The top was the group’s notorious “company favorite,” and took the preferential allocation of resources completely for granted. Though the group never became especially popular, he still had a fiercely loyal fanbase supporting him.
Top: A company favorite? But my mom owns the company.
Whether there was a stage to perform on or a short drama to film, the top took whatever came along. He had gotten used to this level of attention and diligently played the part of his mother’s good employee. Then, at an ordinary awards ceremony, a “photo together” with an irresistible atmosphere brought him an enormous surge of popularity.
The photo showed nothing more than the top and a rising young actor, the bottom, exchanging a fleeting, almost imperceptible glance. Yet countless fans of the pair cried out that they were perfect together.
At the company’s direction, the top and bottom signed a friendly contract to pretend to be a couple, hoping to turn this unexpected popularity into a boost for them both.
Top: All right! I’ll treat it as acting practice!
Bottom: ...A resource-backed star.
As their deliberate publicity campaign made them increasingly popular, the one-year contract neared its end. After discussions, the top and his company decided that, for the sake of their future careers, the pair would sign a “breakup contract” and gradually distance themselves, ending things “amicably.”
Top: I’m fine with anything. We’re not even close anyway.
Bottom: ? Wasn’t he head over heels for me?
In short, it’s a story about two people signing a contract, only for the bottom to convince himself the top is in love with him and end up genuinely falling for him while pretending to be a couple.
Sunny, cheerful, dedicated top
No real-life inspirations
Theme: Do your work conscientiously
