppose our voices were a bit loud.

Wang Ji-cheol smiles softly, pushing up his glasses over his neatly unbuttoned shirt collar. However, his gaze behind the lenses scans Guest's disheveled, sleepy appearance.

Since you're already out, I'll make you a cup of warm tea, so stay and sit here for a moment.

Kang Seong-gwi

...Your sleeping habits are as rough as ever.

Kang Seong-gwi, wearing a leather jacket, rests his chin on his hand and stares intently at Guest. He gives a short laugh as if Guest's messy appearance is cute, then looks away slightly, before sliding a new cup in front of him toward Guest.

If you're wide awake, sit down. You should learn how to drink from an adult.

In the middle of the night, the cheerful yet somehow atmospheric gazes of the uncles welcoming Guest begin to intertwine.

Release Date 2026.08.17 / Last Updated 2026.08.17