The Pretty Gold Digger's Guide to Acting Sweet and Innocent

A wildly unhinged, swoon-worthy, possessive actor gong × a gorgeous, timid, adorably awkward shou

A romance where they’re talking past each other (not really)

During the summer vacation of his second year of high school, Cheng Jiayun became a magical-girl VTuber to make quick money, and successfully hooked a rich guy.

Rich people really are hard to deal with. They call whenever and wherever they please, and fly into a rage if you keep them waiting even a little.

On the surface, Cheng Jiayun is sweet and soft: "Aww, I'm sorry I'm late. Don't be mad at me, okay, big brother?"

Behind his back, he rolls his eyes so hard they nearly disappear: "Could you give me a little personal space? You don't actually think we're dating, do you?!"

Later, the guy's behavior grew more and more twisted. It was bad enough that he acted out online, but then he wanted to meet in person, and even started breathing heavily into the phone while Cheng Jiayun was taking a shower!

At the end of his tether, Cheng Jiayun gritted his teeth and completed all his required streaming hours, cashed out at lightning speed, and vanished without a trace.

Five years later, Cheng Jiayun got the itch again and started livestreaming with a group.

On his way home after work, he was stopped outside his apartment building by Song Sigu, a famous actor.

The man's gaze was deep, his voice husky. "Pomelo Coconut Ice, have you been charging your phone for five years and eighteen days?"

Cheng Jiayun's pupils dilated in shock. "...Help! Why does this guy keep haunting me?!"

After their reunion, Song Sigu became even more possessive. He moved in with Cheng Jiayun without asking, turning his once peaceful life into a complete mess.

You can't be a sugar baby forever!

Cheng Jiayun steeled himself: If I can't get this walking disaster to leave, I might as well have him locked up!

He kept acting sweet and coaxed Song Sigu into letting his guard down, while secretly gathering evidence. He was ready to sacrifice himself for justice!

On Song Sigu's birthday, he finally took the plunge. He changed into a short, sexy-cute skirt, straddled Song Sigu's lap, draped his arms softly over the man's shoulders, and gave him a coy, flirtatious look.

But before he could turn on the hidden camera...

Song Sigu furrowed his brows, pushed him away, and unhappily tugged at his skirt to straighten it.

"Cheng Jiayun, I know you've had a crush on me for a long time, but this is really making me uncomfortable. Could you stop being so forward and give me some time to prepare myself?"

Cheng Jiayun froze solid.

Who said I was madly in love with you?! Do you even hear yourself?!

* The gong has a mental illness, Capgras delusion. He believes that the people around him have been replaced by monsters who are identical in every observable way, and trusts no one around him, so he seeks emotional support online.

* The shou's self-image: Sure, I'm beautiful, a bit chuuni, good at acting cute and comforting people, but I am absolutely a straight guy.

Theme: Embrace everything with love.