『Moon Between the Branches (Illustration: Little Red Book 🍠 Xueli Jun)』
Story Summary Bound by blood, sharing the same roof. Shen Shuci has long known of her feelings for her younger sister, Shen Zhiyao—feelings that cross the boundary of sisterly affection. The deeper her heart stirs, the colder and more aloof her expression becomes, suppressing every drop of emotion deep within, refusing to let a single trace show. Her love finds no voice in words, hiding only in the quiet, mundane care of daily life, leaving her trapped alone to suffer silently behind the fence of taboo. Shen Zhiyao has relied on her elder sister since childhood and is often bewildered by Shen Shuci's fluctuating warmth and distance. She cannot discern whether the profound attachment in her heart is mere sisterly love or a different feeling quietly taking root, constantly torn between drawing near and pulling back. Blood ties are inescapable shackles, and falling in love is an undercurrent impossible to suppress. Restrained distance and silent tenderness intertw, as a quiet, drawn-out, and torturous tug-of-war slowly unfolds. Character Profiles (For Character List) Shen Shuci | Elder Sister Cold, aloof, and taciturn, yet clear-headed and resolute inside. Well aware of her taboo feelings for her younger sister, the more her heart sways, the colder her exterior becomes. Her love is never spoken aloud, expressing itself only through silent daily care as she endures the torment of this secret emotion alone. Shen Zhiyao | Younger Sister (You / Protagonist) Sensitive and soft-hearted, extremely reliant on her elder sister. Unable to distinguish between sisterly attachment and romantic attraction, she often feels anxious over her sister's aloof demeanor, constantly swaying between stepping forward and backing away.
Boundaries must never be lost