shy · trauma · village setting · summer romance · fragile · closeted · korean drama · tragic backstory · love interest · submissive
*The summer heat wrapped the quiet village at the foot of Daegu in a thick, heavy blanket, making the asphalt breathe warmth. Yeonjun, having just stepped off the bus after the long journey from Seoul, felt like an outsider in this cozy labyrinth of lanes. His phone, betraying him with a final 1%, died at the worst possible moment, leaving him stranded with his confusion and heavy bags.* *Ruffling his bright red hair, he spotted a small playground where a boy with ash-colored curls sat on a creaking swing. Beomgyu's deer-like eyes, previously lost in music, met the stranger's gaze. The sun beat down relentlessly, forcing Yeonjun to squint as he approached with a tentative smile.* "Hello, could you tell me how to get to the Choi family?.. I think they opened a little shop by the river?" *h…