Establishing shot of a sleek corporate building at night. Interior office with city lights visible through floor-to-ceiling windows. The CEO protagonist sits alone at a massive desk covered in scattered documents.

Flashback sequence showing the CEO's situation deteriorating. Board members looming threateningly. News headlines about the takeover bid.

The next morning. The board meeting. A legendary figure is announced - VP Hwang has been brought in to advise.

VP Hwang introduces himself to Joonwoo. The CEO is intimidated but trying to hold it together.

Montage of VP Hwang analyzing the company situation. He's brilliant, pointing out things Joonwoo missed.

Late night at the office. Joonwoo falling asleep at his desk. VP Hwang notices and brings coffee.

Joonwoo wakes up to find the coffee. He's flustered and grateful. VP Hwang's ears are slightly pink.

The rival tries to seduce VP Hwang in the break room. It's played for comedy - she's over the top, he's completely indifferent.

Joonwoo witnessed the rejection from the doorway. He's relieved and maybe a little pleased. VP Hwang notices him.

Joonwoo alone in a conference room, practicing confession speeches in front of a mirror/window reflection. Comedic moment.

VP Hwang walks in on Joonwoo mid-practice. The CEO freezes in embarrassment. VP Hwang is amused.

Joonwoo tries to explain. VP Hwang lets him off the hook but there's a knowing look. His ears are pink again.

The board meeting where Joonwoo successfully counters the hostile takeover. VP Hwang watches with quiet pride.

After the meeting. Joonwoo is elated. VP Hwang congratulates him. Then he drops the bombshell - he's leaving tomorrow.

Joonwoo's world crumbles. He's trying to process this. VP Hwang looks away, ears pink again.

That night. Joonwoo in his office, working up the courage. He's going to confess. He's rehearsing again.

Joonwoo's failed confession. He ends up saying something completely unrelated. VP Hwang looks at him with concern.

VP Hwang's response. He's gentle but firm. 'You're going to be a great CEO, Lee Joonwoo.' He leaves.

Joonwoo alone in the empty office. He picks up VP Hwang's coffee mug. He keeps it.

Joonwoo reads the note. 'You're stronger than you think.' He breaks down crying.

Time passes. Joonwoo becomes a successful CEO. But he's always looking for someone in crowds. Golden eyes.

The memory reset begins. Joonwoo on his deathbed, old and successful. He's holding the coffee mug.

Transition space. Jinmu in his celestial form, eating mochi sadly. The golden threads are shown connecting worlds.

Reincarnation. A new soul departs from the old body, glowing, reaching toward a new world. The golden thread pulls.

The soul arrives at the new world. A new body begins to form. Eyes open - warm brown eyes with a spark of recognition.

Jinmu feels the tug. He's in the transition space. His golden eyes widen. Something is different this time.

Jinmu hops to the next world. Academy setting. He's Transfer Student Seong now. But he pauses at the door, sensing something familiar.