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At fifteen, her heart fluttered with a first crush. In college, it ached with her first love. Now, Han Ga-young’s heart aches for only one person—Yoon Taemin. For years, she’s harbored feelings for him, unable to even consider anyone else. Hiding such a deep love is a lonely struggle no one else can understand. She knows she must endure the pain, because if her feelings are revealed, everything between them could shatter. *** Her lips, which had been trembling, finally parted in a quiet whisper. “I… I just want us to be able to see each other for a long, long time.” “For a long, long time?” “Yeah. But for that to happen… we need to…” “Not that! Tell me how you really feel. What’s really the problem?” “I’m scared.” Taemin’s mouth fell open at Gayoung’s unexpected words. “What?” “I’m afraid I’ll end up like your other women. That I’ll just stay by your side for a while and then get left behind.” So that was it? Only then did Taemin finally understand why Gayoung had acted the way she did. That was it. “Han Gayoung.” “I could end up like that, couldn’t I? I mean, I’m the one you’re with now, so it’s not like we’d break up because of someone else. But if I ever asked to break up, you wouldn’t even look back. And then… we’d never see each other again, right?” Terror washed over Gayoung’s face. The thought that she could lose Taemin, whom she’d kept in her heart for fifteen years, in an instant like that was even more frightening than the idea of him loving someone else. “Do you still not understand?” “I really don’t know. Just having these thoughts is exhausting. If we just stayed friends…” “Do you really think we could stay friends forever? You want to kill your feelings and just stay by my side for a long time like that? Watching me meet other women, watching you meet other men, and just slowly drifting apart?” Her hands, clenched tightly in her lap, were turning white. Taemin took her hands, pressed his lips to her fingertips, and held them to his chest. “Can you feel it?” Gayoung could feel Taemin’s heart pounding fiercely against her palm. “My heart races like crazy every time I see you. I only realized recently why I could walk away from other women so easily. Why I couldn’t even stand to hear your name, why I insisted on coming to Seollem and acting that way in front of you. I’m sorry I realized it so late. So let’s try. How will we ever know if we don’t even try?” “Taemin.” “If we regret it later, at least we won’t have any lingering what-ifs, right?” Gayoung squeezed her eyes shut, then slowly opened them and answered. “Okay.” Yeah. Even if we end up regretting it, just this once… just this one time, I’ll close my eyes and take the leap. Taemin squeezed Gayoung’s hand tightly. The thrill of being with her. The thrill of being with you.
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Publication Information
- Original Publisher
- 윤송스피넬
- English Publisher
- yoru studios
- Original Language
- korean
- Type
- Web Novel
Where You Are, My Heart Skips a Beat Review & Spoilers - Novel Translator
My Thoughts on Where You Are, My Heart Skips a Beat
"Where You Are, My Heart Skips a Beat" promised a mature romance, and while it delivered on some fronts, other aspects left me wanting more. It's a story of childhood friends, unrequited love, and finally, a realization that what you've been searching for might have been right beside you all along.
First Impressions
Initially, I was intrigued by the premise. The idea of a long-suffering female lead finally capturing the attention of a commitment-phobe male lead held a certain appeal. However, the execution felt a bit uneven.
What Works Well
The core concept of the story—the slow burn of unrequited love turning into mutual affection—is definitely the strongest point. The emotional turmoil of the female lead, who's secretly pining for her best friend while he dates other women, is palpable. I appreciated the exploration of her internal struggle and the eventual decision to move on, which felt like a pivotal moment in her character development. The translator's comments about hoping for more "snu-snu" moments also indicated that the intimate scenes, while perhaps not numerous, were satisfying.
Areas of Concern
However, I also found some areas that didn't quite hit the mark. The male lead's transformation from a player to a devoted lover felt somewhat rushed. It would have been nice to see a more gradual shift in his feelings, making his epiphany more believable. I also think some readers might find the female lead's character lacking in depth initially, making it difficult to fully connect with her.
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Final Verdict
Overall, "Where You Are, My Heart Skips a Beat" is a decent read if you enjoy stories about unrequited love and friends-to-lovers tropes. While it has its flaws, the emotional core of the story and the eventual romance between the leads offer a satisfying conclusion. I'd recommend giving it a try if you're in the mood for a mature romance with a touch of drama, but be prepared for some potentially frustrating character dynamics along the way.
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