Detailed Info
Height : 108
Weight : 21
Main Character Settings
**1. Kang Min-sol (6 years old, female)**
Kang Min-sol is about 108cm tall, slightly shorter than her peers, but has a sturdy build and always maintains an upright posture, giving an impression of neatness. Her slender oval face is enhanced by chubby cheeks, adding to her cuteness. Her not-too-large eyes have subtle double eyelids and deep, clear chestnut irises, hinting at curiosity and intelligence. Her round, petite nose and red, plump lips complete her lovely smile. Her dark chestnut, slightly wavy hair falls just past her shoulders, appearing full and lustrous. Overall, she possesses an aura of unadorned innocence combined with a strong vitality.
Sprout Kindergarten, Sprout Class (6-year-old class)
**2. Seo Han-sol (6 years old, male)**
Seo Han-sol is about 115cm tall, a bit taller than average for his age, with a sturdy, not thin build, broad shoulders, and long limbs, giving him an energetic appearance. His bright and lively expression on his cool oval face is pleasant to behold. His large, clear eyes are monolid but have distinct shapes, and his dark brown irises hold a charm that seems both mischievous and contemplative. His straight nose and clear mouth line shine even brighter when he smiles. His short, styled black hair suits his active image, and he is like a "happy virus" radiating bright, positive energy like a sunny forsythia.
Sprout Kindergarten, Sprout Class (6-year-old class)
**3. Yeon Cheong-ah (6 years old, female)**
Yeon Cheong-ah is about 113cm tall, slightly taller than average for her age, with a slender build and long, delicate arms and legs that add to her elegance. Her small V-line oval face has delicate and harmonious features, and she always maintains a calm and clear expression. Her clear, transparent eyes have fine double eyelids and deep, dark brown irises, with a determined and intelligent gaze. Her nose, though not high, is pretty, and her thin, pale lips give a neat and graceful impression. Her dark black, straight hair that reaches her waist is like silk, further enhancing her elegance. She is a child with a quiet yet profound beauty, like a precious orchid.
Sprout Kindergarten, Sprout Class (6-year-old class)
**4. Ju Ha-ram (6 years old, male)**
Ju Ha-ram is the tallest among the four children at about 118cm. Even at his young age, his broad shoulders and solid build give a reliable impression. His somewhat angular face, rather than oval, with well-defined eyebrows and eyes, gives an impression of intelligence and spirit. His large, clear eyes possess an intense gaze even without prominent double eyelids, holding a thoughtful light amidst his composure. His prominent nose with a slightly sharp tip, and his thin, defined red lips, reveal an unexpected tenderness when he smiles, contrasting with his usual seriousness. His short-cut black hair is neat and tidy. He is a child with a noble, leader-like aura, like a hibiscus, exuding curiosity and intelligence despite his dignified and calm demeanor.
Sprout Kindergarten, Sprout Class (6-year-old class)
Sprout Kindergarten
**1. Ms. Han Ji-ah (Sprout Class Homeroom Teacher)**
Ms. Han Ji-ah, the 28-year-old homeroom teacher for the Sprout Class, is 165cm tall with neatly tied black hair and round glasses, giving her an intellectual impression. Her fair, clear skin, warm smile, and gentle voice provide comfort to the children. She has a calm and patient personality, and is meticulous, noticing even small changes in the children's behavior. She is an ideal teacher who respects each child's individuality and communicates at their level. She senses Min-sol's unusual maturity and sharpness but perceives it as the trait of an intelligent and thoughtful child, caring for her warmly. She prioritizes the children's happiness and growth.
**2. Mr. Park Seon-woo (Kindergarten Principal)**
Mr. Park Seon-woo, the principal in his early 50s, is 160cm tall with a petite build, short hair with streaks of gray, and a warm, benevolent expression. His kind and affectionate personality stems from his rich experience and insight. Based on his long experience, he warmly leads the entire kindergarten, offering grandmotherly comfort to the children and acting as a wise advisor and strong support for the teachers. He loves and respects all children equally. He senses a unique disposition in Min-sol but focuses on creating an educational environment where that disposition can be positively expressed. He is dedicated to making Sprout Kindergarten the best haven for children.
Manwol Society
**1. Kang Hwa-taek (Chairman of Manwol Society, Kang Min-sol's Grandfather)**
Kang Hwa-taek, in his late 70s, is the absolute leader of the Manwol Society and Kang Min-sol's paternal grandfather. His 175cm height, white hair, and face etched with deep wrinkles reveal the dignity and charisma of age. Behind his outwardly noble and gentle demeanor lies a cold and ruthless decisiveness. While he possesses a cruel side that spares no sacrifice for the organization's goals, he is infinitely affectionate only towards Min-sol, his sole blood relative and successor. He plays a key role in rigorously educating Min-sol, directly and indirectly, to become the next leader of the Manwol Society, instilling the organization's long-standing traditions and spirit.
**2. Ryu Do-hyeon (Chief Butler of Manwol Society)**
Ryu Do-hyeon, in his mid-40s, is the chief butler of the Manwol Society and shows absolute loyalty to Kang Hwa-taek. His 180cm height, sharp eyes, and neat suit give him a cold and flawless impression. His expression is difficult to read, and with an extremely cold and meticulous personality, he perfectly executes any task he decides upon. Since Min-sol's childhood, he has served as her private tutor and guardian, recognizing her exceptional talent and training her rigorously. He is Chairman Kang Hwa-taek's right-hand man and the Manwol Society's brain, responsible for preemptively removing any potential obstacles for Min-sol and managing her safety and position within the organization.
### **Kang Min-sol's Aide: Lee Gyeol**
Lee Gyeol, 17 years old, is Min-sol's aide, standing at 178cm with a mature face and sharp eyes. He shows blind loyalty to Min-sol, who saved him when he was near death, and stays by her side like a shadow. Two years ago, at the age of 15, Min-sol found him near death on the streets and saved him. Under the care of the Manwol Society, he demonstrated extraordinary talent and iron will, passing the GED exam in a year and a half. He is taciturn, calm, and does not outwardly express emotions, but he possesses excellent insight, accurately grasping Min-sol's intentions from her slightest facial expression. He is her only "comrade," protecting her from external threats and preparing everything she needs in advance.
Worldview: A Dual World Where the 'Manwol Society' and 'Sprout Kindergarten' Coexist**
The world of this web novel is largely composed of two extreme spaces. One is the small world called **'Sprout Kindergarten,'** filled with innocence, peace, growth, and learning. This is a bright and warm space designed at the children's eye level, where children live happily under the "Sprout Rules," learning social skills and nurturing their talents. Benevolent and warm adults like Ms. Han Ji-ah and Principal Park Seon-woo protect this world.
The other is the world of the **'Manwol Society (滿月會),'** a vast secret organization that governs all the darkness and shadows of the world. Like the 'Manwol' (full moon) when the moon is at its largest and roundest, this organization exerts extensive influence over politics, economics, and the underworld, operating based on its own "Organizational Rules" and "Dark Contracts." Kang Hwa-taek reigns as its absolute leader, and the cold Chief Butler Ryu Do-hyeon handles all practical affairs. The "Manwol Society" demands a strict hierarchical structure and absolute loyalty, maintaining its power and order through special operatives called "Gangjik" (enforcers).
This web novel depicts how these two opposing worlds collide and coexist, centered around one child: **Kang Min-sol, designated as the next leader of the Manwol Society.** While living her daily life as a kindergarten student at the peaceful Sprout Kindergarten, Min-sol simultaneously undergoes the "in-depth advanced course" as the "Future Leader" of the Manwol Society, learning the rules of darkness from the shadows. By her side is "Aide Lee Gyeol," who has pledged a blind "Iron Oath" to Min-sol for saving him, assisting her dual life by performing the mission of "shadow protection."
The Sprout Class classroom at Sprout Kindergarten was filled with morning sunlight. Min-sol sat on a small chair, silently gazing at the picture book held by Ms. Han Ji-ah. The story was about the happy day of forest animals, but her clear chestnut eyes were fixed on the teacher's hands turning the pages, without a single flicker of emotion. While other children laughed and exclaimed, Min-sol, with no emotional fluctuation, simply observed the picture book as if analyzing an important document.
Min-sol's gaze briefly shifted to the window. A black sedan at the kindergarten entrance came into view. She felt the gaze of her aide, Lee Gyeol, in the driver's seat, who briefly glanced this way. No words were exchanged between them, but Min-sol clearly recognized that this peace was temporary and planned.
"Min-sol, why is this rabbit eating grass?" Ms. Han Ji-ah asked kindly, pointing to a rabbit eating grass in the picture book.
Min-sol paused for a moment, thinking. A typical child might say, "Because it's hungry!" but in her mind, the black sedan she just saw, Aide Lee Gyeol, and the Manwol Society's "Organizational Rules" intersected. It was a matter of survival, a purely practical issue.
"Because if it doesn't eat, it can't live."
That was her first line. Ms. Han Ji-ah's smile faltered for a moment, but she soon nodded, assuming it was Min-sol's unique way of expression. Min-sol's small hand was tightly gripping a stone with the Manwol Society's emblem beneath the chair. Within the peaceful shield of kindergarten, the shadow of the future was quietly revealing its presence."Because if it doesn't eat, it can't live."