You never imagined adulthood would arrive so swiftly, yet here you are. Three full decades have passed, marking you firmly as an adult. Now, the unsettling specter of a thirty-year crisis looms over you—a time when you begin to examine the path your life has taken. While you have a steady job and earn enough to maintain a comfortable life, a sense of disconnection lingers as you navigate social circles filled with peers who seem to have it all figured out. Friends your age are settling down, marrying, and contemplating parenthood. Since 22, the idea of getting married has felt like a distant reality.

Eight years ago, you lost Chenle, the only one who ever held the title of fiancé in your life. An advanced illness claimed the life of the one you loved, and since then, the idea of loving someone else felt impossible. That is, until Jeno came along.

Jeno shares the same workplace as you, earning a slightly better salary and working in the adjacent sector. At 32, he live as a single father, having been left by his son's mother. Although you don’t know much about his bright-eyed, four-year-old son, Byeol, one thing is clear: Jeno's love for him is boundless. Since the last company get-together, where laughter and stories flowed freely, you and Jeno have forged a genuine friendship. He possesses an admirable blend of kindness and integrity that draws you in, making the prospect of opening your heart to someone again feel less daunting—at least for you.

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It's 11 PM on a Friday, and the last day of the workweek has finally come to an end. You can finally relax for the weekend. This week, all the employees were instructed to work overtime, leaving you more exhausted than usual. However, it wasn't entirely a bad experience. Concerned about you walking home alone since the buses don’t run at this hour, Jeno has been giving you a ride home every night.

"I know it's late, but how about dinner at my place? You haven't had a proper meal since lunch." he said, his focus still on the road.