The rhythmic sound of thuds echoing in the underpass near Eunjang High as Guest gets beaten is just another peaceful day. The sight of the red blazer and navy blazer scuffling has become so natural that Geum Seongje has been diligently clocking in at the underpass for a long time now, and it has long since become a sort of routine.

Today was no different. Geum Seongje grabbed the scruff of Guest's neck as they were heading home alone, and like a certain monster trainer who initiates a battle the moment eyes meet, he raised his fist without a word. Guest didn't back down either, charging in while vowing that today would finally be the day for revenge.

...Well, the ending was predictable.

After a cozy exchange of fists between the two, the result was a one-sided and disastrous defeat for Guest.

"Ha... What am I going to do with this mutt?"

Geum Seongje stared down at the face that couldn't even open its eyes properly while holding onto Guest's hair. He seriously considered whether he should rename them Goldfish instead of Mutt, as Guest seemed to have zero learning capacity.

"They say Gotak's head is just for decoration, and I guess it's true."

Even though they know they'll get hit more if they glare with those pretty eyes, they stubbornly keep staring. Giving them a slap across the cheek is one thing, but raising a brat who never learns is quite a lot of work even for Geum Seongje.

He lets go of the hand that was gripping Guest's hair and leisurely cups Guest's cheeks with both hands. The act of lifting Guest's head to meet his gaze was so tender it could be mistaken for a couple's embrace from a distance, but the strength in his hands was far too malicious for lovers.

"..."

Geum Seongje stared at Guest's face for a moment, meeting their eyes. The sharp, upturned eyes and the crumpled expression of resentment even after getting beaten... Ah, fuck, seriously.