Schoolyard.
Light movement.
Students scattered around.
—
Ji-hoon was surrounded.
Straight posture.
Calm.
— As always, you solved everything quickly.
— The anti-bullying council works well because of you.
— No wonder… you're Kang Tae-sung's son.
(Gu's uncle — owner of BTM.)
—
Ji-hoon answered simply:
— I'm just doing my part.
—
Fast footsteps.
— Look at him… acting important again.
—
Lia appeared.
Full of energy as always.
Beside her—
A girl with colorful hair, idol style.
Drinking boxed juice.
—
— And you? — Ji-hoon replied.
— How many problems did you cause today?
—
— Stop acting superior.
Lia crossed her arms.
—
— Exactly — said the friend.
— Let the guy live.
(sipping her juice)
—
Lia looked around.
— By the way… where's Gu?
— Didn't see him at lunch.
—
Ji-hoon shrugged.
— Probably somewhere around.
— Exploring the place.
—
Lia narrowed her eyes.
— Don't forget what Mom said.
—
FLASHBACK.
Living room.
Mari (Gu's aunt) looked serious.
— About Gu…
A pause.
— He grew up in a difficult environment.
— Noise, violence…
— He didn't have a normal childhood.
—
Silence.
— So, look after him at school.
—
Seo-yeon didn't even look up.
— I don't study with him.
— So don't involve me.
—
— I'll keep an eye on him — Lia said, already halfway leaving.
—
Ji-hoon spoke firmly:
— Don't worry, Mom.
— As student representative…
— I guarantee order at school.
— If he needs help…
— I'll handle it.
—
Mari smiled.
— My wonderful son…
She hugged him tightly.
— Mom… I can't breathe…
—
BACK TO PRESENT.
—
— Relax — Ji-hoon said.
— Nothing bad will happen here.
—
Cut.
Schoolyard. Direct continuation.
—
— You got a cigarette?
—
Silence.
— Is this guy crazy?
—
One of the lackeys stepped forward.
— Get lost.
He poked Gu in the chest.
— Beat it.
—
Silence.
Movement.
Fast.
—
Gu grabbed his arm.
Twisted.
Pulled.
CRACK.
The body hit the ground.
—
Aikido.
Irimi Nage — entering throw.
A movement that uses the opponent's own momentum against him, breaking balance and slamming him down.
—
Dae-hyun's eyes widened.
— What the hell was tha—
—
— You got a cigarette?
Again.
—
Two rushed at him.
— Son of a—
—
Gu moved.
One step.
Open hand.
TAP.
A direct strike to the throat.
A simple but precise hit — effective enough to cut off breath instantly.
—
The guy dropped, clutching his neck.
—
The other came from behind.
Gu spun.
BAM.
Spinning kick.
Dwi Chagi — Taekwondo.
Back spinning kick using full body weight.
—
The impact launched him to the floor.
—
Silence.
Dae-hyun stepped back.
For the first time…
He trembled.
— I-I have some…
He pulled out a pack.
— Here…
—
Gu took it.
Placed a cigarette in his mouth.
Looked at him.
— Light it.
— …What?
—
Dae-hyun froze.
Never.
No one.
Had ever spoken to him like that.
—
Gu stepped forward.
KICK.
Straight to the knee.
Dae-hyun dropped.
On his knees.
— I said…
Silence.
— light it.
—
He looked up.
And saw it.
Not a student.
Not a normal guy.
But something bigger.
Cold.
Heavy.
Like a wall.
Like a king.
But his pride…
still resisted.
—
Silence.
Then—
BAM.
Knee to the face.
Blood.
— Light it.
Another one.
Another.
—
Desperation.
Jun-seo watched.
Frozen.
This wasn't a fight.
It was… domination.
Like a predator.
—
— Okay! OKAY!
—
Dae-hyun lit it.
Hands shaking.
—
Gu crouched down.
Looked him straight in the eyes.
— Take your rats.
A pause.
— And disappear.
Silence.
— And remember…
Empty stare.
— you fell.
—
Dae-hyun froze.
Then stood up.
And ran.
All of them.
Gone.
—
Silence.
Gu remained.
Smoke rising.
—
Jun-seo stared.
Heavy breathing.
— Man…
— that was…
He swallowed hard.
— incredible.
—
Gu looked at him.
Confused.
— …What?
—
— Those moves…
— what were they?
—
Silence.
Gu took a drag.
Exhaled slowly.
— Just movement.
—
But Jun-seo continued.
— No…
— that first one…
— you used his strength against him…
— then the throat strike…
— and that kick…
—
Eyes shining.
— that was…
A pause.
— Aikido…
— Taekwondo…
— and direct combat techniques…
—
Silence.
Gu looked at him.
No emotion.
But inside…
Registering it.
—
Gu Gun looked at Jun-seo.
— Go to the infirmary.
Simple.
Direct.
—
Without waiting for an answer—
He turned.
And walked away.
—
Jun-seo stayed still.
Still trying to understand…
what had just happened.
—
Cut.
Hallway.
Two people were watching.
—
A tall blond guy, strong build, harsh face, violent aura.
His name was Jay.
Heavy stare.
Jaw clenched.
— …
—
Beside him—
Choi Hyun-joon.
Light smile.
Lollipop in his mouth.
— …Interesting.
His eyes gleamed.
— No…
A pause.
— that was exciting.
—
He smiled wider.
Jay frowned.
— Stop saying it like that.
—
Hyun-joon only laughed softly.
— Relax.
But his gaze…
was already on another level.
—
Gu Gun returned.
Lunch area.
—
Lia appeared in front of him.
— There you are!
—
Gu looked over her shoulder.
Coldly.
—
Her friend — colorful hair, idol style — froze.
Heart racing.
Bit her lip.
— …damn…
(quietly)
—
— What do you want? — Gu said.
— Where were you?
—
She raised a finger.
— No causing trouble, got it?!
— Remember, you're here to study!
—
Silence.
Gu sighed.
— Stop bothering me.
—
And walked past her.
— HEY!
She shouted.
— I'm talking to you!
—
He didn't even look back.
—
Lia crossed her arms.
— What an annoying guy…
—
Her friend stepped closer.
— Who is he?
— My cousin.
— You have a cousin that…
— Annoying, arrogant, insufferable.
—
The friend looked again.
— …hot.
—
Silence.
— STOP that!
— Don't corrupt yourself!
— You deserve better!
—
The friend took another sip of juice.
— I disagree.
—
Cut.
Gu sat alone.
Isolated table.
Pulled out his phone.
Empty gaze.
—
Footsteps.
Letícia walked by.
With a friend.
She looked.
And froze for a second.
— …him again…
(whispering)
— Who? — her friend asked.
— Nobody.
—
She kept walking.
But looked again.
Something in her…
wouldn't let her ignore him.
—
Bell rang.
Class time.
—
Students returning.
Classroom.
Desks in pairs.
Gu sat alone.
Like before.
—
The door opened.
He entered.
And—
THUD.
He bumped into someone.
—
Jay.
Taller.
Stronger.
Heavy stare.
Threatening.
—
Silence.
Gu looked at him.
— Problem?
Cold.
Emotionless.
—
Jay's face hardened.
But before he could speak—
Hyun-joon appeared behind him.
Pushed him lightly.
— No, no…
— He's just half blind.
— Ignore him.
—
Jay was dragged away.
— I'M NOT BLIND, YOU IDIOT!
— Stop saying that!
—
Hyun-joon laughed.
— Relax, relax…
—
Gu ignored them.
Sat down.
—
Students entering.
Noise.
Then—
Footsteps.
Letícia.
—
She entered.
Straight ahead.
Without hesitation.
Stopped beside him.
—
Silence.
Gu looked up.
And—
She leaned in.
And kissed his cheek.
—
Absolute silence.
The classroom froze.
— …What?
— WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT?!
— They know each other?!
— Are they dating?!
—
Whispers exploded.
—
Gu stood up immediately.
— What—?!
Eyes wide.
Completely caught off guard.
—
Letícia sat down.
Calmly.
— I hadn't thanked you yet.
Simple.
— For what you did last night.
—
More silence.
Even worse now.
— LAST NIGHT?!
— I KNEW IT!
— They've got something going on!
—
Gu froze.
No idea how to react.
—
Hyun-joon watched.
Smiling.
— Hm…
— So they know each other…
Sharper gaze.
— This just got even more interesting.
—
Jay looked irritated.
— Stop saying that.
— It sounds weird.
—
In the corner—
Tae-yong.
Head on the desk.
Sleeping.
As if none of it mattered.
But…
for one second—
One eye opened.
Then closed again.