CAN YOU FEEL THE LIGHT INSIDE?

[1mhim]

hey guys, i'm mali (any pronouns)! i'm super excited to write with you all, but more importantly, super excited to introduce wyatt shin. to get things going while i set up his page, like this post for a message? i'll drop some additional links below as well. TELL ME WHY YOU THINK YOU DESERVE THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME. STORY. ( tw: mentions of stalking and death )— STATS.— PLOTS.

FROM DIRT ROADS AND A CATTLE FARM

wyatt's first conscious memory is his home in colorado. his parents own a farm in a small town, so wyatt really had been completely disconnected from his biological family. it didn't bother wyatt too much, except for the times where he stuck out— the occasional comments about his race/ethnicity...weird looks when he was out in public with his parents— it made him start to question his roots.

despite loving his parents, wyatt felt like he was always missing something. he wondered why his biological parents gave him away, not because he missed them, but because wyatt wondered if he meant anything to them.

from a young age wyatt knew he was meant to be a baseball player. his father put him in their local little league. baseball soon became his whole personality

TO ASPHALT STREETS AND FLICKERING LAMPLIGHTS

how wyatt got into yeonhwa university isn't exactly clear. he was never a genius. he definitely knows more about baseball than anything. perhaps from the fact that, on paper, wyatt looks like a very well-rounded intellect. he kept his grades up to be in baseball, studied twice as hard for all his quizzes and exams. the only times he rested were when his head hit the pillow late at night.

he originally applied for yeonhwa because he wanted to travel abroad to start a new life in korea. somewhere in his mind, wyatt figured it would be twice as hard to become a world-famous baseball player if he stayed within the county lines. plus he wanted to know what his birthplace was like.

TRAPPED BETWEEN THE CONCRETE THAT TOWERED OVER THE CITY

spring semester his first year was when wyatt noticed someone was following him. sometimes wyatt would call out to him, sometimes wyatt would walk faster back to his dorm.

until one day the man caught him in an alleyway off campus. he mentioned how he knew who he was, who his father was. wyatt didn't believe him at first until he began to talk about how wyatt was adopted. how he knew that wyatt went to an american couple. how his father gave him up to try and absolve a great debt.

somehow that debt was tacked on to wyatt. it's not like he could have said no. he tried going to the police, but what officer really cared about foreigners? and if he did anything in retaliation, who knows where wyatt would end up. certainly not in any major league team.

he was truly trapped. offered only the offer to fight his way out. so, now every thursday night wyatt has to work towards his own freedom.

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW.

wyatt has not told anyone about his situation. no roommate. no friend. no romantic partner. part of him doesn't want to involve anyone else. instead he makes up excuses. the pitching machine fought back! i wasn't looking where i was walking...haha! woah, where did this one come from?!

if you haven't noticed, wyatt really loves baseball. sometimes it feels like he's incapable of loving anything other than baseball. he's an exercise science major, in case the famous baseball player idea falls through.

himbo exterior. also enjoys doing tiktok dances. really silly guy in an unfortunate situation.

he's definitely is falling behind on his school work, and looks like he probably should be on academic probation. he pays people to help him out. his debt is accumulating.

very americanized, as expected.

INSPIRATION

him (2025) despite not knowing the actual plot, i really wanted to explore the idea of a muse who really had to figure out how bad they wanted their dream. what lengths are they willing to go?

st. chroma (tyler, the creator, daniel caesar)

man at the garden (kendrick lamar)

please don't be intimidated. this is more geared towards his inner psyche and secret.

SOME PLOTS?

any friends, especially those in the boxing, baseball, or international student club.

i'd love a close friend plot. someone who has known wyatt since his first year here. one of the first people to help him adjust to a different country?

obviously flings, current and old? maybe some drama? some banter? i don't know...

a tutor, someone who proofreads his work or helps him with stem classes.

the person actually helping him cut corners to pass classes

[1mhim]

🎁

the gift that wyatt cherished the most was his very first baseball glove. it was a gift wyatt had gotten from his parents for his fifth christmas. this was after wyatt himself tried numerous times to pull some off the shelves of his local department store. now it sits on his desk in his dorm room for motivation. he often toys with it when he needs to feel inspired.

[icarusty02]

he feels himself breath a sigh of relief upon seeing his roommate nod his head after cringing from his own mistake. it's slightly endearing, if dj had to be honest. but dj being honest about his feelings towards others that aren't close to him? HA! besides, it'd lowkey be kind of weird if the junior knew that dj thought he was a nice, albeit not smart, kid.

truthfully speaking, he didn't mind wyatt's company at all. he appreciated that they had a few things in common—they both came from america, so they met at iso naturally. but what dj didn't really mind about wyatt was that he simply minded his business. he didn't really get nosy into dj's life story—who he was before and what led him to be the person he is now. he doesn't comment on dj's personality being grouchy or make fun of his habits in any way.

in another universe, dj wonders if wyatt and him would be super close friends... granted, the two of them are from different worlds, in the sense of their majors: a history major and an exercise science major isn't exactly a duo you'd see often.

... either way, dj turns his head to turn his focus back onto his laptop, going through the pdf of his textbook yet again to make sure he takes the appropriate notes on his tablet. in the corner of his eye, he can see wyatt going on tiktok on his phone, keeping to himself so that he doesn't bother his roommate.

he doesn't think he'll get distracted by the other... so long as they keep in their spaces and nothing crosses it.

[1mhim]

wyatt was adjusting the angle at which his phone sat propped on his bed. in no way was wyatt a social media influencer. most of his videos only reached people within his immediate circle, but wyatt always wondered 'what if'. what would happen if he got a couple of hundred likes? he couldn't be too careless with his public image. hence why he had to make sure he looked tall with a chill vibe.

regretfully, wyatt most certainly forgot about the image of his roommate. his gaze was too fixated on how his hair stuck out of the baseball hat he sported to notice his roommate. wyatt's phone, however, was not as absent-minded. without a care in the world, wyatt tapped the timer and adjusted the audio bit to his liking.

within the time of his recording, wyatt fell into a cycle. he danced around, lip-syncing the lyrics as he hit a pose after every line. immediately his feet would shuffle back to the side of his bed. his fingers would tap around to adjust the length of the clips. then, he would decide that he hated the take and start all over. yet, despite all of this, in every take he did not spot his roommate being filmed in the corner.

all that was heard between the two was the rustling of wyatt's track jacket fabric. every single take.

[scndshot]

soojin is busy making sure her harness is all locked in place, only looking up when her company spoke. he looks ready to take on any challenge and soojin couldn't help but return his grin.

"no, actually," she says before picking up some chalk to dust her hand. "indoors? maybe my fifth time...this year?"

it isn't a surprise to anyone that soojin is a fan of any physical activity. and rock climbing just happen to be one of her favourites because of its clear end goal and different courses that amps the obstacles each time.

so when she was asking around mid-party, half-drunk, and half-joking, she wasn't actually expecting somebody to take up her offer so readily. she made sure to approach those she knew were part of some sport team so she knows they're capable and boy, did her smile light up the moment he agreed.

it was the next day. and when she said she was excited to go, she meant it, no hangover in sight as she clamps a hand over the rock closest to her, feeling the grip. "you?" she asks, "sure you know what to do?"

[1mhim]

"woah, this year?" his eyebrows lifted in shock, "what about last year?!" here wyatt assumed that he was the pro. that he could impress an upperclassman with his athletic ability. watching a tiktok tutorial definitely should have happened before his arrival. surely it could not be that difficult. at least that's what wyatt told himself to relax.

besides, wyatt prided himself in his frequent gym trips. so far this year, wyatt has only skipped a total of two days, a huge improvement from last year's four-day total. rock climbing was simply a test of strength and strategy, which wyatt argued he had a lot of.

after all, there was a reason why wyatt was exceptionally great at baseball.

"me? of course!" he grinned, "climb, right?" wyatt was half-asking despite his playful tone. her question made him feel as though there was a third step he was missing, considering she had climbed these walls far more than he had. "why don't you familiarize me? you know, just in case"

[1mhim]

hi everyone... so sorry for being mia i've been dealing with health issues and a packed schedule, BUT i should be more free to plot now. i'm not sure who i owe messages to or if anyone wants to plot in general that i haven't got to..so..like for a dm or starter? i'll try my best to get back to you after my exam (that i'm walking to right now oops)

[1mhim]

💡 — A random idea or half-thought scribbled down.

one gorilla could definitely take on 100 men have you seen planet of the apes?

[icarusty02]

no filter (he bad 😜)

hold on. i need to check the angle! @1mhim

with it being his final year in yeonhwa, he feels some sort of relief with no longer dealing with dorm shenanigans. granted, when talking to the other students about his living situation, people typically thought that he chose to go for nuri hall because of how affordable it is compared to the other housing for campus...

which is slightly true. he did choose nuri hall because it was the least pricey one, but it's not because he couldn't afford it. with the incident still haunting him years later, he's moreso focused on trying to not make himself look as rich and lavish as he used to when he was back in america. he didn't want ANOTHER group of kids telling him that his money was taking him places. he'd rather people see him for his actual efforts and personality than... all of that.

after dealing with possibly the WORST roommate last year, he was glad to have made a connection during his third year with wyatt. sure, the guy's a few grades lower below him, but he seemed very chill even when he wasn't listening to him rant about how he hated how nosy his last roommie was. their mutual agreement of them just minding their own business and not butting into issues that aren't their own seemed like a fair enough agreement. granted, there are times wyatt would come in all bruised up, saying it's from "boxing"... but dj lets it slide because he assumes the kid will get better.

he's taking notes on another old european society when he hears the sound of their room open. he turns his head to the front and lifts a hand to get his attention. "hey man. i know you just got home, but i need to really lock in on these notes i'm doing," he says in a slightly hushed voice. "i already had a headache from the guy screaming at his game next door, so i really would appreciate if you didn't make any noise while you're here. sorry."

he expects the other to take it well... to be honest, he's not sure if there's much that can bother his roommate.

[1mhim]

living in korea opened up new possibilities for wyatt's music taste. all his friends back home listened to country mainly. wyatt always thought the hate towards the genre was forced, though he understood the constructive criticism. he did listen to pop and rap before. not as extensively as country, but he knew a decent amount of hits.

there was this one song that really scratched his brain. wyatt found it on tiktok with a new dance challenge for him to try. he simply couldn't resist the funky synth beat! his head bopped side to side as he danced down the halls towards his dorm. his headphones buzzed loud enough for everyone to hear. wyatt hummed along as his hands reached for his keys.

the door opened, and wyatt was met with his roommate's face. "oh, hey man!" wyatt's voice was slightly raised due to the loud music playing, unknowing of his roommate's request until he sees school supplies spread across dj's bed. "oh, sorry!" he whispered, cringing at his own mistake before throwing his bag down on the ground before his torso folded onto his mattress. "yeah, no problem man. i'll be quiet." wyatt sighed, pulling out his phone to go on tiktok to watch the dance challenge again.

once again, his head began to nod along. he reached for his pillow to prop up his phone as he began to mouth the words.

like sugar on my tongue, tongue, tongue.

[1mhim]

and i don't even know your name @scndshot

making connections was one of wyatt's main goals as he began this new chapter of his life. in fact, wyatt wanted to make such a name for himself, that he became a yes-man in a way. he refused to retreat to his dorm if there was an invitation to something— anything.

of course there were exceptions, but this was not one of them.

how did he meet this upperclassman? somewhere in between a few bottles of soju, wyatt wasn't being too attentive at the time. one minute he was soaking in all the vibes, laughing and nodding along to the conversations he heard beside him, the next he was talking about rock climbing?

not that he wasn't interested. wyatt loved any sort of physical activity. plus, the few drink he had already consumed were making the idea sound extremely appealing. all he remembers is thinking about how cool it'd be to go immediately.

then he knocked out. probably on top of his bedsheets, too unbothered to change into his pajamas.

but now he was here, his palms chalked up as he glanced over at her. "so...first time?" his lips pulled into a cheeky grin. it was his second time, his first was at summer camp in middle school.

[dragonshq]

Looks like three months have flown by already.

We know it sounds repetitive at this point, but when we first opened we never imagined the community would grow into what it is today. Thank you for your continued support, creativity, and dedication to making this space thrive. We’re so grateful to everyone who has been with us since the very beginning, and to all the new faces who have joined along the way.

For the three month anniversary, we’re introducing the Scrapbook Meme. Think of it as a keepsake for your muse: fragments, doodles, and little memories gathered from their time at Yeonhwa so far. By reblogging this post, you’re opening the door for others to send you emojis from the prompt list, and you can answer however you’d like: through writing, headcanons, edits, moodboards, whichever way you’d like. It’s open-ended and meant to be as creative as you want!

This meme will run from September 20th to October 4th, which will give you about 3 weeks to reblog. If you choose to participate, please ensure that you send a question to everyone who has reblogged the post as well, whether this be on your character’s account or on anon. Once again, thank you so much for the amazing three months and we hope you have fun with this meme!

📸 — A candid photo or photos. 🧸 — A doodle or margin note they’d make. 🍜 — A favorite food memory worth recording. 💌 — A letter to your “day one” self. 🖇️ — A receipt, object, or little thing you’d keep as a memento. 🌙 — A late-night moment you’d scribble down. 📝 — A secret written and then crossed out. 📷 — A snapshot of your favorite campus spot. 🎂 — A wish written for the next three months. ☕ — A drink order that defines you right now. 💡 — A random idea or half-thought scribbled down. ✨ — A memory that feels like a movie scene. 🐇 — A superstition, ritual, or lucky charm. 💤 — A dream or daydream you’d jot down. 🔮 — A prediction for what’s next. 🕊️ — A page that feels blank. Describe why. ✈️ — Something that made you feel far from home. 🏠 — Something that made you feel at home. 🥂 — A celebration. 📂 — Something you’d want to hide between the pages. 🧷 — A messy scrap, something torn or crumpled. 🍭 — A small indulgence or guilty pleasure. 📍 — A map, doodle, or set of directions to somewhere important. 📮 — A letter you’d never send. 🎁 — A gift from someone. 💭 — A freeform slot. Sender can come up with their own prompt!

[p2harmony]

intak : duh!