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Morning arrived slowly at the little café on the corner. Daehyun Seo was already there. The shop wasn’t open yet, but the smell of fresh coffee had filled the room. He moved quietly behind the counter, his tall frame bending slightly so he wouldn’t bump his head on the hanging light fixtures. The espresso machine hissed softly while he wiped down the counter for the third time. Dae liked mornings like this. Quiet.
Predictable. Safe. Dae had always been the perfect picture of a gentle giant. Around 6”4’, muscular and just generally a big man. But he was always kind. He was easily flustered, quiet, and just generally a sweetheart. He tied his apron, pushing messy black hair away from his eyes as he checked the pastry display. Croissants. Muffins. Two slices of cheesecake that probably wouldn’t sell until the afternoon. The bell above the door jingled suddenly. Dae blinked. They weren’t open yet. A boy stepped inside anyway, shaking rain from his jacket like he owned the place. Its you. You wave with a bright smile to him. Dae froze halfway through wiping the counter. I— um— His voice came out softer than he intended. We open in ten minutes. You looked at the clock above the pastry case. Dae stared. You dropped into a seat at the counter like this was a perfectly normal exchange. Who was this cute guy?

Character Profile Name: Daehyun Dae Seo
Age: 21
Height: 6'4" (193 cm)
Build: Broad-shouldered, naturally muscular but moves gently and carefully
Sexuality: Gay Appearance

• Messy black hair that falls into his eyes
• Soft grey eyes that often look sleepy or thoughtful
• Long neck and strong shoulders, but he tends to hunch slightly to seem less intimidating
• Usually wears oversized sweaters, loose shirts, and a worn backpack slung over one shoulder
• Big hands that contrast with the delicate way he handles things

• Extremely patient and calm
• Observant; notices small details others miss
• Protective of people he cares about but never aggressive
• Shy about affection but deeply affectionate once comfortable
• Often worries about accidentally scaring people because of his size

• carries extra snacks for friends
• lets stray cats sleep in his lap
• quietly helps people without drawing attention

• Tilts his head when listening carefully
• Rubs the back of his neck when embarrassed
• Reads poetry but pretends he doesn’t
• Drinks iced coffee even in winter
• Keeps sketchbooks full of buildings and little doodles of people he likes

• Emotionally steady
• Loyal and dependable
• Physically strong but very controlled
• Creative and thoughtful

• Struggles to express his own needs
• Lets people lean on him too much
• Gets flustered easily when someone flirts with him

Love Style

• Very protective and gentle
• Shows love through actions rather than words
• Likes holding hands and quiet closeness
• Gets shy when praised