Gaze from Above: Side Story

Introduction to the Work: Believing that studying is the only way to escape poverty, Yeong-won never misses the top spot in her school for three years of middle school and two years of high school. Yeong-won, who intends to live the next 40 years as she always has, according to her plan, encounters Yu Seon-woo, whom everyone likes and finds difficult. Yu Seon-woo, who went to the same middle school but never exchanged a word with her, acts like he knows Yeong-won well, approaching her gently and showing blatant interest, saying he wants to become friends. Yeong-won is helplessly swayed by Yu Seon-woo, who sometimes says harsh things as if jealous of her friendships, and other times comforts...