Chapter 2: As a shawol that discovered SHINee only last year and had to digest many things at once, I can somewhat understand the feelings of Taemin here. But as an adult who has experienced depression, I know better than that. Depression is not easy for anyone, the depressed or the people around them.
I think you tackled the different perspectives wonderfully, the teenage anger at an act that seems unreasonable against the adult reluctant acceptance of a painful reality that cannot be changed. The "what ifs" are many for both anyway, as well for us... There is no neat resolution to such happenings in real life, but fiction like this can give us an outlet to process our feelings, so thank you for writing. I am looking forward to reading how Kibum will approach present Taemin now, and hopefully receive some encouraging words from our wiser grown-up Taem.
Chapter 2: Wow, i have lots of things to say but words seem so unfitting. The story is good, the plot is interesting and i appreciate that you chose not to pretend that 18/12 never happened. Those are questions i've been asking myself a lot, thinking of shinee as distant just makes it even worse, doesn't it? Story-wise, you did an amazing job with their conversation and the way kibum is feeling about this whole situation. I'm really happy you wrote this, sometimes i find myself agreeing with what they're saying, but i totally blame it on my horrible habit of overthinking that seems pretty legit in this kind of situation. It's a very good story, and its development is very well-made♡
Chapter 2: What an innovative way to cover some painful history. I really benefitted from the “potted history of Shinee over the last 8 years according to Key”; kind of like reading the executive summary in a report. I could feel Key’s helplessness as Taemin dug into him about not going to Jonghyun’s concerts or dinner, etc. Everything is different in hindsight. I could see clearly how 2017 evolved as a year of chaos for Shinee and how the members struggled with things beyond their control.
Another very thought-provoking, intelligent piece which makes a nice change from all the various aus/-fests/etc (not that there’s anything wrong with them!). Thank you again.
Chapter 2: I just want to say that out of all the amazing fics that I 've read through the years yours are always the best, so thank you so much for sharing your talent with us ♥♥
Chapter 2: Wow. This chapter was intense. I didn't think that the magical realism employed here will be used to actually drive Key into facing the reality he's been evading. It's brilliant. I am looking forward to the next chapters. <3
Miss Sherleigh our taekey ff goddess, i miss reading your stories (not that i’ve stopped rereading the older ones lol). Please gift us this christmas season with a new one or perhaps an update on this story or on Hearts Like Wildflowers. Happy holidays. ❤️, your fan ?
Chapter 1: Tbh I can kind of see where is it going and I'm so. So. So sad already.
But I adore your writing, ideas, the way how you create characters and put sparkle of life into them. Maybe that's why sensitive subjects hurt twice as much.
I'm looking forward to all your works, start as many stories as you want, enjoy your talent and bring a little beauty to this world ♡
Chapter 1: I really like this story so far, I love out of time stories.
Can't wait to read how they interact, and I know this might as well be heartbreaking, but really, can't wait lol
I'm just happy that there is more taekey to read honestly, so whatever you write, I'm happy :)
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