2019.07.06

Dear Jongin,

I finally was able to get spare paper, pen, and envelopes to start writing letters. The first two days were no worse than our usual training regimen when we aren’t in a promotion cycle, but they definitely stepped up the intensity of our exercises today. (I had a flashback to trainee days when we did stair climbs today - do you remember those in the old SM building? Keke) I’m doing well, please don’t worry about me.

I’m sure your preparation for the concert is equally grueling. How is your back? Are you icing it properly after practice? By now you must have found the new heating pad I left for you in the dorm. Did you like the gift, Jongin-ah? I hope it was a nice surprise.

Probably the most peculiar part of being here so far is during free time. All of the guys pack into the media room that has one TV and watch music shows. Nothing about that is odd in and of itself, but having to listen to them talk about Irene and Wendy is a little surreal. During the show, I saw Baekhyun’s teaser for his Music Bank performance next week! Please wish him well for me and tell him I’ll be watching.

So far, no one has really mentioned EXO to me except for once at our first meal, in a very offhand way. It’s… great. I feel like I can breathe and bear the burden of a regular soldier, just a man doing his duty for his country like all others must, too.

Ah, it’s lights out. What to do, there is so much more I want to write to you but must end it here.

All my best,

Kyungsoo

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2019.07.07

Dear Jongin,

I got your letters from July 1 and 2 today. It was the highlight of my day. No, I don’t need you to send anything, except more of your pretty words. It was so nice to read them; you felt so close by…

No, I don’t mind if you wear my clothes but you better be doing your laundry. I won’t be happy if I c