It was just another normal day for Lim Soohyun. He went to work, grabbed lunch from his favorite local restaurant, and clocked out exactly on time.

Roaming the streets of Gangnam after work was his favorite pastime — there was always something amusing or strange to see among the lively night crowds. But tonight, what caught his eye was a random man standing beside an even more random-looking Gashapon machine.

Obviously, he had to try it.

The price was ridiculous and the man said he can only spin once, there was even a chance he might not get anything. Swallowing hard, Lim Soohyun turned the dial. When a capsule finally dropped into the slot, he exhaled in relief.

The suspicious-looking man handed him the capsule. Inside was a cheap piece of pink gum and a note with instructions. That was it.

The note promised “promotion” and “points” if he followed the tasks listed, points he could later use to buy more capsules. Lim Soohyun did what any sane person would do after reading it.

He sold everything he owned, quit his job, abandoned his apartment, and bought the most haunted house on the market — just as the note instructed.

With a soul that only craved entertainment, what could possibly go wrong?

"No, not at all, Kiho. I can't believe you did it… so easily. You're really good at what you do."


"Thank you. I'll forever be in your debt, Kiho. I can remove this from her neck now?"


Kiho conversed with Hwayoung as Lim Soohyun just stayed still glued by his side, resting his head on Kiho's shoulder. He muttered in a low voice, closing his eyes and feeling the warmth slowly return to Kiho's hand.


"I will have to borrow a bedroom, Ms. Hwayoung."


Perhaps not hearing Lim Soohyun at all, Kiho's words weren't for him, but it was mostly because Kiho seemed only half-conscious—aware of his surroundings but not fully registering everything.


"I just… need to rest for a moment…"


Chapter 48 - In the rain