Summary
This story follows Hongyun, a man whose life has been marred by a constant stream of misfortune. Just as he is about to take a break from work, tragedy strikes when he is fatally struck by a car while riding his motorcycle. As he lies dying on the pavement, a mysterious figure named Taeshin, a reaper from the underworld, appears before him. Taeshin reveals that Hongyun’s life force is needed to complete his mission, and offers him a choice: to die or to enter a life-or-death contract that will allow him to live.
The catch? In order to transfer Hongyun’s life energy, Taeshin requires physical intimacy. Despite his initial reluctance and discomfort with the situation, Hongyun has no choice but to accept the reaper’s terms to survive. As the pact is sealed, Hongyun must grapple with the consequences of this dark and twisted bargain.
The story explores themes of fate, power dynamics, and the tension between life and death, with Hongyun’s struggle to escape the bonds of his unfortunate destiny taking center stage. The unusual contract forces him into a complex relationship with Taeshin, leaving him to question whether he can ever truly break free from the cycle of misfortune that has haunted him for so long.