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Two years as a couple, several years of knowing each other, and the miles that have become a part of their everyday life. Megumi Fushiguro is studying in a different city, while Caroline Mizuki has remained in their hometown. Their daily routine consists of messages sent between classes, evening phone calls, and FaceTime sessions that often only end when one of them falls asleep. Fortunately, there are still weekends, mutual friends, family gatherings, and those moments they both look forward to all week long. Stolen hoodies, spontaneous dates, minor squabbles, jealousy, laughter, nights spent lost in one another, and goodbyes that, every single time, come far too soon.

There are three rules: Don’t fuck with your best friend’s boyfriend. Don’t reply to Satoru Gojo after midnight. And under no circumstances should you let him stay for breakfast. Caroline broke the first rule during a weekend getaway. The second—the very next night. The third became a problem when Satoru started acting as if he had no intention of leaving at all.

Some relationships start with a single night. This one was supposed to end there. Caroline Mizuki wasn’t looking for complications. She had her studies, a job at a nightclub, friends, and a life of her own that already threw enough problems her way. Satoru Gojo was exactly the kind of guy a sensible girl should steer clear of. Popular, confident, surrounded by people, and used to always getting what he wanted. That one night was meant to remain just a memory. It didn’t. When they start running into each other at university, at parties, and in places neither can simply avoid, it quickly becomes clear there is something between them that can’t easily be ignored. Satoru has a way of getting close just when Caroline least expects it—only to act, moments later, as if there’s nothing between them at all. Caroline, meanwhile, finds herself wondering more and more whether his interest is genuine or if he simply likes having her within easy reach. Neither of them wants to put a name to what’s happening between them. Because it’s easier to pretend it’s just a game than to admit it’s starting to mean something more. Attraction. Unspoken words. Jealousy. Silence. Returns. And as the line between a casual fling and real feelings begins to blur, both will have to decide how long they can keep pretending that nothing has changed.

Not every relationship begins with love. Sometimes, it starts with a simple "Good morning, Mr. Gojo." Satoru Gojo has everything one might expect from a young CEO—money, power, success, and confidence. He allows himself no weaknesses at work. Yet, off the clock, he is simply the father of three-year-old Megumi, who is his whole world. Caroline never planned to take an interest in her boss—especially not in a man as arrogant, annoying, and decidedly overconfident as Satoru Gojo. At first, their connection is strictly professional. That is, until the day Caroline meets his son. Megumi quickly takes a liking to her, and for the first time, Satoru sees his employee as more than just another person at the company. Casual conversations turn into longer encounters, chance moments begin to hold more meaning, and the line between a professional relationship and something far more personal slowly starts to blur. The problem? Satoru is her boss. And feelings never ask for the right moment.

Caroline leads a relatively orderly life: she studies English literature, has her own dorm room, friends, and, above all, Shoko, with whom she's very close. Everything changes because of a seemingly innocent joke between the friends. Shoko encourages Caroline to take a photo of herself in her new underwear. Caroline takes the photo and—believing it's Shoko—presses "send." Only a moment later does she realize the recipient is Satoru Gojo. Gojo not only received a message he absolutely shouldn't have received, but he clearly intends to exploit the situation. Caroline must confront his blatant flirting, her own embarrassment, and the fact that there was already some chemistry between them, fueled by Caroline's hatred and Satoru's flirtatious nature.

She's engaged to the perfect man—so why did she just invite the ex who broke her heart to the wedding?

What's it like not to like your brother's best friend? And a friend you've known since childhood, and you always have to tease each other. Caroline certainly doesn't know the answer to that question, as she decided to drunkenly sleep with the school star, who is also her brother's best friend.

No one said marriage to Naoya Zenin would be easy. Caroline, who became Naoya's wife after a marriage brokered by the Zenin and Mizuki clans, has been discovering this for three years now. However, one day, during another argument, Caroline decides to push Naoya to the wall—she says she wants a divorce.

Satoru and Caroline had the perfect relationship—holding hands, sweet nothings, kisses, dates and outings documented in Instagram photos, basketball games Caroline never missed for Satoru. Behind closed doors, however, their relationship was a farce, a setup. It would make Satoru's ex-girlfriend, Iori Utahime, jealous and want to get back together with Satoru, and would make Gojo's teammate, Kenji Takima, notice Caroline and steal her away from Satoru. The plan was perfect until Iori started spending more and more time together, and Satoru began to distance himself from Caroline, which left her feeling frustrated, jealous, and angry, not happy.

Caroline's sister, Marietta, is marrying the eldest son of the Seiran Kingdom in two weeks, thus uniting the two kingdoms. Caroline and Marietta's father wants to take advantage of their eldest daughter's wedding and engage another marriage: Caroline to Raiden's youngest brother, Haruto. However, he doesn't realize that behind his back and this next committed marriage, Caroline is caught in a whirlwind of emotions, experiences, and nocturnal trysts with the second Prince of Seiran, Satoru.

Caroline and Satoru have a simple arrangement – ​​friends with benefits. Pure fun, no feelings, no commitment beyond that. However, things begin to change when quickies turn into emotional, intimate encounters, quick outings turn into sleepovers, conversations, and kisses, and the school starts to think you're a couple because of your behavior. This completely upends Caroline's life, as she begins to fall for Satoru, but she knows he doesn't want a relationship.