Tonight felt softer than usual. Kheraeld’s Keonho had been talking about ramen all week, the steam, the broth, the comfort after long days. So when Luthien’s Ian met him under the dim streetlights, the excitement between them was quiet, but warm.

The ramen place welcomed them with fogged windows and simmering scent. Ian slid closer instead of sitting across, shoulders brushing. When the bowls arrived, steam curled between their faces. Keonho confidently took a big bite without waiting for it to cool, trying to act unfazed only to blink from the heat a second later. Ian laughed softly, then proudly lifted his perfectly soft-boiled egg, showing it off like a tiny trophy before placing it back into the broth.

Outside was chilly, but at their table, between soft murmurs and hands brushing under it, the night felt just right.

Nighty nite, Eldies! ♥️

  
what began as nothing more than an idea unexpectedly became real. who would have guessed it would be us? before we knew it, the journey had brought us together, walking side by side in the afternoon while breathing in the fresh air. we did so many things that we completely lost track of time. everyone enjoyed each moment of togetherness, sharing jokes, doing silly things that made us laugh uncontrollably, taking turns being photographed until some of us practically collapsed from exhaustion (a little hyperbole). we picked small flowers and placed them behind each other’s ears, and even bought flowers as a reminder to keep caring for and blossoming them, just like the friendship we’ve built and hope will continue to grow. everything was filled with laughter, happiness, and smiles. that is where the joy of our little journey in search of fresh air truly lived. may we stay together and always make time to walk together again someday 🍃💓

FRAMEBOUND: Kheraeld's Lia, Sjarn's Nachcha, Hjert's Eunbin, Liesbon's Karina, Majerle's Giselle, Courthlace's Yoonseo, Geisler's Yeji, Wendissle's Karina, Lachaise's Seoyeon, and Wyrmharrow's Giselle.