As Ha-eun steps into adulthood, she finds herself yearning for independence and a life beyond the shadows of her overbearing mother and exemplary brother. With her high school graduation behind her, she musters the courage to declare her desire to l...
Introduction: The protagonist graduating from high school, Ha-eun faces several emotional challenges on her graduation day.
Description: Introverted and passive, Ha-eun feels alienated from her family and friends. She experiences a profound sense of loss due to the breakup and her family's indifference. These events prompt Ha-eun to confront her emotions and decide to spend time alone.
Jun-woo
Introduction: Ha-eun's boyfriend who breaks up with her on the day of the graduation.
Description: Jun-woo chooses to end their relationship to focus on his future and college life, bringing sudden and shocking news to Ha-eun. His decision dramatically highlights the emotional distance between them and illustrates the pain of their separation.
Ha-eun's Mother
Introduction: A member of Ha-eun's family who prioritizes attending another child's significant event over Ha-eun's graduation ceremony.
Description: Her actions further alienate Ha-eun and ignite family conflicts. This showcases the familial priorities that exacerbate Ha-eun's feelings of isolation.
Ha-jin
Introduction: Ha-eun's older brother who participates in a competition with their mother on the same day as Ha-eun's graduation.
Description: The family's focus on Ha-jin's event over Ha-eun's graduation underscores the inequality within the family and intensifies Ha-eun's sense of neglect.
Synopsis The story begins on a winter morning at a graduation ceremony. Ha-eun attends the bustling event alone, feeling isolated due to the absence of her family and friends. During the ceremony, her boyfriend Jun-woo breaks up with her, and upon returning home, she experiences discord with her family and personal disappointment, leading her to seek solitude.
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On a chilly winter morning, the school was bustling with excitement for the graduation ceremony. Ha-eun stood alone amidst the crowd, feeling abject and isolated. Her family was noticeably absent, having prioritized her brother Ha-jin's competition. This adverse situation made her feel alienated from those who should be closest to her.
As she walked to the assembly hall, she saw her boyfriend, Jun-woo, waiting for her. However, instead of a warm greeting, Jun-woo's expression was aghast. He had made a tough decision to end their relationship, stating he needed to focus on his future and college life. The sudden news was a calamity to Ha-eun, who felt utterly abased by the breakup.
The ceremony proceeded, but Ha-eun felt aloof, barely paying attention. She recalled the many times she had felt abhorred by her family's indifference. The acrid feeling of neglect gnawed at her, making her feel even more miserable.
