Pole of Inaccessibility

Jae-Ui and Mu-Yeong, used to be in the same club but grew apart until they unexpectedly crossed paths nearly ten years after graduation. During their college days, Mu-Yeong had always admired his senior, Jae-Ui, harboring feelings that went unnoticed. Now, as adults, Mu-Yeong is excited to reconnect and warmly approaches Jae-Ui. However, Jae-Ui doesn’t share the same enthusiasm. Instead of welcoming their reunion, he seems distant and reluctant to engage in conversation. Despite Jae-Ui’s cold demeanor, Mu-Yeong persistently tries to bridge the gap between them. But as their interactions continue, Jae-Ui reveals a deeply personal and painful secret, one that explains his reluctance to reconnect. As the past resurfaces and hidden emotions come to light, their relationship takes an unexpected turn, leaving Mu-Yeong to question whether some distances are truly impossible to overcome.(Source: Lezhin US, edited) Note: Part of Lezhin's SS Short Story Collection (SS 단편선) or the Depraved Collection in English.