The story features a captivating rivals-to-lovers dynamic between Lynda Fan, a practical and ambitious student, and her wealthy, confident classmate, Angela Wu. As Lynda is invited to create characters for Angela's Otome game, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery that challenges her perceptions and awakens unexpected feelings. The narrative explores themes of ambition, creativity, and the transformative power of love.
Seventeen-year-old Lulu Li has her last summer before college all planned out.
But her plans go awry when she learns that Kite Xu, her old next-door neighbor
and childhood friend, will be returning home from South Korea. Lulu hasn’t
seen Kite since eighth grade, after he left the country to pursue a career in
K-pop, eventually debuting in the boy group Karnival. When Karnival announces
that Kite will be taking a break from K-pop activities for mysterious reasons,
the opportunity to rekindle their friendship arises. Star-struck and
nostalgic, Lulu tries to reconnect with Kite. As they continue to bond and
reminisce over the past, Kite’s sister, Connie, warns Lulu not to get too
close to her brother. The harder Lulu tries to deny her feelings, the stronger
they get. But how could a K-pop star ever fall for a nobody from home? And
even if he did, is there any way for their relationship to end but badly?
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