378: Chapter 00006 was added on March 19th, and updated on March 20th.

Seeing our Ji-min with a stye, that selfie of her wearing an eye patch is just too beautiful for me.

Karina is beautiful, beautiful, beautiful, beautiful—I can't say it enough!!!!

The previous chapters I wrote made my eyes blurry. Ji-min deserves the best of everything!

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Rants:

I'm seriously done, I've dug another hole for myself again and again.

Kim Taeyeon's new song.

"Departure": I'm writing two different concepts.

The first is letting go of the past and starting anew with everything, and the second is leaving everything behind to rediscover the world.

And then, I'm stuck with writer's block. Holy shit???

Then there was that idea from before, right? The idea of a K-pop fanfic author becoming a trainee in Korea to write realistically. It feels super exciting, but I can only write it in Heart2Heart.

Jung Yi-an is an angel on earth, the protagonist's roommate. (The protagonist is female)

The protagonist still has the standard Trainee Skill MAX template. Then there's her new novel, "She Doesn't Know I'm Writing About Her," which I've designed as a text-with-images version. Some scenes will have direct images while writing, similar to the style of "Senior Sister."

With such a wild imagination, 99% of things become rare treasures! Thinking about the future H2H debut where the two of them are shipped together, only for fans to find out it's actually the protagonist's diary of their pre-debut life—won't the fans just die from the sweetness?

Then, the female lead naturally has the same pure lesbian succubus constitution. It's a big harem story. I wrote about Kim Taeyeon getting drunk and stealing the first kiss, then turning dark and possessive... Tsk tsk tsk. In the future, I'll design a "Mommy" safeword for Bae Joo-hyun. It's so exciting I'm rolling around in my blankets, letting out a "jie jie jie" weird laugh.

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[March 19, 2026, 06:30 - First Selfie]

It wasn't fully light outside yet. In the grey-blue morning light, the sound of distant birds could be heard. Karina stretched a hand out from under the covers and took a photo facing the window. The photo was blurry; her hand was limp and lacked strength.

Click.

She squinted as she edited, adding a speech bubble to the photo:

"6:30. Thursday. Awake. Not because of you. It's because I dreamed you hid my phone. I woke up in a panic."

Sent.

[06:35 - First Reply Video]

Karina was still lying in bed, wrapped tightly in her duvet, with only half her face and a few strands of messy hair showing. Her eyes weren't fully open yet, and her voice was soft and sweet, with the huskiness of someone who had just woken up.

"In the dream, you hid my phone... I searched for so long and couldn't find it... I couldn't send messages... I was so worried... Then I woke up... The first thing I did when I woke up was feel for my phone... It's still here..."

She shook the phone a bit and gave a small yawn.

"Lying down for five more minutes... just five minutes... don't mind me..."

Video ends.

Sent.

[06:55 - Second Selfie]

Karina finally crawled out of bed. Her hair was frizzy like a little lion's, her nightgown was wrinkled, and one shoulder strap had slipped halfway down. She stood by the window, sleepily taking a photo of the view outside. It was sunny today, and the sunlight was just beginning to spill down.

Click.

Bubble caption:

"Up. Sunny today. 5 to 13 degrees. Telling you because... I just happened to see it. Didn't check specifically for you."

Sent.

[07:05 - Second Reply Video]

After washing her face, Karina recorded a video in front of the mirror. Water droplets were still clinging to her face, her eyelashes were wet, and her skin was pale and translucent. She glanced at the camera, then looked away, slowly drying the water on her face with a towel. The whole thing lasted four seconds; she didn't say a word.

Video ends.

Sent.

[07:25 - Third Selfie]

Karina stood in the entryway, having changed her shoes and ready to head out. She took a full-body photo in the mirror—grey hoodie, black leggings, white canvas shoes, hair tied in a low ponytail, and wearing a black mask.

Click.

Bubble caption:

"Heading out. Training. You do your thing. No need to tell me."

Sent.

[08:00 - Fourth Selfie]

Karina arrived at the practice room and sat on the floor to change into her dance shoes. She held up her phone and took a photo in the mirror. Bending over, she revealed a section of her nape, with a few strands of hair hanging down, looking very soft.

Click.

Bubble caption:

"Arrived. Practicing dance. Practicing a new dance today. Don't bother me. If you bother me, I'll... never mind, too lazy to be bothered."

Sent.

[10:15 - Fifth Selfie]

During a break in practice, Karina sat on the floor drinking water. She held up her phone and took a photo of the sky outside the window. The sky was very blue, with no clouds, and the sun was shining brightly.

Click.

Bubble caption:

"Sunny. No clouds. Nothing to do with you. The weather just decided to be good on its own."

Sent.

[12:00 - Sixth Selfie]

Lunchtime. The Manager brought over a lunch box; today it was a grilled beef set. Karina opened the lid and took a photo. The beef was charred and fragrant, and the rice was sprinkled with sesame seeds.

Click.

Bubble caption:

"Lunch. Beef. Eaten. Have you eaten? Just asking. No need to answer."

Sent.

[15:15 - Seventh Selfie]

After the afternoon training ended, Karina sat on the floor, drenched in sweat. She held up her phone and took a photo in the mirror. Her hair was soaked and sticking to her face, which was flushed red, but her gaze remained indifferent, carrying a hint of exhaustion.

Click.

Bubble caption:

"Finished practicing. Tired. Going home. Missed you... once today. Thought of you while stretching. Just once."

Sent.

[16:30 - Eighth Selfie]

Karina got home, and the first thing she did was flop onto the bed. Lying face down, with her face buried in the pillow, she held up her phone and took a photo of her back as she lay there. Her hair was spread out, and her whole body was limp, like a kitten with no energy.

Click.

Bubble caption:

"Home. Lying down for a bit. Don't mind me. Even if you do, I'm still lying here."

Sent.

[17:15 - Ninth Selfie]

After showering, Karina changed into her pajamas and curled up on the sofa. Today's pajamas were that light grey cotton set. She shrunk into a small ball, hugging a cushion, only showing half her face and her eyes.

Click.

Bubble caption:

"Finished showering. Lying down. Missed you... twice today. Thought of you once more on the way home. Twice in total. Record complete."

Sent.

[18:00 - Tenth Selfie]

Karina started preparing dinner. She opened the fridge and took a photo of the ingredients inside—eggs, green onions, kimchi, pork belly, tofu, zucchini, and rice cakes.

Click.

Bubble caption:

"Dinner. Cooking for myself. Not for you. Don't overthink it."

Sent.

[18:45 - Eleventh Selfie]

Dinner was ready: kimchi tofu soup. Karina ladled the soup into a bowl and took a photo. The soup was red, the tofu white, and it was steaming hot.

Click.

Bubble caption:

"Ready. Kimchi tofu soup. Looks okay, right? You can't eat it. Don't even think about it."

Sent.

[19:30 - Twelfth Selfie]

After eating, Karina lay on the sofa, spacing out. She held up her phone and took a photo of the ceiling. A white ceiling, with nothing on it.

Click.

Bubble caption:

"Finished eating. Spacing out. Thought of you while I was at it. Just for a moment. Don't overthink it."

Sent.

[20:15 - Thirteenth Selfie]

Karina stood by the window and took a photo of the night view outside. There were a few more stars tonight, and the lights of Namsan Tower were shining in the distance.

Click.

Bubble caption:

"Night view. More stars. Can you see stars from where you are? If not, never mind. I'll watch them for you."

Sent.

[21:00 - Third Reply Video]

Karina was curled up on the sofa, hugging a cushion, shrunk into a tiny ball. She looked at the camera, didn't say anything, just watched quietly. After a few seconds, she gave a soft huff.

"Practicing a new dance today... there's a spin... I keep losing my balance... annoying... thinking if you were here... would you catch me... you definitely wouldn't... you'd just watch me fall... forget it..."

She buried her face a bit deeper into the cushion, revealing only one eye.

"What... did you do today? It's fine if you don't say... I'm just asking casually... really casually..."

Video ends.

Sent.

[21:45 - Fourteenth Selfie]

Karina lay in bed, wrapped tightly in the duvet, with only her eyes showing. The bedside lamp was on, casting a warm yellow light on her face. Her eyelashes threw faint shadows under her eyes, making her look soft and fragile, like a child in need of comforting.

Click.

Bubble caption:

"In bed. Today is March 19th. Missed you twice. Tomorrow might be less. Depends on your behavior. Goodnight."

Sent.

[22:00 - Final Reply Video]

Karina was almost asleep, her eyes half-closed, her eyelashes trembling slightly. She held the phone in her hand, the screen shaking a bit, only showing her blurred profile and half an ear buried in the pillow.

"Tomorrow... Friday... last day of the week... more training... you have to work too, right... let's both work hard... no need to miss me... but it's okay if you do... up to you..."

She rolled over, burying her face in the pillow, her voice getting smaller and smaller.

"Goodnight... not saying it specially... just sleepy..."

Her voice faded away, leaving only the sound of steady breathing.

Video ends.

Sent.

[22:05 - Final Text Reply]

Before turning off the light, Karina sent a message:

"March 19, 2026. Missed you twice. Goodnight."

Sent.

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[March 20, 2026, 06:25 - First Selfie]

Outside, the sky was just beginning to lighten. The morning light leaked through the gaps in the curtains, casting a gentle halo on the floor. Karina gently stretched her hand out from under the covers and took a photo of that patch of light. The photo was very steady; her hand didn't shake.

Click.

She edited with a smile, adding a speech bubble to the photo:

"March 20, 2026, 6:25 AM. Friday. Good morning. Woke up very early today because I wanted to see you sooner."

Sent.

[06:30 - First Reply Video]

Karina was still in bed, the duvet wrapped lightly around her, her hair spread smoothly over the pillow. She smiled gently at the camera, her eyes curving into beautiful crescents.

"I slept very well last night and dreamed of you. We were walking together along the Han River, and the sunset was especially beautiful. You held my hand and walked very, very slowly. Later, it got windy, and you took off your jacket to put it over me. It was so warm. Thank you for giving me such a beautiful dream."

She gently pulled the duvet up a bit, her voice as tender as if she were coaxing someone.

"Can I lie here for five more minutes? Stay with me. I'll get up in five minutes and then train hard. Let's do our best today too."

Video ends.

Sent.

[06:50 - Second Selfie]

Karina got out of bed and went to the window to pull back the curtains. The sunlight spilled in, shining on her, making her whole being seem to glow. She took a photo of the view outside. The sky was very blue today, with a few white clouds drifting by.

Click.

Bubble caption:

"Good morning. The weather is great today, sunny, 6 to 14 degrees. The sunlight is very warm, like your smile. Remember to wear a bit more, don't catch a cold."

Sent.

[07:05 - Second Reply Video]

After washing her face, Karina recorded a video in front of the mirror. Water droplets were still on her face; she was bare-faced, but her skin was so good it glowed. She smiled gently, lightly wiping her face with a towel.

"It's Friday, the last day of the week. Training has been exhausting this week, but thinking about seeing you this weekend gives me energy again. You should eat well and rest well, don't overwork yourself. Okay?"

She made a small finger heart at the camera.

"Fighting. Let's do our best together."

Video ends.

Sent.

[07:25 - Third Selfie]

Karina changed her clothes and stood in the entryway, ready to head out. Today she wore a milky-white sweater with light blue jeans, topped with a beige trench coat. Her hair was down, making her look gentle and sophisticated. She took a full-body photo in the mirror.

Click.

Bubble caption:

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"Leaving now. Dress warmly today, because it's a bit windy. You should dress warmly too, don't catch a cold. I'll be thinking of you while I'm training."

Send.

[ 07:40 - Third reply video ]

Karina is walking on the road, the camera pointed at the flower bed by the roadside. Some small flowers are blooming in the flower bed, pink and white, very pretty.

"Look, the flowers on the side of the road have bloomed. Spring has truly arrived. Seeing the flowers makes me think of you, as gentle and beautiful as you are. Are there flowers where you are? If there are, can you take a picture for me?"

She stops, squats down, and gently touches the petals.

"So pretty. Next time we go for a walk together, I'll bring you to see these flowers. How about it?"

Video ends.

Send.

[ 08:10 - Fourth selfie ]

Karina arrives at the practice room, raises her phone, and takes a picture in the mirror. She is sitting on a chair changing her dance shoes, and sunlight streams in through the window, casting a gentle layer of light on her.

Click.

Bubble caption:

"Arrived at the practice room. Must train hard today too. Are you at work? You need to work hard too. Let's work hard together, so when we meet, we can be happily together."

Send.

[ 09:00 - Fourth reply video ]

Karina starts warming up, recording a video while stretching. Her movements are very gentle, not as forceful as usual.

"Taking it slow with the warm-up today, I don't want to get injured. You should be careful too, whether at work or in life, don't let yourself get too tired. If you're tired, rest for a bit, think of me, and I'll give you strength."

She does a split, her face almost touching her leg, then looks up and smiles at the camera.

"Look, am I not impressive? Actually, it's because you're watching, so I want to do better. Thank you for always being with me."

Video ends.

Send.

[ 10:15 - Fifth selfie ]

During a break in practice, Karina sits on the floor drinking water. She raises her phone and takes a picture of the sky outside the window—the sky is very blue, and white clouds are drifting leisurely.

Click.

Bubble caption:

"The sky is so blue, the clouds are so white. Missed you. I want to look at the same sky with you, breathe the same air with you, and be with you. When can we meet? Soon, right?"

Send.

[ 11:30 - Fifth reply video ]

Karina shares her training for the day gently to the camera.

"Today I practiced the last part of the new dance. It's a bit difficult, but I like it a lot. Because thinking that I can dance it for you on stage makes me feel that no matter how hard it is, I must practice it well. Will you be watching me from the audience? Will you clap for me? Will you be proud of me?"

She purses her lips and smiles a bit shyly.

"Actually, you don't need to clap too loudly, just a gentle clap is fine. I know you're there, that's enough."

Video ends.

Send.

[ 12:00 - Sixth selfie ]

Lunchtime, the Manager delivers a boxed meal. Today is bibimbap, colorful vegetables spread over rice, looking very appetizing. Karina opens the lid and takes a photo.

Click.

Bubble caption:

"Lunch is here, bibimbap. Looks delicious. Have you eaten? You must eat on time, don't go hungry. I'll be thinking of you while I eat, and I hope you're eating well too."

Send.

[ 12:30 - Sixth reply video ]

Karina records a video while eating, eating very slowly and gracefully.

"Today's bibimbap is very delicious, with spinach, bean sprouts, carrots, mushrooms, and a fried egg. Do you like bibimbap? Next time we meet, let's eat it together, okay? I know a very delicious restaurant, I'll take you there."

She picks up a chopstick full of rice and shakes it at the camera.

"This bite is for you. Although you can't eat it, my heart is there. Did you receive it?"

Video ends.

Send.

[ 13:15 - Seventh selfie ]

After eating, Karina stands by the window to digest. The sun shines on her, warm. She raises her phone and takes a picture of her shadow.

Click.

Bubble caption:

"Finished eating, basking in the sun. The sunshine is warm, like your hug. Although you're not by my side, thinking of you makes my heart warm too. Thank you for giving me so much warmth."

Send.

[ 14:00 - Seventh reply video ]

Before the afternoon training starts, Karina does stretches for the camera, her movements very soft.

"It's afternoon, continuing training. My state is very good today, because I talked to you this morning, so I'm in a great mood. Do you know, a single word from you can make me happy all day long. So you need to talk to me more, okay?"

She tilts her head and smiles sweetly.

"It's okay if you don't talk either, I know you're busy. I'll wait for you. I'll always wait for you."

Video ends.

Send.

[ 15:45 - Eighth selfie ]

Training ends, Karina sits on the floor, some fine sweat on her forehead, but a gentle smile on her face. She raises her phone and takes a photo in the mirror.

Click.

Bubble caption:

"Training is over. Everything went smoothly today, I've learned most of the new dance. Tired, but happy. Because I'm thinking about how soon I'll be able to see you. I'll be thinking of you all the way home."

Send.

[ 16:30 - Eighth reply video ]

Karina is in the car on the way home, talking to the camera. The sunlight from outside the car window shines in obliquely, dancing on her face.

"On the way home. Today's training was very fulfilling, and the teacher praised me too. Actually, I know it's because you are cheering for me. Thank you for always being there. Although you're not by my side, I can feel your support. It's so good to have you."

She reaches out to the sunlight, letting the light leak through her fingers.

"Look, light. As warm as you. Thank you for appearing in my life."

Video ends.

Send.

[ 17:00 - Ninth selfie ]

Karina arrives home, walks to the window, and takes a photo of the sky outside. The evening sunlight is golden, shining on the building opposite, very gentle.

Click.

Bubble caption:

"Got home. The evening sunlight is beautiful. I want to watch this sunset with you. Next time we meet, let's watch the sunset together, okay? I'll wait for you."

Send.

[ 17:45 - Ninth reply video ]

Karina has finished showering, changed into loungewear, and is curled up on the sofa. Today's loungewear is that milky white cotton set, making her look soft and warm all over.

"Good evening. Are you tired today? I'm a bit tired, but very happy. Because I talked to you a lot today. Do you know, talking to you is the thing I look forward to most every day. Your messages, your voice, everything about you makes me feel happy."

She hugs a pillow, resting her face gently on it.

"Thank you for always being with me. Thank you for letting me like you. Thank you for becoming the light in my life."

Video ends.

Send.

[ 18:30 - Tenth selfie ]

Karina starts preparing dinner. She opens the fridge and takes a picture of the ingredients inside—eggs, green onions, kimchi, tofu, pork belly, zucchini.

Click.

Bubble caption:

"Getting ready to make dinner. Making kimchi tofu soup today, the kind you like. Although you can't drink it, I'll be thinking of you while I make it. When you come, I'll make it for you. I'll make it for you every day."

Send.

[ 19:15 - Tenth reply video ]

Karina records a video while cooking the soup, her movements gentle and meticulous. The soup in the pot is bubbling, and the fragrance seems to be able to pass through the screen.

"The soup is almost ready. So fragrant. Can you smell it? Next time you come, I'll cook soup for you every day. Kimchi soup, soybean paste soup, Samgyetang, army stew, whatever you want to drink, I'll make it for you. Because I like you, I want to make delicious food for you. Watching you drink the soup must be very cute."

She tastes a spoonful of soup and nods with satisfaction.

"Mmm, delicious. You'll definitely like it. When you come, the first bite is for you."

Video ends.

Send.

[ 20:00 - Eleventh selfie ]

Dinner is ready, Karina sets out the soup, rice, and kimchi, and takes a photo. The soup is red, steaming, and looks very warm.

Click.

Bubble caption:

"Dinner is ready. Kimchi tofu soup, with rice. Showing you before I start. Next time you come, we'll eat together. I'll feed you, okay?"

Send.

[ 20:45 - Eleventh reply video ]

Karina finishes eating and lies on the sofa. The sky outside is completely dark, and the sound of cars can be heard from afar.

"Finished eating. So full. I don't want to do anything now, just want to lie down, just want to talk to you. Not talking is fine too, just staying like this, knowing you're there is enough. When you're there I'm at ease, at ease I'm comfortable, comfortable I want to smile. When I'm with you, I'm always smiling. Do you know that?"

She turns over, lying on the sofa, resting her chin on her hands.

"Because of you, I've become happier. Thank you."

Video ends.

Send.

[ 21:30 - Twelfth selfie ]

Karina stands up and walks to the window, taking a photo of the night view outside. There are many stars tonight, and Namsan Tower is lit up, like a star.

Click.

Bubble caption:

"There are many stars tonight. Let's make a wish. I hope to be with you forever, and be happy forever. What about you? Is there me in your wish?"

Send.

[ 22:00 - Twelfth reply video ]

Karina has finished showering, changed into pajamas, and is curled up on the sofa. Today's pajamas are that light purple cotton set, looking gentle and quiet.

"March 20th is almost over. Time flies so fast. I've missed you many times today, lost count of how many times. Because I'm thinking of you every single moment. Do you know, missing you has become a part of my life, just as natural as breathing."

She yawns gently.

"A bit sleepy. But I still want to talk to you. Before saying goodnight, I want to tell you: I liked you a lot today, and I'll like you even more tomorrow. I'll like you forever."

Video ends.

Send.

[ 22:30 - Thirteenth selfie ]

Karina lies on the bed, the blanket tucked in warmly, only her gentle face exposed. The bedside lamp is on, the warm yellow light shining on her face, making her look soft and beautiful.

Click.

Bubble caption:

"Got in bed. Getting ready to sleep. The weather was sunny today, 6 to 14 degrees. Tomorrow's weather is cloudy, 5 to 13 degrees. Remember to dress warmly. Goodnight, my love. Have a good dream, and have me in your dream."

Send.

[ 22:45 - Thirteenth reply video ]

Karina is almost asleep, her voice soft and light, as if talking in her sleep.

"Tomorrow... it's Saturday... can sleep a bit longer... you sleep a bit longer too... rest well... don't get too tired... I'll come back to talk to you after I finish training... wait for me..."

She opens her eyes slightly and smiles at the camera.

"Goodnight... my love... thank you for keeping me company today... see you tomorrow... see you in my dreams... see you forever..."

The voice gets lighter and lighter, and finally, only the sound of even breathing remains, with a faint smile still on her face.

Video ends.

Send.

[ 23:00 - Last text reply ]

Before turning off the lights, Karina sends a message:

"March 20, 2026, missed you countless times. I love you. Goodnight. Tomorrow's weather is cloudy, 5 to 13 degrees, remember to dress warmly. I'll always be thinking of you. Forever and ever."

Send.