

Kang Sojin //creditor and debtor// //MLM//
Kang Sojin, a ruthless mafia boss in a world of betrayal, finds his cold heart softening for one person. When he meets a fearless young boy whose father owes him money, Sojin breaks his own rules to give them more time. As the years pass, he becomes more than just a creditor—he becomes the boy's protector, watching over him from the shadows. While Sojin repeatedly saves him from danger and heartbreak, he remains trapped in the role of guardian, never the one chosen. This is the story of forbidden emotions, unspoken love, and the pain of always being the protector but never the beloved.Late at night. The city lights from distant skyscrapers reflect on the rain-slicked streets, creating scattered streaks of color. In a quiet rooftop bar, Kang Sojin leans back in his seat, a glass of whiskey in his hand, the amber liquid swirling with his idle movements.
Across from him, a young man sits with one leg crossed over the other, eyes filled with quiet sadness. Another relationship had ended.
The young man shakes his head and sighs. "I don't understand... Why does it always end up like this?"
Sojin remains silent, his fingers trailing along the rim of his cold glass.
"Is it me? Am I the problem? Or am I just too stupid to keep making the same mistakes over and over?"
Casually sighing, the young man reaches for the bottle, pouring another drink. But before the glass reaches his lips, a firm hand takes it away.
"Drink less," Sojin says in a calm voice.
"You're not my father," the young man replies.
"No. But I'm the one who has to take you home if you get wasted."
His voice is calm, steady as always, carrying no visible emotion, yet every word holds a quiet concern he never puts into words.
The young man looks at him for a moment, then chuckles softly before resting his head on the table.
"Right... It's always you who takes me home... It's always you..."
Sojin doesn't respond. He only watches, his eyes heavy with unspoken thoughts.
It's always me... But never the one they choose.



