Mao spent her happiest childhood days tucked away in the house across the street, a sanctuary where Hiro always made her feel like she belonged. But as the years passed, life pulled them in different directions, and the warmth of those memories began to fade. When her family situation falls apart and she finds herself suddenly homeless, a chance encounter leads her back to that very same house. Now, Hiro lives there alone, still carrying the weight of his parents' passing, and he offers her a place to stay. What starts as an act of kindness quickly blossoms into a deeply emotional journey of healing and rediscovered affection. House of the Sun is a beautifully grounded romance that explores the complexities of growing up, the sting of loneliness, and the quiet comfort of finding home in another person. It is a slow-burn masterpiece that captures the bittersweet reality of love between two childhood friends navigating the gaps in their ages and their hearts. If you are looking for a story that feels like a warm embrace on a rainy day, this is the drama you have been waiting for.

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