347: Liu Zhimin didn't send any bubbles again yesterday, I regret spending money on in-game purchases +1

(Rewatching Karina, I only feel like I like her more and more, but... has the sense of 'commercial product' become heavier lately? I still prefer girls with personality. Fortunately, I'm writing a novel, so I can do as I please... Honestly, even if one is caught in circumstances beyond their control, they should maintain their own thoughts. It's not about wanting to be in a relationship, but about finding what you want to do.)

(Bae Joo-hyun's character design is indeed that of an older, wealthy, and beautiful single woman within the system—the kind with the requisite arrogance and coldness, gentle on the surface and appearing kind to everyone, but actually looking down on everyone with those eyes... Even if she does nothing and just stands there, she naturally receives the best items.)

(Little Softie Kim~ A Noona you absolutely cannot mess with~. She's so cute it makes me let out a sharp internal scream.)

(Lim Da-jun—his identity, status, and others' evaluations cause him to worry too much no matter what he does. The more he worries, the more difficult decisions become, leading to missing out on too much and losing even more. So, he needs to be brave for once. The upcoming style breakthroughs will be more diverse. I don't have a deep understanding of Lim Da-jun's information, but I do know one thing: someone nearly forty can no longer play the female lead in idol dramas. Seeking a transformation and a style breakthrough is inevitable. Although Lim Da-jun in reality would never try a mercenary-type role, this is my story, so I'll write it however I want. Besides, Cute-Yoong turning into Cold-Faced Cute Yoona is exactly my type.)

(Darkened IU was turned into an evil big boss by me. However, my feelings toward IU were originally just that her songs are good. Regarding her character persona, from what I've gathered, she's undoubtedly a white lotus—outwardly pure but dark inside, a career-driven woman who will use any means to achieve her goals.)

(Also, I deliberately cut out most of the male character content. Logically, I should write more about boy groups. Writing about boy groups will have to wait until much later; after all, NCT belongs to SM, and I can only write about them in detail after the acquisition of SM.)

(I won't even mention Minjeong the puppy; she's a little puppy I'm raising~. I loved Kim Minjeong when she first debuted, but I don't like her as much now.)

(Ningning—I've seen a lot of hate posts about Ningning lately. Fine, I actually have quite a bit of goodwill toward her. Since she's Chinese, her persona is... a foodie and a super support.)

(Jang Wonyoung—because Wonyoung is young, I don't like her. [My preference is for Noonas, I bow in apology]. I only gave Wonyoung one character trait: the 'top five girls' who balances a water bottle on her head.)

(Karina—because her designed development path is very different from reality, I've felt a sense of strangeness watching Karina's videos lately. That lively teenage girl feeling has disappeared. I feel like Karina is sprinting toward Bae Joo-hyun's persona—that composure of an 'older auntie' within the system and a superior attitude... I hope she can stay true to herself. However, in my writing, she's only been debuted for two years, so she's naturally full of girlish charm.)

(To be honest, I really like giving characters exclusive labels, like Wonyoung's water bottle on the head, Karina's 'Phantom Thief Zhimin' and 'pig head thief,' and that super terrible meme 'Pig 51'.)

(Idols without memorable traits, no matter how beautiful, are only for niche groups. Idols who can be memed are the ones who are truly popular. That's what I think...)

(I've been stuck on writing lately because I dug a hole for myself. I designed Park Jin-young's comeback solo as a time-traveling version called 'Back to the Future' that combines classical, sci-fi, romance, and rock. It's so damn hard to write; I can't even immerse myself in the scenes. Anyway, the cooperation with JYP will extend to ITZY's variety show—PS: I haven't decided yet.)

(Around 2023, after the Lee Soo-man incident breaks and SM is acquired, it will reach the point of my original outline. Then... I don't know what to write anymore. Anyway, because of various previous reasons like cutting or modifying chapters, the parts I'm writing now were originally just glossed over. Actually, I could write many, many chapters of 'twelve star messengers: records of survival in the mortal realm,' but I felt that would deviate from the theme, so I didn't continue.)

(I really think the Bubble management I designed is great. After all, I spent thirty yuan, and in the end, she only sent three sentences in nine days. Isn't that treating money too lightly?? And it's not like it's one-on-one, so what's wrong with talking more?)

(Finally, as I said before, I dote on fans more than Karina does.)

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[March 5, 2026, 06:30 - First Selfie]

There was no sound of rain outside; it was very quiet. Karina reached out from under the covers and took a photo of the window. The sky wasn't fully bright yet, and in the grayish-blue morning light, the silhouette of the opposite building was visible.

Click.

She squinted her eyes as she edited, adding a speech Bubble to the photo:

“March 5, 2026, 6:30 AM. Thursday. I'm awake. Not because of you, but because of the alarm. Don't overthink it.”

Sent.

[06:38 - First Reply Video]

Karina was still lying in bed, her hair messy, but she tried her best to look awake.

“I slept okay last night. I didn't dream of you. I really didn't. What are you laughing at? I said I didn't, so I didn't. Even if I did, I wouldn't tell you. That's my dream; it has nothing to do with you.”

She let out a yawn and quickly covered her mouth.

“This yawn doesn't count either...”

Video ends.

Sent.

[06:55 - Second Selfie]

Karina finally crawled out of bed and went to the window to pull open the curtains. It was light out, but it was a cloudy day with thick layers of clouds and no sunlight.

Click.

Speech Bubble text:

“I'm up. It's cloudy today, 6 to 12 degrees. I'm not telling you the weather on purpose; it's just in passing. Do you understand 'in passing'? It means I just happened to see it, happened to think of you, and happened to mention it. It doesn't mean anything else.”

Sent.

[07:10 - Second Reply Video]

Karina finished washing her face and recorded a video in front of the mirror. Water droplets still clung to her face; she was bare-faced, but her skin was excellent. Today she was wearing a black hoodie.

“Wearing black today. Not because you said you liked black, but because of my own aesthetic. I look good in any color; I don't need to consult others' opinions. Including yours.”

She finished applying her skincare products and gave her face a casual pat.

“Today's training schedule: dance practice in the morning, vocal practice in the afternoon, and stage blocking in the evening. Why are you asking so much? It's not like you're the one training. Anyway, I'll practice well, so you don't need to worry. Worrying won't help; you can't come and dance for me anyway.”

Video ends.

Sent.

[07:35 - Third Selfie]

Karina changed her clothes and stood in the entryway, ready to head out. Today she was wearing a black hoodie with dark blue jeans, a short down jacket over it, her hair tied in a high ponytail, and a black mask.

Click.

Speech Bubble text:

“Heading out. Wearing this today. Black hoodie, jeans, down jacket. I'm not wearing this for you to see; I'm wearing it for myself. It doesn't matter if you think it looks good; I'm not asking for your opinion.”

Sent.

[07:50 - Third Reply Video]

Karina was walking down the street, the camera pointed at the ground. There was no sun today, and the wind was a bit cold.

“Walking. It's a bit windy. But I'm dressed warmly, so I'm not cold. Are you cold? If you are, wear more. If not, whatever. I'm just asking casually; I'm not worried about you. I'm really not.”

As she walked, she suddenly stopped.

“There's a cat up ahead. See it? An orange one. I didn't take a video of it for you on purpose; it just happened to be there, I happened to be recording, and I happened to let you see it. Just a coincidence.”

In the video, the orange cat was lying lazily on top of a wall. It glanced at the camera and then turned its head away.

“It's ignoring me. Just like you. No, you're a bit better than it; you actually reply to my messages. Just a tiny bit better. Just a tiny bit.”

Video ends.

Sent.

[08:20 - Fourth Selfie]

Karina arrived at the practice room and held up her phone to take a photo in the mirror. She was taking off her down jacket, revealing the black hoodie underneath. Her hair was a bit messy from the walk.

Click.

Speech Bubble text:

“At the practice room. I'm not telling you on purpose; it's a routine report. Required for the schedule. You don't need to reply; I'm busy.”

Sent.

[09:00 - Fourth Reply Video]

Karina began warming up, recording a video while stretching. She propped her phone up in front of the mirror, her expression neutral.

“Warming up. Stretching. There's nothing to see; go do whatever you need to do. No need to stare at me.”

She did a full split, her face almost touching her leg, and remained silent for a few seconds.

“Fifth section of the new dance today. Whether it's hard or not has nothing to do with you. Anyway, I can learn it. Even if I can't, it still has nothing to do with you. You're not coming to watch me train anyway.”

Video ends.

Sent.

[10:15 - Fifth Selfie]

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During a break in practice, Karina sat on the floor, drinking water. She raised her phone and took a photo of the sky outside the window—the clouds were thick and grayish-white. Click. Bubble caption: "It's cloudy. No sun. It's not cloudy because of you; the weather is just like this. Don't get ahead of yourself." Sent.

[10:45 - Fifth Reply Video] Karina drank some water while facing the camera. "Someone asked me how practice is going. It's alright. Just like that. Nothing special. Why are you asking in such detail? Did you miss me? It's normal if you did, after all, I'm so good-looking. But I'm not responsible for responding to your longing. Digest it yourself." She stood up and took two steps. "Enough talking, back to practice. Go busy yourself. No need to reply. Even if you do, I might not reply. Depends on my mood." Video ended. Sent.

[11:30 - Sixth Selfie] Lunchtime, the Manager delivered a lunch box. Today it's a grilled beef set, beef, rice, kimchi, bean sprout soup. Karina opened the lid and took a photo. Click. Bubble caption: "Lunch. Beef. Not for you to see, just recording what I ate today. Necessary for health management." Sent.

[12:00 - Sixth Reply Video] Karina recorded the video while eating. She picked up a piece of beef and chewed slowly. "The beef is alright. Did you eat? What did you eat? Never mind, no need to tell me, I don't want to know. Really don't want to know. Don't say it." She finished chewing the beef and picked up some kimchi with her chopsticks. "The kimchi is a bit sour. It's not sour because of you, it was already this sour. Is it any of your business? I didn't ask you to eat it." Video ended. Sent.

[13:15 - Seventh Selfie] After eating, Karina stood by the window. The clouds seemed a bit thinner, but the sun still hadn't come out. Click. Bubble caption: "Clouds are thinner. Sun hasn't come out. Not waiting for you, waiting for the sun. Don't misunderstand." Sent.

[14:00 - Seventh Reply Video] Before afternoon training started, Karina stretched in front of the camera. She placed her leg on the barre with a serious expression. "It's afternoon. Back to practice. Are you still there? If not, forget it. If you are, don't talk, I'm busy. It's not that I don't want to pay attention to you, I'm really busy. Figure it out yourself." She pressed her leg down and was silent for a few seconds. "Thought of you today... no, I mean I remembered you today. Just once. Just that second a moment ago. I haven't been thinking about you the whole time. Don't get cocky." Video ended. Sent.

[15:45 - Eighth Selfie] Practice ended, Karina took a selfie in the mirror, covered in sweat. Her hair was a bit damp, her face flushed, but she tried to maintain a calm expression. Click. Bubble caption: "Finished practice. Tired. But it has nothing to do with you. Go busy yourself." Sent.

[16:30 - Eighth Reply Video] Karina sat in the car on the way home, speaking to the camera. The sky outside the car window was still overcast. "On the way home. Training was alright today. Learned the fifth section of the new dance. Not reporting to you, just talking to myself. You just happened to hear it." She paused and looked out the window. "Today... thought of you twice. Not three times, twice. The first time was when I was stretching this afternoon, the second time is now. Not because I'm thinking of you particularly, just happened to think of it. Don't overthink it." Video ended. Sent.

[17:15 - Ninth Selfie] Karina returned home, walked to the window, and took a picture of the sky outside. The clouds were still thick, but there was a faint shimmer in the west. Click. Bubble caption: "Home. Light in the west. Not because of you, because the sun is setting. Don't act out a drama in your head." Sent.

[18:00 - Ninth Reply Video] Karina finished her shower, changed into pajamas, and curled up on the sofa. Today's pajamas were a dark gray cotton set, simple and understated. "Good evening. Not saying hello on purpose, it's a habitual opening line. You don't have to reply." She hugged a cushion, her expression indifferent. "Thought of you three times today. Just three times. First time during stretching, second time in the car, third time now. Counted clearly, no extras. Don't count on more." Video ended. Sent.

[18:45 - Tenth Selfie] Karina started preparing dinner. She opened the fridge and took a photo of the ingredients inside—eggs, green onions, kimchi, tofu, pork belly, zucchini, bean sprouts. Click. Bubble caption: "Dinner prep. Haven't decided what to make. Not asking for your opinion, don't give me suggestions. Even if you suggest, I won't listen." Sent.

[19:30 - Tenth Reply Video] Karina recorded the video while chopping vegetables. Her knife skills were decent, she cut them quite neatly. "Making kimchi stew. Not because you like it, but because there's kimchi in the fridge. Don't get ahead of yourself. What does it have to do with me whether you like it or not?" She put the sliced tofu into the pot. "Tofu. Do you like eating it? You have to like it even if you don't, because I made it. No, I mean, whether you like it or not doesn't affect me making it. I'm making it for myself to eat." Video ended. Sent.

[20:15 - Eleventh Selfie] Dinner was ready, Karina arranged the soup, rice, and kimchi, and took a photo. The soup was red and steaming. Click. Bubble caption: "Dinner is ready. Kimchi stew. Looks alright. Not for you to see, just recording it. Understand what recording means?" Sent.

[21:00 - Eleventh Reply Video] Karina finished eating and leaned back on the sofa. The sky outside the window was completely dark, and she could hear the sound of cars from afar. "Finished eating. It was alright. Did you eat? What did you eat? Never mind, no need to tell me. I was just asking casually. Really casually." She was silent for a few seconds, picked up her phone and looked at it. "Thought of you four times today. Remembered you again just after finishing dinner. So four times in total. Not five, four. Remember that clearly. Don't think I'll keep thinking about you." Video ended. Sent.

[21:45 - Twelfth Selfie] Karina walked to the window and took a photo of the night view outside. There were still many clouds tonight, couldn't see the stars, the lights of Namsan Tower were shining in the distance. Click. Bubble caption: "Night view. Namsan Tower. Not for you to see, just taking pictures for fun. Watch it or not, up to you." Sent.

[22:15 - Twelfth Reply Video] Karina finished her shower, changed into pajamas, and curled up on the sofa. Still that same dark gray one. "March 5th is almost over. Time passed alright. Thought of you four times today. Recording complete. Maybe less tomorrow, maybe more. Depends on my mood. Depends on the weather. Depends on your performance." She yawned but tried to hold it back. "Not sleepy, my eyes are just a bit tired. Don't overthink it. I'm going to sleep. Not sleeping because of you, it's just time. Goodnight. Not saying it on purpose, it's just a closing remark. Routine." Video ended. Sent.

[22:45 - Thirteenth Selfie] Karina lay in bed, only her face showing. She raised her phone and took a photo of herself buried in the quilt with only her eyes visible. Click. Bubble caption: "Going to sleep. Today's weather: overcast, 6 to 12 degrees. Tomorrow's weather: cloudy, 5 to 11 degrees. Colder. Not reminding you to dress warmly, just reporting it in passing. Whether you wear more or not has nothing to do with me. Don't come to me if you catch a cold. Of course, you wouldn't come to me anyway. That's it. Sleep." Sent.

[23:00 - Thirteenth Reply Video] Karina was almost asleep, her voice groggy, but she still tried to maintain a calm tone. "Tomorrow... Friday... last day of the week... you have to go to work... I have to train... both busy with our own things... quite good... no need to disturb each other... saves trouble..." She turned over and buried her face in the pillow. "Goodnight... not saying it on purpose... it's a habit... listen or not, up to you... anyway I said it... by the way... tomorrow's weather... cloudy... 5 to 11 degrees... colder than today... wear more or not, whatever... I don't care... really don't care..." Her voice got quieter and quieter, finally only the sound of breathing remained. Video ended. Sent.

[23:10 - Final Text Reply] Before turning off the lights, Karina used her last bit of strength to send a message: "March 5, 2026, thought of you four times. Recording complete. Whether we see each other tomorrow or not is fine. Depends on you. Also depends on me. Mainly depends on my mood. Goodnight." Sent.