Xinyu, the popular, 174 cm tall girl who has gone out with the most charming boys in school, has never truly fallen for anyone. Until she meets Sohyun, the effortlessly cool, book-loving class president. While Sohyun is oblivious to her own popularity among the girls, Xinyu is drawn to her quiet confidence and songwriting hobby. Leaving Xinyu wondering... how does she make the one girl who doesn't seem to be interested in romance to notice her? What begins as playful teasing soon turns into something much more.

Between Love and Friendship is a story of tangled emotions and difficult choices. Sohyun finds herself in a complicated situation, caught between her feelings for Xinyu, who she's been with, and Yooyeon, a close friend who secretly harbors feelings for her. As tensions rise and emotions become harder to ignore, Sohyun must navigate the thin line between love and friendship. In the end, the story unfolds with Sohyun choosing Yooyeon, realizing that sometimes, love and friendship can merge into something even more meaningful than she ever expected.

---READ "WHEN SILENCE MEETS FAME" FIRST BEFORE READING THIS--- Sohyun and Xinyu's love has just begun, but new challenges threaten to pull them apart. Old ties, secret admirers, and disapproving family members test their bond. Yet under the same sky, they must choose each other again and again.

Park Sohyun lives quietly in the background. Books, lyrics, and music sheets are her world, and she's happiest when hidden behind her headphones. A top student and music club member, she avoids the spotlight and prefers her safe, silent rhythm. Then comes Zhou Xinyu-the transfer student from China who instantly steals the school's attention. Beautiful, rich, and famous, Xinyu shines so brightly that everyone wants to be near her. But behind her charm and careless laughter hides a girl weighed down by pressure and loneliness. When fate forces the quiet composer and the untouchable star into the same melody, their lives begin to intertwine. Sohyun discovers chaos can be beautiful, while Xinyu learns that silence can feel like home. But between secret crushes, jealous rivals, strict families, and the fear of being truly seen-will their song last, or will the world drown it out?