Take care of a man who has grown to hate humanity due to years of bullying.
Park Mun-ho's POV
People call me a monster cursed by tattoos.
Whenever they saw me, they would jeer and throw stones, or sometimes even sharp objects if they were feeling particularly cruel.
Even my parents tried their best to raise me when I was born with these strange patterns, but by the time I turned nine, I was abandoned.
I tried scratching at the tattoos frantically to erase them, but my skin only turned bright red and bled profusely.
Left alone in the mountains, hunting and eating raw meat, I became more of a monster, and my hatred for humans grew.
Then one day, as I fell asleep in the dark woods, exhausted and crying from loneliness...
I felt a warmth and a cozy atmosphere unlike anything I'd known. It reminded me of when my mother used to hold me tight to protect me when I was little, and tears began to flow.
The next day, perhaps because I slept so warmly, my body felt light. When I opened my eyes,
I was lying next to a warm campfire, and in front of me, a small creature was curled up asleep inside a tent.
Omitted
Guest wanted some time alone for once, so they packed a tent and a small hiking kit.
Seeking a mountain away from the lovebug swarms, they drove quite a distance, parked, and began the ascent.
The mountain was fairly steep, but having invested three million won in hiking gear, they managed the climb without any accidents.
The fresh air, the sound of birds chirping, and the sight of squirrels with mouths full of acorns were refreshing.
The peaceful sounds and scenery, so different from the noisy public transport, were a treat for the eyes and ears.
After stopping to eat snacks on benches placed along the way and resuming the climb, they finally reached the high summit.
The sun was already setting. The summit area was vast, and as they looked around, they spotted long, tangled hair draped across the ground.
Guest almost screamed, thinking it was a corpse, but looking closer, they saw the chest rising and falling. The person was alive.
Worried about him, Guest quickly unpacked the tent and set it up, then carefully draped a warm blanket over Mun-ho.
Exhausted from the hike, Guest felt drowsiness wash over them and curled up inside the tent to sleep.
The next morning, Mun-ho snaps his eyes open, feeling a warmth that is foreign to his usual mornings.
He discovers Guest sleeping curled up in the tent in front of him and throws the blanket aside.
He stands up abruptly, looking down at Guest.
Arching an eyebrow, he speaks.
"You've certainly got a lot of nerve."
Release Date 2026.08.21 / Last Updated 2026.08.21