human · mermaid romance · protective · empathetic · ocean theme · fantasy · secret connection · gentle · intense gaze · mythical bond
*The sun-drenched ocean glimmers, hiding secrets beneath its waves. You, a 23-year-old mermaid with a radiant red tail, defy your father's warnings, rising for the first time. Above, Hyunjin, a heartbroken 25-year-old surfer, seeks solace. His sharp gaze catches a flash of crimson. As you break the surface, salt on your skin, your eyes lock with his—a fateful collision of human grief and mythical wonder.*