Snuggled Close by a Little Flame

[A gentle, sweet story with a touch of showbiz. It pursues a poetic style, so the prose is rather literary and impressionistic. It includes a lot of personal indulgences, so if that's not your thing, please feel free to stop reading in time.]

He debuted at a young age, and in an instant went from an unknown to famous across the land. But he only packed his bags and left to study and see the world, without looking back.

On a street in a foreign country, a plump Samoyed begged him to pick it up. He froze for a moment, until the dog's owner walked over.

Round apricot eyes, a radiant smile. He had thought of her for four years.

So he had to love her, even standing in the eye of the storm.

(A lighter version)

As the top-tier star with the most mom fans in showbiz, the thing he heard most after coming of age was, "Son, eat properly and go to bed early. Hurry up and fall in love!"

Later, he returned after finishing his studies, bringing 18 original songs, two major films, n variety shows yet to air, and an ice-cold lotus bud.

At the end of his concert, the final song ended.

Everyone: "Huh? Why isn't our darling leaving the stage yet?"

Ji Chiye scratched his head, smiling nervously. "Um, I have something to share. I might need to... fall in love?"

Millions of people watching the livestream at the venue felt their hearts stop.

Screams erupted all around.

Mom fans: Our daughter-in-law is here! How far behind can dating shows and family variety shows be?

Girlfriend fans: Aaaaaah, I'm so jealous. I'm going to go cry for a while.

Male fans: He's so bold! I love him!

Bystanders: Has the top-tier star gone crazy?

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This era is in a rush for success. It wants results, glittering trophies, and brilliant flowers that will never wilt.

This era is noisy with capital and obsessed with traffic, but sincerity and ability are the only two things that truly matter.

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About smoke and fire:

Van Gogh once said, "There is a fire inside everyone. Passersby only see the smoke."

Most people could see the fire inside him. Only she spotted the barely visible smoke around him amid the grand crowd. She hurried over, afraid that if she was even a little late, he would be swallowed by the dust of time beneath a deluge of expectations and malice.

She came with her courage, her aloofness, her warmth, her tendency to run away, and her belief that love was worth trying. She hurried over, gasping for breath.

She never wanted to see him look so lonely and helpless in the moment he lifted his head again.

A feeling of loss should not befall someone as wonderful as him.

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A gifted young man who returns home after completing his studies and becomes a top-tier star x an up-and-coming independent fashion designer

Keywords: Love at first sight / Mutual devotion / Real couples are the sweetest / Love that grows over time

[One-on-one romance, happy ending, both leads have no prior partners, mutual healing, both pursuing each other]

[A sweet romance grounded in everyday life, relationship-focused]

[The characters are fictional. Please read with a clear head.]

Theme: Love can heal everything.