As Bold as Red, as Soft as Velvet revolves around Gary, a young guy who identifies himself as asexual.

Gary is preparing himself for a brand new day as per usual. But it's not any regular day when Matthew, Gary's colleague, pays a surprise visit to his house and confesses his true feelings. At the same time, Mrs. B, Gary's mother, unintentionally witness the whole scene and freaks out. 

Amidst all of the sudden chaos and unexpected, Gary realizes his true sexual orientation. He needs to face his partner, his mother, and himself, both in the real world and in his subconscious, to gain acceptance from everyone and complete a maturity ritual. 

Will Gary ever succeed in the ritual and ultimately accepting himself?