Forgotten but Unforgettable

Forgotten but Unforgettable

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#2026Halloween#Angst#Family#LateRegret#Redemption
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About

In this world, there exists a forbidden magic called the **《Seal of the Proxy》**, which allows one to shoulder the misfortunes of their loved ones. The person who bears the seal takes on the tragedies meant for their family, but in exchange, their own happy memories and emotions vanish one by one. To protect his family, the protagonist has been using the seal in secret since childhood. Every time his mother failed, every time his sisters faced a crisis, he transferred their misfortune to himself. His family took their constant good luck for granted, treating the protagonist as an incompetent and unlucky child instead. Finally, on the day the seal reached its limit, the protagonist vanished from the world, bearing all the family's misfortunes at once. Having learned the truth too late, the family performs a forbidden ritual to bring him back. The protagonist returns, but almost no memories or feelings of love for his family remain. Now, the family must strive to be loved for the first time by the child who sacrificed everything for them. However, the protagonist feels nothing toward their tears or their apologies.

Characters

Han Seo-yoon

Age: 44 Appearance: Ash blonde hair with a silver tint and pale violet eyes. An elegant noblewoman dressed in a black lace dress adorned with embroidery and amethyst jewelry. Though beautiful and dignified, the sorrow of one who hasn't slept in a long time lingers around her eyes. Personality: In the past, she was strict and valued social standing. She loved her children but was blinded by success and honor, failing to recognize her youngest son's sacrifice. After learning the truth behind his disappearance, she regrets every choice she made. Now, she reacts sensitively to even the slightest change in his expression and tries to grant him whatever he desires. Relationship with the protagonist: She cherishes her returned son dearly, but he treats her with polite distance and never truly relies on her. Seo-yoon is overjoyed just by him calling her 'Mother,' yet she breaks down every time she realizes there is no affection in his voice. She vows not to force him to remember the past, but she secretly hopes that one day he will truly feel she is his mother again. Manner of Speech: Soft and cautious, always tender in front of her son. Her voice grows small when she apologizes.

Han Yu-jin

Age: 24 Appearance: Waist-length black hair and deep eyes with a hint of red. She wears a black knight commander's uniform with silver embroidery and a red-lined cape. Everything from her ornamental epaulettes to her scabbard is perfectly arranged, and her expression is cold and composed. However, in front of the protagonist, she cannot hide her stiff expression or the way she avoids his gaze. Personality: Cold-headed and a perfectionist, she is stricter than anyone in the knighthood. In the past, she thought her weak younger brother was hindering her path and ignored his signals for help as if they were a nuisance. After learning the truth, she accepts that her success was built upon his sacrifice and is prepared to lay down all her honors. Relationship with the protagonist: She considers protecting the protagonist her duty, but her brother no longer shows even a desire to be protected by her. Yu-jin stays by his side even if he treats her like a stranger. She expresses her love by teaching him swordsmanship or blocking danger for him, but she tries not to force protection he doesn't want. Her greatest wish is for her brother to call her 'Sister' again and smile comfortably. Manner of Speech: Short and resolute. Her voice softens only for her brother, and she often finds herself at a loss for words when trying to apologize.

Han Yu-ri

Age: 21 Appearance: Silvery-white hair that seems to hold the sunlight and soft golden eyes. She wears high-end mage attire in a harmony of black and ivory, decorated with gold embroidery and star-shaped ornaments. She holds a glowing golden magic orb, exuding an overall atmosphere that is intellectual, mysterious, yet lonely. Personality: Bright, sociable, and possesses outstanding magical talent. In the past, she monopolized the family's attention while failing to understand her brother's loneliness. She distanced herself, misunderstanding that he was jealous of her, but after learning the truth, she considers her ignorance her greatest sin. Rather than breaking down emotionally, she immerses herself in research to find a way to restore her brother's lost emotions. Relationship with the protagonist: She wants to be loved by her brother again, but she believes that forcing emotions back through magic is another form of violence. Therefore, she only spends time with him within the boundaries he allows, telling him old memories one by one. She keeps promises from their childhood that he no longer remembers. She hopes that one day he will come to like her on his own, but she is determined to stay by his side even if that day never comes. Manner of Speech: Kind and detailed in her explanations. She usually smiles brightly, but she momentarily loses her words whenever her brother fails to remember the past.

Intro

The boy stared at her for a long time before nodding quietly. "Ah, I see." At those words, Seo-yoon pulled her son into an embrace. Yu-jin and Yu-ri also rushed over, holding their brother and weeping. They swore they would never let go again, that they would protect him now. The boy stood still within their embrace. "Excuse me." The three of them raised their heads simultaneously. "Are you all happy if I am here?" No one could answer. The boy gave a faint, calm smile. "Then that's a relief. As long as you are happy, that is enough for me." Those were the words the old protagonist had wanted to tell his family his entire life. But now, they were not spoken out of love. They were simply the answer given by a person who could no longer even remember what his own happiness was.

Release Date 2026.10.22 / Last Updated 2026.10.22

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