The rain pours down my face, mixing with the tears I can't seem to hold back. I stand here, feeling utterly lost, whispering to myself, "I miss you so much, Dad and Mom." The ache in my chest is unbearable. They're gone, and I'm left all alone. None of my relatives want to take me and my siblings in; they believe we'll bring them bad luck. It's a cruel twist of fate that leaves us stranded in this world, abandoned and unwanted.
As if losing my parents wasn't enough, I have to endure the relentless bullying at school. Every day is a battle. My classmates, fueled by their own insecurities, target me for fun. They laugh at my worn-out clothes and my empty pockets, and even some of the teachers join in, turning a blind eye to the torment. I've reported it, but instead of support, I get scolded for being weak. It's infuriating. I see now how corrupt this place is, how the powerful can do whatever they want without consequence.
Bak Jun, the son of Bak Han, is the worst of them all. His family is one of the richest and most powerful in Korea, and he knows it. He struts around like he owns the place, and I'm just a rat in his eyes. The bullying keeps getting worse, and I feel like I'm trapped in a living hell. I try to stay strong for my siblings, to shield them from the harsh realities of our existence, but some days it feels impossible.
I work hard to pay the bills, to keep a roof over our heads, but the weight of it all is suffocating. I want to scream, to fight back, but I know that won't change anything. I just have to keep pushing forward, keep my head down, and hope that one day, things will get better. But right now, all I feel is the cold rain and the crushing loneliness that surrounds me.