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This story is really sweet <3 I just think it’s really amazing how you can make even the simplest scenarios or settings so intriguing simply through your writing.
I know I’ve read your stories in the past and this just like the other is just impeccable. I think you’re one of the best fic writers, I mean not just for Taekey but for SHINee.
I have several stories of yours to catch up on but I was drawn to this first because I really liked the idea of portrait being the inspiration. The way the photos were incorporated and brought to life is just flawless. (And that kiss on the cliff was so heartwarming!)
Chapter 5: Love all your work but this one has quickly become my favorite. Realistic, fully rounded characterizations and situations are hard to come by. Your works shine. Thank you for sharing and Happy New Year!
Chapter 5: The first time I read all the chapters in a hurry so I decided to read it once again before leaving a comment, but to be honest I still don't even know where to begin!
The first thing that came to mind as I was reading was the amount of research you must have made on Okinawa! So many details, places, or just the atmosphere of it all was so well described I'm now craving for a vacation over there haha.
Then the relationship between Kibum and Taemin, I found so very sweet. From their initial attraction and gradually discovering that their characters matched each other, then that their bodies matched each other, developing affection and finding every excuse to delay their parting, my heartstrings were tugged on a regular basis! They were playful with each other, but their relationship was a mature one, where each recognised a past hurt in the other and were respectful of their limits, and the Coda was a nice addition to see that Taemin was hopeful that in time they would be able to confide in each other fully.
And how not to mention you ! Gentle, electric, romantic, fun, and just so real! Even your scenes are so insightful, I will never get enough of it!
If I were to choose a favourite moment, I'd say the kiss they shared at the cliff because I'm romantic like that haha. Taemin immersed in the view of the ocean and Kibum immersed in the view of Taemin to the point of forgetting that he was scared, I think I stopped reading there for a while because I couldn't bear the thought of time not stopping right there in that beautiful moment!
I hope you had lovely holidays, and always thank you for blessing us with your fantastic writing!
Chapter 5: Goddd these updates made me so emotional!! I'm so glad they could meet again and djxjsjsjs Taemin's mention of the reason why he's not comfortable in Seoul cjdjddn everything is tugging on my heartstrings,,, Thank you s o so much for writing this beautiful story!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤
Chapter 5: I just commented when you posted chapter 4 and thought you ended it like that, then I was surprised you updated again, and I'm very happy ♡ Thank you so much for writing this beautiful story
Chapter 3: I have been wishing for an update before the year ends so this really feels like receiving a gift which I am so thankful for.
Reading this has been a special experience for me, especially that I have a copy of Taemin's Portrait. Your beautiful writing matched the beautiful photos of our beautiful Taemin. In fact, I found a deeper appreciation for the setting/outfit/details of the pics because of the way these images transport me to your story.
I'm a er for brief encounters in movies and literature despite the fact that they leave me with an aching heart, so I admit that even if I got instantly hooked on your fic I really dreaded how it would end. Even if I'm hoping to see an epilogue in the future, I'm very happy with how you wrapped their encounter. I gritted my teeth through the angsty moments, but looking back at those now, I'm glad you dropped those along the way and actually made their parting more sweet than bitter... with Taemin who's been adrift for a long time finding a temporary home in Kibum, and Kibum getting over his failed relationship.
Thank you also for feeding me with good/hot taekey with both roles served by both of them. :-D I laughed so hard at Kibum's resolve to sit on Taemin's __ before he leaves Japan. On a serious note, I love how the can go from hot to angsty to romantic before they even reach .
Thank you for writing beautiful taekey fics this year. I am honestly looking forward to read more from you in 2020. You're an inspiration . It was actually your fics that inspired me to write fanfics. How lucky I am to find you, especially that I only read taekey fanfics. It brings a new meaning to 'quality over quantity'.
Happy holidays, Sherleigh! Thank you for your priceless gifts to us taekey lovers. <3
Chapter 3: aaah what a sweet, sweet feeling this story leaves behind. Knowing it's about to end is really breaking my heart; reading this was a whole experience, I felt this with all my body and mind, I treasure every single word.
I love the way you're portraying both taemin and kibum, you have this amazing amazing ability of perfectly balancing your scenes, making them very clear while filling them with the most addictive details without a single trace of exaggeration. it's so- harmonious, pleasant. bittersweet i'd say
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