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Alcohol, cigarettes, men. Ha-yoon, a 20-year-old repeat student, lived surrounded by all the wrong habits… Until her homeroom teacher Hyung-won suddenly appeared in her life! Unbothered by the rumors people whisper behind her back and always defying expectations, Hyung-won piqued Ha-yoon’s curiosity. And for the first time, she came to understand the feeling called love. “I like you, Teacher.” “That’s not love. People your age often confuse it.” But unlike the men who always gave in with just a little push, he’s the most unshakable man in the world, and it won’t be easy... Still, that’s fine, because I’ll break through that iron wall no matter what!

Belle opens her eyes to find herself a noble within a romance novel on a mission to seduce the main character – Duke Arges, known as “The Beast” – to change the course of the story, Adhering to the principle of “staying away from the main character” and hating the behavior of the nobles, Bell draws the attention of Duke Agnes, will Bell be able to carry out this task? I’m Not the Villain’s White Moonlight! What Caused This to Happen..?!

Yoo Seon-woo, a 4th-year photography student working as a photographer, one day receives a collaboration offer from a famous foreign magazine. Seonwoo, who has recently been experiencing a ghostly phenomenon in every photo she takes, tries hard to solve the problem, but it's not easy. Then, she finds the only subject who does not appear with ghosts in the photos... It is none other than the most famous playboy on campus, Choi Moo-young! "A Model? I'll do it. But date me instead." Will Seon-woo be able to take photos of Moo-young and successfully debut in a famous foreign magazine?! A dilemma-filled horror romance with a man she absolutely does not want to be involved with begins!

After her father’s betrayal and the fall of her family, Evelyn Ofrozet lived as a fugitive. Then, a saving hand reached out to her: that of Ian Kalissian. Once the hound of Count Ofrozet, Ian returned as the most powerful man in the Empire. With a mix of tenderness and absolute dominance, Ian ruthlessly invades Evelyn’s body and heart. But just when she’s given him everything, she’s faced with a new truth. Can she escape the warm—yet deceptive—cradle of Ian?

My name is Eun Doeun, and this is the story of how my boyfriend suddenly told me he was getting married. And… to another woman. That’s how the four long years of our relationship collapsed in an instant. And to top it all off, that shameless jerk—now my ex—asked me to become his “second.” I turned him down and broke it off with him for good. Because of my job, I traveled to Hawaii; on the beach I met a man with an exotic look named Ian. He made me feel overwhelmed by how intense things between us were becoming, yet I decided to keep seeing him under a false name. “Mo… ana. My name is Moana.” Without knowing his real name or his age, we spent passionate nights together; to me, he was only a fleeting love, a beautiful memory of Hawaii. Until he appeared before me again. “It’s been a while, Moana. Or should I call you Director Eun Doeun now?”

"The emperor must be slowly destroyed from within." The assassin So-hwa enters the palace as a court lady to seduce the tyrant Emperor Yugeon. However, Yugeon suffers from mysophobia and a severe mental disorder, refusing to let any woman near him. “If you touch me, you'll be tainted too.” On a night when the emperor’s madness flares, during his bedtime guard shift, So-hwa tries to bring him down from within his bedchamber. But as Yugeon begins to fall for So-hwa, he gradually becomes obsessed with her.

“It’s not the CEO’s baby.” Noh Hyeji, a dirt spoon whose heart was filled with sorrow from having no home. But now I find out I’m a guide spoon! And not just any guide – an S-rank contact-type guide, at that. For the past six years, I’ve been working desperately as the exclusive guide and secretary to Han Kang Hyun, the strongest existing S-rank esper, scraping together every penny I could. Ta-da, I’m pregnant! <If Party A neglects contraception and becomes pregnant with Party B’s child, this contract shall be terminated immediately upon Party B’s knowledge.> <Party B may claim damages from Party A for breach of this clause.> So… as long as the CEO doesn’t find out, I’m safe, right?

About a negotiator, and a bad one at that, since each chapter always ends with someone dying.

Sierra Delight, heiress of the Black Panther Clan. Due to the biggest mistake of her life, she ends up in an arranged marriage with someone far beneath her in status. Her partner: a member of the Rabbit Clan, known for competing with the Squirrel Clan for last place in the Beastmen’s Tournament. —“Fine, then! It’s going to be divorce. I’ll make sure there’s no other option but divorce!” With a reluctant heart, she enters the bridal chamber… but— —“Haah… Calm down a bit! Damn horny rabbit!” —“…It’s our wedding night… our first… night…” The rabbit she thought was weak turns out to be way too strong and skilled in bed! By day, he’s an innocent, sweet, and gentle rabbit. —“I love how it feels to be inside you, Lady Sierra…” —“It’s so warm… I want to keep thrusting into you… it would be wonderful if we could just melt into one…” But at night… he turns into a lustful, rutting beast. —“…Was I tricked into marrying him?” Will Sierra be able to find satisfaction with her rabbit husband?

Han-seob is a detective who will do whatever it takes to solve a case. He deliberately approaches Seong-min, a member of a drug organisation, in order to destroy it. But this guy. Is he really a member of the gang?! Despite Seong-min’s uncharacteristically sloppy behaviour, Han-seob finds himself adoring him. Then, by chance, a USB falls into Seong-min’s hands. It seems to hold the key to solving the case. Unfortunately, the two are being pursued from all directions. “Listen up, we’re running away from here.” Work and love, love and work! Can Han-seob have it both ways?

"When I opened my eyes, I saw an unfamiliar ceiling". I thought I was in some third-rate suspense movie, but it turned out to be something even worse: an illegal porn film. A free drink was how it all started. When Yoon Hwakyung came to, he found himself in an illegal underground fighting ring. But being kidnapped wasn't exactly new to him. He's an omega with exceptional physical abilities— a “fixer” who doesn’t hesitate to take on dangerous jobs. Unfazed by the lustful stares of the crowd, he knocked out the reigning champion in an instant and became the new king of the ring. Since he was already there, he decided to stick around for a while. One day, he receives an unexpected request from a child he’s been looking after. He thought it would be a simple case, but the deeper he dug, the more suspicious pieces began to fall into place. At the center of it all was an unfamiliar word: The Platform, and a contactless card bearing only a name: Kwon Shin Woo. A soft voice, an icy gaze. An alpha whose presence is a blend of threat and seduction that sends a chill down your spine. If they're both after the same thing, maybe it’s better to become partners... than enemies.

“I need to keep a cool head and run away. I can’t just run off without a plan and end up completely dominated by this man.” Even his lips clung to me deeply. “Hm? And don’t cry later when I’ve made you completely mine.” …A forced contract marriage. CEO Ahn, my former benefactor, handed me over to his good-for-nothing youngest son. But there was no way I could endure him at all. No matter how many times I tried to escape, that man would catch me again, holding me literally in the palm of his hand, slowly suffocating me until I was left breathless. This horrible man was now… my husband.

I entered the target character in a female-oriented dating simulation game. As the second prince, who seduces the female protagonist to eliminate his feelings of inferiority towards the first prince, Edward. I don't want to be killed by Edward. I don't want to interfere with other people's relationships, and I don't want to be hated. "He's the one you like." "I don't have feelings." "Okay. You better not like him. Because I won't have anything to do with him."

My fiancée has returned... as an assassin sent to take my life— A poignant story between Seora, who returns as an assassin, and Heejin, who loves only her with all his heart. Meanwhile, ruthless political strife and intense conspiracies unfold within the imperial palace. From the northern region of the Wi Empire, a sacred decree is issued to Prince Yeon, forcing him to marry Lee Seora, the illegitimate daughter of Minister Lee Yonghyeok. But in truth, Lee Seora is an assassin hired by the Empress, who seeks to keep Yoon Heejin under control. Heejin realizes this almost immediately. However, the two share a deep bond from the past, and Heejin has never been able to forget her. Seora, who lost her memory before the age of twenty and became an assassin, begins to recall fragments of her past, and after confirming their feelings for each other, the two gladly accept their marriage. Even so, they become hopelessly entangled in the imperial family's power struggle, and a fierce political battle for the throne erupts within the Wi Empire.

In the arena, the most powerful orc, Hughes, broke free from his collar and was about to attack spectator—unfortunately, that spectator happened to be the young prince, Winter However, just as Hughes was about to be punished, Winter ignored everyone’s objections and bought him… So how will the noble and beautiful prince tame this hot-tempered orc?

Yoon Hyesung never thought she’d end up in the lowest rank of Supernova Project Season 5—the cutthroat idol survival show where only the brightest rise. Assigned to F-Class and plagued with criticism, self-doubt, and exhausted limbs, Hyesung seems destined for failure… until a mysterious game-like system awakens inside her.Now armed with stat screens, quests, Lucky Roulette tickets, and the overpowered skill , Hyesung can reset time—at least her own. With sheer determination (and a lot of rewinding), she pushes herself to the brink of collapse, aiming to claw her way from the bottom of the trainee pile to the coveted center position.Alongside charming rivals, surprising allies, and impossible odds, can Hyesung defy expectations, survive the brutal re-evaluation, and shine like a true star?

On the last day of my 19, an ill-willed school violence brought my life to a halt. And I returned to the past. So I decided to be the 'Malice' wiping out the evil

Read Forced SummonPark Yoonjung was just nearing the end of adolescence when she was suddenly dragged into a mysterious place.No one knows who started this deadly survival game, or why, but one thing's for sure If you fail to survive, it's game over for you.

Hello everyone, this is Miyano_Fudanshi. This story will be about both the hyungs and the side characters. I will be translating to the best of my ability. If you want to help me translate, DM me here on Bato, and I will try to answer as quickly as I can. Thank you! 🩷

I was betrayed by the one I trusted most. My entire life, everything I believed in, was a lie. I lived for my father. Endured every pain for the sake of his revenge. After years of bone-breaking training, I became the perfect assassin. I believed in him my whole life. I lived only for him. I even killed people for him. And yet... he wasn’t my real father. The man I killed was. Deceived by a devil and manipulated into killing my real father, I drank the poison he offered me, and died. Or so I thought. But when I opened my eyes, my body was small again. I had returned to my childhood. I didn’t know why or how, but this was clearly a second chance granted by the heavens. A chance to punish the man who deceived me, used me, and discarded me once I had outlived my usefulness. I made up my mind. He’ll pay for what he did to me, with his life.

After humanity triumphs over the dangerous gates, a fragile peace is restored, yet the immense powers of espers become a dangerous double-edged sword. At the heart of this turmoil is Esper Zero, Michael, teetering on the edge of destruction. Enter Adam, a retired soldier haunted by the fractured bonds between espers and their guides. In a bold act of redemption, Adam offers Michael a second chance and a new identity: "Eve," symbolizing a fresh start and a spark of hope. But is peace truly possible for a person created for war…?

Ihyun has been secretly in love with her childhood friend, Yujin, for over ten years. One day, after being scammed out of her rental deposit, she ends up living at Yujin’s house, and there, an opportunity arises to end her long unrequited love. “What do you want as a birthday gift? Tell me anything.” “Then… would you have sex with me?” Will Ihyun finally be able to develop a romantic relationship with Yujin in this desperate pillow plea?

Hanagami Garyo reigns supreme at the pinnacle of the manga world, a genius author boasting millions of copies sold. An unrenowned rookie, Miyama Shinobu, lurks in the shadows below, consumed by his envy for fame. Their fates intertwine when an unlucky accident leaves Hanagami and Miyama swapped into one another’s bodies. As Hanagami tries to reclaim what is rightfully his and Miyama refuses to yield, the two mangaka enter a fierce battle with their bodies and pride on the line. Authored by a mangaka with both style and substance, Ryo Ishiyama. © Ryo Ishiyama/SQUARE ENIX

[2023 Beyond Anthology Short Story](From the same author as Dirty High & Postscript)Taeyoung, who has a crush on Seungjoo, a regular customer, starts a relationship despite his shy personality. He thought things would go smoothly, but with no prior dating experience, Taeyoung struggles to make progress. Unlike those who have been in relationships before, Seungjoo assures him with a warm smile that he will wait until Taeyoung is ready. Touched by his thoughtful partner, Taeyoung finds himself wanting more as he gets to know Seungjoo better. And on the long-awaited first night it turns out that Seungjoo is actually quite aggressive?!

"You're the type of person who gets better after drinking and having s** a few times..."

A ruinous romance of love and hate between the empire’s puppet empress and the grand duke who put her on the throne. Enoch Roark, the grand duke known as the emperor’s loyal hound, is always at the emperor’s side, assisting with state affairs, which earns him the hatred of the nobles. But when night falls, the emperor lies beneath the grand duke, disheveled and vulnerable… "I… I was wrong, so… hhh, please forgive me now…!" "Do you truly dislike it? You can be honest with me. I am your eternal servant, Your Majesty."

My fiancée has returned... as an assassin sent to take my life— A poignant story between Seora, who returns as an assassin, and Heejin, who loves only her with all his heart. Meanwhile, ruthless political strife and intense conspiracies unfold within the imperial palace. From the northern region of the Wi Empire, a sacred decree is issued to Prince Yeon, forcing him to marry Lee Seora, the illegitimate daughter of Minister Lee Yonghyeok. But in truth, Lee Seora is an assassin hired by the Empress, who seeks to keep Yoon Heejin under control. Heejin realizes this almost immediately. However, the two share a deep bond from the past, and Heejin has never been able to forget her. Seora, who lost her memory before the age of twenty and became an assassin, begins to recall fragments of her past, and after confirming their feelings for each other, the two gladly accept their marriage. Even so, they become hopelessly entangled in the imperial family's power struggle, and a fierce political battle for the throne erupts within the Wi Empire.

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. “Deputy Manager, could you teach me?” “Yes, well. Huh?” “A kiss.” Harin, who at twenty-seven had never even been in a relationship, let alone had any kissing experience, bragged with pointless pride that she was a “master of kissing.” Thanks to that bluff, she ended up completely caught by an innocent(?) virgin junior employee. “You said you’re really good at it.” “A kiss so good it could make a cock stand up ten times over.” Sure, she had let those words slip out of her mouth, but in reality, she was just a kiss-less virgin who had never even held a guy’s hand. “I want to learn… a kiss like that.” Despite being the company’s most popular man, he confessed he was a virgin. “Could you… teach me?” And now, he was asking her, the virgin, for kissing lessons. Should she teach him… or not?

Yurie Totsumi, a 16 years old short girl who sought becoming better at dueling with her lackluster dueling and Psychic Skills. She goes through a journey of self-exploring and discovering who she really is! This comic's premise is "Your individuality is what makes you a You! And why you're important! Story and Art: Chahine Additional Disclaimer: ©2020 Studio Dice/SHUEISHA, TV TOKYO, KONAMI.

“In your next life, I hope you’re born a good person and live in peace.” The three-year mourning period for her husband had come to an end. No one ever imagined that his wife, Baek Riyoungso—pure as a white magnolia— could actually be the one who wielded the knife. Just as she turned away after saying her final goodbye— an unbelievable voice echoed through the air. “Even that simple hemp robe suits you well, my lady.” A man who had claimed her every single night, a ruthless man feared for his cruelty— Her husband, Hwa Banya—thought to be long dead—had returned. “So tell me, my lady… whose funeral did you hold, exactly?” How could someone who died come back to life? …Could he still remember that moment of betrayal before he died? Before she even had time to unravel the mystery, an entirely unexpected mission falls upon the couple’s shoulders. “The only person in this world who believes I can change… is you, my lady.” Hard to believe, but my husband has truly changed. “My lady… Until my dying breath, I intend to make you mine, and mine alone.” …Well, except for one small detail.

Luce, the daughter of a duke, falls into despair after her stepsister steals her fiancé. As a replacement, she is arranged to marry Arnolfo, a man feared by all and known as the “Marquis of Death.” Before facing this unwanted marriage, Luce decides to make one last memory as a single woman by attending a masquerade ball—where she ends up spending a night with a mysterious man. She intends to keep that night as a secret tucked away in her heart… until she meets her husband for the first time on their wedding day—only to discover that he is the very same man from that one-night encounter! Luce doesn’t want him to think she’s a shameless woman who plays around at night, so she decides not to reveal her identity. However, Arnolfo sweetly desires her every night, and she finds herself giving in again… just like that night!

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. The only son of a prestigious noble family was born under a cursed fate. To protect him, they found Ranhee, a girl born with the so-called “destiny of becoming noble”. At the age of fifteen, Ranhee became Baekhyun’s sacrificial scapegoat, taking on his misfortunes with her entire being, growing weaker by the day… Until finally, after absorbing the last of his bad luck, she took her final breath in Baekhyun’s arms. But then, something inexplicable happens. Ranhee, who had undeniably died, comes back to life. She should be dead, and yet, she's alive… and now, she’s Baekhyun’s wife. And at last, she uncovers the secret Baekhyun has been hiding…

Ikuto T?h?in is a 14-year-old boy. One day, Ikuto had a fight with his father and ran away from home. He later boarded a ship to oversea, but a huge strom hits in and he fell to the ocean. After spending a week drifting in the ocean, he arrives in an island. However, this island is weird, because Meiji era people is living there. No one could escape due to whirlpool is surrounded the island. More important is that only females living there, who really desperate to marry due to no male exist on the island.

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Five years ago, when she was a new employee, Jeong Morae had a nightmare of a mentor — Seo Kangjae. Now he’s back, this time as an executive director with the prestigious SG Electronics bloodline… and her direct supervisor. Morae tries to avoid him, haunted by the embarrassing memory of a drunken one-night stand they had at a farewell party. But Kangjae calls her into his office, uses that mistake to threaten her, and makes an unexpected proposal: "Starting now, for exactly three months, once a week, twelve times in total. Sleep with me."

The only son of a prestigious noble family was born under a cursed fate. To protect him, they found Ranhee, a girl born with the so-called “destiny of becoming noble”. At the age of fifteen, Ranhee became Baekhyun’s sacrificial scapegoat, taking on his misfortunes with her entire being, growing weaker by the day… Until finally, after absorbing the last of his bad luck, she took her final breath in Baekhyun’s arms. But then, something inexplicable happens. Ranhee, who had undeniably died, comes back to life. She should be dead, and yet, she's alive… and now, she’s Baekhyun’s wife. And at last, she uncovers the secret Baekhyun has been hiding…

Yeonsu, who lost her father and now bears the burden of supporting her family in place of her ailing mother, one day receives an outrageous proposal from Madam Son—the wife of Assemblyman Yoon, her late father’s longtime friend. The proposal: to bear the child of Cha Taegeon, the vice president of the Haesin Group, while pretending to be Madam Son’s daughter, Hyein. Yeonsu firmly refuses, but eventually gives in when Madam Son uses her mother’s health as leverage to blackmail her. —“You signed the contract yourself. You agreed to have my child.” As Taegun embraces Yeonsu, the tide of his emotions crashes into her as rage and contempt. And with each repeated encounter, Yeonsu’s heart becomes more and more conflicted. As time goes by, the tangled emotions between them begin to stir deeper and deeper blue waves...

An unlucky child. From the very beginning of her memories, life had always been harsh, and the start of her twenties began with bankruptcy. “Sign it. This is for you to buy some snacks.” A man who reached out to Nagyeom, trapped in the pit of debt, claiming to be her salvation. “I get that you’re excited now that life’s gotten better, but you still have to be careful, kid.” “……” “Listen while I’m being nice. Otherwise, you’ll be in big trouble.” It’s strange. The man with a dazzling smile blooming like a flower is nothing but beautiful—yet her instincts scream. Run. That man is dangerous. And yet, the man gently, and cunningly, slips into Nagyeom’s vulnerabilities. A beautiful person. A frightening person. And still… a good person. “Now Nagyeom will be thinking only about me again, right?” “……” “It’s okay. I think about you even more.” Nagyeom wants to know. What does this man want to do with her, and why is she so afraid of him?

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. An unlucky child. From the very beginning of her memories, life had always been harsh, and the start of her twenties began with bankruptcy. “Sign it. This is for you to buy some snacks.” A man who reached out to Nagyeom, trapped in the pit of debt, claiming to be her salvation. “I get that you’re excited now that life’s gotten better, but you still have to be careful, kid.” “……” “Listen while I’m being nice. Otherwise, you’ll be in big trouble.” It’s strange. The man with a dazzling smile blooming like a flower is nothing but beautiful—yet her instincts scream. Run. That man is dangerous. And yet, the man gently, and cunningly, slips into Nagyeom’s vulnerabilities. A beautiful person. A frightening person. And still… a good person. “Now Nagyeom will be thinking only about me again, right?” “……” “It’s okay. I think about you even more.” Nagyeom wants to know. What does this man want to do with her, and why is she so afraid of him?

Kau menyelami hidupku yang terendam. Bisakah aku melangkah maju, jika kita bersama? Woo Seungwon, yang menyerupai lautan, muncul di hadapan Do Sion di hari yang berawa. Ia menerima tawaran pekerjaan sebagai pembantu rumah tangga setelah pertemuan pertama mereka, energinya yang kasar dan seperti perenang membuat dunia Sion yang mati bergetar. "Aku ingin membantumu, hyung. Tapi mungkinkah melakukan itu di antara sesama pria?"

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“I warned you. Don’t you dare lay a single finger on me.” Tactile defensiveness— A condition where one dislikes the sensation of something touching parts of the body such as the neck or hands. One day, Han, who despises physical contact with others to an extreme degree, experiences an inexplicable and strange change… toward Lee Dami, the daughter of his mentor and also his student. “I’m totally amazing, right? You never thought I’d get the highest grade, did you!!” “Lee Dami.” “So, can I take the interview to become your teaching assistant now?” “Who said I’d hire you? Forget it. I have no intention of picking you.” Unaware of his circumstances, Dami followed him everywhere, begging to be hired as his assistant, but Han couldn’t allow it. He couldn’t keep near someone whose mere touch—or even just eye contact—made his body react. Even so, Dami somehow managed to become his assistant and started tormenting him, until one day she caught him in a very private moment. “Teacher, why are you enjoying something that good all by yourself? I want to do it too. Let’s do it together!” “Stop fooling around, before I lay you down on that desk right now.” “Wow! Doing it on a desk has always been my fantasy… What if I lean over like this?” The light, swaying movement of Dami as she turned her body touched on a desire he had been desperately suppressing. “What are you going to do if I really pounce on you?” Though he frowned and gave her a fierce warning, Han already knew it— his heart was leaning toward her. “I tried to hold back no matter what… but I can’t anymore.” A push-and-pull romance between Han, a prickly yet sexy star lecturer, and Dami, a bright and lovable young woman.

The human girl Chi Yan has recurring nightmares of a fox in every life, and this life was no exception. One day, she meets the real fox. Nine-tailed fox Yin Ran has only eight tails. In order to get back the tail bounded to Chi Yan, one of her wishes has to be fulfilled. The girl, however, has no wishes and only wants to get rid of him. In response, this wicked fox makes a mess out of her life. A charming face appeared in front of the girl, “So, would you like to make a wish now?”

A struggling embroidery influencer, hiding her hardships behind a glamorous online persona, crosses paths with a powerful and composed billionaire who seems almost too perfect. Though they agree to keep things strictly professional, emotions begin to blur the lines. What started as a transactional deal slowly spirals into something deeperdesire, vulnerability, and a love neither expected.

The newest rising star captivating all of South Korea: Kim Younghan. Ji-ye, a film section journalist, desperately wanted to pretend she didn’t know him. "Hi, I’m..." "...Sunbae Ji-ye?" "Ji-ye, didn’t you just say you didn’t know Kim Younghan?" Back in college, he was the junior who almost threw himself at her while drunk... How is she supposed to say she came here to interview him? "If you don’t have a boyfriend, how about me?" "Want to do it with me?" "That’s not what I meant at all!" "So what? You’re into me, aren’t you?"

Five years ago, when she was a new employee, Jeong Morae had a nightmare of a mentor — Seo Kangjae. Now he’s back, this time as an executive director with the prestigious SG Electronics bloodline… and her direct supervisor. Morae tries to avoid him, haunted by the embarrassing memory of a drunken one-night stand they had at a farewell party. But Kangjae calls her into his office, uses that mistake to threaten her, and makes an unexpected proposal: "Starting now, for exactly three months, once a week, twelve times in total. Sleep with me."

”Is it okay to kill people?" A treacherous revenge suspense by Shiryu Nakatake, a newcomer to Bessatsu Shonen Magazine. "Shun, if someone is converted, let him go and do nothing. He should be given a chance to be reborn."

Lee Seo managed to become a civil servant after many arduous years of study, but she suffered a deep emotional wound due to the constant malicious complaints from citizens. To heal and revitalize her weary heart, she heads to the Apricot Valley, where she reunites with Kim Hyuk, a former middle school classmate. Although his face and physique have changed greatly since their childhood and now feel unfamiliar, Lee Seo starts to find it adorable how his ears turn red every time he sees her.