So Kihyun confesses his long-held unrequited love to his childhood friend Jo Yeon-oh, who despises relationships with betas. What comes back is nothing but a cutting rebuke. “Are you out of your f*cking mind, you crazy bastard… You forgot you’re a beta, didn’t you?” Yeon-oh dry-heaves at Kihyun’s confession. Kihyun wants to quietly put an end to his feelings, but Jo Yeon-oh can’t bring himself to let go of his friend. “Fine. Let’s date, you selfish f*cking bastard.” Jo Yeon-oh looks more wounded than anyone. The confession tastes of salt. It is the beginning of a love already crusted with salt.