If I Steal You, Can I Love You?

Sasahara has always harbored deep admiration and affection for his superior, Takitani. Bright, cheerful, and endlessly positive, Takitani is the kind of person who naturally draws others in. However, Sasahara’s world shifts when he uncovers a painful truth: Takitani is being tormented by his abusive ex-boyfriend. Determined to shield the man he respects from further harm, Sasahara makes the bold decision to move in with him temporarily, offering both a safe haven and a watchful presence. Living together brings unexpected complications. Even behind closed doors, Takitani’s unwavering optimism continues to make Sasahara’s heart race, blurring the line between professional respect and personal longing. The fragile peace they build shatters when Takitani’s ex suddenly appears, aggressively demanding that Sasahara leave. In a split-second decision to protect his superior, Sasahara realizes they must pretend to be a couple to drive the intruder away. What begins as a desperate ruse to fend off a dangerous past quickly spirals into something far more complex, forcing Sasahara to confront feelings that are no longer just an act.