The Bookworm and the Playboy

LanguagesEnglish
Episode9
Genresromancecampuscontract-relationshiplove-triangle
ThemesShort dramas about love triangles and betrayal, Contract Marriage Short Dramas, Campus Young Love Short Dramas

Scholar Iris faces dismissal from her crush because she has no dating history. She then recruits notorious flirt Nash for a contractual tutoring arrangement with structured sessions and clear boundaries. As they practice intimacy and clash in daily life, the professional framework fractures and genuine affection emerges. The situation grows more complicated when the classmate who originally rejected Iris reappears to court her, forcing both Iris and Nash to confront the true nature of their bond.

Characters

IrisBookish scholar seeking romance tutoring
NashCampus playboy hired as love tutor
Iris's crushClassmate who rejected Iris then pursues her

Key points

  • Iris hires Nash for romance lessons after rejection
  • Contractual tutoring evolves into genuine feelings
  • Original crush returns creating a love triangle

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