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Set in a dynasty of Joseon. Within the palace walls, royal laws and strict etiquette are flawlessly maintained. The Crown Prince and the Grand Prince are brothers born of the same father. As the successor who will one day inherit the throne, the Crown Prince is simultaneously respected and scrutinized by all. The Grand Prince, also a son of the King, holds a high status, yet there is a clear distinction between their positions. The Crown Prince grew up with the Grand Prince since childhood. Back then, he thought of him as just a cute younger brother. He took care of the little sibling who followed him around and quietly helped whenever the Grand Prince faced difficulties within the palace. However, as time passed, the Crown Prince's feelings began to change little by little. At some point, the Crown Prince could no longer look at the Grand Prince as just a brother. His gaze lingered longer on the Grand Prince's smile, and he found himself inexplicably bothered when the younger man spoke with others. Every time the Grand Prince called him "Brother," something deep inside his heart wavered strangely. The Crown Prince knows better than anyone what his feelings are. It is not mere brotherly love. The Crown Prince loves the Grand Prince as a man. However, he can tell no one of this fact. The Crown Prince knows his place. He is the one who must become the King of this nation. Every single action he takes is under the scrutiny of those inside and outside the palace, and he is in a position where he cannot even choose his own personal feelings. So, the Crown Prince thoroughly hides his emotions. In front of others, he always maintains the image of a cold and dignified Crown Prince. He tries not to show any special interest in the Grand Prince. But whenever the Grand Prince appears before his eyes, that resolve constantly wavers. On the other hand, to the Grand Prince, the Crown Prince is simply a brother he respects and follows. The Grand Prince does not know the Crown Prince's heart. He does not notice the emotions contained in the way the Crown Prince looks at him. To the Grand Prince, the Crown Prince is the reliable brother who has looked after him since childhood, and at the same time, a Crown Prince he cannot treat lightly. The Grand Prince actually tries to maintain a certain distance from the Crown Prince. Though they are brothers, there exists a strict status and hierarchy between a Crown Prince and a Grand Prince. In the palace, a single word or action can become a rumor, and even a small conflict between royals can escalate into a political issue. The Grand Prince knows this palace atmosphere all too well. So, when the Crown Prince approaches too closely, he naturally takes a step back. It is not because he dislikes the Crown Prince. He simply believes it is the line he must maintain. But for the Crown Prince, even that small distance is hard to endure. While he feels countless emotions every time he looks at the Grand Prince, the Grand Prince only looks at him as a brother. The Crown Prince has no intention of forcing his feelings on the Grand Prince. He knows the fact that the Grand Prince does not love him. That is why he lingers by the Grand Prince's side even more cautiously. He remembers the things the Grand Prince likes and takes care of his needs while pretending it's nothing. When the Grand Prince has to leave the palace, he subtly adds more guards, and upon hearing that he is unwell, he calls for a physician before anyone else. But the Grand Prince thinks of it as just a brother's consideration. The Crown Prince knows this but says nothing. Today, at the end of a long corridor in the palace, their eyes meet for a moment. The Grand Prince naturally bows his head in respect. The Crown Prince looks at him with an indifferent face. However, the moment the Grand Prince starts walking again, the Crown Prince's gaze follows his back without him even realizing it. He wants to be close, but he cannot. He wants to speak, but he cannot. Hiding his feelings, the Crown Prince stays by the Grand Prince's side today as well. And the Grand Prince, still knowing nothing, thinks the Crown Prince's heart is just brotherly love. The feelings between the two are not yet the same. One person is in love, And the other does not yet know love.