#I'm not sure if that's the right emoji for GYE

[penguin-stars]

⚠️Spoilers for chapters 195+

On a scale of one to ten, how good was your intervention to improve KSE's mental health?

"Good" Friend Brown: *Did his job as an emotional support bunny* 9/10 - Who would've thought that Soleum would rely on a ghost story entity to get him through other ghost stories? They had great chemistry, just talking to him was a huge help for Soleum. And the good friend did his best to be there for him. Not 10/10 because he never told him about his corruption or BSH's antics.

Lee Jaheon: *Threw him into therapy* 10/10 - Very nice of him actually, KSE was practically kicking and screaming during the process, but in the end, he really needed that intervention. Thanks, chief.

Brown: *Kidnapped Invited him to his Talk Show* 5/10 - He thought he was doing Soleum a favor, can you really blame him? They were having fun at the Talk Show! Soleum got contaminated pretty badly and lost all of his points at Daydream, tho. Kinda of an asshole move in the grand scheme of things, but he went in with the best intentions for his friend, so he gets a semi-pass.

D- Squad: *Helped him out of the Talk Show* 8/10 - There wasn't much that they could do, but they still got together and helped him notice his contamination. Wholesome much, D-Squad always got each other's backs despite being disbanded already. Also, the alien body possession was funny.

Brown: *Helped him out during the Taxi anomaly* 7/10 - Soleum freaked out a little when he heard him. But it was nice of him to arrange his meeting with J3. Well done, friend.

Lee Jaheon: *Broke into his room to warn him about his contamination* 6/10 - Don't you love it when you get home after a long day at work and a lizard man is waiting for you in the living room? I know I would A bit of a weird move, and he gets deductions for getting KSE into a huge debt with the Space Shopping Mall, but capitalism works the same way here and in the rest of the Galaxy, apparently. He also nudged KSE to burn the "good" friend after he re-summoned him, and honestly, I wish he had taken that advice. Thanks again, chief(s).

Brown: *Offered to help him at the festival, and once again at prison* 1/10 - A bit late for that, ain't it? You're losing the race, 친구.

Hyeonmu Team + Eun Haje: *Rescued him from the festival* 10/10 - When Soleum needed them the most, Hyeonmu Team stepped up with an exorcism sequence worthy of a shonen manga. Eun Haje really said "Fuck this mission, Soleum is more important" KSE was at his lowest, and this really helped him look forward to his future once again. Great work, team!

Agent Choi: *Threw him into prison* 0/10 - WHAT THE FUCK IS WRONG WITH YOU

Agent Bronze: *Took the role of an interrogator* 15/10 - He did his best. He really did. He helped to make Soleum more comfortable in a process that was heading into torture territory. Had a nice dinner and a heart-to-heart with him. Lowkey became the person who got closest to understanding him. Also, mediated between Soleum and Choi, truly middle child behaviour. Too bad his best wasn't enough to deter Soleum from leaving the Bureau. He still gets the highest score for the effort. Everyone, give it up for Ryu Jaekwan.

Special Mentions J3: 🐺/10 - He still hasn't had his big moment yet, but you can tell that he would do whatever he could to help Soleum. Who's a good boy? Go Youngeun: 🐐/10. - She's a good, level-headed companion that Soleum can talk to. No matter the occasion, he can count on her as the sanest, most composed person in the room. Unless Baek Saheon is involved, and now Soleum has to stop them from throwing hands. Blue Dragon: 💙/10 - Not sure if his affection is good for KSE's mental health, but we know that he cares for him. Give him a chance, Soleum. Baek Saheon: 3/10 - Honestly, I think Soleum enjoys messing with him. Like the equivalent of squeezing a stress ball. That's gotta count for something, right? Director Ho: -100/10 - Lmao

Overall Winner: Lee Jaheon. When life's rough, remember that a lizard is looking out for you.

Winner in my heart: Ryu Jaekwan. Dear Ireum-nim, take all his suffering and give it to Agent Choi.