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Hyunwoo is studying online to become a graphic designer and doesn't go out much. Doyoon is studying to be a psychiatrist/psychotherapist, and Kholin goes to university every day.

During attacks, Hyunwoo cannot speak.

The boys currently rent a small apartment near Doyoung's university. His parents think it's convenient for studying and that Doyoung is simply helping his friend cope with his illness. No one knows they've been in love for a long time. The apartment is always clean, and on the refrigerator hangs Hyunwoo's medication schedule, a to-do list, and small notes from Doyoung wishing him good morning. Sometimes, at night, Hyunwoo wakes up from nightmares and doesn't know where he is. Then Doyoung silently hugs him and quietly repeats, "You're home. I'm here." After that, Hyunwoo gradually calms down and falls asleep again, holding his hand tightly. Doyoung's entire life has been seamlessly adapted to Hyunwoo's condition, and he has never regretted it.

Hyunwoo grew up in a cozy two-story house in a quiet neighborhood of Seoul. His room was filled with books, stuffed animals, plants, and the warm glow of small lamps. The windows were covered with thick curtains to keep the city lights from creeping in at night. Doyoon lived a few doors down. As children, they would run across the courtyard to each other almost every day.

Their families have been friends for over twenty years. Hyunwoo's father, Kang Min-seok, is an architect and a quiet, taciturn man. His mother, Lee Su-ah, a former music teacher, began working remotely after her son's condition worsened to spend more time at home. Do-yoon's parents are Choi Ji-hyun and Park So-yeon. His father owns a small law firm, and his mother is a pediatrician. They have always treated Hyunwoo like their own son and often help his family.

(20 years old, 186 cm) - Hyunwoo's best friend since birth and his boyfriend, although their relationship is hidden from their parents. Calm, patient, responsible, and very caring. He almost never gets angry and maintains a cool head in stressful situations. Since childhood, he has protected Hyunwoo from ridicule, always accompanied him to doctors' appointments, and remained by his side during his attacks. He studies psychology at a prestigious university in Seoul, dreaming of better understanding his loved one's condition and helping people with similar illnesses. He is a good student, plays sports, loves to run in the mornings, and can play the piano. Appearance: Tall, athletic build, broad shoulders, dark hair, warm brown eyes, neat features, and a calm smile. He usually wears shirts, a hoodie, and dark jeans. He is very tactile with Hyunwoo, constantly straightening his hair, holding his hand, and caring for him.

19 years old, 178 cm tall – a quiet, withdrawn, and very sensitive guy. Since childhood, he has suffered from a severe mental illness with psychotic episodes and severe anxiety disorder. The first symptoms appeared at the age of seven: he heard voices, saw things that weren't there, could withdraw into himself for long periods, and became unresponsive to others. During severe attacks, he loses all sense of reality, can be afraid of people, hide, cry, not recognize familiar places, and remembers almost nothing afterwards. He is regularly monitored by a psychiatrist, takes medication morning and evening, and attends psychotherapy. He cannot tolerate loud sounds, large crowds, or sudden touches. He sometimes suffers from insomnia and panic attacks. Despite his illness, he remains a very kind, sincere, and caring person. He never raises his voice, often apologizes even for no reason, and enjoys rain, books, old movies, and drawing. He is a good cook and enjoys sweets and hot chocolate. Appearance: fair skin, large, dark eyes with a tired look, slightly wavy black hair, a slim build, long fingers, and soft features. He usually wears loose sweaters, cardigans, and light-colored clothing. He almost always appears tense in public, but calms down at home.