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Jake has always been shy. So shy that introducing himself feels impossible.
Instead of using his real name, he tells everyone he's Ikeu, a nickname he's been using online for years. With his soft features, long lashes, fluffy hair, and quiet personality, most people assume he's a girl-and Jake is usually too nervous to correct them.
Everything changes when he transfers to a new school and meets Heeseung, a popular, confident student who immediately believes Ikeu is a girl. The two quickly become friends, and before Jake realizes it, he's developing feelings for him.
The problem?
Heeseung has no idea Ikeu is actually a guy.
As the months pass, keeping the truth hidden becomes harder and harder. Especially when Jake's best friend, Sunghoon, accidentally calls him "Jake" in front of Heeseung. And when Jake slowly starts dressing more like himself instead of trying to hide behind oversized sweaters and cute accessories, Heeseung begins noticing things that don't quite add up.
Will Heeseung be angry that Jake never corrected him?
Will their friendship survive the misunderstanding?
And what happens when Heeseung realizes the person he's been falling for isn't who he thought they were?
A story about friendship, identity, misunderstandings, and finding the courage to be yourself.
Started - June 2nd, 2026
Published - June 11th, 2026
Finished - June 12th, 2026