Genres: Romance, Life, Drama, Family

At first glance, Kengo seems like just another quiet employee at the local aquarium—but beneath his ordinary exterior lies a deeply guarded secret, one he’s willing to sacrifice everything to protect. On the other side of the city, Risa’s life couldn’t be more different. Burdened with paying off her brother’s debt, she’s been forced into the sex trade, a harsh reality that’s pushed her to the brink of despair, with thoughts of ending it all.

Fate pulls these two broken souls together, and in a desperate bid for survival, they enter into a contract marriage—strictly for the benefits it offers. What begins as a cold, calculated arrangement soon evolves into something far deeper as they face challenges together, learning to trust and lean on one another. With every hardship they overcome, the walls around their hearts begin to crumble, and what was supposed to be a transactional relationship slowly blossoms into a genuine love neither of them thought possible.

In this poignant and heart-wrenching tale, Kengo and Risa’s journey shows us that even in the darkest places, love has the power to heal, offering hope where it seemed impossible to find. Their unlikely romance is a testament to the beauty of connection—proving that sometimes, even the most shattered hearts can find their way back to life.

Tags: Marriage Of Convenience, Terminal Illness, Contract Relationship,Abusive Sibling, Age Gap [Drama Life], Age Gap [Real Life], Love After Marriage, Brother-Sister Relationship, Attempted Suicide, Orphan Female Lead