-ˋˏ 𝒆𝒎𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒆.

like a flower that bloomed at the end of winter 이현수 ( EST. 2002 )

[hyunsoolgc]

-ˋˏ ◡ 𝐋𝐄𝐄 𝐇𝐘𝐔𝐍𝐒𝐎𝐎 ( n. ) ⸻ a figure of whom resembles a flower that blooms in late winter ; the personification of a polar bear lounging on ice ; first spotted february second two-thousand two.

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[lgcnabi]

it's always a confidence boost when she gets offered a modeling contract, but this time it's with nintendo, so it feels even more special. she feels like just about everyone knows nintendo and plays their games, so wouldn't this translate to even more reach and promotion for her and for nova? and plus, playing their games is fun, and the concept of the youtube videos is different from the usual advertisements.

even better, because she gets to do it with hyunsoo, who she's gotten along with ever since they met. or at least, she feels like they hit it off immediately, because she admittedly never asked him how he felt about it. in any case he seems like he's more used to her these days, which is good because even nabi herself knows that she can be a lot sometimes.

"let's go look for villagers!" she says, running off to chase after hyunsoo's character, stopping to shake one of the trees nearby and pick up the fruit. "a lot of people say that i look like bunnie, so i want to find her." nabi smies, then turns to look at him. "is there anyone in particular that you want? is that office cat still popular?" she laughs, remember the time people were paying real money just to have him on their island. honestly she never got the appeal, but if hyunsoo wanted him she was willing to hop around on the islands and search.

[hyunsoolgc]

Hyunsoo quirks a brow, the softness of his smile cutting any quizzical expression that could have emerged. He glances over at her after her comment, analyzing her face to see if what people have said about her is, in fact, accurate. He nods when he deems that it could very well describe Nabi. "I can definitely see it. You are about the good vibes and being cheerful, too... and you do look a bit like a bunny."

He resumes tending to the game to try and pick some of the fruit from the ground before Nabi can get to them — something he never thought to do when they were just becoming more comfortable with one another. Safe to say, Nabi's friendship score was certainly on the up and up.

"We can find Bunnie and..." he hums with contemplation. "To be honest, my favorite villager is the bear Maple. I like the cute ones that kind of have a warm feeling to them. Though, I think Kiki and Fauna are rather cute, too." Hyunsoo idly clicks some buttons, wandering closer to another direction and silently urging Nabi to follow along with her character. "Actually, I never played Animal Crossing until last year... but ever since, I've found myself going back to it. It's calming."

[hyunsoolgc]

@hyunso_o just posted a photo !

I turned a year older last week. Thank you to everyone for the well wishes; I will absorb them well and apply them and remember to be much, much kinder to myself in this 23rd year of mine. Please continue to take care of this me, who is still lacking and will show you all a better version this year. Thank you for everything so far. This is just the beginning. 🤍🎂

#leehyunsoo #이현수 #lgcagency

[hyunsoolgc]

-ˋˏ PINK HORIZON / @lgcnabi

Needless to say, Hyunsoo is a bit surprised when he is given a contract by Nintendo ( of all companies ) to promote one of their new consoles. Though, he should not be too shocked considering his experience with gaming and playing Animal Crossing more than once on the YouTube channel he was now too busy to maintain. In any case, his older brother would surely be reeling with envy when he inevitably sees the promotional material.

He was more than happy to accept filming the task with Nabi, as well. By now, he is comfortable around her; even if he sometimes struggles to match her bubbly energy. He can only hope that viewers do not tire of seeing them interact; although, he is sure it would be a nicer refresher for those who are long time fans of Nova Iuventa.

"What should we do first?" While speaking, Hyunsoo idly makes his villager character spin in a circle around the one Nabi is controlling. Occasionally, he will take out his bug net or do an emote. They are fortunately given many things to start with, given this is a demonstration. "Shall we do a competition to see who can collect the most things? Or should we go around looking for villagers? There's a lot to do in this game that's relaxing, but I want to go on an adventure."

[hyunsoolgc]

⸻  HAPPY LEVEL UP DAY, BRO !

365 days and 23XP later, Byeongkwan finds himself penning a quick text to invite his good buddy to one of the Legacy piano rooms for a… surprise. Of sorts. Honestly, the trainee isn’t the best at things like planning or forethought - but he knew Hyunsoo, and that would be enough. ( He thinks. …He just hopes he doesn’t find this but so corny. )

When Hyunsoo enters he will be greeted by glissando, then a rather familiar piano tune. It’s rudimentary, but one the actor would easily recognize. The two had spent many an afternoon drilling it in their piano lessons ( sometimes just long enough to justify an evening of practicing passes on the field ). Sitting next to him is a small white bear, wearing a mint green baseball jersey and a pair of sunglasses way too big for it’s plushie noggin. Once he nears, Byeongkwan looks up to meet Hyunsoo’s eyes, his brows furrowing. “Hyunsoo…? If… If you’re there, then… Who’s this?!” Upon further inspection, Hyunsoo would find the ‘imposter’ holding a gift card to Hyunsoo’s favorite restaurant and a pair of tickets to the first game of the 2025 KBO season.

It has been a while since Hyunsoo ventured into the main Legacy buildings — particularly the piano rooms. It is a place he’d been content to avoid at all costs until quite recently. However, he feels all too obliged to obey when Byeongkwan requests his presence in one of the rooms. He can already picture the agonizing potential of a conversation. Something about how long it has been since they had a lesson together; or perhaps something completely unrelated like the older pleading to borrow his car for the umpteenth time. ( To which, the answer would be a firm ‘no’ if he can muster up the courage this time. )

The sight he enters to takes him by surprise. Byeonkwan at the piano, dressed up plushie at his side. He quietly closes the door behind him and takes light steps toward the piano, hands clasped behind his back as he examines the stuffed animal. 

“Very funny...” he muses, smile dancing on his features. But the gentle amusement soon turns to elation, then shock. “What is this...? A...—” his fingers gently pry the tickets from the bear’s paws to glance over. “Hyung! Really!? Two of them... Does that mean you are going to go with me? Really? Please say that is the case!” He sets the tickets down to wrap his arms around Byeongkwan from behind, accidentally miscalculating. The hug ends up more of a chokehold than a proper embrace, but the intent is there. “Thank you!”

[lgcseona]

”as long as justice is served, right?” she doesn’t let the other get under her skin. in fact, chu minah likes to be challenged. she brushes past him in the break room, bumping her shoulder against hers before plopping herself down in one of the chairs. she throws her arm over the back, smirking, almost as if she’s making herself at home.

“i’m not doing whatever the hell i want, donghyun,” she tells him pointedly. “i’m doing my job. maybe i wouldn’t have to work so hard if you pitched in and did yours, hm?” she tilts her head

“at the end of the day; a killer’s a killer, yeah? in the meantime, why don’t you relax a little? the stress is getting too you, isn’t it? i can see the lines forming on your face.”

[hyunsoolgc]

An incredulous laugh huffs from his lungs, jaw tensing as he fights back the urge to scowl and smile all the same. He chokes down his need to give in to his impulses to scream and accuse without reason with a final sip of his coffee. Perhaps Donghyun had a bit of a temper when it came to things like this.

"I do my job just fine, Minah. By the book, in fact... but maybe that's the problem you have," he turns, grabbing hold of one of the chairs to sit across from her. "A killer is a killer... and justice is served if they are caught. If you bag one guy for the crimes of another just because they're similar, the other one is still free to walk around and hurt more people... Guess you'd be out of a job if there was no one dying though, hm?"

He folds his arms across his chest, nails pressing into the sleeve of his police-issued windbreaker. The stiff fabric groans under his grip. "You're so focused on rushing for a close so you seem like a genius instead of getting real justice. You're lucky I don't report you to the captain."

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[lgcmedia]

@LGCENT JUST POSTED A PHOTO!

2025.02.02

happy 23rd birthday, lee hyunsoo!

#lgcent #leehyunsoo #lgcbirthday

(A/N: This was originally posted on February 2, 2025.)

[lgcanm]

LEE HYUNSOO attending his birthday café event on 020225 | ©

[hyunsoolgc]

-ˋˏ HIGH WATER / @lgcseona

Woo Donghyun is not the sort of man who has the energy for jumping through hoops and finding loopholes to exploit his position. One would think that a man who lacked high levels of patience wouldn't mind the easy way to the end of a case, but his time on the forensics team has kept him by the books as any. Collecting DNA, fingerprinting, analyzing floors with UV lights — everything took a careful hand to comb through the details and ensure that everything remains in tact and completely accurate. Then comes Chu Minah, bursting through like she owns the place. He keeps an eye on her ever since the second incident clued him in to her ways. Less than legal; unethical, by his standard.

The moment they slip past the yellow tape, Donghyun's mouth itches to run her over. The tension at the crime scene was bad enough without the way he glared at her from across the room as he watched her. Thick enough to cut with the knife still sticking out of the victim's floorboards. Hyunsoo figures they must have been snippy with each other for the entirety of their trip back to the police station.

"You must really think you can do whatever the hell you want just because the captain's taken a liking to you," a cheeky pause to sip at his coffee. The door to the cramped break room closes behind them as they shuffle inside. His other hand holds tightly onto the case file. "I know what you're trying to do. If you can connect this case to two stabbings from last month, you'll have caught a killer. Everyone will applaud you, right?"

[lgchayoung]

between traveling, performances in different shows, practice sessions and the constant whirlwind of idol life, it was too easy to let months slip by without seeing her friends. and while she loved that routine, hayoung missed the quiet comfort of spending time with her friends — especially with hyunsoo. it had been far too long since it was just the two of them and hayoung felt a wave of joy the moment she stepped through his door.

hayoung grins down at the brown tabby cat wrapped around her ankle, her eyes sparkling. she crouches down, gently scratching the soft fur behind the cat’s ears and coos, “well, aren’t you a little heart-stealer, miss cocoa bean?” her tone is dripped with affection as if she is speaking to an old friend ( that's what happens whenever she meets a cat ). “hyunsoo-yah, i hate to break it to you, but your cat might like me more than you. should I take her home?” she sticks her tongue out at him, clearly enjoying annoying him.

plopping herself on the couch and reaching for a piece of fried chicken, the idol grins as she takes a big bite. “you really went all out, didn’t you? you must’ve missed me a lot to prepare all of this.” she shoots him a teasing wink. “or maybe mm... you just wanted to bribe me so i’d stop putting you in headlocks? spoiler alert: it’s not gonna work.” with a mischievous grin, she lungs forward, grabbing hyunsoo in a playful chokehold and ruffling his hair.

now he probably regrets inviting her over.

"so, tell me... what's my favorite actor been up? i want to hear all the crazy stories." she grins widely, her voice serious for once despite the exaggeration in her words. "don't hide anything."

[hyunsoolgc]

Hayoung's voice dipping into something so sugary sweet toward his cat his him nearly rolling his eyes. He would have been tempted to fake gagging or shuddering, but her actions easily stop him in his tracks. First the wink, than the hand to his throat. He fears any further defiance would earn him more than what she just did.

However, there would be no fun in allowing her to get away with it, and feigns having been grabbed a bit too hard. His hand goes to his neck as he forces out a cough and makes his voice raspy. Perhaps that would teach her a thing or two before trying to 'bully' him again!

"I feel like if I my intention were to bribe you, it would be for you to stop coming over, not to just cease in your blatant abuse of my person," he lays on the dramatic speak; albeit keeping his tone rather even — as he was wont to do. "But I'll take notes... If I really want you to act nicer to me, I should bribe with you Cocoa Bean, and not your favorite foods."

A gentle scoff pours from his lips as she continues speaking. They comfortably move from one subject to the next, and Hyunsoo is sufficiently distracted by the plethora of food set out in front of him. In fact, he lunges forward to grab for the last piece of the garlic knots bread as yet another act of teasing. Truly, many would be a bit shocked seeing his behavior when around Hayoung. She surely brought out the mischievous side in him.

"'Favorite', hm? Well, since you put it that way," he makes pause, eyes drifting to the side. "There is not anything particularly interesting that's happened, frankly. Mostly just preparing for the drama... all the 'crazy' stuff is happening in my personal life. I haven't really been paying attention otherwise. So, don't try to ask me who's dating who and which actors have meltdowns on set. I don't know all of that quite yet!"

[lgcmaylin]

something inside of her cracked. It was as if her heart truly broke at the sight of a friendship coming to an end. but maylin knew that this would happen after handing off the valentine chocolates, watching his eyes gloss over in realization and the shift in his body language. sometimes, the dancer wished she wasn't so observant that she could somehow be a bit more naive. yet, it seemed to be the beginning of the end for them both. only if she had more experience in this category, only if she knew how to handle her own emotions. then maybe, she wouldn't feel like shit for standing here, towering over her friend.

hearing the panic in hyunsoo's voice, the avoidance in his words — there was a wall slowly going up between them, and it was all her fault. and the why of the matter didn't seem to matter right now, it would only cause more damage if she spoke out on why she even started to feel so differently about him. but, being the woman she was, the words eventually slipped out as her hands curled up into fists.

"because you understood me. you didn't judge me; you accepted the person I am, and that is why I caught those feelings. it may sound so simple, or even stupid, but it was of my own doing to allow my heart to stutter the way it does." the pain from her nails digging into her skin was the only thing keeping her afloat. her heart was pounding in her chest; she hated the fact that things were playing out before her eyes, and she had no way of stopping it. all because she doesn't know when to shut up. "if i could go back in time and stop myself from ever falling for you, i would in a heartbeat. and it's not because you're some terrible guy, but it's because i value our friendship more than you could imagine."

gosh, this was so embarrassing, even the way her voice cracked. maylin hated every second of sharing her emotions, but she had to get it off her chest.

her eyebrows furrowed together at his next set of words. why didn't he look at her? she knew avoiding eye contact was easy for some, but not in this way. the one person she considered a best friend was shutting down by the second, and that was breaking her heart even more. her ice cream was abandoned as she moved closer to hyunsoo, not caring that they were in public. she decided to sit down next to him, her head moving to catch his eyes, only to see a tear slip down his cheek.

"hyunsoo…. forget about my feelings, i don't care, the rejection was something I prepared for, but —" maylin blinked a few times, feeling a lump form in her throat. no, this wasn't the time for her tears. "what do you mean, you don't deserve to be looked at in that way?" this all was becoming way too real so fast. maylin reached out to touch his hand, only to flinch back a bit and think twice before trying the physical comfort tactic. maybe she was the last person who needed to comfort him from the start.

"i'm… sorry, you don't have to answer. give me a few weeks to get over everything, then if you'll have me again… i'd like to stay friends." she quickly wiped underneath her eyes, standing up once more, but not before reaching in her pocket to pull out a pack of tissues and handing one over to hyunsoo.

[hyunsoolgc]

No matter her urging, silent as it were, Hyunsoo found it increasingly difficult to meet gazes with her. Despite the strength of their friendship, he is unprepared to allow her to see this side of him. He possessed the wherewithal to realize Maylin felt the same way. The young woman was typically stalwart in her ways; albeit a bit pessimistic, even for Hyunsoo. Regardless, he found it in him to remain resolute at her side as a friend. A rare one with similar interests, one that did not laugh or quirk a brow when he rambled on about his unique interests. Together, they could delve into the world of horror, and he learned many a thing from the girl with an entirely different upbringing from his own. In such a short time, he was certain he found a friend that would be with him for the rest of his life, no misinterpretations to be found.

And, yet.

And, yet. Here he is again — confronted with the sincere feelings of another that he did not expect, nor think he deserved. Maylin might as well have reached into her chest and shown him her own heart, pouring viscous liquid from her palms like the tears down his skin.

The more she spoke, the shallower his breath became, exhausted from the physical exertion that was mitigating tears and his own reflexes. He thinks back to every time he has been here. Every person he has reached to across from him and torn the heart from their open hands, just to crush it while he felt that he bore the most pain. Perhaps he did not possess one as lively. Perhaps that is why was destined to destroy others to mirror his own — even if he never intended to.

He sniffs, brushing the moisture from underneath his eyes with the backs of his fingers and the edge of his palm. No matter how hard he blinks, they do not cease in their flow. He grabs a napkin from underneath the ice cream cup, tearing it when the sticky texture frustrates him. The sudden, silent, outburst floods him with embarrassment when he gazes upward, finally. His ears and neck bloom red.

"May..." his voice lowers, strained, as he gingerly takes the tissue pack from her and sets it atop his knee. "I really am sorry. If... If I led you on. I did not intend to— I didn't mean t—... to send the wrong message. I know it is my fault. It's... always—" he bows his head once more, chin jutting and a sigh cutting through his words as he grasps onto every last bit of composure he can muster. In some unconscious urge to comfort her, he reaches up to take a gentle grasp of the hand outstretched to him. "I must sound utterly pathetic. Don't worry. I'm not asking you to feel bad, or sorry for me. I didn't... mean to ruin it."

In that moment, perhaps, Hyunsoo was not speaking to only Maylin, but the others he felt he hurt in the time past. Seunghyun, Nayoung. ( Perhaps even his own family. ) She is included in his careless rampage, collateral damage from all the pain that came before. He leans forward and presses his forehead against the back of her hand clenched in his, as if pleading — praying.

"I hope you can forgive me... and we can... b-be... friends again. I will miss you. Terribly." Please, don't leave me, too. Don't hate me, too.

[hyunsoolgc]

@hyunso_o just posted a photo !

Happy New Year! I thought I would finally try something new this year and take a step out of my comfort zone... even if it isn't too drastic. What do you think? 🍫🤍

#leehyunsoo #이현수 #lgcagency

[shxlgc]

Gaudy, tacky, horrid -

The only words that come to mind as Seunghyun eyes the monstrosity hogging the center of the floor. Surely, this sculpture is the brainchild of the same absurd vendor his mother seems to have personally invested in. How annoying -

Speaking of.

A smirk curls at the corners of his lips, mostly hidden behind the rim of his virgin cocktail ( just one of many reasons for his sour mood tonight ). "I always do," he mutters with a snort, not bothering to return the compliment. Seunghyun is well-acquainted with Hyunsoo's stylist for the evening, and yes, her work is always elegant and refined - blah, blah, blah. That doesn't make him any less annoyed by how Hyunsoo's presence always seems to register in his mind as soon as he enters a room, no matter the occasion. Like an insistent background hum he can't tune out. Or a friendly mosquito -

"This is cruel and unusual punishment," he adds with a click of his tongue. "Having to stare at that all evening. I’m tempted to set it on fire myself," He lifts a hand, mimicking the flick of a lighter - flip, click, imaginary flame. Taking another slow sip, he finally turns to face Hyunsoo, lazily plucking a stray piece of icy confetti from his shoulder.

"This theme, though - it's very you. Tell me, did you bribe the coordinators this year?" His snorts at the idea. "I can’t remember the last time I wore something this traditional..." A fact, given his relentless resistance to the dress code his parents demand for family gatherings. It wasn't like disapproving stares from his elders fazed him when they'd spent most of his life pretending he didn't exist. "Have you been cornered by the photographer yet? Aggressive little man, isn't he? I half expect him to hang from the ceiling to get the perfect shot."

[hyunsoolgc]

As usual, Hyunsoo greets Seunghyun's form with a rather scrutinizing gaze. He gives him a once over, carefully taking in the intricate details of his outfit and the accessories that he swears the man would die without. The texture of the fabrics and the way they layer atop one another is certainly exquisite, and only serves testament to Seunghyun's capability as a model. Although, he swears he has heard somewhere that the man could wear a paper bag and make it look fashionable. The thought makes him snort a laugh through his nostrils.

"Nonsense. While I appreciate and respect the traditional aesthetics, despite my own mother's association, I did not. If I were Han Seunghyun, I would be arrogant and claim it was my outfit from last year that inspired them..." he scoffs, glancing up at the other sculptures. He wishes he could get a bit closer to admire the craftsmanship of each. Surely it is some sort of god given power to be able to make such a thing from delicate material.

"I will have to know, I have successfully avoided much of the people here tonight save for a few..." he gestures toward Seunghyun, then grabs for the mocktail he'd been neglecting on the surface beside him. He takes a sip and grimaces; shocked, for once, about how sweet it was. He continues drinking, regardless, wishing it contained actual alcohol. "Once thing that I do not get... how they expect some of us to stay awake so late," another pause. "Some of us being me... I am already feeling terribly tired."

Hyunsoo stretches his shoulders. "Shall we go sit together?"

[hyunsoolgc]

-ˋˏ PASSIONFRUIT / @lgchayoung

As usual, Hyunsoo found it far too long in between his meetings with Hayoung. For someone he considered to be one of his best friends, the universe certainly had a way of making sure that they had as few chances to get to see each other as humanly possible. ( Hyunsoo only had the hope that his future endeavors with hosting music shows would allow them to cross paths more frequently from now on. )

Now that he had a place of his own, there was no need to ask her to meet at their "usual spot", nor search for a place that would be away from prying eyes in case anyone happened to get the wrong idea. But there was no mistaking things between the two. Hayoung was quick to put Hyunsoo in a headlock, treating him no different some annoying older sister would a younger brother with a penchant for mouthing off.

He made sure that she would not arrive to his apartment with nothing to look forward, preparing something of a feast of some of their favorite dishes to eat as much as they like while they caught up. This included a spread of various breads, various bags of gummies and other snacks, and a large box of fried chicken. Of course, his cat was curious about all of the smells and decided to venture out of her hideaway to investigate. Much to Hyunsoo's surprise, she wraps her tail around Hayoung's ankle and chirps.

"That's weird… It seems like she likes you. You are one of the first guests I have had that she did not turn her nose up to on first meeting…" he scoots forward on his chair to pour Hayoung a glass of water. "It makes sense. I think you both are very much alike, now that I think of it."

[lgcmaylin]

it took a special kind of person to befriend a woman like maylin. she wasn't your typical student who pranced around worried about her twenty-something. she has lived a life, many with different people, at such a young age. it hardened her heart, and her approach to others was never short of a shocking one, especially when the dancer opened her mouth.

so how could she have fallen for someone like him? a breath of fresh air, a warm light that danced over the darkness that is maylin. of course, hyunsoo had his troubles. the things that made him not so perfect. she didn't view the man with rose-colored glasses, no she always wanted to know what lingered in that head of his. get to know who hyunsoo is and become a good friend, or whatever that means. she was never supposed to catch these feelings and ruin a friendship that, honestly, meant a lot to her.

he never judged her, which eventually mellowed her out for some odd reason. and now? well, now she had to put an end to everything. today was a canon event, one she no longer had to ignore, even if that meant their relationship would change forever after this.

so stuck in her thoughts, maylin followed behind him in silence, ice cream in hand and spoon slowly going to her mouth and back down to the delicious treat of the summer. the breeze pushed her hair around gently, and dark eyes lingered on his features as she stood in front of him. "i would rather stand, at least give my legs a chance to breathe for a bit longer." was an excuse. she needed to look hyunsoo in the eyes, it was the only way she wouldn't cower away from this.

"you could say that… i've had too much time to think, you know how bad that is for me sometimes," she stated. "i don't want you to think of me differently when I say all that I need to say. be proud of me for knowing that the feelings i have for you are one-sided, and i don't expect anything at all. the rules of friendship, I'm pretty sure i broke all of them when my heart decided it was cool to skip a beat in your presence." she said that all without pausing, allowing her words to flow without much thought. for once, maylin was scared, to see his expression and realization that everything is different now.

"our friendship means a lot to me, and I wanted to swallow all of this and pretend as if nothing shifted. and really, I still don't know why I decided to tell you this now."

[hyunsoolgc]

Hyunsoo turns his eyes upward to meet Maylin's. With his glasses prescription, the doctor told him that he would be able to see many things that he could not before without the help of something over them. Being nearsighted was no huge hindrance, only limiting his eyesight to a certain distance, making him lean forward more than usual, squint his eyes.

It is times like these that he wishes he did not take the recent venture into contact lenses. He cannot peel them from his retinas to blind himself of the expression on Maylin's face. It would never be as simple as removing his spectacles and tucking them in his pocket when another person's features became too much for him to bear. There it is. That same look she gave him during Valentine's Day. The one that made his stomach flip and turn sour with dread. He regrets now how he must have looked back then. Maybe then there would not be a such a tinge of sorrow.

He listens carefully to her speak — as he always did — and yet, he wishes she would simply stop. Stop. Don't say anymore. Don't say those things.

Hyunsoo glances away, chin tucking against his chest. He sets the cup of ice cream to his side to free his hands. He'd rather rub his palms against his knees as some sort of self-soothe. Typically, he would respond to a confession with a matter-of-fact statement. An 'I do not want to date' or 'stop liking me' sufficed for these situations, topped off with a cold apology — even if he did not feel sorry half the time. In front of Maylin, he is stumped. What does he say to someone whose heart he does not want to break further? He's certainly never held himself back before when it was too much to bear.

"I see..." his voice emerges low to avoid breaking. He feels the moisture forming behind his eyes. "But... why? Why would you like me...?" It isn't fair that you do. I thought I had another person who understood. Truth be told, Hyunsoo is terrified, anxious, full of dread. This could mark the end of their friendship for good, and the words that linger on his tongue sting his throat when he swallows them. That reactive defensiveness would no work here. It's not fair. He continues rubbing his hands; as if it is the only thing keeping him together.

He gives up on trying to rationalize her feelings, or his own. He keeps his chin tucked. Looking up at her again would only cause the dam to burst.

"I'm sorry... I am really sorry, May..." Hyunsoo finally chokes out, weary, as if he'd done something wrong. He blinks, flinching when a cold stream runs from the corner of his eye. "I - I hope it's... okay that I don't think of you the same. I'm sorry... I don't deserve for you to have looked at me that way. I hope you can forgive me." Don't like someone pathetic like me.

[hyunsoolgc]

-ˋˏ SEASON'S GREETINGS : 2025

Entitled "HARMONIOUS", the concept of Hyunsoo's season's greetings is balance, symmetry and floral. There is a lot of visual play on the concept of yin and yang. The theme is a representation of Hyunsoo's clean cut image, propensity for seeking harmony and calm personality combined with his prince-like appearance. The box it is contained in is sleek and simple white with an inner black, the front with a glossy black serif font that reads 'harmonious'. Above is a small window that frames the image of lavender done in white line art on black paper. Below it on the inside is a printed copy of Hyunsoo's signature.

DESK CALENDAR : No matter the concept image, each month will feature flowers that represent each month. If the image happens to be in black and white, there will be a color sketch of the flower included. Each month will have a snippet of the meanings of the flowers on the back of the pages for the owner's reference. Each page hinges on a pearlescent white spiral binding.

PHOTOBOOK : It is a standard, hardback photobook; the contents split into the different black and white concepts evenly The book itself has an iridescent black ribbon bookmark attached to keep the place of your favorite picture. The first half is Hyunsoo in black and white on a blank background wearing a sleeveless black mesh top ( sometimes beneath a suit jacket ) and black slacks. The second half features him in color, wearing a full white suit on a black background, often featured with flowers to express his fondness for them. The general theme of the photos is classy and simple.

POLAROID SET (4 set) : A series of pictures taken by Hyunsoo or the staff members of him dressed in the outfits for the season's greetings on set for the photoshoot.

PHOTOCARD SET (12 set): The set includes one exclusive picture Hyunsoo has taken throughout the year that have not been released to the public. On the back of each is a printed handwritten note from Hyunsoo.

STICKER SET (1 sheet) : Included are small flowers, one of his signature and a special one to mark his birthday. There are also ones for holidays written in his handwriting.

CALENDAR POSTER : Hyunsoo's chosen favorite picture of himself in full body, surrounded by flowers while he holds a bundle of one of each flower featured in the desk calendar.

KEYCHAIN : The keychain brings the entire theme together visually. It appears to be a yin yang swirl of black and white pieces that can be separated. Set underneath the varnish of each piece is a small, pressed piece of lavender — his favorite flower.