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On the rooftop of a high-rise building in Seoul, Gi-hun, Sang-woo, Ji-young, and Jun-ho were gathered.
Their faces showed fatigue and tension, but also a resolute determination.
As the city lights twinkled like stars, they were reflecting on the recent events.
Gi-hun took a deep breath and said,
"We've come this far. What should we do now?"
Sang-woo nodded.
"Yes, hyung. We've uncovered the truth about the game, but now the question is how to use that truth."
Ji-young continued with an anxious expression.
"But there's still so much uncertainty. Can we really change the world?"
Jun-ho stepped forward.
"We need to tell the world what we've experienced. But how we do it is crucial."
Gi-hun fell into thought for a moment.
Scenes from the past games flashed through his mind:
the slaughter in the 'Red Light, Green Light' game, the terror in the mirror maze, and the final moment of choice.
It seemed like everything had been preparation for this moment.
"It's not enough to simply expose the existence of the game,"
Gi-hun said resolutely.
"We need to convey the lessons we've learned, the value of humanity, and the importance of choice."
Suddenly, their phones rang simultaneously.
The familiar Squid Game logo appeared on the screens, with a message below.
"Congratulations. You have reached the final stage. Now it's time to choose."
Tension settled on everyone's faces.
"What does this mean?"
Ji-young asked in a trembling voice.
Just then, the rooftop door opened and the Front Man appeared.
He slowly removed his mask, revealing Hwang In-ho's face.
"Congratulations, everyone, on becoming the true winners of the game,"
In-ho said.
"Now I'll give you the final choice."
Gi-hun stepped forward.
"There are no more games. We've already decided."
In-ho smiled.
"No, Mr. Seong Gi-hun. The real game is just beginning."
He showed them a tablet he was holding.
The screen displayed various 'games' taking place all over the world.
"What is this...?"
Sang-woo asked in surprise.
"The Squid Game you experienced was just the beginning,"
In-ho explained.
"There are numerous similar 'games' existing around the world. And they're continuing even at this moment."
Gi-hun's eyes widened.
"Then what we need to do is..."
In-ho nodded.
"That's right. Your choice will determine the fate of all these games."
He pulled out a device with a button.
"If you press this button, all games will stop immediately.
But at the same time, the existence of the games will be exposed to the world.
If you don't press it, the games will continue, and
you'll be guaranteed a prosperous life."
Everyone was shocked.
This was the true 'final choice'.
"What should we do?"
Ji-young asked in a trembling voice.
Sang-woo said,
"We came this far to stop the game. But..."
Jun-ho interjected.
"But if the game is exposed, the world will fall into chaos. Can we take on that responsibility?"
Gi-hun fell into deep contemplation.
Countless thoughts raced through his mind:
the people who died in the game, those who survived, and those who might be participating in games around the world right now...
"Time is running out,"
In-ho said.
"Choose."
Gi-hun slowly reached for the button.
His hand was trembling.
"Wait!"
Sang-woo shouted.
"Can we really end it like this?"
Ji-young nodded.
"That's right. Just because we stop the game doesn't mean the world's inequalities and injustices will disappear."
Jun-ho continued.
"There's something more important than exposing the game.
It's sharing the lessons we've learned with the world."
Gi-hun stopped his hand.
He looked at his companions and could read the determination in their eyes.
"You're right," Gi-hun said to In-ho. "But our choice is different."
He picked up the button but didn't press it.
"We won't expose the game,"
Gi-hun said.
"Instead, we'll change the world based on what we've experienced. Slowly, but surely."
A look of surprise flashed across In-ho's face.
"What do you mean?"
Gi-hun explained.
"We'll establish a foundation.
A foundation to help those who survived the game and to work towards resolving social inequalities.
We'll pour all our prize money into this."
Sang-woo nodded.
"And we'll create an education program based on our experiences.
Teaching about the importance of choice and the value of humanity."
Ji-young added.
"We'll directly help the vulnerable in society.
Like those who had no choice but to participate in the game."
Jun-ho agreed.
"And as a police officer, I'll dedicate myself to finding and stopping these illegal games."
In-ho was momentarily speechless.
Complex emotions were evident in his eyes.
"Your choice is... unexpected,"
he finally said.
"But will it really be effective?"
Gi-hun smiled.
"That's something we'll have to prove going forward. But we believe.
We believe that small changes can come together to create big changes."
In-ho thought for a moment, then nodded.
"Alright. I'll respect your choice. And... perhaps I could be of help too."
Gi-hun and his companions looked at each other.
Their eyes were full of hope and determination.
"Well,"
Gi-hun said.
"Shall we start our real game now? The game of changing the world."
The sun began to rise.
The light of a new day, a new beginning was shining on them.
The Squid Game had ended, but their true challenge was just beginning.
Thus ends Part 7, "A New Beginning", bringing the curtain down on Squid Game Season 2. Instead of exposing the game, the protagonists decide to take on the bigger game of changing the world.
What results their choice will bring, and whether the change they dream of can be realized... The answer lies in the future.