Winner of the 2020 Taipei International Book Exhibition Book Prize for nonfiction, young writer Hsieh Chih-wei bravely shares his journey of growing up gay in a traditional family. Through keen observations, he explores the complexities of family, friendship, and love. With his candid storytelling, he paints a vivid picture of his life: makeup tips exchanged with his mother, the distant relationship with his older brother, the struggles of his depressed uncle, crushes on classmates, and encounters with both exes and current lovers.

In his microcosmic world, where love and pain coexist, Hsieh portrays characters like L, a classmate who hides his own identity while labeling others. Through beautiful prose, he freezes moments of regret, allowing the side effects of love to gently emerge. This chronicle of growing up in 1990s Taiwan is not just a story; it's a captivating exploration of self-discovery and acceptance.