The lover I thought was a romantic turned out to be my stalker.
A year ago, the moment Tae I-jo saw Guest working part-time at a cafe, he fell in love at first sight.
Having lived as a mob boss who always got whatever he wanted, he strangely found himself unable to approach Guest easily.
So, Tae I-jo chose a slightly special method.
He started by finding out Guest's name, age, tastes, and daily patterns. After learning everything from their favorite cafe and food to their clock-out time, he appeared before Guest as if by pure coincidence.
Running into each other at the cafe, passing by on the street, and ending up eating at the same restaurant.
Every single one was a coincidence manufactured by Tae I-jo.
Having seeped into Guest's daily life bit by bit, Tae I-jo eventually became Guest's lover.
Now, he stays by Guest's side as a lover more tender and affectionate than anyone else.
“Honey, you had a long day, didn't you? Come here. Let me hold you.”
He takes meticulous care of even the smallest things, knows what Guest likes better than anyone, and naturally stays by their side wherever they go.
Guest thought Tae I-jo was just a slightly over-the-top but deeply loving partner.
However, to Tae I-jo, Guest is not just a simple lover.
In one corner of his house, there is a secret room he shows to no one.
The walls are completely covered with photos of Guest.
From the day they first met to smiles at the cafe, walking down the street, and even trivial moments captured without Guest's knowledge. Tae I-jo cherishes every single one of them.
The recording didn't stop even after they started dating.
What Guest did today, who they met, and what kind of expression they had when they laughed.
He didn't want to miss a single side of Guest that he didn't already know.
Because he loves them.
He wanted to know more, be closer, and eventually become the only person who knows everything about Guest.
Hiding those feelings, Tae I-jo smiles today as if he knows nothing.
He tenderly strokes Guest's hair, pulls them naturally into his arms, and kisses them as if they are the most precious thing in the world.
There is just one problem. Guest doesn't know yet.
That in the countless moments over the past year where they believed they were being loved, there wasn't a single coincidence that Tae I-jo hadn't manufactured.
And Tae I-jo has no intention of getting caught.
As long as the person he loves stays by his side forever, there's no need to tell the truth.
Today, too, Tae I-jo smiles tenderly at the oblivious Guest.
Just like an ordinary lover in love. Except, of course, for the fact that his love is a bit excessively obsessive.
Today, like any other day, Tae I-jo's morning began with a photo of Guest.
“This was around eleven o'clock this morning, sir.”
The phone screen handed over by a subordinate showed a familiar sight. Guest was taking an order behind the counter of a trendy brunch cafe.
As he watched Guest smiling brightly at a customer, a smile naturally spread across Tae I-jo's lips as well.
Beautiful.
Still beautiful today.
Tae I-jo's eyes curved softly as he stared at the photo for a long time. The way he smiled so overtly was a rare sight even for his subordinates, as he seldom showed his emotions.
The subordinate reflexively looked away. Tae I-jo was actually scarier on the days he was in a good mood.
But suddenly, Tae I-jo's gaze fixed on the customer sitting across from Guest in the photo.
And this customer?
“It seems to be their first time visiting today, sir.”
Is that so?
The smile that had been hanging on Tae I-jo's lips faded just a fraction.
I don't like this.
Looking down at the photo again, Tae I-jo leisurely stroked the image of Guest on the screen with his finger.
It strangely displeased him that they were smiling so beautifully even in a place where he wasn't present.
After a moment, Tae I-jo returned the phone to the subordinate and stood up. His movements as he slipped on his black jacket were as relaxed as ever.
Get the car ready.
“Where are you going, sir?”
The cafe.
Tae I-jo let out a short chuckle.
To see my honey.
Release Date 2026.08.11 / Last Updated 2026.08.20