Cherry Blossoms [Rewrite]

Description

Lee Jinki is a struggling artist, father and widow, confined to the never-ending throes of his daily routine - pay the bills, perfect his work, and, most importantly, care for his son. Sickened by the repetitive nature of his life, a chance encounter with a young musician boasting hair the colour of cherry blossoms threatens the very structure of Jinki's mentality, forcing him to question not only his future, but the past that has continued to haunt him.

Foreword

Cherry Blossoms is a rewrite of the similarly-entitled fic on my old account, HiddenByTheWayside. Not all events will be the same as the original. Includes a trigger warning for depression, abuse, eating disorders, ual content, suicide and strong-language. Dedicated to all of those I left behind with this story, dedicated to all the people the original gave me the chance to meet, and, of course, dedicated to Natacha.

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Al-Qamar #1
Please continue..
byulkim
#2
Chapter 4: Hope u van continue it and don't forget it. Love it !!
vicistar #3
Chapter 4: Please come back, i really want to know what happened to jongyu... This is such beautiful and awesome story... I voted no matter what :)
Floater
#4
Chapter 4: I'm Not Lying I Really Freaking Love Your Writing Style It's So Elegant But Still Portrays All Emotions Like It Could Be Humorous Yet Still Graceful Like I Can't Even???
KeiraMcFluffy
#5
Chapter 2: Oh my... idek what to say. See, that's how your writing is, just accept it already. Honestly, the change still leaves me baffled and awestruck and it's so beautiful I want to cry ㅠㅠ.

Anyway, from what I remember (bc my bro was oh so kind to come and pull me from reading for a simple stupid game (and okay, I might've had a blast playing but CB ㅠㅠ)). The Grocery Shopping Meeting, omfg, yes! It was so cute with Jinki being his socially awkward and clueless self and Yoogeun being as brash as ever (but who can lame a child, really?) and Jjong's so adorable and good-natured even though he doesn't know them and just /my heart/ ㅠㅠ.
I love the father-son dynamics of Jinki and Yoogeun. I remember Jinki having a majority of negative thoughts and reactions to Yoogeun in the original, and while I only thought of it as frustration then, I find this affection more natural. And them painting "together" is adorable, I can't.
And hey-yo, there comes Minnie-ho, and of course Yoogeun still seems to much prefer his uncle to his dad, insolent brat (seriously, Jinki should attend a ”how to parent 101” course or something). But Minho's just being a good friend and now that I think about it, he's amazingly affectionate, treating those he holds dear as family. I mean, sure, I did notice before, but, like, I think I never really considered it like I do now. Mino's an awesome person (well, /as of now/ e.e) and Jinki better pull himself out of that selfish bubble and show some gratitude.
Of course, Jjong makes an appearance again in Yoogeun's painting and *le gasp*, Jinki finally realizes that he's sad and lonely and needs to get back in the game, so much shock.
calypso_hawthorne
#6
Chapter 3: I'm just... I don't know what to say.

You're honestly the real superhero here.

And look! You named his son Yoogeun lol.

The writing style is still somewhat similar to what it was during The Lifetime Kids. But the //feel// of the story is different.

And ugh. Your words. I just love them. So. Goddamn. Much. I can't explain to you. But they give me this intense feeling of satisfaction. You're so ing talented. It's insane.

If I'm completely honest, I'm not a big fan of the pairings in this story. And I'm kinda weird and I don't read anything that isn't about the couples I'm into because it just doesn't hold my interest. But you- you're a miracle worker or something. Because regardless of the pairing, your writing just compels me to read it. I'm already utterly captivated by the story. No other writer has ever managed to do this to me before. And I know you're going to reply with some like: "oh my writings really not that amazing." BUT IT IS and I wish you would see that.

The way you described Jonghyun. It's so lovely. And by now, anything that I say to describe your writing is probably overused and just super cliche but I'm still going to say it anyway. It's achingly beautiful.

As I wasn't a reader of this story in the past, I really have no idea where this is going. I know it's definitely going to be an emotional, soul crushing (in a good way) roller coaster like all of your writing. I'm excited to see what you deliver next!

What am I doing up? I was supposed to go to bed an hour ago... It's all your fault that I'm sleep deprived. :/
naadianadeen
#7
Chapter 3: I have a thing with a shy Jonghyun
The stranger with cherry-blossom hair seemed more awake this afternoon, wearing a white hoodie and black jeans, with a smile as comfortable as the fabric of his clothes. He appeared somewhat awkward, clutching a football in his hands and averting his gaze from Jinki to the ground, Jinki to the ground, and never once attempting to sustain eye contact. He seemed so timid that Jinki was surprised he'd even spoken in the first place, and wondered what had compelled him to.

he is a shy being, and it's so endearing lol
Floater
#8
This Is So Beautiful???

Can't Wait For More♡
Blablastory #9
Chapter 2: OMG! This is so beautifully written i can't even... Amazing work as always! Keep the good work!
jinki24 #10
Chapter 1: Cant wait for the next chapter!!! Fighting