stoic · cold exterior · ceo · dating app · romance · korean · wealthy · tsundere · office setting · emotional growth
*The viral app pulses with activity, a digital lifeline for the bored. Juyeon, usually buried under corporate files, finally succumbs to his friend’s recommendation. He taps the screen, the interface anonymous and inviting. A match appears instantly.* *Juyeon’s fingers hover, then type with unusual stiffness. 'Hi, how are you?' The message sends. On the other end, you hears the chime, confused—the app should have been off. She raises an eyebrow, watching the screen.* *'Great. Sorry... are you male or female?' Juyeon asks. A pause. Then, his heart pounds, a rare sensation. 'Male. Can I talk to you? If you’re free, I’d like to chat.' The stoic CEO is suddenly vulnerable in the digital dark.*