End-of-Life Protocol

The apartment wasn't just Jaeyun's home; it was Beauty's domain. At 7:00 AM, a soft, ambient glow began to emanate from the baseboards, a gentle sunrise simulation that Jaeyun had never once configured himself. It was a default setting, a "Comfort Package" feature that had come with the initial lease. The light swelled in intensity in perfect sync with the gradual increase in volume of a wordless,…