Bookmarks of Memory (Leowon)

In a quiet corner of the city lies a charming book café - a haven of warm coffee, sweet pastries, and stories waiting to be discovered. It's here that Lee Leo, a shy and soft-spoken bookworm, finds his daily escape. Every afternoon, he curls into his favorite seat, sips on his latte, and loses himself in the pages of classic literature and heartfelt novels. Always careful not to lose his place, he leaves his personal bookmark tucked neatly where he last read, returning the next day to continue his journey.

But one morning, Leo notices something strange - his bookmark has been moved backward. At first, he thinks it's a mistake. Then it happens again. And again. Curious and mildly annoyed, he decides to investigate - and that's when he meets Lee Sangwon.

Sangwon, bright-eyed and effortlessly charming, has been sneaking peeks at the very same book. A fellow lover of stories, Sangwon quickly sparks conversation with Leo, and their initial awkward encounter blossoms into a daily ritual - reading together, exchanging thoughts, and slowly uncovering the joys of shared silence and quiet companionship.

As their bond deepens, Leo finds himself drawn to Sangwon's radiant warmth and poetic view of the world. But soon, subtle signs begin to surface - Sangwon repeating things he's already said, forgetting details of their conversations, and sometimes staring at pages as if they're slipping through his fingers. It's not long before Leo learns the heartbreaking truth: Sangwon is showing early signs of Alzheimer's.

Faced with the fragility of memory and time, Bookmarks of Memory tells a tender, emotional love story of two souls finding each other through stories - and choosing to hold on, even as memories begin to fade. It's a quiet, bittersweet tale of love, loss, and the unspoken promise of remembering someone, even when they forget themselves.