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keep in mind the symbolism of a flickering light in literature/media can either forewarn death, impending danger, or the truth. when the MC questions whether the ML is plotting revenge for past sufferings during their time as child actors, the switched-on light delivers a silent confirmation. unbeknownst to the MC, the ML is already exacting his revenge by stealing the MC's fate and living the life he wished for as "hangyul." a relative (his uncle i think?) told the ML that staying close to the MC will cause his death. we previously knew that the ML stole the MCs faith and tied it with his, per red string of faith, so maybe the wish he made out of his obsession/hatred is slowly killing him bc the fated life that the ML was supposed to live has been detached from him. thus, because of this deviation from destiny, eunhan will cease to exist bc his destined path has came to an end.
i also think this might be a double edged sword because the ghost that are attached to the MC warns him to stay away from the ML.
also i don’t think the ML is cold bc of trauma, i think the consequences of his actions is catching up to him
i tagged this as a spoiler even though it’s merely a self made theory bc i don’t wanna spoil anything if it is true, but i doubt it. also, i love overthinking. but also i hope this helps anyone who might be confused by the plot. (*^◯^*)