■ Story B – The boy who came looking for my older brother stole my heart.
An unfamiliar boy named Junsu abruptly showed up at Jungho’s house. He came looking for Kiho, Jungho’s elder brother, who had lost contact and declared that he would stay there until he found Kiho. Thus, an unexpected cohabitation began. Junsu roamed all over Seoul to find Kiho, and Jungho found himself falling for Junsu while watching his persistent efforts. Jungho, who learned that Junsu was dating his brother Kiho, blamed his feelings for falling for him, but Junsu’s innocent smile always managed to dissipate all his worries. Jungho, putting off his office work, accompanied Junsu in his quest to find Kiho. Even though Jungho knew about Kiho’s whereabouts, he didn’t disclose it, fearing that Junsu would leave him. They spent a passionate night together, but the next day, Junsu returned to his hometown. Jungho went to Junsu to apologize, and they both reassured their feelings for each other. Junsu returned to Seoul to spend happy times with Jungho, but Kiho, who had been out of contact, reappears.
■ Story C – The sweet relationship between a painter who needs to eat chocolate to paint and a chocolatier.
Jaehyung, a young painter, discovers Hyeon’s shop, which offers chocolates of mystical flavors. Unexpectedly, Jaehyung finds he cannot draw unless he eats Hyeon’s chocolates. Despite suffering from social anxiety, Jaehyung musters the courage to visit Hyeon’s shop every day to buy chocolate, and Hyeon grows increasingly curious about him. Hyeon attempts to get closer to Jaehyung, but the move surprises Jaehyung, causing him to run away. However, when Hyeon’s shop faces the risk of closure, Jaehyung steps in to help, rapidly bridging the distance between them. Hyeon often visits Jaehyung’s studio, delivering meticulously crafted chocolates, and Jaehyung, becoming accustomed to Hyeon’s presence, gradually overcomes his social anxiety, feeling a sense of relief. Just as they grow closer, Hyeon’s ex-partner appears, causing misunderstandings and creating tension between Jaehyung and Hyeon once again. Jaehyung feels his social anxiety returning. Hyeon desires to clear up the misunderstanding and convey his true feelings to Jaehyung.
■ Story D – Between friendship and love after memory loss
Gyeonghoon wakes up in a hospital. A stranger approaches him, asking if he recognizes him, and introduces himself as his friend, Changsu. The doctor informs Gyeonghoon that he’s suffering from amnesia due to an accident, and he needs help to recover his memories. Changsu, on the other hand, is annoyed. The timing couldn’t be worse. Their friendship has gone off track, and just as Changsu is about to move out of their shared apartment, Gyeonghoon has lost his memories. Nevertheless, Changsu decides to help Gyeonghoon regain his memories as quickly as possible. During the process of recovering Gyeonghoon’s memories, they encounter Myungjoon, a friend from the past. Gyeonghoon and Changsu find out the reason they grew apart was due to Myungjoon, who was popular. Gyeonghoon was in love with Myungjoon, and Myungjoon had feelings for Changsu. This triangle resulted in a rift between Changsu and Gyeonghoon. However, this time, the dynamics of their relationships evolve in the complete opposite direction. As Changsu and Gyeonghoon come to understand each other’s true feelings, what choice will they make between friendship and love?
■ Story E – How a Dokkaebi Became My Boyfriend
During the school break, Inho heads down to his grandmother’s house, expecting it to be empty. However, contrary to his assumption, the house has become a hideout for two individuals named Cheolsu and Gwangpal. Initially disliking them, Inho gradually comes to accept them once he discovers that Cheolsu and Gwangpal are ‘dokkaebi’ – supernatural beings bound to the house, unique to Korean folklore, often likened to goblins or trolls, who possess supernatural powers and inhabit everyday objects. As he grows close to Cheolsu, they start to share their everyday life. In addition, Inho befriends a local young man named Jaegwan, who helps him better understand the dokkaebi, Cheolsu, and Gwangpal. However, when Inho suddenly faces a health crisis, Cheolsu develops a strong desire to protect him. Being a dokkaebi that inhabits objects and can only move with Inho, Cheolsu dislikes his own limitations in protecting Inho. But with Gwangpal’s help, he learns about a way for a dokkaebi to become a human. Could this enable Cheolsu and Inho to establish a relationship as loving partners?
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