AFTERWORD
Let’s Leave Things in This City
AFTERWORD
The original plan for this wasn’t going to be as…hopeful. XD It probably would’ve been the more “rational” or “realistic” (or angsty haha) outcome, given the risks of their career, the fact that they’re early into it, etc. But I couldn’t help but ruminate on the possibility that these characters would give things a shot.
The Karina in this story tries to suppress the need to rely on others, thinking that it’s the best way to give the most love as possible. The Karina in this story loves ahead of consequence. She’s aware of all the implications, but she doesn’t let that get in the way of loving.
I wanted Minjeong to balance that out somehow. So half of this relationship—whether it ended up platonic or more—is coming from a perspective that keeps love at bay because if it doesn’t step back first, things could end up badly. Cos when that happens, will there still be love to give?
These two perspectives culminate into a decision to make things work, despite the risks and everything. But of course, they’ll be treading the road carefully. It’s a repeating theme in the whole story—"I’m not promising anything, but I promise to try.”
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