Love for Sale is a completed manhwa at eighty six chapters across two seasons, in addition to a Suspension Special. It is written and illustrated by Dal Hyeon Ji. First released in 2020, it has been both serialized and published by Lezhin.
Synopsis[]
"Will this make you happy?" Namwoo wakes up one night to find bills sprawled all over his room - along with the hazy memory of a handsome stranger. Even in his wildest dreams, all Namwoo wants is to have enough money to survive each month. Si-eon, on the other hand, has everything he could ever want except happiness. Intrigued by Namwoo's humble wishes, Si-eon offers him the money he wants - the catch being, he has to date him.
Manhwa Seasons[]
- Season 1: 1~45 (45 Chapters)
- Season 2: 46~86 (41 Chapters)
Characters[]
Lee Namwoo[]
Guessing he could relax if he had a million Won, Namwoo would rather have a realistic dream where such an amount of money is reasonable. If Namwoo has to wish for something he feels it is better for it to be realistic, then adds who knows perhaps some random rich guy might pity him and offer money. Realizing at an early age that his life was a bottomless pit, Namwoo started working in a convenience store at a young age. In his view not much is different now, except for the fact that he is left with more responsibilities. Although it was just a crush on a friend, it hurt all the same to hear he was getting married to someone else. The financial situation results in Namwoo crying. Although finding it odd that Si-eon would essentially offer money to be his boyfriend, in trying to return what was given, Namwoo is struck by a motorbike and experiences a fractured arm. Unable to work where he was good at heavy lifting, Namwoo finds he may need to contact Si-eon.
Choe Si-eon[]
Coming across Namwoo being tearful in a convenience store, Si-eon purchases the drink he wanted to buy for him. Raising what if he paid him the million Won he mentioned he would like, Si-eon asks if that would make Namwoo happy. Reading while awaiting his arrival at a coffee store, Si-eon has brought some cake for Namwoo. When Namwoo returns the money, Si-eon gives the reminder that he gave it to him. He did not call to get his money back, Si-eon just wanted to see him. Asked why, Si-eon replies he would like Namwoo to go out with him. Suggesting they get to know each other from now on, Si-eon hands over his business card which lists him as the CEO of a publishing company. Not pressuring Namwoo, he states he would probably need some time to think about this.
Namwoo's Friend (1)[]
At first joking about Namwoo's idea of a practical wish, he then hugs him in pity and asks what should he do with this poor honest kid. Grabbing his arm before a set of traffic lights, he tells Namwoo to not space out.
Namwoo's Friend (2)[]
Working at a convenience store, she greets Namwoo who arrives. Hearing that a sunbae he knows is getting married, it is not something she can imagine, maybe because none of her friends are married yet. Politely declining Namwoo's offer to buy her lunch for covering his shift due to his lack of funds, she then asks if he is crying. Making light of it to alleviate his upset, she jokes how he really is drunk.
Namwoo's Friend (3)[]
When Si-eon speaks to Namwoo how he and another were in bed naked together, he comments why does he not just tell the whole world.
Namwoo's Sunbae[]
In the past he had asked Namwoo to dinner after his classes were done for the day.
Namwoo's Sister[]
Calling him over the phone while sketching, she reminds Namwoo that it is their mom's birthday. Then asking how he is doing for money these days, she says to let her know if she can help.
Story[]
Asked how much would make him happy, Namwoo replies probably at least ten billion Won.[1] As a friend raises how much those fancy rover apartments are, another friend adds however much they have it will not be enough. Eating together in a restaurant and discussing the matter, Namwoo feels sure that he would rather have a realistic dream. After Namwoo mentions that some random rich guy might pity him and offer money a friend comments if he ever wins the lottery he will treat Namwoo to dinner, they make a toast to that.
Reflecting on his life, Namwoo considers at an early age that he began working which has been the same to the present day. What money Namwoo makes disappears right away and having empty dreams is a luxury for him, a complete waste of time. At the table together, one of Namwoo's friends addresses how another was in bed naked and is it not too obvious. At that point, a sunbae familiar with Namwoo arrives to join them.
At a convenience store, Namwoo speaks with a colleague who asks did he get to see the sunbae[2] he mentioned. When Namwoo mentions how they are getting married soon, his colleague answers how they can not be much older than him. Thinking how he had a crush on his sunbae, Namwoo remembers when his sunbae asked him to dinner. Thinking how much money he had, Namwoo at the time had spent all of it on a rice cooker. In his excitement to join him, Namwoo experienced a nosebleed, much to his own embarrassment that it had to happen right then.
Reflecting how they did not even end up having dinner together, what embarrassed Namwoo the most in that moment was having to worry about money. Desiring to buy lunch for his colleague to thank her for covering his shift, Namwoo contemplates how no matter how hard he works he never has enough. As he becomes tearful, Si-eon has entered the store and noticed. Accordingly Si-eon buys the drink for him.
Walking back together, Si-eon says for Namwoo to not worry about paying him back. When Si-eon asks whether if he gave him the one million Won, would that make him happy, Namwoo answers he thinks so. After envisioning himself on top of Si-eon and waking up alone in bed, Namwoo finds cash scattered around his room.[3]
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