To be honest with my own opinion, I'm pretty sure practically every exotic would want the album if they don't have it yet. And since I'm just so poor and when I do get money, I always end up spending it to buy my little brother something > > (come on, he's just a ball of cuteness<3)

But, let's get to the real reason as to why I need EXO's Kiss and Hug album - or XOXO if you will. 

EXO, to me, is like the twelve heroes in my world. When they first came into my world, I felt a certain spark that I really couldn't explain. It was if, I had fallen for them, funny, huh? Love at first sight is what came to my mind, and I truly felt like it was true as I continue to watch them. Usually, when I first see a group, I don't bother to know more about them but rather continue listening to their music. 

SHINee is actually the first group to make me feel like so, to want to know them and see wherever they are ; radio shows, games, shows of their own -- basically everything about them. SHINee was the only group to make me like so, and I never bothered to know any other groups though I do listen alot to their music. 

But with EXO ... at first sight I wanted to know everything about them. All the members, their names, their ages, their birthdays, their nationality, and ect. They practically pulled me to them and made me love them, and I did and still do. They mesmorized me completely. With their passion and love for what they do, they truly made me rethink about everything in my life. 

Going through a hard time when I first discovered EXO, I felt like they were my heroes. Thus, created the twelve angels that flew into my world. Problems with family, friends, and things I wish to not list here, I felt as if EXO were the people I've been looking for. People to take me away from reality - just for a little while - and here they are. But instead of sending me back to reality and all the problems, they stayed with me. 

With them by my side with their support that seemed to reach me though we're miles and miles apart, I feel comforted and happy that I always have them to run to. And the more I watched them, the more I felt like I was actually with them. Like I was there. When problems sprung up for the twelve angels, I felt as if it was of my responsibility to be there for them as they did for me. And I continue to support them and wish them the best of the best each and every day, hoping nothing goes wrong and that they're safe. 

Another thing that has made me fall for them more, was the constant passion and hard work they all had to go through ; from debuting and up till now and still later on. I had personally always wanted to be an idol, I want to be able to perform in front of thousands of people, to sing and dance my heart out. And seeing them with their hardships of being able to even be a trainee, I felt like they were counting on me to follow in their footsteps ; to chase my dreams and not just sit back, hoping - wishing, praying - that I'll get the support I need to even start. 

And I knew that they were here to support me, even if my parents and friends don't, I knew they were still here. So with them behind my backs, I plan on working hard each and every day. To get where they are. To be able to meet them in person under the same building where I can actually become an idol, something I would do anything to be. 

So from that day on when I first met EXO, I knew that my life would be better with them in my life now. My twelve heroes and angels, I love them so much for constantly being by my side when in actuallity, they're in Seoul while I'm here in California. But it doesn't matter, as I can feel their love and I hope they can feel my love as well. With a hug and kiss, they get me through the day, and I don't think I could ever go without each of those now. 

In my mind, even in sadness and in dark, I see their lovely faces in my mind. And I feel safe, happy actually. What would I do without them? If I hadn't met them, ... would my life still be miserable? These questions run through my head, and I always tell myself that I'm the person who I am today if it wasn't for EXO. Back then, I was mean, agressive, rude, and always held in my emotions; I was just dead-serious all the time, I hated anybody who I felt had a better life and was taking it for granted. But with EXO now, I feel like I'm the one with the better life. But I'm not taking it for granted, as one thing could easily disappear just as fast as it came. Holding all twelve boys dear in my heart, they are my babies. And without them, I don't think I could ever be as happy as I am now.

And that's the multiple reasons why I need their kisses and hugs ; something that starts my day right, and ends my day right as well. With love and support, I hope to continue recieving them as I will continue sending them my own. 

I love you all with my heart, and I thank you for being there for me, EXO. 

Always, with XOXO, botanicula.