They subtly highlight the protagonist’s flaws to the mother, making themselves seem like the "golden child" she never had.
The bully finds a reason to visit Yuna’s house (e.g., a "study group" or "returning a lost item"). my bully tries to corrupt my mother yuna introv
“I know you work so hard, Mrs. IntroV. It must hurt when your own child lies to you. I’d never lie to you.” They subtly highlight the protagonist’s flaws to the
"I was just telling your mom how much I’ve missed seeing you at the study group." IntroV
The bully "accidentally" helps Yuna in a time of need. A flat tire. A dropped grocery bag. A late-night threat in a parking lot. The bully steps in as a hero. Yuna, grateful, invites the bully into her home for a meal. The protagonist watches in horror as the enemy shakes hands with their mother.
Leo spots Yuna at her workplace or a local cafe. He puts on his "golden boy" act, offering to help her with groceries or a technical problem. The Infiltration:
That silence was agony. But then, slowly, she reached out and pulled up my sleeve. The fingerprint bruises on my wrist from last Thursday’s hallway incident were still a sickly yellow.