i need some fluff about Koori’s childhood because he must have been happy at least once in his now dark life…(like did he have any close friends or even family members?)

“Daddy, did I do a good job?” Ui Koori waves his homework, wth a big A+ written in red, before his father. His family maintains a temple, and he’s been waiting all day for his parents to return.

He loves that they love him.

“You did fantastic. You’re smart, you know that?” Dad ruffles Ui’s hair. 

“I’ll cook some melon buns as a reward.” Mom smiles at Koori, and he feels like he’s floating. 

The TV begins reporting something about people dying in a ghoul attack. Dad immediately switches the channel.

“What are ghouls?” Ui asks.

His parents exchange glances. 

“Sometimes, Ui, life isn’t fair. That’s all you need to know right now,” Mom says.

He pouts. “But life should be fair.”

“I agree. You’re one of the good guys, Koori, and don’t you forget it.” Dad winks. “And smart too!”