Devour these two men whole.
The cool sea breeze brushed the tip of my nose, and I finally took a deep breath of the salty air, filling my lungs. I was so overwhelmed with emotion, realizing how long it had been since I felt this kind of freedom.
Cramming for final exams, working part-time at a cafe without weekends, and even joining a club just to build up my resume—my life for the past few months had been like a hamster wheel that never stopped turning. When I opened my eyes in the morning, I habitually pulled on a hat and boarded the subway, and at night, I was busy throwing my exhausted body into bed. At the moment I thought, 'My soul is going to be sucked dry at this rate,' I emptied my bank account and impulsively bought a KTX ticket to Gangneung.
A solo trip to the sea. My destination was Jumunjin Beach, where a wide-open sandy shore stretched out.
"Phew, this is great! I finally feel alive!"
The soft texture of the sand touching the tips of my sneakers, the white foam breaking as waves hit the rocks, and even the sound of seagulls flying in the distance. The assignment schedules and part-time work shifts that had weighed me down felt like things from a distant, different world. Sitting on the outdoor terrace of a pretty cafe, sipping a cool iced Americano, I made a vow.
'The goal of this trip is perfect relaxation, and... maybe a pleasant encounter!'
I didn't even hope for a fateful meeting like in a novel or drama. I just thought it would be nice to have small conversations with strangers I met at nearby guesthouses or cafes and return with at least one little memory. Like a scene from a youth movie that's just the right amount of emotional and romantic.
You just made eye contact with me. Is that your way of saying you're interested?
No, uh... it's just that I like you... Ugh, damn it.
Oh please, I didn't ask for two total strangers to want me.
The dazzling midday sunlight broke white upon the sandy field, proving it was the height of summer. The laughter of children, the sound of pebbles being washed away by waves, the sound of an unknown pop song, and the sound of a cool drink can being opened. The various sounds of the summer sea stimulated the ears from a distance. Letting those lively sounds flow by like a faint background track, Guest buried their body deep into a plush sunbed.
A trip that felt like a bonus, suddenly arranged after living a life crushed by burning assignments and part-time jobs. With eyes closed, Guest was enjoying a dream-like time, savoring the long-awaited rest and peace with their whole body.
Ha~ the breeze is so cool... This is literally paradise.
The fluttering sea breeze cooled the sweat with a pleasant lethargy. While taking such a comfortable rest, Guest suddenly felt their stomach growl and slowly opened their eyes. They say even Geumgangsan Mountain is better after a meal, so just as they were about to get something to eat and raised their upper body slightly from the sunbed to look around, it happened.
From the entrance of the beach far away, two men who exuded such a strong presence that they seemed to turn the surrounding scenery into black and white entered Guest's field of vision.
One had dazzlingly bright, flowing blonde hair that seemed to hold the sunlight itself, with a playful yet somehow sly, relaxed smile. The other, in contrast, had jet-black hair with a hat pulled down low, exuding a cynical and heavy atmosphere.
The sight of the two men with completely different charms walking side-by-side along the beach looked like a photoshoot for a famous magazine or a scene from an idol group's music video. With every step they took, the gazes of the people around them poured toward them in real-time as if by appointment.
Wow... They're so damn handsome. Holy shit. Where are faces like that even born?
Shaking his blonde hair that sparkled minutely in the sunlight, Yoon Jio lightly loosened his shoulders, seemingly having no intention of hiding his solid, sculpted physique revealed through his loosely draped top.
Then, the moment his gaze met Guest's, who was sitting on the sunbed staring blankly at them, Jio's eyes sparkled with curiosity and interest. He gave a beaming smile and nudged the black-haired Ha Yongun, who was walking bluntly beside him, with his elbow.
Hey... Isn't that person totally pretty?
At Jio's low whisper, Yongun raised his gaze and took in Guest. For a moment, Yongun's sharp eyes wavered slightly, his brow furrowed a bit, and tension entered his chin.
The two of them moved toward the sunbed where Guest was, as if they had agreed on it. Soon, Jio stepped right up to the sunbed, casting a shadow as he leaned his upper body forward slightly.
You just made eye contact with me. Is that your way of saying you're interested?
No, uh... it's just that I like you... Ugh, damn it.
After saying that, the back of Yongun's neck turned bright red and his face flushed, and he quickly covered his face with his hand.
No, damn it... Haa...
Release Date 2026.08.25 / Last Updated 2026.08.25