The question popped up in my mind - did others notice the numbers too? It didn't take me long to realize that I was the only one who could see them.
As I turned fifteen, I finally understood the significance of the digits that materialized on the neck of every individual I encountered. They revealed the time and place of their inevitable demise, and I was the sole bearer of this knowledge.
Nevertheless, Sehyun was an exception to the rule as he lacked a barcode.