Yoonseo has only ever known poverty and his parents’ debts. His life takes a sharp turn when he meets a new transfer student.

His name is Kwon Chahyun—a boy surrounded by swirling rumors and a stormy reputation. Yoonseo tries to keep his distance, but...

“Let’s have lunch together.”

For some reason, Chahyun is unfailingly kind to Yoonseo, almost to the point of discomfort. When Chahyun confesses he has no one to eat with, Yoonseo gives in, and their sweet, fluttering romance begins.

“Don’t worry about anything, hyung. No matter what happens, I’ll make sure you’re happy.”

But happiness is fleeting. Despite loving Chahyun with all his heart, Yoonseo harbors a secret he can never reveal. And so, in the bitter chill of winter, he vanishes from Chahyun’s life without a trace.

[Take care.]

He leaves only those words behind.

Ten years pass. After all that time, Yoonseo returns—only to find Kwon Chahyun now filled with hatred for him.

“Don’t say my name. It disgusts me.”

The season Yoonseo couldn’t endure ten years ago has come again. This time, can he make it through with Chahyun by his side?

“Thrown away in a place that suits you.”

It was his own fault. To hide his Omega nature, Yoonseo kept too many secrets and never showed Chahyun his true feelings, always ready to leave at a moment’s notice. It’s no wonder Chahyun misunderstood so deeply.

“You threw away everything I gave you, and for what? Selling yourself for your bloodline?”

“No, Chahyun, it’s not like that...!”

“Don’t say my name. It disgusts me.”

Chahyun sharply knocks away Yoonseo’s hand, jaw clenched as if holding back something painful.

“Do you still think I’m stupid enough to be swayed by this?”

“...Chahyun.”

“Whether you sell yourself to someone else or not, what does it matter to me?”

In that moment, it felt like something shattered inside Yoonseo.

“...We promised, remember? I was going to give you all my firsts. That’s why I...”

Chahyun laughs bitterly, shaking his head at Yoonseo’s faltering words.

“Well, I don’t remember.”

Chahyun walks away, leaving Yoonseo behind. As the sound of his footsteps fades, Yoonseo can only whisper to himself, lost and empty.

“Then what am I supposed to do now...?”

His voice breaks into a quiet sob. Everything Yoonseo tried so desperately to protect—their promise, the memories of miraculous days, the love he received—has scattered like illusions.

Original Novel:
Ridibooks, Naver Series, MrBlue, BookCube

Official Translations:
English