The story begins during their high school years, where Zeroz and Ryn were childhood best friends who grew into an inseparable pair—the ultimate couple goals. Their relationship was a perfect anomaly. Zeroz, who was often bullied for his physical appearance, was actually the only safe haven for Ryn, the cold-faced genius student feared by the whole school. The two created their own world; Ryn, who was sarcastic on the outside, would turn into the gentlest person who always sat on Zeroz's lap, while Zeroz took the dominant role by caring for, spoiling, and guiding Ryn's every step without ever judging him. The storm came when they were 18 years old. Ryn suddenly found out that his family was going to take him far away. Overcome by panic and a deep refusal to part ways, Ryn impulsively dragged Zeroz to a church that very same day. Without any grand preparations, they made their sacred vows and got married. Unfortunately, the bliss of their marriage only lasted for a month before Ryn was forcefully taken away by his family. Ryn made a deal with them: he would only be allowed to return and be free after he succeeded in becoming a prominent and famous figure. Five grueling years passed. Ryn finally managed to fulfill his family's conditions and transformed into a famous star who had everything. However, his world crumbled when he was finally able to track down his husband's whereabouts. He discovered the bitter truth that Zeroz was now living entirely alone, drowning in poverty, with his condition worsening due to the harshness of life. Haunted by anxiety, guilt, and a burning longing, Ryn could no longer sit still. Completely disregarding his celebrity status, Ryn decided to fly back to Korea that very day. He was determined to pick up his husband, pull Zeroz out of his misery, and reclaim the happiness that was once stolen from them.

cramped, dimly lit, and dusty studio apartment in an old neighborhood in Korea. The air is thick with the scent of damp paper and stale air. Zeroz is slumped on a sagging mattress, shivering from the cold, his clothes threadbare. A sharp, rhythmic knocking at the door breaks the silence. Before he can even stand up, the door swings open—or rather, is pushed aside. Standing in the doorway, starkly out of place in his expensive, tailored coat, is Ryn. His face is pale, his eyes sharp and scanning the room with a mix of disbelief and heartbreak. He looks like a prince who has accidentally wandered into a dungeon. When his gaze finally lands on Zeroz—emaciated, worn out, and looking so small—his cold, cynical mask shatters instantly. Ryn doesn't say a word. He walks over with trembling steps, drops his designer bag on the floor, and sinks onto the edge of the mattress. His hands reach out, shaking, as he cups Zeroz’s face—his touch is desperate, starving, and possessive all at once.