strobe city

hello it seems that home is no more. as we have all moved on with our lives, we decided to close strobe city down. thank you for the memories and the good times that we have shared.

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Good evening, citizens of Strobe! During this time of the year, when the night descends upon us, darkness envelops our sunny little town and demons will come out of their hiding and lurk every corner and cranny of this place. At least that’s what the elders have passed down to us. Yes, you guessed right, Halloween is coming, are you ready for a little haunting?

As usual, the event will be held at STARGAZER, a costume competition is going to be held and the winner will be given a voucher worth of ¥8.000 that can be spent on any shops in Strobe City as well as a ticket for a one night stay at Strobe’s hot spring inn at their best room. Local band and citizens will also be performing on a special stage prepared for this event, so make sure to drop by and give your support to your loved ones! Or are you the ones performing? There will also be a firework show, which you won’t want to miss for anything. Other than that, we will also be holding the annual lantern festival, this will take place in the last day of event. Take a lantern and light it up on the last dat of the event and hopefully your prayers and hopes will reach to the sky. It is believed that it is especially good to ward off bad luck, finding love and sending your message to the deceased.  The event will last until the end of October.

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Meet [ LEE JIEUN ], a [ 22] year old [ STREET MUSICIAN + CORNER STREET MUSICIAN ]. Come say hello to [ DORIS ] at [ STARRY SKY APARTMENTS ].

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PERSONALITY: With Jieun, it’s simple. If she likes you - she’s nice and protects you. If she finds you repulsive - she’s vicious. There is no middle ground for her way of treating others. Earning her respect is very hard, but losing it is very easy. A lot of people say Jieun is hard to deal with and stubborn, which is true. Jieun is the type of person that overthinks, works hard and parties harder. She does her best to keep emotions in check so she could protect herself, but when life gets too stressful, she literally explodes. Being outdoors, with friends is how she enjoys to spend her time the most. She is very passionate about her interests, but she is also very insecure and sometimes even scared to try. Jieun is a bookworm and you will always see her holding a book. Speaking of her baddest side, she is hot headed and sometimes she simply doesn’t care about life and becomes lazy. BACKGROUND: Jieun was born in 1993, in Split, Croatia under the name of Jieun Doris Lee. Weird, you probably think, but her father had the privilege to work overseas a lot and he fell in love with a Croatian girl during one long summer, married her and now they have two beautiful children - Jieun and her older brother. Split is a town where Jieun’s heart resides, where a wave passionately kisses the shore. Croatia is located on Balkan peninsula in Europe, and Jieun always thought that, being born in that town, is a huge privilege in life.

During her childhood, she was never unhappy. Her brother was there to protect her and her parents were there to do anything for both. They spent a lot of money on Jieun’s educated, resulting her being very well-educated today, but only in the field of art. She went to music school, where she learned how to play piano and guitar.

During high school, Jieun tried out various things. She was a vocalist of a band  that mostly did unplugged versions of songs. Since her brother and his friends started a rap group in those days, Jieun even featured on some of their songs. However, music was always a hobby for her since she was never brave enough to do it professionally. In her 3rd year of high school, she discovered something that she is willing to give anything for. It was theatre directing.

Jieun likes to explore new cultures. Being Korean, but never knowing anything about the culture, Jieun had an urge to learn. Then she decided to move to Korea for university. And here we are today. Jieun is 22 years old, she studies theatre directing and performs on street. In spare time, she goes clubbing, or just hangs out with friends, which is a thing she cannot live without. Living in a land of eternal summer is like a dream come true for this young lady.

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Meet [ KUROKI MAO ], a [ 23 ] year old [ BARISTA AT MONTAGE ]. Come say hello to [ MAO ] at [ RUNA NEIGHBORHOOD ].

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PERSONALITY: Bright and happy, Mao comes across as slightly airheaded and absent-minded. The truth is that, while he can be those things as well as childish and innocent, he’s always been a curious, intelligent, and observant individual. Despite having a certain kind of innocent air about him, Mao can be a bit mischievous as well, and not afraid to tease those around him. Though he seems to always be positive and upbeat, there are times when he feels down. Usually, he hides away during those times and fights off the demons on his own, not wanting to burden anyone with his own negative emotions or to show the world that he has them too. He can be a bit scary to approach without knowing him, he’s quite tall in stature, with dark hair and sharp features, but the truth is that he’s a caring person and not nearly as intimidating as his appearance may sometimes lead people to believe. He has a sweet and genuine heart and a toothy, crooked smile that surely shows his personality more than any other feature on his body. Though sometimes a bit shy and a bit hard to really get to know, Mao does his best to come across as friendly and willing to talk to anyone. He’s a loving and supportive person as well, which are certainly traits he earned from his mother. A nice way to describe Mao might be pure-hearted.

BACKGROUND: Mao was born to a young mother with a strong spirit and fierce heart. She loved him immensely, from the very beginning, even when his father walked out on her. When he was young, she would tell him about the day he was born; how he was born so early and so small and so weak. How she had been so afraid for him. She would tell him things like “you were so small, and so strong” or “you were born a fighter.” She would look at him with pride glowing in her eyes. He was named after cherry blossoms despite the fact that they hadn’t blossomed yet. Mao; it was a feminine name, but his mother defended her choice with all of her might. “Be gentle,” she told him often, “be gentle and light.”

When he was still a toddler, his mother had met someone new. Mao had been a curious child, willing to accept the stranger into his life and learn all about him. When they told him they were expecting another son, he had been willing to welcome another child into the house. The second boy was lost before he was born, and following the loss, the new man left as well. No matter how much his mother tried to hide the pain in her eyes, Mao was a smart child and could tell immediately. Even as he grew, he could remember the way she looked during those days.

It was thanks to his mother’s strength and love that he grew up a happy child, despite all the difficulties and pain in his early childhood. His mother would tell him to always smile; smile through the pain, smile through the sadness, smile when the entire world seems to hate you. So that’s what he did. In school, when kids would try and make each other feel insecure, Mao always returned the comments with a smile or laughter or his own playful teases. It threw some other kids off, and it also earned him friends, as well as enemies. His light-hearted innocence only served to irritate some people.

Always answering negative emotions with a smile isn’t always good for the soul. It was rare for Mao to express negative emotions, believing that if he did, then those emotions must be winning over him. He believed he would be disappointing his mother by giving in to sadness and pain and dark times. Without an outlet, perhaps they only built up inside of him. Maybe they stayed there and festered and grew, buried in his blanket of light happiness. Somewhere, in the back of his mind and soul, Mao knew the day would come when they would be let out, but he saw himself as a strong person. He was intelligent, and he knew himself and others well, and he believed that he could always fight the dark off. But was he fighting or was he running?

His mother encouraged him to travel and visit new places; to experience new things. Despite how close they were and how attached she was to her son, she was able to let him move out finally to discover new things and to make memories in a new place. That was how he ended up in Strobe City. He had never been there in his entire life, but the area took his breath away and seemed to wrap him in a feeling he had been searching for.

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Meet [ AHN HANA ], a [ 22 ] year old [ BARISTA AT THE COFFEE CAT ]. Come say hello to [ HANA ] at [ TOORI NEIGHBORHOOD ].

VISIT Hana ; CALL Hana

PERSONALITY: Anna had always grown up full with potential. She had a fire in her that was just waiting to burst. She was bright and talkative, always willing to engage in conversation. A friendly streak was also seen in her from early on. Her tutors had always enjoyed tutoring her the most. They felt pity towards her but because of her carefree smile and eagerness to learn, they put it aside. Even when she was confined inside the house she would make use of it. She developed an interest in different things especially books, painting and volleyball. Although she could only play with a trainer and a few other maids, they made the most of it. This character of hers allowed her to survived long while living as a shadow. She always made the most out of each moment, not taking one moment for granted. Always thankful and always looking forward to a new day.

However, despite her seemingly positive outlook on life, once negativity hits her, it hits her hard. Her mood swings had always been a force she had to deal with. While she may pretend to be happy, the underlying anger and sadness was still present. Her thoughts are always active. And thus overthinking had been a bad habit that was hard to break. Even the best person has their bad side. She’s always paranoid and at times, a coward. She has an analytical outlook on life due to what she had to grow up with. One wrong move could cost her freedom. Hence why she has never learned the beauty of impulsiveness and taking chances. She had never really been her true self no matter how much of her own efforts she puts in everything.

Nana is also extremely dependent. She can’t live without a stable wall of support. She always has to depend on people’s reactions, how they perceive her and even her family’s connections. Due to the fact that she has to live her life as her sister’s double, she has to. Otherwise people will suspect. This has also birthed her need to prove herself to people. She could never act naturally and could never fully trust anyone.

BACKGROUND: “It was just a mistake.”

No one said it out loud but one could feel it in the air. The way they looked at her and treated her. No amount of expensive clothes, shoes and toys would ever make her existence worth something. She was raised as a princess in the modern century and led a life based on a schedule. She was assisted through every action, not one scratch on her pearl white arms and legs. If she was busy enough then perhaps she wouldn’t miss her parents. If she was surrounded by enough maids, teachers and friends who only masked their intent with fake kindness… Then perhaps she wouldn’t feel as lonely. But it crept every night, tears spilling from her eyes, sobs from her lips that were shut tight with her small hands. She could’ve lived a happy life. But it wasn’t as easy. Not when she was only a shell.

A shell for her.

Her older sister had always been weak, sickly and fragile. Yet she was smart, witty and relentless. In her room there were even more visitors. Nurses, doctors, teachers…and her father. Ahn Hana and Ahn Nana were twins. Her mother had always been sickly even in childbirth. She was confined from the moment they received news that she was four weeks pregnant. In the Kim household where her mother was born, twins were a common phenomenon. They were viewed as valuable assets to the family and were often raised to mask the other’s weaknesses. When Ahn Jihyun died, Kim Jimin stepped in her stead. With the power of their family, they had managed to swap their identities. No trace of Jimin was detected. Not even a birth certificate. All were filed under her younger sister’s.

Shadow. That was what Nana was called as well. Her grandfather had chosen Hana as the next heir of the Kim Group of Companies and will take over at the age of twenty-two. Hana often spent her childhood overseas, visiting each hospital after the other to take chemotherapy for her cancer. And while Hana’s life hung on a lifeline Nana was given as much freedom as possible.

Eventually Hana was able to go to school. Years passed with her in perfect health. The cancer cells were dormant and specialists assured the Kim family that it will not return any sooner. Thrilled to finally live a normal life, Hana had completely forgotten about her sister’s existence. For now it was her turn to live. It was her turn to run and play with children her age. It was her turn to participate in school events and make memories. It was her turn. She wouldn’t let anyone take it away from her. Not even someone who shared her own blood.

But one day, Hana collapsed in P.E. They thought it was because of the heat or because she had forgotten to eat breakfast that day. But when she was rushed to the hospital the results showed something else. They were both fourteen. And both eager to live their childhood. Puberty had caused each of them blossom into beautiful women. It was like a competition every day ever since then. They had long realized that the strongest would prevail. The strongest will be able to breathe the outside air. And due to this never ending competition, they had come to despise each other. Hana despised Nana more than the other did. Her sister had always been bright and lively while she rotted away due to her sickness.

Nana (now living as Hana), graduated from middle school living like this. It wasn’t hard for her to fit in with Hana’s friends or even get to know them better. She went on trips out of the country for summer with them, invited them over while her older sister hid in her room, unable to go out and tell them the truth. The consequences were too great. Her father had already warned her that if she went outside her room she will be sent to live with her grandmother in the States. While her sister suffered, Nana had to pretend that she was okay. She was just living in her stead. She, who only had her name and nothing else, was only a shell for her sister. She passed her exams, made friends and built relationships thinking of her. Every day had to count for something. Slacking was unquestionable. Because everything could be taken from her in a blink of an eye.

High school then University. She had picked a major that her sister would like. Something that she would like to have under her belt once she returns. She didn’t dare do something that will make her feel burdened. Romance was out of the question. Even befriending people and trusting them too much was a risk.

“I want to live.”

It was her wish for her twentieth birthday. Two decades of hiding and remaining anonymous and she couldn’t handle it anymore. She had said it while they were in council with her grandfather bravely despite the shaking of her hands. A laugh. She was laughed at. Of course she would be. How could she break years and years of cruel tradition with her mere existence?

“Very well. If your sister gets better within this year then I shall permit her to reclaim her spot. Whatever measures we must do in order to create an identity for you will be taken. Meanwhile, you must find a man worthy to be bear your sister’s hand in marriage. He must come from a good family who can save our company. Date him. If you fall in love with him, all the better. It means that he’s worthy of one of the Kim household’s heart.” Her grandfather smiled at her, stroking her hair. “If you do good, little shadow, you might just have a chance.”

Hana gritted her teeth and clenched her fists, nodding in defeat. If this is what it has to take then so be it. With her parents and her grandfather’s permission, she moved away from Seoul and to Strobe City in which she can “freely” find the solution to all their problems.

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Meet [ BENJAMIN HIRSZ ], a [ 37 ] year old [ CLOCKMAKER AT HIRSZ: ANTIQUE CLOCKS AND REPAIR ]. Come say hello to [ BENJAMIN ] at [ HANA NEIGHBORHOOD ].

VISIT Benjamin ; CALL Benjamin

PERSONALITY: he is a dreamer whose architecture of dreams is slept beneath his pillow. the making of his universe is in his head, alike the optimism and vivacity that comes with youth. he is young when he thinks, all his beliefs are ones belonging to a boy whose childhood had been stolen from him (though he felt for the need to grow up at an overwhelming pace, be fit for the ever changing world and the woes it weighs itself with). at the quarter of his meddling middle life crisis offers him time to grieve, despite its unmoving effect. he deprives himself of another’s understanding for the better reasoning of his own. he may not agree, though he’ll try to perceive with his best eyes shone. he is a man who keeps all judgement behind his back, a well engaging listener and a fortress-building artist who knows his boundaries (that shall never be broken down).

he is a man of creativity and art, surrounding him in his infant years. always conducting a sincere genuinity for the pieces made in the hands of man, he, too, finds valuable time alone in this process. benjamin studies the importance of time than using the said element as an accessory, orderly and kept from sunrise to sunset.

he loves living even if life may not bless and adore him back. BACKGROUND:

I.

his parents were first generation immigrants from poland, seeking opportunity and freedom like no other. the united states of america sounded so promising, light and soft to the ears. a country of many, a country boastful of its melting-pot diversity. parading on its soil is liberty engraved; walked along, spoke upon, listening to. the promised land, the youth of the world. they ignite the legacy earlier to let kindle. the burrowed seeds within mounds of dirt pressed in palms to sprout life. turn over a new leaf from a reign of terror of an one-man’s army.

II.

a few years down the line, benjamin was born in new york city; given a home in predominant jewish community. the world is new and different. he doesn’t know poland, but he associates warsaw like an old friend he’d hope to free bonds with. but new york— new york, he learns to make new york his home.

III.

he feels restrained when he cannot live among the rest of the american children as he was with them. like a chameleon’s desire to camouflage, the art of affiliation was what he aspired greatly. religion is a household hymn. apples and honey were sweet; the significance of rosh hashanah are iron balls wrapped around his ankles. his father drops him off to school and when he watches the vehicle drive away, benjamin rids the yarmulke off his head.

IV.

he tells his father to avoid speaking to him in hebrew at the dinner table during springtime, especially in public. in front of his peers brew mockery in the sense of laughter. his father takes an ungodly amount of time as fear and rejection and confusion seizes him thus far. embarrassment is a light film of red over a pale face. his father weeps as children play out on the yard after sundown.

V.

nineteen-eighty-three. he comes back home from art class on a wednesday to find his father lying cold in the bathroom. without life, ceasing to exist. he’s dead and he has died and he’s never coming back. the anguish develops itself, gone too soon. benjamin touches his old man’s cheeks. his cheeks are without shade and the bones beneath the grey skin is flat. he thinks of his father’s financial struggle along with the instability kept in the confines of their home.

VI.

regret. depression. resentment. agony. lonely and kept at fault. (found himself screaming while aside the east river. whatever makes himself feel better.)

he hated himself before and his hatred is a burning cultivation. this is how resentment feels like, and the wildfire is growing.

VII.

he moves in with his grandfather and grandmother in some home above the old sport’s antique shop. mother works many odd jobs to fill the time being lost and the empty void of her heart. grandfather shows him a number of things. clock making, repairing— the wonders of his world is in this antique shop, says he. benjamin wonders if he could fix himself like he fixed the novelty birdhouse clock.

VIII.

high school graduation. moves out of grandpop’s and grandma’s. goes to university because it’s expected of him, thus letting him fall back on comfortability if all else fails. graduates after six or so something years. made a friend and thanked his professors. met a woman who has yet to be his first love. he looks at her with admiration and fondness altogether with the many memories and bonds they shared. she loves him as does he. learns the patience of her heart that soon starts the second birth of life.

IX.

their new home is japan once they’ve married. pledged their irrevocable love for each other, gives joy another hand at happiness. the languages is thick on his tongue, the country’s custom unfamiliar, but he coexists in a state of harmony. though she, too, perishes in the returning anguish of sadness. heaven couldn’t have waited for her, he concludes. he recognizes the grizzly appearance of the driver (shamelessly intoxicated) and wonders how many lives he has killed behind the wheel (perhaps his dearest was the guilty’s first one). he has shed too many tears in the privilege of misery. the back of his mind taunts the weariness of his deceased wife’s name and face andpetunia scented neck and collarbones and wristsー

X.

mondays through saturdays is when he operates the scrap house-like clock repairing (and selling and buying) shop. he is always punctual. right on the dot at ten am is the pursuit of his weekly business. however, his hands find the broom and he sweeps the front of the establishment of dust and dead leaves and twigs. flips the sign to ‘we are open!’ when the sun appears neutral in the sky. despite the rigidness in its appearance, the decor is phenomenal in which they bring awe. across the wallpaper inclined walls is the beauty of both clocks from the old and new, past and present. on good days he’ll let you pluck off the goods and inspect them yourself (there’s a story behind each and every one of them. might he prepare you tea and a leather armchair to rest and unwind). near the counter is a framed picture of his wife (also another on his repairing desk), and many ask of herー and although he is still grieving, he provides the brief story of her and them. once late afternoon falls, the sunlight casts a vain light into his shop; he knows there are very little hours left of its opening. at six thirty in the evening (when darkened indigo rises in the outskirts of the sky and the church bells die out) is when he closes up. when it’s friday and saturday, five thirty is his retirement. sundays are reserved for salad days.

he lives his life, just like this. on repeat, from beginning to end. nothing is changing, everything is safe and comfortable.

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Meet [ SONG SEUNGHUYUN ], a [ 21 ] year old [ PART TIME EMPLOYEE AT PAWS AND TAILS ]. Come say hello to [ SEUNGHYUN ] at [ STARRY SKY APARTMENTS ]. VISIT Seunghyun ; CALL Seunghyun

PERSONALITY: Seunghyun is known to his friends and family to be a bit mischeivous - not a serious troublemaker, however. He did tend to skip the classes he didn’t like in high school, and perhaps now he gets a little too drunk sometimes, but he means no harm. He is known to have a weak immune system, resulting in many hospitalisations just from a simple flu when he was younger, and sometimes still to this day. To combat this, he tends to go to the gym freqeuntly to build up his strength. Seunghyun has a bright smile to match his cheerful personality, and he enjoys making other people smile with his witty jokes and sometimes childish personality. Despite his outgoing and friendly personality, he does enjoy having time alone, which he mostly occupies with playing video games or playing guitar.

BACKGROUND: Seunghyun was born and raised in Strobe City to two loving parents with a younger brother, Sehyun, to follow along behind him. His father, Song Jaehyun, was a renowned lawyer in Strobe City, having helped many clients and businesses in victorious cases, and his mother, Lee Miyoung, was a history teacher in Strobe Academy. Seunghyun grew up living a regular childhood - he fought with his brother, tried his best at school, and was unlucky in love more than a few times. Seunghyun had been playing piano since he was 9 years old, but by the time he was 13, he had found his new love - acoustic guitar. He picked the instrument up in music class when he began high school, and never looked back since. Now aged 21, Seunghyun regularly writes and composes songs, uploading his favourites online by the name “Song Sari”. His love of composing and playing music led him to study exactly that at university. He hasn’t decided what he would like his future to hold, whether or not he would like to venture out of his hometown or not. But he does know that he his path in life will follow music and wherever it may take him.

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Meet [ JUNG MINJUNG ], a [ 21 ] year old [ CASHIER AT MONTAGE ]. Come say hello to [ ARIA ] at [ HANA NEIGHBORHOOD ]. VISIT Aria ; CALL Aria

PERSONALITY: “she loved mysteries so much that she became one.” // a girl of both past and present, aria considers herself a living mystery. she hides parts of herself bits and pieces at a time with each person in her life getting a different part of her while the other parts are hidden away. consider her aloof, distant from society although dabbling along the edges of it. trust does not come easily to her and she’ll tell most that she would much rather play around then have a long talk at midnight although it’s something she’s been thinking of for a long time. through her diverse wardrobe, minjung is able to transport herself into a different time period, a different person, costumes are her favorite thing. it allows for her to keep things fresh and new, to be an exciting mystery. she craves something more than what life is giving her, she wants something whirlwind, but instead settles for coasting through. minjung is never really sad or happy, just some mellow, relaxed mood drifting through life trying to make the best of her days. call her a distant reality, a dream, a shadow, she comes and goes, living life by not taking things as seriously as she should. her mouth knows no bounds as she doesn’t hesitate to speak her mind. living everyday to the fullest means never leaving anything unsaid. she’s one hell of a tease, lingering, but never going for the important things because she doesn’t believe in serious moments. the girl is walking mischief because of it. the years of psychology gave her the ability to manipulate other people’s minds, playing on their interests and weaknesses so that they might join her in a her adventure. for minjung, it’s just about the right people coming in to her life and staying around long enough to uncover all the pieces to her.

BACKGROUND: “in the end she grew up of her own free will a day quicker than the other girls.” // minjung grew up in seoul, south korea as an only child with both parents in her life. a wonderful, slightly entitled world for a little girl to be raised in. all the toys and costumes that she could wish for were given to her (which is why she loves costumes so much). when she turned 10, her father left as he realized the family life just wasn’t for him. he paid enough child support from wherever in the world he was that she was able to live a comfortable life. with a single mother for a nurse, minjung was almost always left in the care of a nanny (which is when the manipulation powers came into play). she got used to spending time alone and hiding things from people, never inviting friends over because she was ashamed to have a nanny instead of a mom like everyone else. at the age of 17, her mother packed them up and moved them to seattle, washington, considered a medical hub in the states. there she changed her name to aria so people could pronounce it better. she went to school there and finished her studies (high school and university). she choose to major in history with a bachelor’s because of her interest in time period styles changing. she also choose to get a minor in psychology due to her interest in how the human mind worked and what triggered things like desires, manipulation and child development. minjung announced to her mother just days before her 21st birthday that she would be moving to strobe to start a new life. she wanted a small city with history and mystery, tired of a big city where there was so many people that everyone was a mystery. she’ll tell most people just to call her aria since it’s what she’s gotten used to, but she isn’t entirely opposed to minjung either.

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Meet [ SHIN WHEEIN ], a [ 21 ] year old [ EMPLOYEE AT 5★EXTRACTS ]. Come say hello to [ EDEN ] at [ STARRY SKY APARTMENTS ]. VISIT Eden ; CALL Eden

PERSONALITY: Annoyingly charming. Shin Wheein imagines this is what her parents would say about their only daughter. Still, she would thank them if they did, because it fits her criteria of endearment. Generally, Wheein tries not to establish high expectations for herself or anyone else, but that is the reason behind her easy-going nature. She tends to be frank with her words. However, she is one that knows the distinct difference between insults and criticisms, and the latter is what she focuses on giving. Since a child, she has always been imaginative and open-minded, particularly about the experiences people have had both within the city and outside its structures. Although she is known to be a person filled with jest, she has learned to be courteous to people’s feelings, and thus, always surveys any situation she is in to much accuracy. Wheein also tries to make rational decisions, and tends to ask many others for their opinions, as well, just for that pinch of reassurance. Add an ambitious nature with a side of quick-witted cunningness, and you have yourself a potentially successful business woman, which Wheein aspires to become. 

BACKGROUND: Because of the meaning she put behind it, Wheein likes to have people call her Eden. This was the name of her imaginary friend when she was a young girl, as the word first appeared when Wheein heard the community’s priest mention it in his sermon. With Eden, she had dreamed of finding elusive ways to leave the City behind. (Eventually, she started gaining real friends, but still adopted the name as her own nickname for remembrance.) If all the residents of Strobe City were only here because of restrictive parents, then Wheein would have no trouble believing it. Not being able to step even a toe outside, Wheein was raised inside the city’s boundaries by her parents, who she used to joke must have been paid as her prison guards. They stressed the importance of family staying together in the same area, and there was no escaping the fact that the happily married couple were moving out of their perfect life to start over somewhere else. So when time came for Wheein to choose what she would do after high school, she reluctantly stayed back in Strobe City to attend Strobe University, but under one condition. As long as they would support her majoring in foreign languages, she would agree to stay. Her parents agreed upon the condition with much exasperation. Fortunately enough, Wheein did exceptionally well in her studies because of her passion to use what she learned when she could leave Strobe City. She also worked part-time at the 5★EXTRACTS restaurant, thanks to her mom knowing the owner. (Wheein knows it was a ploy to convince her to stay as close as possible, given that her parents’ house is in the Hana neighborhood. Still, a job meant money, and that was what she concluded everyone needed anyway.) When she reached twenty, Wheein moved into her own apartment at Starry Sky after, surprisingly, not much restriction from her parents. While on the process of moving in, it confused her how they had become so lenient. 

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Meet [ SEO YUNA ], a [ 23 ] year old [ OWNER OF COINSURU LAUNDRY ]. Come say hello to [ YUNA ] at [ HANA NEIGHBORHOOD ]. VISIT Yuna ; CALL Yuna

PERSONALITY: Seo Yuna was always one with a sweet temper and mild personality. One rarely sees her without a smile, moreover mad. She used to be dubbed Strobe Academy’s Angel and she befitted the title. She’s kind, didn’t mind to help people even at the expense of herself and is especially sweet and polite upon interacting with others. Yet she’s always a bit distant, never really talking much about her situation, her family or anything at all that involves her very being. People often wondered if she’s alright. She is distant with her head always up in the clouds and she never talked much. But perhaps that’s only because there’s not much to talk about? Is she really sweet and kind? Or is she just a dull girl? BACKGROUND: Seo Yuna’s father were born in Strobe. Her grandparents too. But even though Yuna had been born in Strobe, she was sent to Seoul to be taken care of by her aunt as soon as she inhaled the summer breeze that was so authentically Strobe. Her mother wanted her to see the world. For some reason, her mother tough that for her to be raised in Strobe will only make her hesitant to leave the small town, with all its charm and simple beauty. But just as the saying goes, you may run and you may try to escape but you will always come back to Strobe. And it was true. Upon her graduation from primary school, she was sent back on a bright, though old, volkswagen van back towards the embrace of her family. She had stayed in Strobe ever since. Now, with the passing of her father, she lived along on the second floor of the Coinsuru Laundry building. Having no money to continue on with her education, she spent her days sitting and waiting for customers with a book on her lap and a soft music in her head.