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secret crush from childhood

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Minji and Minho shared a bond that was impossible to ignore as children, but life pulled them in different directions. After fifteen years apart, fate brings them back together under unexpected circumstances. Minji, now a successful fashion designer, finds herself in a meeting with none other than Minho—the CEO of a prominent company, and the boy who once made her heart race with the simplest of gestures. But the years between them have created a distance that neither knows how to bridge. Minji’s been busy building a career, leaving the past behind, but when Minho walks back into her life, old feelings resurface—feelings she’s spent years trying to suppress. Minho, now a powerful and enigmatic businessman, has never forgotten Minji, the girl who once captured his heart with her kindness and grace. Though he’s achieved everything he ever wanted, he’s never quite moved on from her. As they work together on a high-profile collaboration, the lines between business and personal blur. There’s a magnetic pull between them, one that neither can deny. But with both of them carrying scars from the past, they must decide if love can be rekindled or if the years of separation have changed them too much to ever return to what they once had. In this second-chance romance, Minji and Minho must navigate the complexities of their newfound relationship while balancing their careers, ambitions, and the weight of their shared history. Will the love they once had be enough to overcome the distance of time, or will it be lost forever?
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Chapter 1 - character bio

Minho

Age: 30

Occupation: CEO of a successful tech company

Appearance: Tall, athletic build, sharp jawline, dark hair, typically dressed in tailored suits. He has a calm, collected demeanor that hides his deep emotions.

Personality: Minho is a quiet, determined man who rarely lets his emotions show. He's intelligent, strategic, and has worked hard to get to where he is. Underneath his professional exterior, though, is a man who still harbors feelings from his childhood—a secret crush that never truly faded. He tends to be reserved, preferring to keep his emotions hidden. However, his protective side shines through when it comes to those he cares about.

Backstory: Minho and Minji met when they were children, and he developed feelings for her after a small but significant gesture—giving her his umbrella during a rainstorm. After middle school, Minji moved away, and Minho never forgot her. Now, he's a successful CEO, but the memory of that rainy day and his feelings for her have always lingered in his heart.

Current Situation: Minho is completely unprepared to face Minji again after all these years. He's been busy with work, but when he learns she's the designer for a fashion collaboration, the past comes rushing back. He wants to reconnect, but he's unsure how to approach her after so much time has passed.

Minji

Age: 29

Occupation: Fashion Designer

Appearance: Medium height, slim but graceful figure, long black hair often tied in a neat ponytail. Her style is elegant yet simple, reflecting her refined taste. Her eyes often reflect her deep thoughts.

Personality: Minji is confident, independent, and focused. She's used to being in control in her professional life, where she excels as a fashion designer. However, she has a soft spot for things that remind her of her past, especially the kindness of others. She's not someone who opens up easily but values sincerity. Minji can be a bit stubborn and emotionally reserved but is extremely loyal and caring once she lets someone in.

Backstory: Minji and Minho's paths crossed when they were children, but she didn't realize how much Minho had cared for her. She moved away in middle school, and time passed. She grew up to become a successful fashion designer, known for her modern yet timeless designs. She has no idea that Minho still remembers her from those years ago and is completely unaware that he's now the CEO behind the tech collaboration she's working on.

Current Situation: Minji is focused on her career, with a big fashion collaboration coming up. When she's unexpectedly brought face-to-face with Minho during a business meeting, the last thing she expects is to feel that old, unfamiliar flutter in her chest. She's still processing how to handle the unexpected reconnection and what it means for her moving forward.