Saeksihan Nae Ureongi

After a long, exhausting day at work, returning to an empty apartment usually means facing cold walls and the tedious chore of preparing a meal from scratch. However, this solitary routine takes an unexpected turn when the protagonist arrives home to discover a freshly cooked, warm dinner already laid out on the table. The comforting sight immediately raises a baffling question: how is this possible for someone who lives entirely alone? It soon becomes apparent that an unidentified intruder has been secretly entering the apartment while the resident is away. Rather than stealing valuables or causing harm, this mysterious visitor meticulously handles all domestic responsibilities—from cooking elaborate meals to thoroughly cleaning the living space and even folding the laundry. Every household task is completed with quiet efficiency before the owner ever steps through the door. Under normal circumstances, discovering a stranger sneaking into one’s private residence would provoke immediate alarm and panic. Yet, the sheer convenience of having every chore effortlessly managed begins to overshadow any lingering fear. Instead of setting traps or changing the locks, the protagonist finds themselves settling comfortably into this bizarre arrangement. What started as a deeply unsettling mystery quickly transforms into an accepted, almost welcome part of daily life, leaving the true identity and motives of the secret caretaker completely unknown.