Early Summer Waltz

Ren Hong, a fiercely possessive “vinegar jar” of a top, and Xie Yiwen, an attention-seeking bottom who’s ironically terrified of the spotlight, have been childhood friends harboring a mutual crush. But a sudden confession before college drove a wedge between them, leaving unresolved tension and distance in its wake.

Now, a year later, fate throws them back together when they both join their university’s struggling drama club—an unlikely stage for healing and self-discovery. As they navigate awkward rehearsals and heartfelt performances, they begin to unpack their misunderstandings, confront their fears, and slowly relearn how to love… both themselves and each other.