“I want to love again and be loved.”
Conservative and sincere youth Karel meets a man by chance on his journey. Sasha, a fugitive who couldn’t hide his beautiful appearance even in the midst of desperation. Karel, who falls for him at first sight, pours out an unrequited love…
Eight years later. The once fugitive has become a successful dancer who captivates Paris. However, numerous rumors follow in his shadow. Rumors of drug abuse, performing in blue movies, bedding noble patrons for luxury… And some of these rumors are undoubtedly true.
Yet, even for Sasha, there was a past where he received devoted love from someone. However, Sasha abandoned him for success, and he went missing shortly after the war.
Then one day, his forgotten lover reappears before him. In a completely different guise from the past.
King Julian, their brother and friend, perceived Karlen as a self-sacrificing yet mistreated individual. Julian's unwavering friendship and support towards them were commendable, despite the misunderstandings between the leads. However, Julian viewed Sasya as cold-hearted due to their withdrawn nature resulting from trauma, unaware of how to handle the situation.
The story effectively portrayed the complexities of mental health, showing how Sasya became overly dependent on Karlen, which sometimes led to clinginess. It's important to note that while I don't condone Karlen's manipulative behavior or lack of communication, the author did an impressive job in depicting his character. In reality, someone like Karlen could be intimidating, as they knew how to exploit situations.
Overall, the author's ability to delve into different characters' thoughts and emotions added depth to the narrative, even if it highlighted the consequences of miscommunication and assumptions.