Lin Yu identifies as strictly heterosexual and has never had romantic experiences with men. His perspective shifts when he discovers that Yue Qianwen is gay. Initially, Lin Yu feels uneasy and interprets Yue Qianwen’s attentiveness as romantic interest. He attempts to create distance by refusing rides and avoiding interaction, but he finds himself unable to stay away. When Yue Qianwen falls ill, Lin Yu’s concern overrides his desire for distance, leading him to drive Yue Qianwen home. During this drive, Yue Qianwen directly addresses the situation, asking why Lin Yu has been avoiding him. Lin Yu admits his discomfort, and Yue Qianwen responds by affirming their friendship and stating he will not force anything.
Despite this reassurance, Lin Yu experiences intense internal conflict. He becomes jealous when Yue Qianwen begins chatting with another man on a social app and agrees to a date. Lin Yu’s anxiety manifests as anger and possessiveness. He confronts Yue Qianwen about his upcoming date and unexpectedly invites him to stay at his apartment for the night. During the evening, they cook together and play video games. The atmosphere becomes charged with unspoken tension. Lin Yu initiates a kiss to test his own reactions, finding that he does not feel repulsion. Yue Qianwen responds by deepening the kiss and escalating physical intimacy.
The following morning, Lin Yu posts on an anonymous social forum seeking advice, using the pseudonym Kun Kun. Netizens encourage him to explore his feelings, and Lin Yu eventually admits that he wants to kiss Yue Qianwen again. He realizes that his jealousy and desire for exclusivity indicate romantic feelings. He confesses to a friend that he cannot accept Yue Qianwen being with someone else and decides to pursue the relationship himself. Lin Yu buys gifts and travels to Yue Qianwen’s apartment, but Yue Qianwen is absent. Lin Yu waits outside, realizing the complexity of his new emotional state. The story concludes with Lin Yu grappling with the transition from friendship to a romantic relationship with a man of the same sex.
