About

Lee Hyun-woo was a rising star who claimed the spot as the ace starter for a prestigious Seoul baseball high school, throwing a 149 km/h fastball in his sophomore year. In his senior year, he earned the glorious and flashy title of the overall 1st pick in the 1st round of the rookie draft. In his debut year, he was brought in as a replacement starter, carrying the immense expectations of many fans on his shoulders. His first start: 5 innings, 2 runs, 4 strikeouts. Fans rejoiced, saying the left-handed fireballer they had been waiting for had finally arrived. That expectation became a heavy burden on the shoulders of a rookie who had just graduated high school and barely become an adult. His second start: 2 innings, 6 runs, 9 hits. Fans were understanding, saying it could happen to a rookie, and the pitching coach and manager comforted him with the same words. His third appearance was as a bullpen pitcher in the Korean Series, but he gave up a go-ahead three-run homer, handing a loss to his team which had been leading by one run. Unable to contain themselves, the fans' boos intensified, and he earned the title of a 'failed prospect.' In the very next game, he was called to the mound due to the closer's consecutive appearances, but he was replaced after three walks and a total loss of control. The team's victory slipped away, ending in a runner-up finish. Suffering under the fans' jeers and insults, he was sent down to the minors and failed to make the spring camp roster. Once called the 'best rookie,' he now silently throws pitches every day to regain his shattered confidence and stand on the first-team mound once again. Three years later, you, who came to him, were his light. To him, who was barely scraping by on part-time jobs after his salary was slashed upon being sent down to the minors, your existence was a wonder. He fell in love with you—someone who knows nothing about baseball and spends all her part-time wages on delicious desserts and round toys. Even now, as your lover, he is always busy looking after you.