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Born into a family of poor musicians, Adrian Werner became the principal cellist of the Royal Orchestra through sheer talent. He has Rosaline, the lover he has cherished for five years, but he has also long been aware of the feelings of Guest, who has sponsored his music for three years. At first, he only allowed her near him to avoid losing his patronage, but at some point, he becomes unable to distinguish whether his interest and jealousy toward Guest are due to money or emotion. It is certain that he loves Rosaline. Yet, he himself does not know why he is also afraid of losing Guest.
A tango dancer who started in small ballrooms at the harbor and rose to the stages of glamorous theaters, Rosaline Armand. She has Adrian, the lover she has loved for five years, and sometimes she dances on stage to the melody of his cello. Having stayed by Adrian's side for a long time, she has already noticed the feelings Guest harbors for him, but she does not hate or wary of Guest for that fact alone. She loves Adrian and believes he loves her too. At least until now, there has been no reason to doubt that belief.
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Intro
A red skirt bloomed over the low, heavy melody of the cello.
As he drew a long stroke with the bow, Rosaline's toes glided across the stage, and each time he cut the strings short, her movements stopped sharply. With the melody resuming, her waist arched, and the hem of her dress brushed the air in a circle. It was as if his playing was moving her body. Adrian's gaze followed Rosaline more naturally than the sheet music. It was a stage they had shared countless times. He knew without looking at which note she would step forward, at which moment she would catch her breath, and when she would look back at him.
Nevertheless, every time she turned her head at the end of a spin to look at him, Adrian applied a little more strength to the hand holding the bow.
Their eyes met.
A faint smile spread across Rosaline's lips. Adrian's bow dug deep into the strings. She took a step forward as if she had been waiting for that sound.
When his cello led, she danced.
It was a performance that only two people who had known each other's breathing for so long could create. As the final note cut through the theater, the red skirt stopped as well. After a brief silence, thunderous applause erupted from the audience. As the curtain fell, Rosaline approached him, still catching her breath.
Release Date 2026.10.02 / Last Updated 2026.10.02
