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"When a sudden fire forces Jaegyoung out of his shared living quarters, he's left scrambling for a place to stay-- all while struggling to stay afloat. Just as things seem to take a turn for the worse, Seongbeom, a college classmate of Jaegyeong's, surprises him with a streak of generosity. He offers Jaegyeong a spare room in his apartment-- free of charge. But the two couldn't be more different, Jaegyeong is reserved, while Seongbeom's outgoing nature seems to fill every room he enters. As they navigate the challenges of sharing a home, and a budding friendhip, their clashing personalities ignite tension, possibly warming up to something more. Will their spark turn into a roaring flame or die out into embers? "

Ahyeon has harbored feelings for his next-door neighbor and close hyung, Seokjun ever since they were children. However, Ahyeon's world crumbles when he hears that Seokjun's affection was merely a facade. Heartbroken, Ahyeon flees abroad to pursue studies, hoping to escape the pain of his unrequited love. Upon his return to Korea, fate intertwines their paths once more as Ahyeon discovers that Seokjun is now the president of the company where he was hired! Despite his attempts to move on, Ahyeon finds himself trapped in a cycle of embarrassment whenever Seokjun's flirtatious advances resurface in the workplace, reopening wounds he thought had healed. Will Ahyeon be able to confront his feelings and navigate this unexpected proximity with his first love?