A Boy with the Big Red Heart

Welcome to Sean’s Story, a tender gay romance told through anime visuals and heartfelt audio narration. This playlist brings together every episode of A Boy Who Wanted to Be a Cinderella, following Sean’s journey of love, friendship, and self-discovery in a modern world.

Through Sean’s shy innocence, his relationship with his mother, and the courage to open his heart to another boy, this story reflects the universal longing for acceptance and the beauty of LGBTQ+ love. 

Whether you’re here for romance, coming-of-age moments, or heartfelt anime storytelling, this playlist is for you.

Part 1: A Boy with the Big Red Heart

Step into Sean’s world — a shy boy with kind eyes and an innocent heart. Through tender anime storytelling, we meet Sean, his mother, and his friend in a modern city setting beneath the mountains. This story is about love, vulnerability, and the courage to stay true to yourself. From simple everyday moments in the garden to the school grounds where friendships form, Sean’s journey reminds us that even small hearts can carry big dreams. This video isn’t just about Sean — it’s about creating a safe space for anyone who has ever felt shy, different, or invisible. Through Sean’s innocence and courage, the story shines a light on kindness, vulnerability, and the power of love.

Part 2: The Longing Of The Heart

Sean once carried a big red heart, full of joy and innocence. But now, stitched back together and faded, he hides it away — ashamed of its scars and afraid of rejection. In a world that often misunderstands broken hearts, Sean buries his pain, longing quietly for love yet pretending not to care. Everything changes the day he meets Amory — a florist with a smile that feels like sunlight. Their chance encounter sparks something Sean thought was lost forever: the sound of his own heart beating again. But will Sean’s fear of showing his imperfect heart stop him from reaching for love? Or will Amory’s warmth unlock a healing he never thought possible?

Part 3: The Evening They Never Forget

Sean has spent years hiding his broken heart — stitched, faded, and fragile. But Amory’s kindness has sparked something long buried. For the first time in years, Sean feels his heartbeat again… and it scares him. In this chapter, Sean returns to Amory’s flower shop after two weeks of silence. What begins with tears and laughter soon leads to a kiss that changes everything. Will Sean finally let Amory see his heart? Or will fear keep him running from the love he’s always longed for?

Part 4: The Unexpected Healing

For years, Sean’s heart was hidden — broken, stitched, and fading. But something miraculous begins to happen when Amory’s unconditional love reaches him. A soft crimson glow awakens inside Sean’s heart, slowly intertwining with his own faded red until colour and life return. Day by day, the glow grows brighter — not from words, not from touch, but from the simple constancy of Amory’s love. What begins as a flicker turns into a powerful reminder: broken hearts can heal, not by being fixed, but by being seen, accepted, and loved. This is the chapter of rediscovery. A boy with a big red heart learns that true healing comes not only from finding love — but also from finding himself again.

Part 5: The Journey Back to One’s True Self

Sean has finally revealed his broken, stitched heart to Amory. For years, he believed its cracks made him unworthy of love. But when Amory’s love touches him, something miraculous happens: the glowing light between their hearts transforms the scars into gold — like kintsugi, the Japanese art of mending broken pottery with gold. Rather than hiding his pain, Sean begins to see it as part of his beauty. In Amory’s arms, he realises the truth: love doesn’t erase the past — it honours it, heals it, and makes us whole. This is not just the story of finding love. It’s the story of rediscovering the boy with the big red heart — the self Sean buried long ago. And in the end, the greatest gift is not the love itself, but the journey back to who he truly is.