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what han jipyeong would see
in the mirror of erised | a thread
in the mirror of erised | a thread
from a distance, many would think all han jipyeong cared for was being rich and successful. that it was why he spent countless of nights staying up, and why he's so uptight when it comes to work. but that's not all. just as desires change through the years, his did too.
eight year old han jipyeong would see a house full of warmth. he would see people rushing everywhere, and a sumptuous meal served on the table. he would see himself as a normal kid, in a normal home, with his normal parents. loved and cared for.
eleven year old han jipyeong would see a cake with the candles lit. he would see himself making a wish, then blowing on the candles. he would see his wish come true, a big smile on his face, his parents beside him. and he was loved and cared for.
thirteen year old han jipyeong would see himself running away from his orphanage and being free, because that was what reckless kids with petty dreams do ; run away without knowing where to go.
fourteen year old jipyeong would see himself having a best friend. he would be confused, yet pleased with the idea of having an actual friend. he would see himself smiling, being carefree, playing go-stop until midnight. he would see himself happy, satisfied, cared for.
fifteen year old han jipyeong would see himself hanging out with friends wearing a school uniform. he would see himself smiling, being carefree, playing video games until they pass out. and he would see himself happy, appreciated, cared for.
sixteen year old han jipyeong would see his parents again, as he forces himself to think about them more often, remember what they looked like. he would see himself between them, a big stupid grin on his face. he was happy, loved, and cared for.
eighteen year old han jipyeong would see halmoni taking care of him. he would see himself writing the letters he initially didn't want to write. he would see dalmi smiling whenever she'd read the letters he sent her. he would see himself happy, appreciated, cared for.
nineteen year old han jipyeong would see dalmi with a smile on her face. he would see her skipping on the road under the cherry blossom trees, smiling as she read his letter. and he would smile too, because that's what stupid smitten kids do ; want something they can never have.
twenty one year old jipyeong would see himself in an office. he would see himself working to be successful. he would see himself living a good life, in a different place. and he would see himself happy, appreciated, and cared for.
thirty four year old jipyeong would see dalmi again. he would see her company become a success, a smile on her face. he would see himself by her side, incandescently happy. because that's what a stupid smitten good boy would do ; want something they can never have.
thirty seven year old jipyeong would only see dalmi. he'd see the biggest smile on her face, her eyes lighting up. he would see her happy with someone else, contented with her life. because that's what a good boy in love would do ; wish something for someone they can never have.
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inspired by @cairmorozova 's thread
