: Characters often struggle with the idea that they are "bad" for each other or that their closeness is a barrier to personal growth.
: The story highlights how labeling a relationship as "just friends" can be used as a defense mechanism to avoid the vulnerability of real intimacy. Where to Read toomics-childhood-friends
: Mincheol and Ha-neul have been inseparable since childhood. They grew up together, sharing every milestone, and eventually made a pact never to let romance ruin their friendship. : Characters often struggle with the idea that