“You’re a vital part of SHINee, don’t ever think otherwise.”

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… I knew I’d be dragged into this sometime. And it’s only because I’m close to you. I never thought being close to you would be a bad thing. Tsk.

The main point of this is to say “Happy birthday”, but of course, I’m not going to be a jerk and just say that. (Of course, I could, because it would make Eunhyuk less jealous right now—he’s watching me, and besides wondering why he’s not asked to write something, he’s being jealous.) Wow… It’s quite crazy to think that we’ve been friends for so long, eh?

I’ve confided in you for so many things, and you have as well. We both have secrets, and we tell each other. I’m grateful for having such a friend, I really am. (Eunhyuk’s getting more jealous, and I think I’m going to get him to go out in a bit.) I have many other friends of course, the members and all, but you’re the one who doesn’t take my problem to a whole different level. Typical Minho. But I like that. (I just drove Hyuk out. I can write in peace now. Where was I? … Oh.) You’re the one who takes my problem, and gives me a simple answer and solution to it. And if you can’t solve my problem, you give me advice. The members just go crazy when I tell them anything… so I prefer telling you, really.

You’re a rapper, and I’m a rapper. We do the same thing. One day, when Super Junior retires (hey, we’re all getting old, everyone knows that), you do me a favour and make sure SHINee surpasses us, or if not gets to where we are now and pwn all those other groups out there, okay? And when it’s your turn to retire, tell that to your favourite dongsaeng. And yeah, Minho, you heard me right. You’re my favourite dongsaeng. Of course, my members are not included. (I’m sorry, Minho, but it’s true.) … God. I really do feel like a whiny hyung now… Is that what Yuri feels? She told me that she just wrote hers and felt really old. Huh. How… horrible.

I’m kidding. You deserve all this appreciation, and I’m honored to have a chance to write this to you. Rappers suffer the same fate. We’re not as popular as our other members, for sure, because we’re not that focused on, but, Minho, don’t stop believing. You’re a vital part of SHINee, don’t ever think otherwise. Without you, SHINee’s songs wouldn’t be cool. Yeah. We are rappers, and rappers cool-ify songs all the time; anytime, anywhere. (Don’t ask where that word came from.)

I guess I do have to wrap up, don’t I? I doubt my letter’s as long as Yuri’s. To be honest, I think we both know who’s the naggier one. If you marry Yuri, your life would be damned. Haha. I’m kidding. She’s a great girl, but Yoona’s doing this for you, so… make sure you do the same on her birthday next year, okay? She really likes you, Minho. Don’t blow it with her.

I like you too! (That sounded so gay, but oh well.)

I hope you continue being the best dongsaeng I’ve ever had, and I hope we’ll be buddies even when we grow white hair! (Haha. I take that back. We’re so cool, we won’t even age. But the part about being buds is definitely true though.)

Crap, this letter’s longer than Yuri’s. Never mind.

Happy birthday Choi Minho…

From,
The best fishy-dino hyung,
Lee Donghae.