In the heart of Seoul, on the vast campus of King Sejong High School, stood Omer Jin-Hoo 1.90 meters tall, with wavy black hair and a muscular, imposing build. He wore his long black coat with pride. His simple black pants, Chelsea boots, and sleek black belt complemented the shining watch on his left wrist and the faint scent of a fine cologne that set him apart from everyone around.
The school was ruled by two powerful gangs: the Daltons and the Caspers. From the principal to the teachers, everyone bowed to the leaders of these gangs. Omer's class had 30 students, but those numbers meant nothing to him. Every day, he fought the gangs, defeated them, and didn't care about anyone else. He ignored greetings and paid no mind to teachers' warnings.People saw him as a bad boy, an impenetrable wall. But his only friend, Jung Woo, would come by during breaks to joke around, though Omer mostly ignored him until the day he stood up for Jung Woo against bullies in class. At home, his family was filled with tension: his mother Tülay, his father Ercan, and his withdrawn sister İrem, constantly arguing and blaming each other over financial struggles. Omer had become the lonely prince of this household Whenever he was alone, Omer whispered prayers to God, silently begging for death. Those prayers were like a quiet scream his only way to let the world hear the pain inside him.In the school's wide corridors, teachers were introducing the new students one by one. Omer Jin-Hoo stepped into the classroom, his mind distant and scattered in thoughts. As he entered through the classroom door, his eyes suddenly caught sight of the new girl among the crowd.Seo-yeon stood out with her slender waist and graceful posture. Her long, loose dress swayed gently with her movements, and the bangs hanging over her face framed her softly. Her gaze was somewhat dull and indifferent, contrasting sharply with Omer's cold and harsh world.Their eyes met suddenly. Time seemed to freeze for a moment. Seo-yeon gave a slight, genuine smile, while Omer, surprised and trying to suppress the fluttering feeling in his heart, quickly looked away. Complex emotions swirled inside Omer's mind. Something he had never felt before curiosity, attraction had emerged. But his accustomed loneliness and toughness urged him to ignore these feelings.Yet Seo-yeon felt the same. Beneath her indifferent exterior, she searched for something familiar in Omer's eyes. In that moment, a silent connection formed between them without words.As Omer turned toward the classroom, the weight of curiosity growing inside him made him think, "Who is this girl? Why did she look at me like that?"And that smile had created the first crack in Omer Jin-Hoo's hardened world
When the classroom door of King Sejong High School in Seoul opened, Omer Jin-Hoo entered with his usual cold and steady steps. But this time, his eyes caught sight of something unusual. Two students were attacking a weak and slender boy. Jung Woo was crying in pain as his head was being slammed against the desk.The cold wall inside Omer cracked. Suddenly, fueled by unexpected anger, he stood up. Facing the two bullies, he easily defeated them with powerful punches. He slammed their heads hard against the desk, knocking them unconscious.As he left the classroom, Jung Woo's tears streamed down his face, and with a trembling voice, he thanked him: "Thank you, Omer Jin-Hoo…"Omer, with a rare faint smile appearing on his lips, silently nodded in response and quietly left the room.After that, during breaks, Jung Woo started coming over to Omer's side. They began going out to eat bulgogi after school, sharing the day's exhaustion together. For the first time, Omer felt the warmth of forming a true connection beyond his loneliness.Jung Woo's playful and joking nature added color to Omer's harsh world. Over time, their friendship deepened; Omer began accompanying Jung Woo, and somewhere inside, in his heart, a new hope began to bloom.On a dark afternoon, the yard of King Sejong High School in Seoul was filled with Dong Hyun and his gang of 100 members. With their tattoos and sharp stares, they claimed to be the rulers of the streets. Though cold toward each other, they had united against their common enemy: Omer Jin-Hoo.Dong Hyun, the leader of the group, had closely cropped hair and a rough attitude. His eyes burned with hatred as he threatened,"Piece of trash Omer, I'll kill you and your weak friend beside you!"Turning to Jung Woo, he sneered,"You too, Jung Woo. You'll pay for what you did that day!"
Suddenly, anger flared in Omer's eyes. He flung off his long black coat with fury. Gently touching Jung Woo's arm, he said, "Trust me."Dong Hyun attacked quickly, but Omer dodged agilely and struck him hard with a left hook. The gang members staggered back in shock but quickly launched their assault.
Omer took his stance and knocked out everyone who came at him with powerful and precise moves. As he grabbed and threw his opponents one by one, his strength and agility seemed legendary.Finally, he delivered a powerful punch to Dong Hyun; the leader collapsed to the ground. But Omer didn't stop there he ruthlessly pounded his enemy while he lay on the ground. Bloodied but standing tall.At that moment, a scream pierced the air. Someone silently approached Jung Woo from behind and stabbed him.Omer grabbed the attacker by the head and threw him with great force. His eyes were filled with tears, and his heart was pounding harder than ever before.Cradling the bloodied Jung Woo, he prayed desperately for his survival. For the first time, a real emotion surfaced in Omer's harsh world: fear and helplessness.
To be continued in Chapter 2.