Si Won had always accepted the superficial judgments of society, diligently cultivating his appearance and popularity. Then he met Hyeong Da Woon, a classmate seemingly blessed with effortless talent in every area where Si Won had to strugg…

A shadow clung to him, a residue of childhood taunts and familial abandonment. He carried the weight of being different, of a father who had vanished, leaving only whispers and shame in his wake. A bitter resentment simmered within him, dir…

He awoke to the unfamiliar softness of a bed, the scent of something comforting in the air. Da Un was there, a quiet presence beside him. The previous night’s events seemed hazy, but the reality of being in Da Un's home settled upon him wit…

They decided on a visit to a book cafe, but the outing ended abruptly when Si Won encountered his father with another woman. He fled the scene, seeking refuge on a bicycle. The cooling ride proved short-lived; he dismounted and fell. Return…

Their paths crossed unexpectedly, leading to an evening shared with Si Won’s mother and sister, who warmly invited Da Un to dinner. He stayed the night, a quiet revelation of his birthday adding a new layer to their connection. The day had …

The revelation spread like wildfire, transforming Si Won into the object of whispers and scorn. A faded photograph from his childhood, capturing a rounder, less confident version of himself, began circulating. Accusations flew: had Da Un, w…

They discovered that Seonghwan had been the source of Si Won’s childhood photos, circulating them without permission. A stern warning was issued, a clear directive against any future repetitions. Si Won, however, struggled to believe th…

He wrestled with the script, seeking inspiration that stubbornly refused to arrive. Da Un suggested a change of scenery – a hotel stay to clear his head. He led Si Won to a seaside hotel, a place he himself had visited in solitude long ago.…

The official production of Si Won’s film was about to commence. The premiere was held, and Da Un’s mother – a celebrated director who had financed Si Won’s winning script – invited them both for lunch. While Si Won stepped away briefly, he …

A profound sense of hurt settled upon him, a consequence of Da Un’s detached observation of the unfolding events, a deliberate feigning of ignorance. He turned away, seeking solace in the familiar. Back home, he found his mother weeping, he…

A message arrived from Si Won, a direct inquiry about the finality of their parting. Da Un, consumed by distress, found himself dreaming of a future where his family gathered with him, where Si Won’s parents embraced him, and where Si Won h…