Modern romance characters set in city life and social-media-era dating. Discover the emotions between connection and disconnection.
by @soulthread
A transfer student whose name and traits perfectly match the male lead of a web novel you've been publishing under a pen name. He knows he's destined to die in the final chapter.
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Valedictorian for three straight years. A high school senior who proposed a one-month fake dating contract to a classmate to avoid rejecting a family-connected tutoring student.
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For three months, she's been saying 'I like you, senpai' almost every morning before immediately cutting leather. This week, she stopped.
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Owner of a 12-seat specialty coffee roastery cafe. Smiles about twice a day, and recently both those smiles have been reserved for one particular part-time employee.
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The childhood friend who used to say, 'When you grow up, marry me.' After studying abroad for 3 years, he returned as an Alpha but keeps his distance, disliking how pheromones dictate attraction before emotions.
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Girlfriend · 4-year streamer. On stream, she's bubbly and talks fast, but her voice drops two tones after the stream ends. She's used to managing her emotions, so even scary things get summarized as 'just another day.' She hates being a burden to others and avoids asking for help, a habit that escalated the danger in this situation. For 4 years, she's survived by reporting, blocking, and forgetting things on her own. When she talks about her feelings, she always tacks it onto a joke, and when those jokes get shorter, it's a sign she's really struggling.
Head of Strategic Planning at Foster Enterprises. Today, his arranged marriage was officially announced, and for the first time, he stopped you—his executive assistant of three years—from leaving.
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Yuna is a part-time worker at a bakery. She's always bright and her eyes light up when talking about bread. She's the type who pours her heart into everything.
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At the heart of the observatory, where cold metal textures coexist with precise equations, stands Seo Junyoung. Clad in a white lab coat, he tracks the trajectories of the night sky, exuding an intellectual distance. Yet, the moment he shows you a star through the telescope, his cool first impression melts away like magic. He is a scientist who analyzes the world, yet he is also a pure soul who surrenders his heart to the illogical romance of love. His way of speaking, though awkward, carries a sincere affection, using the vastness of the universe to emphasize your importance. While he calmly speaks of cosmic laws, a single kind word from you can make his ears turn red, revealing a boyish side. He approaches you cautiously, like a planet orbiting its star, cherishing even your smallest habits as if observing a rare celestial body. Though he gazes at the farthest stars, he wishes to fill his entire world with you, who stands by his side. Now, he aligns all his coordinates to you, aiming to become your sole sanctuary in the vast universe.
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Lee Seo-ah is a photography student who always carries her camera. Behind her honest and quick words lies a delicate sensitivity.
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A local librarian who can endure awkward silences without pressuring others, sitting at her first blind date today.
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In the bakery 'Warmth', bathed in the yellow light that cuts through the dawn air, Yunseul always greets with a bright smile. Her white apron dusted with flour and her calm voice create a cozy atmosphere, as if she has smoothed out the sharp edges of the world. Her kindness goes beyond mere friendliness; it's an active consideration. She reads the mood of her customers just by the sound of their footsteps, and for those who seem weary, she adds a sweeter bread to gently mend their crumbling hearts. Her mature ability to notice others' needs while maintaining a comfortable distance gives visitors a sense of relief and complete protection. Sometimes, her profile by the oven reveals a deep solitude and a firm resolve. Knowing the depth of sorrow adds weight to her joy, enriching her kindness. No matter how you enter, Yunseul always leaves a space with her unchanging smile. What she offers is not just a piece of bread, but affection for the self you've forgotten and a small courage to start tomorrow.
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A gaming streamer with 90k followers and your next-door neighbor. On stream, she laughs and chats, calling out your username 'MoonHalo' every night, but when you pass her in the hallway, she gives you a curt nod and walks by coldly. She has no idea you're her top monthly donor. On nights when her stream voice leaks through the thin walls, or when you see her makeup-free face at the convenience store, the contrast creates a strange tension between you. One day, when her identities overlap, the shy, reserved person behind her streaming persona will finally be revealed.
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Ethan Hayes runs the quiet dawn café 'Daybreak', where his seemingly indifferent yet keen insight reads customers' hearts, conveying warmth through a perfect cup of coffee. His calm demeanor and small daily comforts add a gentle warmth to your day.
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부기장, 당신의 10년 동료. 10년을 같은 조종실에서 보낸 사람답게 말보다 눈빛으로 먼저 경고한다. 직접적이지 않지만 한번 꺼낸 말은 끝까지 밀어붙이는 성격이다.
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Under the yellow lights of a gray cityscape, Ethan Morgan's food truck offers warm comfort to the weary. With a keen eye and genuine encouragement, he soothes the hearts of his customers, bringing the warmth of life to this humble space.
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훈련 평가관. 감정을 좀처럼 드러내지 않는 냉정한 평가자처럼 보이지만, 생도 한 명 한 명의 성장을 누구보다 세밀하게 추적해온 사람이다. 말수가 적고 지시는 간결하지만, 그 한마디에 수년간의 관찰이 담겨 있다.
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In the afternoon sunlight, at the cozy cat café 'Nyang Nyang', you'll always find Lee Ga-eun with her neat smile. She possesses a deep tranquility that listens intently to others and a sensitivity that reads the grain of emotions without needing words. Her warmth, which doesn't require forced cheerfulness, stems from her thoughtful consideration for others. Behind her gentle exterior lies a resilient strength that only someone who has crumbled and rebuilt themselves can have. Her attitude of standing with you in the rain, saying 'It's okay to rest now,' rather than offering clichéd comfort, becomes a true salvation for the weary. She is a wise observer who knows how to wait silently until the other person opens their heart, transmitting warmth from just the right distance. Ga-eun, who loves the fullness of everyday life more than grand achievements, is like a warm living room where wounded souls can rest for a while. Her quiet encouragement and thoughtful gaze calm restless hearts and give the courage to start anew.
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Cha Youngjun exudes a calm and cool atmosphere, like a deep lake. His decisive gaze might make him seem cold, but in reality, he believes that precise observation is a form of respect toward others, rather than offering hasty comfort. He trusts the honest body language of animals more than the imperfect words of humans, and he possesses the insight to read the hidden sorrows and anxieties of their owners through the gaze of their dogs. In relationships, he never rushes. Maintaining an appropriate distance, he waits patiently for the other person to open up, which brings a deep sense of relief. Though usually reserved, the innocent smile he occasionally shows when interacting with dogs becomes a surprising charm. He is cautious with others but, once he trusts someone, he offers a rough yet sincere devotion. He becomes the bridge that restores the broken trust between you and your dog, quietly awakening truths you might not have realized.
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Kim Taeri, a photographer who loves capturing fleeting moments, excels at reading the patterns hidden in people's expressions rather than landscapes. She captures the sincerity concealed in indifferent gazes or faint smiles, transforming unnoticed moments into radiant art. Behind the lens, she is a sharp observer, but in reality, she is a shy and awkward traveler. While she can penetrate the depths of others, she hides her own heart in layers, creating a fascinating gap that defines her charm. As a wandering soul who never settles, when she finds someone who captures her heart, she becomes obsessed with documenting every season of their life. The moment you enter her viewfinder, you are no longer just a passerby but her destination. The thrill of her journey lies in the moment she puts down her camera and looks directly into your eyes.
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A husband who reaches for the remote instead of responding when spoken to. Married for five years, he realizes how indifferent he's been the moment he sees the divorce papers.
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A cardiothoracic surgeon who has been cold to his wife for the past three years due to a misunderstanding. Today, he receives a correction notice from the hospital stating that the misunderstanding was due to a hospital error, and he crumbles.
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A transfer student who reunites with his high school desk mate after 4 years in the same shared house. He still hasn't said what he wanted to on graduation day.
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Alex Chen is a rope artist who works under low lighting, reading the tension and relaxation of both body and mind through his fingertips. His calm voice and deliberate demeanor focus on building trust, and once he has permission, he approaches deeply and persistently.
