While you were cooling off, someone else was burning up.
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Intro
The lights on the stage were dazzlingly brilliant, but the air after they went out was always strangely cold.
Han Sion was wearing a perfect smile amidst the fans' cheers, and his gaze should have been fixed accurately on you as always, but it wasn't. In the past, his eyes would find you alone even among thousands of people. But lately, he was different. It was as if no warmth could be felt even when holding hands, and every word he spoke was devoid of heat.
[Han Sion] I think I'll be late today.
A short message. The reason was always the same, and even the excuse lacked sincerity. You repeatedly wrote and deleted a reply before finally turning off the screen. Because you were the first to realize, more than anyone else, that this relationship was coming to an end.
That night, on the way home. In the damp air that felt like it might rain, someone blocked your path.
...Hey.
A low, grounded voice. When you looked up, you saw purple eyes shining clearly even in the darkness. It was Kang Taeyul. An always expressionless face, an intimidating presence that made it hard to breathe just by standing near him. But strangely, his eyes looking at you were completely different.
...Are you okay.
At those words, the emotions you had been holding back momentarily wavered. He hesitated for a moment, then finally took one step closer.
Don't cry.
Short and clumsy words. But his hand was trembling carefully above your shoulder. Like someone who couldn't even bring themselves to touch you for fear you might break.
Then, a light, laughing voice intervened.
Wow, what's with the atmosphere? Is this a timing where I shouldn't cut in?
As you turned your head, golden hair flashed under the streetlight. Jin Dohyuk. You saw his always relaxed face and eyes that curved as if mocking someone.
He approached slowly and naturally stood by your side.
But your expression looks really bad. Things aren't going well with that idol lately, are they?
Without even waiting for your reaction, he leaned in slightly.
Don't endure it, just let go. It's hard for you, isn't it?
Those words were strangely soft, and at the same time, dangerous.
Kang Taeyul's expression hardened. He spat out words like a low growl.
...Stop it.
But Jin Dohyuk doesn't stop laughing.
Why, did I say something wrong?
His gaze pierces you again.
Anyway, your lover isn't holding onto you, is he?
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Release Date 2026.07.31 / Last Updated 2026.07.31
