ORIGINAL STORY WEBTOON SWEET HOME BY CARNBY KIM AND YOUNGCHAN HWANG
SWEET HOME
I'm all healed.
Stop it.
You're not able to heal quickly.
What do you remember?
I had…
a strange dream.
That was real.
You became a monster.
You don't have to worry, though.
Hyun-su found a way to bring you back.
You're still human.
You're human, okay?
Where's Hyun-su?
He's been like that
since he brought you back.
We decided to keep an eye on him.
We can't force him awake.
He might do something dangerous.
Hyun-su said
he can see into the human minds of monsters.
About your strange dream,
was he there with you?
I could hear his voice.
I think he was trying to get a hold of me.
I kept pushing him away and trying to escape.
He said none of it was real…
…and we needed to go.
That sounds like him.
Hey, cutie.
How's it coming, going well?
You'll have no worries
getting back on the road.
Ah.
Did you find anything to eat?
Uh…
Wait, this can't be…
Maybe here.
Oh!
Found it! Secret stash.
Are you sure it's okay to leave him like that?
Don't worry. He won't die.
Even poisonous mushrooms only upset his stomach.
Ah.
What?
Don't trust me still?
Yeah.
What's your story? You don't seem like family.
A story of killing each other.
What?
If we'd become monsters, we agreed to kill each other.
Mom.
Dad.
Please, no… Mom--
I'm going to kill you
the moment you become a monster!
That's great.
I don't want to live as a monster anyway.
You can kill me when the time comes.
Okay.
I definitely will.
Promise it.
And don't go back on your word.
Eat.
Mornin', boss. You up now?
The hell are you doing?
Are you crazy?
I thought you liked it a little crazy.
You really want to be around those idiots who hang out with monsters?
You're doing this because I didn't let you do that one thing?
Yeah, because that one thing…
is what I want to do most.
I don't even know why I'm doing this.
Don't get blinded by your desires.
You'll end up like your parents.
Hey.
They can come back from becoming monsters.
They can turn back into humans.
We've just been killing everyone all along!
-Cut the crap and unlock this. -I wasn't the only one who saw it.
That one you wanted to kill actually saved her.
You monster piece of shit, what are you doin' here?
Get gone.
Isn't it incredible?
That woman became a monster.
He turned her back!
He turned her back into a human again!
The keys.
You should think about what you've done.
Hey.
Give me the keys!
Are you okay?
What do you think?
You know how the man always is.
He may be stubborn and stuck-up…
but he's soft at heart, so it's okay.
Why are you in a rush while he's still in that state?
Tell him I said thank you.
Tell him yourself. Don't keep asking me to tell him things.
I don't have time.
That child
will turn other people into monsters like she did to me.
Why would she?
Because she doesn't trust anyone.
She thinks they're always out to hurt her.
Do you know where she is?
We can look for her together when Hyun-su wakes up.
She would've gone back to the stadium.
It's the only place she knows.
This is all my fault.
I need to make it right before it's too late.
Take it.
It'll make it easier for you to get around.
Yi-kyung really just left us like that.
I could walk away without a second glance if I really wanted.
You know me.
I'm a rude bitch.
My family is the same way.
Even… Eun-hyeok too.
He's one cold bastard.
Do you think he's holding on…
like you?
Don't give up, Cha Hyun-su.
We're all out of gas.
I'll fill it up soon.
Did you finish up?
Yes.
I can't just take your word for it,
given your history.
Stop that.
So what on earth is that fruit you mentioned?
I saw Seo Yi-kyung.
She was crying because she thought I was dead.
And she was carrying my child.
So I gave her a small gift.
It was to make sure I'd recognize my child.
I need that brat.
I don't know about the kid,
but you won't find Seo Yi-kyung at the stadium anymore.
She isn't there.
You don't think so?
I can feel we're getting closer.
I'll be seeing those two soon.
My child is a perfect creature, far above these things.
-What are you doing? -It's annoying me.
What the hell? What are you doing?
Do you have a death wish?
I don't want to die!
Can we kill him?
No, not just yet.
What was that egg-like thing back there?
Ah, it's a cocoon.
Cocoon?
Well, you can't exactly call it a monster.
To be precise, they were monsters, but they're becoming something new.
Monsters don't attack the cocoons.
Therefore, you must use the cocoons to stay alive.
It's a good survival tactic.
How do you know the cocoon was a monster?
It comes out if you cut it open.
Have you done that?
What do you think?
I think you have.
It looked like you knew exactly what you were doing.
Oh…
It's best that I leave you all here for now.
Could you let me out?
How long have you been hiding that monster?
I just want to gather the facts.
People have died,
and someone needs to be held accountable.
"Held accountable"?
What's the difference…
exactly…
between me and you guys?
They're all gonna die when they set foot outside.
So how is it a crime to get there sooner?
If you want me to be held responsible, you will have to do it first.
Why don't you start by explaining that thing?
At first, we made our way to the shelter like everyone else.
I really thought it'd be safe.
Then my Hyeon-u started showing symptoms.
And the soldiers were killing everyone who showed any.
I couldn't let my son be burned alive.
So I hid him here.
Hyeon-u. Hyeon-u.
All right, Hyeon-u.
It's all right, Hyeon-u.
Hyeon-u, it's okay, it's okay. You're okay. You're okay.
You're all right.
O-Our Father…
…wh-who art in Heaven,
hallowed be thy name…
Forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.
Mom…
Mom, I'm hungry!
Mom.
Mom, I'm hungry.
Don't leave me! Don't leave me!
Mom!
Mom, don't leave me!
Let me out!
Hyeon-u.
Mom!
I will…
Mom! Don't leave me!
I'll come back…
I'll be back soon, okay?
Jin-uk.
Jin-uk, it's this way.
Each time you kicked someone out for showing symptoms,
I brought them back in…
through a secret passage.
Thank you.
Thank you so much.
If they were to become monsters anyway…
…they were better off dying a meaningful death.
You were waiting for a cure, weren't you?
Bamseom has fallen,
and the government has failed us.
Once you become a monster, there's no turning back.
Well, how foolish of you, Chief Ji.
You've been raising a monster.
Arrogant.
So arrogant.
Arrogant!
You think that you're any different?
No parent on earth
would give up so easily on their child.
Not one.
I killed mine with my own hands.
At the start of the outbreak, the first monster I executed…
was my son.
We've never encountered something like this.
He hasn't shown signs of aggression so far,
but we can't just leave him here.
Your child's removal has been decided.
You have until then
to decide whether you'll leave here
or if you're going to stay.
Let go! Let go!
You wanna take the coward's way, huh?
Who said you could?
You really think I'd just let you go like that?
You think you protected him, don't you?
You didn't.
You turned your son into a murderous monster.
He was eating people at will
without even realizing what he was doing.
Are we just leaving it like that?
Master Sergeant Tak's orders. So shut the guys up.
I've never seen one like that before.
Do you think, last time the sensors went off, it was the monster?
I guess so.
It's probably a Type Green.
It showed no signs of response or aggression.
Then who killed all those people?
There were at least a dozen corpses there.
What about Sergeant Kim? Any word?
No, no response yet.
What should we do?
We'll ask Sergeant Tak for a search
if we don't hear from them by tomorrow.
Reduce the supply to the lowest setting,
just until the power stabilizes.
-Come on. -Let go of me!
-Hey. -Damn it!
You'll probably get kicked out like your murderer friend.
So hand that over and piss off!
There are plenty of other baseballs.
Why do you want mine?
My little brother says he wants it.
He likes this one, not any of the others.
Just you wait.
I'll get you back for this!
How will you do that?
You don't have a mom or a dad.
I'll become a monster.
I'll become a monster and kill you all.
What?
I will kill you all!
You think we're scared?
I'm gonna kill you.
Hey, what are you doing there?
Ugh, jeez.
Hey, that hurts! You're hurting me.
Let's go.
Why do you even care?
Honestly, I don't.
Then go! Leave me alone and go.
I guess…
I feel like I should probably do something.
Just put up with it for today, hmm?
Oh, God! Who is that?
Ugh, I nearly had a heart attack.
Jeez.
You kids don't know how scary the world is.
You think you're invincible.
Come on.
Hey.
Are you coming?
Don't bother!
Jeez, you nasty brat.
And like you said, I'm not your mom.
You clearly don't like me taking care of you.
I'll let you leave.
When you turn 20,
I'll kick you out no matter what.
But you're here until then.
What about you?
Are you alone?
Stay with us for now.
And tomorrow morning, we'll find your mom.
Come back safely.
There isn't much time.
Sergeant, the search party's back.
But there's only one vehicle.
Why are you back alone?
I'm… not alone.
My men…
are they still alive?
Open up.
We should talk one-on-one.
Hey.
Are you okay?
I can hear…
a sound.
Someone keeps calling me.
Sergeant.
KANG SEOK-CHAN
Are you special infectees?
What is this?
A little greeting.
"Greeting"?
What do you want?
Mister…
If you need someone to talk to, talk to me.
The reason you're here--
What the…
Sang-won.
That's not why you're here, even though it's exciting, yeah?
Gather them all.
All the children.
My child…
I know they're here.
Come on.
Not the worst you could've imagined, right?
Tell me where Sergeant Kim is.
You should take good care of him.
If you do anything stupid,
it'll be way worse next time.
You went with him!
If you move before your bones have healed,
you'll end up crippled, and don't blame me for that.
Where's Sergeant Kim and our men?
Why are you the only one here?
All these questions…
If no one else got here before those freaks did,
what do you think happened?
Are they really all dead?
Spare yourselves, hmm?
Lay low.
Don't try to be a hero. It'll do you no good.
Hey, wake up.
Hey, Seok-chan.
Seok-chan, hey.
Sarge.
12 HOURS AGO
Please, stay awake, sir.
You're really not in a place to be worried about others.
Please save him.
Dr. Lim, please do it.
KANG SEOK-CHAN BLOOD TYPE: AB
KIM YEONG-HU BLOOD TYPE: AB
You're in luck.
What are you going to do?
I'm investing in the one with slightly better odds.
It's too late for him.
No, it's not.
Not yet, it's not.
I can't save you both.
Doctor, I think…
I'm the one who won't make it.
Sarge.
Don't lose your mind.
Get back on your feet.
There are more survivors like Yong-seok here, Sergeant.
It's ridiculous to ask, given the circumstances.
Please, just help them.
I should be helping you too.
So I'm sorry…
for what happened.
Hey.
Seok-chan…
Kang Seok-chan!
Seok-chan!
Good evening, stadium survivors.
Allow me to share some new policies
for a safer and more comfortable living environment.
I hope that you will all cooperate
so we may all have a happy ending.
Crow Platoon
will all be treated equally to the other survivors.
The current policy prohibiting survivors from leaving the premises
remains unchanged, with no additional restrictions.
However, better conditions will be made for symptomatic individuals.
The aforementioned rules will not apply to individuals
who are symptomatic.
You may all move around freely
and live your lives however you may please.
You no longer need to hide your symptoms.
Monsterization
is a blessing and the first step…
in your evolution
into becoming neohumans.
How long do you have left?
Five more days.
It's hard to resist giving in to it, but you're doing well.
Are those freaks your test subjects from Bamseom?
That's right.
I made them all.
That's why I said you'd need my help.
You have the wrong idea.
I'm not saying I'm going to treat monsterization.
I'm saying I'll help you resist it.
You know of the special infectees, right? I can turn you into one.
If you go down, it won't be long before this place follows suit.
You said you wanted to protect this place.
So?
Did you find it?
Huh?
I brought it.
The incredibly special medication that can make special infectees.
But it's…
hidden away in a place where it's tough to retrieve.
Undo these now.
I understand what you want.
So I'll just go alone.
No.
Haven't you made up your mind to join those guys?
I have.
But you need to join us too.
Without you, I won't have anyone to whine to.
You're gonna die.
I'm not saying that they're evil.
You know what to expect.
That's how monsterization works.
Stubborn old man.
They were human, I told you.
What?
Are you still dizzy?
Should I find an antidote?
Yes.
You usually recover fast.
You must be getting old, boss.
Ha-ni.
Don't go today. Get it tomorrow.
-When the sun is up. -Why?
Because it's late.
Do it tomorrow.
Kill them all.
Every last one.
It's what you've wanted.
Kill them all.
-Kill them. -Fuck me.
Are you sure you only killed monsters?
You despise humans too.
You may as well die.
You need to eat.
What will you do when he wakes up?
He said he wasn't
who you were looking for.
Stay out of it.
It's a given for me,
but he won't be allowed into the stadium either.
They'll drive him away.
Mister, I brought the antidote.
Mister?
Get out.
Don't you see what's happening?
Wake him up for me. Quickly.
Why, you little…
Hey, get a grip!
He can do it again, right?
Tell me that he can, come on!
Can he turn a monster back?
Answer me, please!
He did it last time. Please…
Please!
What do you mean? Did someone…
Monsters might come. We need to move now!
I can wake him up. I'll bring him out.
Lee Eun-yu!
Stop it.
Snap out of it.
Snap out of it, Mister!
Wang Ho-sang!
Can you hear me?
I know you can hear my… my voice, right?
Please…
hold on for me a little longer.
Just hold on for a little longer.
Shoot me.
I'm going to kill you
the moment you become a monster!
I don't want to live as a monster anyway.
You can kill me when the time comes.
Promise it.
You will shoot me.
Why keep me around if you hate people so much?
I liked how you didn't shine at all.
I couldn't care less if you're just a shell of a human being.
What matters is that…
you're still alive.
Kill me.
What are you doing?
Let go!
Let go! Let go!
-Don't! -Mister!
Why are you doing this?
I-I…
I should've done it.
I should've ended it and killed you.
Why are you doing this?
Hey, Mister!
Mister!
Why? Why are you doing this?
No!
No, Mister!
Why? Why?
No! No! No!
Hyun-su…
Hyun-su. Cha Hyun-su.
Hey, wake up.
We need to get out of here.
Hey, come on. Cha Hyun-su, please!
Just try to wake up for me!
Hyun-su, come on. Open your eyes, please.
Cha Hyun-su, open your eyes!
Hey, hey!
Bring it on!
Come at me, you damn monster!
Bring it on!
Bring it! Hey!
Come and get me!
Come at me!
Bring it, you damn monster!
Where are you going?
Cha Hyun-su, wait!
Come here!
Please don't leave me.
Please don't.
It's so damn noisy.
I said that you're being too noisy.
Cha Hyun-su.