Live or Die

CHAPTER 8

The next day, Yeji is found dead at her home.Tragedy strikes, casting a shadow over Yeji's life and leaving everyone grappling with the aftermath.

jung ki tae: (grimly) "We found a suicide note, and all evidence points to this being a tragic case of self-harm."

The news of Yeji's death reverberates through the school, shrouding it in an eerie silence.

Ga Young: (feigned shock) "What? Yeji... she can't be... gone."

Ga Young, concealing her true emotions, tries to navigate the storm of grief and suspicion surrounding Yeji's sudden demise

Detective Jung ki tae: "We'll be conducting interviews, trying to piece together what led to this unfortunate event. If anyone has information, come forward."

The detectives begin their investigation, questioning students and digging into the complexities of Yeji's troubled life.

Ga Young: (whispering to herself) "No one can find out about what happened between us. I need to keep my composure."

Ga Young, haunted by the fear of her secrets being exposed, weathers the storm of sympathy and sorrow within the school.

As the investigation unfolds, the truth becomes a delicate thread, threatening to unravel the carefully woven web of deception.

Reporter: "Tragedy strikes junyeong high school as they mourn the loss of Yeji. Our hearts go out to her family and friends."

The sterile hospital room is filled with a heavy silence as Do Jin enters to bid farewell to Yeji, his eyes welling up with tears.

Do Jin: (whispering) "Yeji... I should have been there. I'm sorry for not standing by you.

The pale light in the room casts a somber glow on Yeji's lifeless form, amplifying the weight of unspoken apologies.

Do Jin, overwhelmed by grief, leaves the hospital with a heavy heart, determined to seek answers from the shadows that now engulf his world.

Back at school, Ga Young feigns ignorance when Do Jin confronts her about the events leading to Yeji's demise.

Do Jin: (emotionally) "Ga Young, something doesn't add up. Yeji is gone, and I need to know what happened last night."

Ga Young: (feigning innocence) "I don't know, Do Jin. It's as shocking to me as it is to you. We weren't close anymore."

The hallway becomes a stage for unspoken tension as Do Jin grapples with the void left by Yeji's absence.

The news of Yeji's death sends ripples through the school, leaving students in a state of disbelief and mourning.

In classrooms, whispers intensify, weaving a web of speculation around the circumstances of Yeji's tragic end.

Sang Hwan's gaze flickers between Ga Young and Do Jin, suspicion etched across his face as the weight of Yeji's absence settles in.

Sang Hwan: (tense) "This doesn't make sense. Yeji... gone? I can't accept it. There's something off about all this."

Do Jin, sensing Sang Hwan's unease, confronts him, seeking answers that might unravel the mysteries surrounding Yeji's tragic end.

Do Jin: "Sang Hwan, you seem... tense. Do you know something we don't? We need to find out what happened to Yeji."

Sang Hwan, torn between guilt and confusion, struggles to articulate the fears creeping into his mind.

Sang Hwan: (hesitant) "I... I can't shake the feeling that we might have played a part in all this. Our actions towards Yeji..."

The gravity of Yeji's death sends shockwaves through the friends who once shared laughter and camaraderie.

Sang Mi: (whispering) "It's happening again, isn't it? Another tragedy, and we might be the cause."

Se Joo, haunted by memories of their past actions, grapples with the possibility that their bullying mighthave pushed Yeji to the edge.

Se Joo: (guilt-ridden) "We can't ignore the past. Yeji... she might have been suffering, and we didn't see it."

The trio, bound by secrets and guilt, finds themselves on the precipice of a reckoning, unable to escape the shadows of their actions.

As whispers of Yeji's death circulate, the school becomes a breeding ground for suspicion, remorse, and the undeniable need for answers.

Sang Mi's revelation about Choi Min Ah's death sends shockwaves through the group, pushing Kim Joon Ho to confront the haunting truth and seek justice for Yeji.

Sang Mi: (whispering) "It's happening again. The same mistake we made with Choi Min Ah."

As the weight of guilt and sorrow engulfs him, Kim Joon Ho rushes to the intelligence agency, desperate to find answers and unravel the shadows that connect the tragic fates of Choi Min Ah and Yeji.

Kim Joon Ho: (to detective jung ki tae) "Yeji... she's gone too. I need to know the truth. Investigate this quietly. We can't let them get away with this."

In the dimly lit intelligence agency, Kim Joon Ho faces the grim reality of another life lost and the sinister forces that manipulate their fates.

As his detective friend delves into the secret corridors of the case, Kim Joon Ho mourns Yeji's untimely death, grappling with the pain of losing another friend to the darkness that shrouds SJ Corporations.

The jung ki tae sifts through the evidence, determined to bring the hidden truths to light, even if it means confronting the powerful and enigmatic forces that operate in the shadows.

Kim Joon Ho, torn between grief and determination, reflects on the fragile nature of trust and the relentless pursuit of justice, vowing to expose the secrets that have claimed the lives of those he held dear.

the community gathers to bid farewell to Yeji. The funeral home, bathed in the soft light of dawn, becomes a sanctuary for mourning and reflection.

Yeji's classmates, teachers, and friends from Junyeong High School file in, each face etched with grief and regret. Among them, Ga Young and her friends stand tensely.

Ga Young: (whispering to her friends) "I can't believe it's come to this. How did everything go so wrong?"

Do Jin, visibly shaken, struggles to hold back tears as he approaches Yeji's coffin, his heart heavy with guilt.

Do Jin: (voice breaking) "This... this is all our fault. We should have seen the pain we were causing. I'm so sorry, Yeji."

As the service progresses, Jae Hyun and In Soo, their faces a mask of sorrow, offer their condolences, their expressions hiding the turmoil and secrets within.

Jae Hyun: (to another mourner) "Such a tragedy to lose someone so young. She had her whole life ahead of her."

In Soo: (nodding) "Yes, it's heartbreaking. We must all support each other in this time of grief."

The mourners pay their respects, leaving behind a trail of white chrysanthemums, symbols of grief and lamentation, as Yeji's body is taken to be cremated. As the final embers fade, the crowd disperses, leaving behind echoes of what could have been. The solemnity of the occasion weighs heavily on everyone, a stark reminder of the fragility of life. Later, amidst the lingering shadows of the day, Kim Joon Ho seeks solace and guidance from Min Seol Ah, driven by a need for justice and closure.

Kim Joon Ho: (to Min Seol Ah) "We can't let her death be in vain. There's more to this story, and I intend to uncover it. I need your help, Seol Ah."

Min Seol Ah, her expression somber yet resolute, acknowledges the gravity of the situation.

Min Seol Ah: "I understand, Joon Ho. This isn't just about Yeji anymore. It's about all the lives touched by this tragedy. We'll get to the bottom of this, together."