On the Golden Beach

## Story

* Chapter 1
* Chapter 2
* Chapter 3
* Chapter 4

MC and Yooha arrived at the airport on Jeju Island for Yooha to work a summer job as a lifeguard. MC's luggage was lost on the way. Then they found her suitcase being carried by a man at the airport. The man's suitcase was switched with hers. MC and Yooha got on a taxi en route to Seven Resort, where Yooha would be working. The two were delighted with the marvelous view that the room where they were staying had. Yooha asks MC to unpack her suitcase, which she finds weird of him. Unbeknownst to her, she finds a dress that she wore for the summer couple photoshoot with Yooha in it. Yooha got it for her after that photoshoot and had it hidden in her suitcase. Yooha got a call later that day telling him his work started tomorrow. He and MC were sad about it, as they would only be able to hang out for less than a day. A day had passed and Yooha's shift started. MC followed him on the beach, and girls were sneaking glances at Yooha as he worked. MC had an idea for a gift to thank him for his efforts. Yooha's shift ended and he got tired. He asks MC where she's gotten off to while he's on his shift, and MC replies with "I don't know." Yooha was worried and blames himself that he's not able to accompany her after his work when Yooha looks at her with a somewhat serious expression.

Yooha asks her seriously if she didn't like the dress he got for her. MC said she likes it but she didn't wear it that day because she wants to wear it on his day-off. Yooha was happy with this fact and thanked her for understanding him and getting upset over a small thing. He then compliments her, saying that there's no one like her in this world. MC was happy hearing this and feels grateful for someone who notices even the smallest things about her. The next day, MC prepared a gift for him, and what she got was an hourglass, as it reminded her of their couple photoshoot. that photoshoot, the editor asks Yooha for the theme's catchphrase, to which Yooha replies, "Our time is more intense than summer." She wanted to give him a reason for his present. When she was lost in thought, Yooha texted her that he'd be off work early today. Then he asks her if she wants to meet by the rental shop in an hour. MC says she's not wearing his dress and he replies back that she shouldn't worry about it. After their conversation, a man with a large figure bumps at her and her gift flies off toward the sea. MC chased after the man as he was walking away. She wanted to complain about his rudeness, but it was too late when her gift was already floating away in the sea. She tries to retrieve it when a lifeguard nearby whistles. MC was surprised by the noise and crowd that she saw on the coast. Suddenly, everything turns black and white. She then hears Yooha's voice telling her to summon him.

Yooha was summoned next to MC when everything had returned to normal. He embraced her and was relieved that she was alive. MC asks what's gotten on him and he explains that there was news that a girl in her 20's wearing a yellow dress was drowning. MC tells him that she's not even wearing his dress and explains why she's at the sea not seemingly wet. Yooha sighs with relief after listening to her story and opens the gift the MC was protecting so much. He was surprised when it was an hourglass. MC tells him that she got the idea from his catchphrase on their summer couple photoshoot campaign. She wanted the gift to be a reminder of their Jeju Island date. When the sun was setting, they got into a nearby bar. Yooha orders two colorful cocktails and then calls MC from afar. She wasn't able to hear him because she was allured by the golden beach. She marveled at how this golden beach was so beautiful when Yooha came near to her. She then wonders how he was able to find her on the beach with so many people as a grain of sand. He proceeds to ask her if she knows what the cocktail party effect is. He explains that no matter how noisy the environment is, he would be able to find her thanks to the cocktail party effect. Earlier, he even stopped time, thinking it was MC who was drowning in the sea. What a silly fox he is. The peaceful laughter of children soon draws closer and a group of children passes by them. Both of them fall out of balance by the sea. They laugh as they see the cocktail glass floating on the surface. Yooha then rises, walks off, and brings two towels from the bar for them to use. Yooha compliments MC, saying that she looks beautiful in her outfit, and that's exactly what MC wants to say to him as well.

MC and Yooha kiss each other. MC does not want to stop time when Yooha reassures her that he will stay by her side and protect her. MC expects more of him and Yooha tells her that he will be able to find her no matter what. They were so affectionate that it'd be a shame for Yooha if the day ended like that, only for MC to reply that there were many people around them. The MC mumbles the words, "I realize that I'm not the one taming the fox, but the fox is taming me." MC blushes that she thought he was teasing her when Yooha was referring to the wine that he brought with him and it'd be a waste if they weren't going to drink it. He then suggests that they drink it in their room, which MC agrees to. When they got back to their room, Yooha said that they still had time and he wasn't able to be with her for longer because he was tied to his work. MC tells him that he looks like a puppy with his pleas and asks her to kiss him. MC kisses him on his forehead, but Yooha wanted it to be on his lips. MC nags and tells him he's cute when he's needy. They got on their bed and MC wasn't used to the happiness she felt that day. Yooha explains to her that it was because they were closer. MC feels assured by Yooha's words. He promises that he will make good memories with her and that he'll be by her side always. Yooha kisses MC's forehead then they spend the rest of the night together. The next day, they tried all the things they weren't able to do, including eating in a restaurant, going to the pool, and even having extra cocktails. When she was about to have a drink, Yooha educated her on the proper way of drinking a cocktail. He then hugs her from behind and drinks it. The MC blushes at this act and finds him cute. Yooha tells her that he will act cute only for her. He then compliments her again, saying she looks stunning in that yellow dress he brought for her and insists he will take a picture of her. When he's about to, MC grabs his arm and tells him that they should take a picture together instead. Yooha teases her with his words and MC blushes. The date ends with MC muttering the words "The time we spent together turns out to be more intense than the summer heat."