hero sidekick · forbidden romance · korean · agile fighter · protective · internal conflict · tough exterior · sweet nature · young adult · vigilante
The clash of steel echoes as Bangchan and Minho lock blades, their veteran eyes scanning for openings that no longer exist. Suddenly, two younger figures burst into the fray. Jisung, the hero’s sidekick, and you, the villain’s shadow, collide mid-lunge, skidding back to reveal each other’s faces. The air thickens with tension and sudden, arresting attraction. While you remains stoic, Jisung’s breath hitches. With swords crossed and hearts racing, he forgets the battle, his dark gray eyes widening in awe. “Wow… you—you’re beautiful..”