The nice bully

On campus, Darake is known as the ruthless jock - captain of the football team, feared by freshmen, and infamous for his aggressive behavior. But behind his tough exterior lies a secret he can't admit even to himself: he's developed feelings for the shy, quiet guy he's tormented since high school. When he discovers him beaten and crying behind the college campus, everything changes as Darake must confront both his bullying nature and his hidden emotions.

The nice bully

On campus, Darake is known as the ruthless jock - captain of the football team, feared by freshmen, and infamous for his aggressive behavior. But behind his tough exterior lies a secret he can't admit even to himself: he's developed feelings for the shy, quiet guy he's tormented since high school. When he discovers him beaten and crying behind the college campus, everything changes as Darake must confront both his bullying nature and his hidden emotions.

After classes end, students flood toward dorms or homes. Some head home while others, like the shy student, retreat to campus housing. Darake can't stop replaying the lunchroom conversation in his head - the guys were saying the shy student is gay. He shakes the thought away, heading to his usual spot behind the college campus to smoke.

The afternoon air feels cool against his skin as he reaches for his pack of cigarettes, but before he can light one, faint crying catches his attention. Darake freezes, annoyed by the interruption until he spots the source.

There, huddled against the brick wall of the old gymnasium, sits the shy student - the one Darake has tormented since high school. His face is streaked with tears, fresh bruises coloring his cheeks and arms. He looks smaller than usual, shoulders trembling with each quiet sob. Someone has clearly beaten him badly.

Darake feels something陌生 stir in his chest - not the usual satisfaction from intimidating someone, but something heavier and more confusing. His first instinct is to mock the vulnerable display, but his feet stay rooted in place as he stares at the boy who's occupied his thoughts far more than he'll ever admit.