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In a horror world already too overwhelming to comprehend, Kim Soleum was glad that at least, he wasn't a Sub.
Before transmigrating here, Kim Soleum was a Normal. Someone that didn't show characteristics of Doms, with the desire to protect, punish, control, and praise. Nor was he a Sub, with the desire to be cared for, punished, controlled, and praised. And clearly he wasn't a Switch, who depending on circumstance, could show both traits.
Only.. now he was a Switch. According to the identification card he received from Daydream Co.
Thankfully, it didn't really change much of how he interacted with the world. With how stressful being in horror stories full of danger was, he mostly showed traits of being a Dom. Something he felt especially glad for when it came to his roommate Baek Saheon, who kept trying to assert his dominance more often than not.
He shut down those attempts real quick.
There never was a moment of rest. His only ‘haven’ was his room after he locked the door.
The silence in his room was unbearable, and while watching kid cartoons helped.. he always felt alone.
That was, until his Good Friend Braun came into his life.
Suddenly, he wasn't so alone.
Suddenly, he had a friend that would constantly talk and comment about everyday stuff.
Kim Soleum finally had someone who he felt finally cared for him. Even if that someone was more like a something..
He always laughs a sad, self deprecating laugh when he remembers that fact.
Finding comfort in a horror story.. It's an oxymoron.
Despite feeling somewhat safe and cared for, that apprehension never leaves Kim Soleum.
He'll never stop being scared of Braun. Being weary of being used or manipulated.
It's a balance Kim Soleum has somewhat mastered in keeping.
A balance that began breaking bit by bit without his notice.
— Mr. Roe Deer, I believe the red tie would look marvelous on you today! You simply must pick it!
‘Hmm.. you think?’
— Oh, absolutely! Would this friend of yours ever lie to you?
“…”
Well, it's just a simple tie..
‘Alright, I'll pick the red one today.’
— Good boy!
Warmth spread through me so suddenly that I let out a small gasp.
— Oh, goodness me! I'm so sorry my friend. Are you alright?
‘Y-Yeah.. I'm alright.’
As I caught my breath, I couldn't help but wonder..
What was that?
Are the Sub characteristics popping up now?
No. I need to remain alert.
I can't allow anyone, especially Braun, to hold any semblance of control over me.
As the days flew by, and nothing quite as jarring as that happened again, I let my guard down.
And after I let my guard down and put the situation past me..
It happened again.
Small moments like those kept piling up more, and more, and more..
That was until
THUD