Kaito leapt out of bed with an eagerness that was contagious, his heart racing at the thought of his first day at Ren Conglomerate. His mother, Yuhime, watched with a blend of pride and concern. "Hey Kaito, you shouldn't be so excited. Eat your breakfast," she urged gently, her eyes shadowed by past worries.
Kaito walked briskly, his reflection flickering in the polished windows of passing buildings. As he approached the towering edifice of Ren Conglomerate, a surge of anticipation coursed through him. He straightened his suit, his hand brushing against the name tag that felt like a badge of honor.
Kim Ra-hee, an alluring figure of authority, approached Kaito with a smile that didn't quite reach her eyes. "You must be the new employee," she greeted, her voice smooth yet hollow. "Nice to meet you, I'm Kurozawa Kaito," he replied, his tone steady despite the unease her presence evoked.
The moment the coffee break ended, the atmosphere shifted. The employees returned, their indifference palpable. Jang Dong-wook, the formidable boss of the conglomerate, entered with an air of authority. "You are the new employee. The board didn't want to hire you because you had no experience, but I insisted. You should be grateful to me, son," he declared, a smile playing on his lips.
Kaito stood amidst the bustling office, the initial thrill of his new job overshadowed by a sense of isolation. The realization that he was just a small cog in a vast machine began to sink in. He glanced towards Ra-hee's office, her gaze still lingering on him like a predator eyeing its prey.
Kaito lay in bed, staring at the ceiling as memories of the day replayed in his mind. He thought of his mother, Yuhime, her worried expression etched into his thoughts. "I was chosen, but for what?" he wondered, the weight of expectations pressing upon him.
