Hello there,

First ever blog post, yey! It’s actually just a (long) rant about one of my favourite AFF stories, The Definion of Jungkook. If you haven’t read it yet, then go for it.

The rest is my answers for Cee’s questions about the story. It contains spoilers so don’t read further if you don’t want to spoil anything for yourself.

A scene, character, or aspect of the story you dislike?

My first thought was Jungkook’s mother because I certainly don’t like her but on the contrary, I understand why she did what she did. She thought it was the right thing to do and she has her own beliefs soI can’t blame her for them.

As I was thinking more and more about it, one other thing came to my mind. It’s not really a bad thing. But I do remember that at first, I found one thing weird. The first chapter was full of surprises like Jungkook’s personality, Minhee’s stammer, their disputes, the bus road but then we skipped months and never really talked about it anymore much? And although I love how Sungyeol and Lizzy’s relationship kind of explained it but it was still weird for me that the new, shy, lonely girl who stammers around boys became so easily part of the squad. Don’t get me wrong, I liked it, Jackson’s enthusiasm always makes my day, I just found it a little cliche.

Memorable scene?

Oh, it’s my question *-* So I have the answer right away: the library scene after Sungyeol got first place. Yepp, that’s the one. It’s so dear to me. I was really moved during that scene. They didn’t even talk much, she was there for him and he let her be. It’s totally my most memorable moment in this story and you have to work really hard to top that ;)

(But also, I loved the blind date, it was an interesting way to start to story, totally memorable or when she met his brothers, also when they started texting on the two side of the same wall or when the squad made those photos for Lizzy’s “mission” and oh! the butterfly tale and Jungkook’s confession in the last one!)

Favorite character and why?

Can’t I just choose THE squad as a whole? Plus Lizzy, I think of her as part of the group despite being away.

Okay, so I really like your characters, they’re different and interesting. I like the supportive side of Lizzy, the rational one in Sungyeol, the shipper in Jackson, the artist in Taehyung, the rude genius in Jungkook and the lovable caring brave girl who IS Minhee even if she doesn’t believe it. It would be cliche if I chose her? In general, I find it hard to love the female protagonists because they’re often very shallow but I love Minhee. I love your characterization about her. I love her shyness and that she’s able to grow as a person and as a friend. She makes mistakes but learns from them. She’s very much human but a strong one. Not physically, but when she stood up for Jungkook in front of class! Wow, I was so proud of her. I’m really curious about her development in the future, too.

(To Jungkook: You need to stop being so difficult! And then maybe I would choose you. You’re a huggable teddy bear in heart anyway.)

Favorite definition?

The most evil question ever. Like I said before, your definitions (especially Jungkook’s) are so shady, yet meaningful, intellingent and beatiful. I love all of them. As I read back a little, I found more and more I really like (fairytale, illusion…) But theory really stood out for me, I remembered that even without trying. I loved both aspects. And they were detailed and Minhee’s was so caring. But also, I think one of the most memorable for me is direction. It was in one of the early chapters and the answers were short yet creative and I really liked those.

Create your own definition:

My definion of heartbeat: The music of life. A ritual dance in your ribcage reminding you: you’re alive. It’s steady, static, permanent. Except when you feel like your heart’s gonna explode. May it be fear, excitement or love, it’s different. It makes it special and real, proving you: you’re living.

(Gosh, this is so random and awkward.)

Well, it almost turned out as an essay but I hope you don’t mind. I think there’s nothing more I can say, I’ll probably just rant in my future comments like always. In conclusion: Cee, you’re writing an amazing story. Thank you for being awesome and sharing it with us.