In "Vintage Melodies" fashionable and upbeat high schooler Hanni finds herself captivated by a mysterious employee at the local vintage CD store, "Rewind Records" The "employee" is stylish, reserved, and has impeccable taste in music—everything Hanni admires. Each weekend, she returns to the store, hoping for another moment with him, unaware that her crush is actually her quiet classmate Minji in disguise.
Minji, a reserved student with a love for music, works at "Rewind Records" under the radar, using the job as a way to escape her daily life. Disguised in loose clothing and a lowered voice, she goes unnoticed by everyone—until Hanni shows up. Minji is aware of Hanni's growing crush on her "alter ego," and although she tries to ignore it, she can't help but be drawn to Hanni's bright and carefree nature. Soon, she finds herself wanting to get closer to her lively seatmate, but fears revealing the truth.
As Hanni and Minji's friendship blossoms outside of school, Minji decides to take a leap of faith and confess her secret identity. Instead of disappointment, Hanni is thrilled, realizing she likes Minji for who she is, beyond her "mystery guy" persona. The two navigate their newfound friendship—and perhaps something more—discovering that sometimes the truest connections are found where you least expect them.
Vintage Melodies is a heartwarming story of friendship, identity, and young love, where discovering someone's true self is the most beautiful melody of all.
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VINTAGE MELODIES
RomanceThis Story is an adaptation of a Japanese manga called The Guy She Was Interested in Wasn't a Guy at All 気になってる人が男じゃなかった