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[Honestly, I don’t know what I should answer him.] Dino thought with his face red while also not gazing directly at Ivan’s eyes. [But still...My heart is beating fast.]

At that moment, Ivan took Dino’s right hand and put it on his own chest, making Dino feel Ivan’s heartbeat.

“Dino, can you feel my heartbeat?” Ivan asked in an attractive deep voice while smiling gently, with the pupils of his eyes also dilated. “It’s beating just for you.”






Dino Luis Ortega is an 18-year-old Filipino college student who is a big fan of Ivan Sadovsky. 

Ivan Sadovsky is a 27-year-old Russian professional swimmer who has been in the sports industry for five years. 

One day, Ivan and Dino accidentally meet, with Ivan beginning to show a romantic interest in Dino during their meeting. Dino also eventually falls in love with Ivan. 

Will their love for each other be strong enough to overcome the trials that they are about to face together? Read on and find out!







Inspired by the Japanese animated shows Yuri On Ice and Free. Book cover designed by Runa Leexhian

He's Dating the Russian Swimmer

Ivan's blue eyes sparkled with joy after hearing Dino's declaration. In his intense joy, he quickly held Dino's right hand in his large hands before asking, "Really?! Did I really hear you say that you want me to teach you how to swim, Dino?!"

Dino smiled innocently and nodded before answering, "Yes, Ivan. You heard it right. So, when do we start with it?"

"Yes!" Ivan exclaimed happily and loudly.

Dino, who was worried that Ivan's voice was too loud, said, "Hey, Ivan, please lower your voice."

"Oh, I'm sorry," Ivan replied apologetically. Then he smiled brightly and continued in a quieter voice, "So, about your question regarding when we'll start, I can't say yet since I'll need you to do something first."

"Huh? What do you need me to do?" the puzzled Dino asked innocently.

Chapter 45