Notes

Dear Fia,

Be aware that your words are always received by me with tremendous joy as well.
If I were a plant and interesting, fluid and fruitful conversations were sunlight and rain, I would probably have succumbed to this soil (platform) without people like you, Fia.
When the lack of romantic and sexual interest on my part on people's pixelated or organic bodies here comes to being processed by their minds and ego, the interaction tends to be buried in an unnamed tombstone. When that is not the case, and the conversation is prolific and envigorating, the person starts a relationship or the counterpart of the romantic relationship already established by them, interrupts the construction of friendship in process, having its roots in jealousy, for example. The interaction ending in a deep grave as well.
Both scenarios occurred to me.

Monsta X is one of the groups most cherished by your versatile heart. What is your favourite member? I know them only superficially. If the intention was to convert me as the new member in the fandom, what songs would you recommend me to listen to? "Make me a believer".
Joking apart, there are also Korean songs on my playlist — Send Me To Galaxy by Taek for example —; coexisting harmoniously with songs from different parts of the world, like Under The Same Sky by Takamasa Ishihara. Weaver of Dreams by Poets of the Fall; Romance del Enamorado y la Muerte de Diego Lorenzini; Bir Avuç Yalan by Cagan Sengul; Lost by Määcs, and so on. These are some of the songs on my timeless and multifaceted playlist.

Is there currently any particular topic that makes your heart flutter at the prospect of finding a book that honors it properly? I can make a recommendation or two if you want. All you have to do is tell me where your interest currently lies, in the literary field; and which ones could be a trigger, so we will avoid them.
As you well know, I am adept at multiple readings. I am always reading. Among poems — from Nizar Qabbani; Kim Sowol; Aradhana; Lang Leav . . . — are also novels: 'Death at Intervals' by Saramago. ("By the way, we feel we must mention that death, by herself and alone, with no external help, has always killed far less than mankind has."); 'The Magical Language of Others: A Memoir' by E. J. Koh ("There is a Korean belief that you are born the parent of the one you hurt most."); 'You've Reached Sam' by Dustin Thao ("We are two parts of a song. He is the music. I am the words.")

Well, as long as the aforementioned Korean romantic comedy drama provided you with an enjoyable experience, that, from my perspective, is what should really matter. Not everything needs to be a game-changer. It may just be what we need at that moment, stripped of pretensions, expectations and prejudices. For example: I recommended 'Black' to a mate sceptical of the experience becoming her liking, because she considered that Korean dramas would not be her cup of tea in this incarnation. Guess what, now she is a genuine fancier of these Korean productions in the genres recommended: horror and fantasy. Even the Korean humour maked her laugh a ton. The only detail that bothers her is the Korean display of affection. ("Kiss her! Kiss him! Kiss each other, for Buddha's sake!"). From my current perspective — I can not speak for future versions of myself —, Korean dramas hardly fall short in their plot and development. There is, shall we say, a harmony, a measured blend of everything that aims to honor the heart of the culture and the soul of the script and characters as well.

Before I forget to comment, among all that I find myself currently watching, is a Korean drama that reminded me of you: 'All of Us Are Dead', for your genuine and unconditional love for zombie movies. 'The Sound of Magic' and 'Tomorrow' are two other Korean dramas that I will be watching soon. I have a feeling that both dramas might interest you. By the way, your mention of Kingdom reminded me of a part of one of your letters in which you told me that you were slowly getting into horror movies — courtesy from your beloved sister. Speaking of which, the aversion to other horror movies whose plot revolves around demons and ghosts, remains present these days for you, Fia? The question is due to the fact that, on the face of an affirmative answer on your part, naturally, books with this content will not be a viable recommendation option. On the other hand, there are Korean dramas like 'Black'; 'Hotel del Luna'; 'Bulgasal'; 'Abyss'; 'The Uncanny Counter'; among others that may come to entertain you. Coven of Sisters was a well-executed work. Speaking of Spanish shows, 'If I Hadn't Met You' and 'Mirage', also are also both well-executed works. The second is a film, actually. I have watched the second season of 'Russian Doll' and 'The Gifted'; an adaptation of a book; the first of two novels. 'Life After Life' by Kate Atkinson. ("What if we had a chance to do it again and again, until we finally did get it right? Would not that be wonderful?") . The second is 'A God in Ruins'. ("And when all else is gone, Art remains.")

Cheers for that! I hope that this will happen as less as possible in the near future and eventually cease. If they do return, remember that you are not alone. I will be here for you. If they survive your 'fire'; let the 'smoke' act.

Remember: the force that burns savagely on your spirit will always reduce any toxicity to ashes, Fia. Continue to spread sparks of inspiration and hope, Firestorm.🔥

Sincerely,

Sorin, the Smoke.