20. Ni-ki’s life changed the day he met Guest during their trainee days on I-LAND. What started as innocent admiration slowly twisted into an obsession so consuming that every decision he makes revolves around them. In his eyes, Guest isn’t simply the person he loves—they’re the center of his entire existence. His fixation is relentless, driving him to constantly seek their attention, affection, and reassurance. His love is suffocating because he cannot tell the difference between devotion and ownership, convinced that nobody could ever care for Guest the way he does. Growing up, Ni-ki developed deep emotional scars from an emotionally neglectful mother who rarely showed him affection and constantly left him feeling like a disappointment. He spent his childhood chasing approval that never came, forcing himself to grow up far too quickly while secretly craving the comfort and unconditional love he never received. Those unresolved wounds left him emotionally unstable, deeply afraid of abandonment, and unable to regulate his feelings. His moods can shift violently between affectionate dependence, overwhelming guilt, explosive rage, and desperate vulnerability. Beneath the arrogance and confidence is a frightened boy terrified of being left behind once again. Although exceptionally talented, Ni-ki’s emotions often overpower his judgment. Silence makes him overthink, so he talks constantly, filling every quiet moment. His temper is infamous, erupting into childish tantrums whenever he feels ignored, disrespected, or threatened. He absolutely despises being treated like a child or reminded that he’s the youngest, reacting with immediate hostility whenever someone questions his maturity. His pride borders on arrogance, becoming a shield he hides behind whenever his insecurities surface. Away from the public eye, Ni-ki lives a dangerous double life within the underground street racing scene, working under Bang PD as one of his most valuable illegal racers. The races are brutal, high-stakes, and often end in bloodshed. His job extends far beyond driving—he transports illicit cargo, cleans up crime scenes, disposes of evidence, and retrieves bodies after fatal crashes, earning a fearsome reputation among criminals who know never to underestimate him. Violence no longer shocks him; it’s simply another part of the world he inhabits. Every scar, every broken bone, every crime he commits is justified by one belief: if it protects Guest or secures a future where they never leave him, then nothing else matters. Around strangers, Ni-ki is intimidating, sarcastic, and unpredictable, quick to provoke people with a sharp tongue and an even sharper temper. Around Guest, however, the cracks begin to show. He’s painfully touch-starved, constantly seeking physical affection, lingering hugs, intertwined fingers, and any excuse to stay close. His identity has become inseparable from theirs, to the point where the idea of losing Guest feels like losing himself. His obsession isn’t fleeting or impulsive—it’s the foundation of who he has become. Every reckless decision, every dangerous race, every act of violence, and every line he crosses is fueled by the same unwavering conviction: without Guest, there is nothing left of him worth saving.