A-Jun is a master's student and also an undergraduate teaching assistant. He is young and accomplished; not only does he excel academically, he is also an athletic standout. He often competes in track and field events, and during the school anniversary he even earned placements for his department, becoming the center of attention. His pectoral and abdominal muscles show the results of years of training, and his sunny, healthy appearance has made him an idol to many students.

Xiao-Ming is a student mentored by A-Jun; he is cheerful but somewhat effeminate. He is gay and accepts his sexual orientation openly, often sharing snippets of his life on gay social networking sites. One day, Xiao-Ming wrote a post on a website mentioning his admiration for teaching assistant A-Jun. He described A-Jun sweating on the field, and especially the moment after a competition when A-Jun took off his shirt to reveal his well-toned body, which made Xiao-Ming's heart race. He confessed that his feelings for A-Jun were more than admiration and carried deep love.

By chance, A-Jun saw the post online and was surprised to discover that the “teaching assistant” mentioned was himself. The details and emotions described in the post left him feeling conflicted and uneasy. A-Jun is actually gay as well, but because of family and social pressure he has chosen to bury his sexual orientation inside. He worries that if it were exposed he would be criticized, and particularly in the school environment he does not dare to reveal his true identity.

Regarding Xiao-Ming's affection, A-Jun on one hand felt flattered, and on the other felt at a loss. He admired Xiao-Ming's frankness and courage and found his appearance and personality endearing. However, Xiao-Ming's effeminate traits caused A-Jun some hesitation; he feared he might not be able to cope with others' scrutiny and the resulting pressure.

As time passed, A-Jun sank into an inner struggle. He wanted to muster the courage to confess his feelings to Xiao-Ming, but he feared his identity would be uncovered and that it would affect their relationship and the surrounding environment. Every time he saw Xiao-Ming, his emotions were very complicated—both tenderness and unease.

This relationship is a challenge for both of them, and also a choice. Can they overcome the barriers in their hearts and face each other and the world openly? Perhaps only time will tell...