Description
In a world where soulmates are linked by faint constellation tattoos that glow in proximity, Aera-a young professor from abroad-holds a bond with a soulmate pack that doesn't want her. The eight men she's tied to have chosen to stay as a pack, convinced that they are complete without her. Over time, her stars have dimmed, fading as she resigns herself to a life on the outside of their constellation. But with each unexpected meeting, the ache in her heart grows, as does her yearning for a place among them. As she navigates the lingering ache and the loneliness of a bond unreturned, Aera finds quiet companionship in her colleague, Hwan, whose own loss gives him a rare understanding of her pain. While her soulmates come to grips with their choices and the growing realization of what they've shut out, Aera seeks ways to let go, hoping to learn from Hwan's journey how to bear the weight of an unfulfilled bond. This is a slow, contemplative exploration of soulmates, love, and regret, where fading marks hold memories of connection, and where healing lies somewhere between letting go and daring to hope once again.
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