kiyong x miyeon

@✿ j. kiyong that's true. are you looking forward to meeting my friends? i'm looking forward to meeting yours. maybe they'll have embarrassing stories of you for me. :hand_over_mouth: do you want me to be creeped out? i don't think that would be something in your favor... :P one of these days, i'm going to see that folder of yours!! >< i try to pop out as often as i can... but it's been really busy at work, big case and all. T___T but i'm going to try my best~

do i need a shortcut if i'm already there? :smiling_blush: haha, joking! or not? :P i like talking to you too! i look forward to getting notifications from you. but don't use that knowledge against me, okay? :sweat_smile: that's a loaded question, isn't it? i had to take some time to think, but it was actually a few weeks ago. one of my friends wanted to go to this concert with me, but she wanted to bring her husband, and i don't really enjoy his presence... so i told her i was busy although i wasn't, and even had to resell my tickets. T___T how about you?

@✿ c. miyeon uh, yeah... honestly, i think it's part of the bare minimum, putting in effort to know your friends. they say getting to know someoe is a package deal. but are you not creeped out yet? lmao. :unamused: please, it's just our conversations! things i want to remember and things I find cute... plus all the media you shared. :flushed: hah, don't remind me of that doc one, think that's awful. I'll try again some other time :rage: really should be popping out more often. and you too :/

a woman who can cook hng are you tryna to find a short cut to my ♥? :joy: but yes, please! cook for me, i don't mind being your lab rat haha :pleading: thanks. i like ( deleted: you ) talking to you, about anything and everything, thus the comfort. it's close to my favorite part of the day. ^^ hm, when's the last time you've been dishonest with anyone?

@✿ j. kiyong ohoho, so you've been paying attention to my friends as well, hm? that's cute. i guess you've been paying me more attention than i've thought. :face_with_peeking_eye: i don't know if it's a good thing just yet - i might need to see your folder about me before i make my judgement! :> yeah, your "or should i call you doc?" was a good one (teasing) i laughed, really. but go ahead? i'd love to see you try ^_____^

those types of hugs are my favorite! you talk a big game, guess i'll have to be the judge :hug:

cooking is something i can do. might make you taste test first though. or maybe that's my way of saying i'd cook for you? :P maybe it will, but i like it! i like this side of you. the honesty's nice. and it's cute. :D

@✿ c. miyeon >:D you're going down!

really? hm, trying to see if i can remember the ladies you've interacted with. beats me but let me try guessing... jimin? nayeon? i'd love to meet your friend, whoever it is. :rofl: is that a good thing or nah? look, you're literally the only match i have. :unamused: and here i am being considerate and not teasing you. guess that's void now >:) you should, they are a good bunch. and that's probably one of the things that can easily change over time. :joy: not that i felt that way back then. aww, you cutie. and you think i know better than you? i'm more awkward in greeting people than you are. :rofl: i'll just spam your name or say something cringey to get on your nerves. :D

love that for him, he's not that bad, a decent ape less the hair. ^^ i don't even know the types so be the judge. what i do know is i enjoy the long, warm ones that can make a person lose care about anything else and be undone.

i'll send one over text. but y'know what'll get you more brownie points? :> cook for them. they love spaghetti or anything that is not a korean dish. >:( okay, maybe i do, a lot. you're the same anw :unamused: istg, this day will end with your ego blown out of proportion.

@✿ j. kiyong oh, so that's how you're going to approach this? then of course this is a competition! game on!! >:D

pffft, she's harmless. she's on this app too, so maybe you can guess who she is! or maybe i'll introduce you? :thinking: kiy, i am speechless right now... but you don't do this for all your matches, right? you can be honest with me :relaxed: just know i'll tease you either way! :P i've been trying to talk more often since everybody's so nice, but i could've sworn you were mister popular or something!? :joy: well... i liked seeing you in chat too and i wanted to greet you! but i didn't really know how to... what else could i have said? :sweat_smile: you greet me next time then and teach me a thing or two ^_____^

ah, you're right. guess a certain ape man's grown on me, eh? and i like hugs! i want to find out what type of hugger you are! hehe

i'd be delighted to meet them too. show me pictures of them if you have any? maybe i should start learning their names to get some brownie points. :> and don't front! i know you like when you see a notif from me~

@✿ c. miyeon greatly confident! and a healthy competition is a must in life (if you'd even consider this one haha) :joy: damn, you talking to yourself mimi? :smirk: alright, bring it on! >:)

your friend sounds like... someone i don't want to mess with. :sweat_smile: if? beat you to it. i saved every single message we've had since day 1. quite a few pages, yes. and i'm adding these to the folder. see? exactly! safe to say neither one of us wants to waste time. let's make this day count. :blush: HAHA, i don't jump into chats as much but seeing you there was comforting. we're kinda awkward! you sound so formal there too, a great contrast to the mimi in here. :D

when you're starting to use time markers now ^^ anw, the feeling is mutual and you're awfully being adorable right now. i might squeeze you in a tight hug >:(

they are! you'd have fun with them and for sure they'd be delighted to meet you. -_- you stubborn lil... but still cute. :/

@✿ j. kiyong oho, confident, are we? i'll have you know that i'm quite competitive as well. don't come crying when you lose :nails: mhm, yeah, winner gets one wish granted from the loser! :>

she said "hi kiy :relaxed:" and "DON'T TELL ME I'M WRONG". take that as you will. :shrug: but a thesis, eh? if you gather everything we've wrote to each other so far, i think we'd have quite a few pages, no? haha. i don't think so - we're making up for lost time! but it is funny to be in the big chatrooms at the same time with you and go "hi kiy!" "hi mimi!" like we're not doing this in here. it's fun, in a way it feels like we're sneaking around. :P

:no_mouth: i guess you caught me... i'm just a little excited to get to our first date, okay? we've been planning this for 60 days! 2 whole months! >____<

is he now? they seem so sweet, i'm looking forward to meeting them around christmas! :D also... oops? sorry, couldn't help myself from replying, i guess. :/

@✿ c. miyeon oh, miss. you've challenged the wrong person. :smiling_imp: i wouldn't back down and definitely wouldn't go easy on you. but what's the prize? :> do we get to choose whatever we want?

i'd love that. learning's always a beautiful thing, even more exciting since it's with you ^^ HAHA first, how dare she makes fun of us? second, tell your friend i said hi and that she's wrong because... it's more of a thesis i'd write for you lol. now, that got me thinking too but i'd like to believe that we're not far from proving her wrong. do you think we'd be shutting up for long periods?

you sure did. stop invading my mind! :D so what happened to making me work for that sweet weekend of yours? all for show? :sunglass: don't answer that. no take backs. :>

right, the next time i bug you with my face, it would be over text :) y'know, ryan's a gift from kids from this orphanage. those sweet angels. anw, don't respond anymore! focus on work. i'll be there shortly.

@✿ j. kiyong scrunching my nose right now. is that a challenge? we could bet on who makes who blush first... and the winner gets a prize? :>

mmm, no worries. it's also my first time. we can learn how to do this together? :o honestly this all has me thinking because... i was ( deleted: gushing to ) telling my friend about ... us, and she made fun of us saying "y'all be writing 25 page essays to each other in ur priv chat and just like hey (casual) in public". she's right, i giggled. guilty as charged. but since it's all new and stuff... i also have no idea how to approach it >____<

ah, seems like i read your mind then? :P i like the confidence. i'm excited to see what you have planned for today ... and to spend the rest of my weekend with you too. :face_with_hand_over_mouth:

i wish we could like pictures in this app, because i would've given that a heart reaction over text. definitely saving this. i love the little ryan moment by the way. it's cute. taking a break in between reading files right now to respond to you. hurry here? i can't wait ><

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@✿ c. miyeon [ play pretend as our preset istg ^__^ ]

loving the assurance but as a workaholic, it extends to turning you into a lil cherry tomato. :D

yes, ma'am! :saluting_face: hm, a relentless kiki... might be a surprise for both of us, tbh. keep in mind its the first time i've decided to be like this. so don't expect much >_<

was about to ask for sundays too but i thought that's pushing my luck :D but ma'am?! not you playing with me already :pensive: jk i don't mind working for those days if i get to spend them with you. give me enough time and i'll change your mind. :sunglasses:

proof acknowledged :> you look beautiful wearing that smile, looking forward to seeing that in person. omw home, then i'll zoom to you. x
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@✿ j. kiyong [ gotcha! pretend this was a quick reply too :D ]

well, luckily for you, you won't have to wait too long anymore ~ ^^

i assure you, you don't have to work too hard to make me blush. with you, it seems to come naturally. > /// <

then let's keep it that way, yeah? exhibit a of selfish mimi to prove there won't be any take backs. i'm curious to see what a relentless kiki can do as well. :face_with_peeking_eye:

you want my saturdays too? since you asked so nicely, should i give you my sundays as well? :face_with_hand_over_mouth: how about you work for them? let's see how today goes... and if it ends up lasting until tomorrow. :>

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by the way, here's your proof. a selca fresh out of mimi's oven, served with a side of the smile that you brought to my face.
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i'll be awaiting your text then. x

@✿ c. miyeon [ gotcha! ^^ pretend that he replied quickly too ]

here's to hoping you did not morph into a panda overnight though you'd be a cute one :D but good morning to you too, mimi! well... what's shameful for you might've just made my day. and you're not the only one. i was waiting for your reply too.

very much tempted to tease the hell out of you just to see you blush :smiling_imp: kidding! i'll just find a different way to make you. :>

here's a fact, you're the only one who's made and is still is making me count that way. not that i'm complaining. and this, by far, is the best trade i've had. mind you, no taking this back. i'll be relentless this time. tho i'm very curious how a selfish mimi actually is.

we're you not yet a simp before? jk. okay, i'll be there for lunch time. share your contact again! then we can talk of what else to do while at it. of course, i remember that your fridays are mine. would you be so kind to give me saturdays too? :pleading_face: can't promise you'll be home by midnight so...

p.s. need proof :))

@✿ j. kiyong [ let's pretend this sent a little earlier ... maybe 3-4 hours ago, at 7am ish >< ]

good morning, kikong! you know, i could barely sleep last night because i wasn't sure how you'd respond. it's a bit shameful of me to admit that i reached for this app and looked for your message as soon as my morning alarm went off. but i'm glad i did. this is a lovely way to start my morning. :D

there's so many things i have to say in response... but i'll keep it short, and perhaps we'll talk more about this during our date. but don't tease me too much, or i'll blush. ><

firstly, your counting brought a smile to my face. i still remember how you counted the time between your swipe and how long it took to process and it brings to a smile to my face every time. second... it amounts to a lot, and i really appreciate the effort. it's reassuring to know you also felt the same way and that you didn't swipe on anyone else either. since we're on that topic, i'm going to say it - it's okay if you want to be selfish with me, because i'll be selfish with you too. fair trade, right? :>

anyways... perhaps this is me being the simp this time, but you're welcome to come whenever you want. in fact, if you're available, i'm free this afternoon. all my fridays are for you, remember? so let me know if that works for you. ><

p.s. i missed you a lot too.

@✿ c. miyeon hey, you. a while indeed... say 54 days. almost 55 if you had sent your message at least 2 hours, 9 minutes and a few seconds later. i honestly thought i wouldn't come across you again so seeing that notification gave me a little heart attack, the good kind. it's humbling that that's the case. would it be seen as selfish if i ask you to keep it that way? for a while, at least.

i'd also have you know, if it amounts to anything, that not once did i dare to swipe on anyone else other than you. even when i stumbled on a chiropractor once. HAHA. I just couldn't bring myself to it. perhaps because i was stuck with what ifs, on all those things you mentioned and what could've been had life decided to be kinder. i still have that list intact too, kept in this supposed dedicated folder for you.

your profile says hesitation can be your evil twin, but i'm glad you decided to throw her under the bus this time. surprise, i'm not like any other people. and although i'm a er for spontaneity, some things i'd like to keep as is. never too late to rectify this sitch

so yes, this ape man would 'love' to drop by, go on that cafeteria date and take you out on a nice long drive when you're done saving the world. maybe spill some words we'd left unsaid too (or save that for the 4th date haha). after all, he missed you, big time.

what would be a good time to invade your office later?

@✿ j. kiyong hey stranger. it's been a while, hasn't it? with the app temporarily undergoing maintenance, losing each other's profiles and contact information, things coming up leading us to reschedule again and again... we lost a lot of time we could've spent together. so finding you on the app again... and this first swipe... you initiated this last time, and so i'm doing it now. you're my first and only swipe i've initiated, back then and even now.

i thought about this for a long time and hesitated before i did this. but i know that if i didn't, i might regret it for the rest of my life, so i guess i'm being selfish in that way too. there's just so many things we never got around to doing - all the date ideas we planned, to name something. and so many words that were left unsaid - perhaps because they might be too much when we hadn't even formally gone out on a date yet.

which leads me to my next point. i know this might seem like it's coming out of nowhere, or that it might be abrupt, but... if you're still willing to, would a certain ape man still like to drop by my office and pick me up for a date?

and please don't feel obligated or burdened to do so. i know it's been a while, and that people change even overnight. feelings aren't something you can force. so please let me know, because i can handle it.

but if you're willing to try, so am i.

@✿ j. kiyong (!!!!!!!!!!!!) good morning! BEFORE ANYTHING ELSE, instead of wasting your precious free day in busan by replying to me, follow this itinerary for today! and have fun, okay? i'll see you when you're back in seoul. c:

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i think i've outgrown them. i don't know when it started specifically. maybe when i was in my university's legal clinic? i learned how to open my heart to people more often. life's too unpredictable and short to play games and not live in the moment. not sure if i should take the jaw thing as a compliment... what if i need to take you to a dentist because of it? T____T but from what i've seen on your profile, you have a lovely smile, and i'm excited to see it in person! ^^

we try to switch it up every time! our goal is to go to all the restaurants within a 30 minute walk from our office. we're still young, so who knows? we might accomplish it. :P but i do have this restaurant i particularly enjoy... it's a malatang place. do you like malatang? (deleted: if you do, i'll treat you to it the next time you co| ) pfft, i should bring some fruits too, if we're meeting a halmae. i love cafeteria ladies though, they're so cute! it depends on what you define as exotic, really. i've had my fair share - duck tongue, frog legs, balut... what's the craziest exotic food you've tried? and would you recommend it? aha, alright, then i'll add it to my calendar: FRIDAY AFTERNOONS ARE FOR KIYONG. haha, so nerves are getting the best of the both of us, huh? i don't think you'll scare me away. i may be talkative here, but i'm worried seeing you in person will have me :zipper_mouth: i already get a bit nervous talking to you in chat. oh, and speaking of that, thanks for fixing my typo last night :yellow_heart: game? hmm... probably the one where you shoot water in a hole and the first one to fill it up wins. believe it or not, but i'm pretty good at it! :D how about you?

okay, then i won't tell you! :smiling_face_with_3_hearts: i didn't realize it took that long. 2 days of thinking, 3 days of processing... wah, no wonder you thought i swiped left :joy: my apologies for the distress it might've put you in!! hmm... i know the point of the app is to find a date or whatever, but i don't want to swipe just because i can. i'm the type to wait to swipe until i feel like there could be something more. chemistry, i suppose? and i know, i know it's not that deep, but that's just how i am >____< how about you? are you "making the most of your swipes" too? (deleted: have you initiated another sw| making the most of your mat|)

that's a lovely way to think about parenting, actually. but you're not too late, either! a lot of people from many countries are waiting later and later to settle down and start a family. and you're charming, too, so i'm sure you'll be able to find a mother sooner than later. :P you volunteer at orphanages? a man after my heart, aren't you? haha. that's absolutely adorable! christmas is quite a while away, but i'm honored you're inviting me to! let me know when you next go, and what the kids like best! i love children too much, my brothers always scold me for spoiling their kids. >< it's true though, i think half of my paycheck ends up being spent on my nephews and nieces ahahaha. i'm honestly in shock that you actually have notes??? i wonder how long it'll grow... :thinking: pfft. is it a dealbreaker if they don't? :P ah, but do you all of your fingers when you're done too?

@✿ p. chaeyoung hm, maybe age, experience, those do the trick for some. but i've also encountered old people that up to now, have yet to learn how it is to open their hearts to whatnot. think the main issue is finding the greatest motivation for one to change. ah, of course, the influence of the grown-ups. >< it's a tough patch to unlearn some of the things that you've picked up. would you say you're still in the process of it or have you outgrown them? ^__^ duly noted! to be fair, you've been making my jaw hurt so good.

as much as i love the wonderful beings beyond our meals, trust me, it's more of the former :joy: so we do go out from time to time too, if work isn't too demanding. do you and your team have a go-to restaurant? :D of course, i will! i'd check with the staff... and maybe i'd introduce you the sweetest grandma there (chef) when you do come by. :o really? good to know you're not so much of a picky eater. we're the same. i love trying any food at least once, from basic to exotic dishes, and decide from there if they'd make it into my list. have you ever tried exotic food? (deleted: how about saving every aft|) you most definitely should! perks would be a great time and a happy heart :wink: i'd love to end every work week with you. :joy: right? i was about to say! love the planning efficiency we show. at least I'm sure this isn't just a 5-day thing :') ah, i understand. to be honest, i really have no expectations so just be you. if it helps to ease you, we're on the same boat. i have this thought that maybe, i'd scare you away. :sweat_smile: good luck with your practice! i am a firm believer that the 'p' in your name stands for picasso! (i'd appreciate anything from you #simp). geez, your dad needs to chill :rofl: okay, bet! our little secret. what's your favorite carnival game anw?

tell me i did not just throw myself under the bus right there. :joy: (deleted: to be exact, it's 3 days, 7 hrs an|) yeah, that's how long it took before our match came out. not that i was waiting or whatever <__< . i swear, the overthinking took a toll on my brain cells but knowing what you said makes me feel a whole lot better. (deleted: best if you keep it that w|) i'm curious, why not make the most of your swiping rights?

uhuh, i had this idea before of not wanting to be off the calendar when i have kids so our age difference won't be too big and that i can spend more time with them. then i realized i should've focused on the toughest part: finding their mother :joy: i've grown out of that though. haha. but look at you! i support a woman who knows her priorities. my love for them started when i volunteered at this orphanage every christmas or when i have time to spare. kids can be a handful but they're the most pure beings. care to join me some time? :joy: if i do make it come true? :sunglass: ok, kidding. haha, i just asked because it's related, okay! anw, that's so kind of you. your friends are lucky to have you. none of mine would do that, i'm stuck with demons (adorable ones). i've never seen any of these but done listing them down! i'll check them out when i'm home. :grin: yes, i've been taking notes real time. :smiling_imp: to show or not? jk. i'm feeling nice today so you'll get a sneak peek. and yeah, never had them once. when it comes to bread, i tend to not stray from the usuals. would gladly bend my rules if you put it that way. you seem to be so whipped for the treat so looking forward to it! :rofl: i was trying to see if i could find anyone who stains every single finger while at it... like i do.

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@✿ j. kiyong perhaps it comes with age, then? the bravery to be open about your feelings and the courage it takes to welcome another person's heart with open arms. when i was younger, i often heard of it being cringe or too cheesy, and ended up straying away from being true to my heart. but i understand what you mean! if you keep saying things like this, you'll be in luck... because i won't be able to stop smiling. ><

oh wow, i can't tell if that's a curse or a blessing... even with the diversity our cafeteria brings, sometimes my colleagues and i still go out to eat. but those dishes sound so yummy! if you know they're going to be served, you should definitely take me to this fine dining experience. :joy: i like seafood too, so no worries! there's actually not a lot of food that i don't like. how about you? friday this week and friday next week? (deleted: i'm usually free after 5 every d| ) should i be saving my friday afternoons for you? haha. but that sounds like a lovely day! it's the way the second date's already planned when our first date hasn't come around yet. confession? i'm nervous i won't live up to your expectations. :sweat_smile: anyways, i might be competitive, but a jack of all trades is a master of none, and i have to admit when i'm not the best at something. we'll see though! i'll practice drawing in the days coming so i can make you a nice one! >___< pffft, my dad's competitive as well. if you win me a stuffed animal, he'll want to go out and win three :joy: but this can be our little secret, yeah? :wink:

( deleted: what if it's not my ego, but my fee| ) oh no, you caught on? :see_no_evil: haha, joking! the 3 days of processing is taking me out :rofl: is that how long it took before our match came out? the match rooms - i had that theory too! that's interesting. would it make you feel a little better if i said... there's no room where my name is first? >____<

woah, married by 27? that's so interesting - i told myself i wouldn't get married before 25, regardless. not that it was too hard, since my nose was stuffed in those law textbooks :joy: still, it's never too late! and the fact that you're here on this app is already some progress towards your timeline even if it's been delayed just a little bit. i'm happy to find out you like kids, though! if you didn't, it might've been a dealbreaker (serious) haha. asking about my dream wedding before the first date?! why? are you going to make it come true? :P ah, no, it's just that i have friends who are squeamish about those things so i make sure to avoid anyone's triggers when recommending a show. lucky for you, though, i'm used to being a shield! :joy: hmm... some of the best movies (in my opinion) are a taxi driver, the man from nowhere, ode to my father, midnight runners, and forgotten! omg, you already made one? now i'm worried! what do you have on there? :sweat_smile: you haven't had hawaiian rolls? aigoo, just wait until our second date! i'm going to introduce you to a whole new world! ^_____^ that's such a specific question, i had to actually do it to figure it out, but just two! i grab a chip, pop it in my mouth, and repeat! how about you? :o

@✿ p. chaeyoung i mean, if you say so. >< (i really don't want to... stop) i've never considered myself as one but i can go hard when i'm sure of someone. makes a lot of sense. personally, it's a dream to reach a point where i need not to second guess my place in someone's life. call my acts cute again and i'll be a puddle but i'm happy to make you smile. i haven't seen you in person but i'm sure, you look amazing wearing one.

yeah, a whole freaking month. they don't even try to spice the order up a little bit so anyone can memorize it if they've been there for long. actually, i have two favorites: salmon in cream sauce with lemon zest (they have this when there's a special occasion) and the other is this sizzling garlic shrimp. my love for seafood is showing but if you're not into that, they also have other dishes! vegetables and meat alike. (deleted: would monday next week b|) hm, friday next week? after this trip, i'd mostly be free. so let me know what works for you. then after, we could go on that scenic drive, escape the city for the night. counted as a second date right? :D ah, it does make sense. you can get a similar feeling too when you're preparing a surprise yourself. look, it wasn't my intention! :joy: in my defense, it might give you the pleasure of proving me wrong. you like winning after all haha (but still impatient). so am i! seems you've grown in a close-knitted family. we could say that, however, you're his princess after all, worth more than any amount of penny he spent on those games. but do you think he'll mind if i spoil you for one night in his stead? :>

no point in denying it but i feel your ego is growing with every passing second, innit? :joy: uh, i said far off cause if you'd only swipe on me on a friday, add 3 days of processing, we'd only get to talk mid of next week which to me is a waste of precious time. and yes, friday is far off still. :flushed: i am serious. and if my theory's correct, the first name for the private rooms would be the ones who swiped first.

:unamused: i've heard that before and 'yet' already sounds like trouble is just looming round the corners of seoul. ^___^ hm, i understand where you're coming from. i am not pressured although i think of it from time to time whenever people point out my age. y'know how some of us had this set timeline in our minds? i was one of those, sure to be married at 27, have a kid or two after, and stable. but things went south and along with that came all those dreams. just like you though, (it's definitely not cringy) i still want to have a family of my own ( i love kids so much). just that i'm letting things take their own course in time. no rushing. so.. what's your dream wedding? :D was i not being cohesive anymore back then? lol but to clarify, i do love zombie movies. i can sit through good ones repeatedly. for horror, i hate watching them but i don it anyway for the thrill. if we were to watch together, i'd use you as a shield, frankly. :joy: so please, drop recos! at this point? you're too slow, i'm afraid. i made you one already one :) hawaiian rolls? i never had that before. but those chips i LOVE! anything corn related, i may like. when you get some chips in the bag, how many fingers do you use to take them? c:

@✿ j. kiyong aaa, no, don't stop!! (unless you really want to, then don't mind me.) i... like simps. not that you have to be down bad for me or anything, but it's nice to feel affirmed and wanted, if that makes sense. and it's cute that you say it with your whole chest too. brings a smile to my face. > /// <

a whole month? honestly, sounds like your cafeteria has its life together. mine doesn't. but do tell, since the meals repeat there, what's your favorite? and when will you treat me to it? haha. surprises make me nervous actually - since usually people put a lot of thought into it, i always worry if i'm reacting the way they hoped i would. does that make sense? not that i'm a people pleaser, but i'd hate for anyone to feel invalidated because of me. :sweat_smile: hmm, you're overestimating my abilities right now... but you'll see them on friday, so be patient! :P aha, sorry about that. i might seem like a mellow person, but i do like making the most out of my time! we'll be together on friday anyways, so might as well maximize it, you know? but yay, i'm excited!! ^_____^ my fondness for carnivals comes from memories with my family, actually! when i was little, my dad would take us to the carnival and win a prize at every single booth for me. i guess you could say i was a bit spoiled heh

:writing_hand: kiyong admits i live in his mind rent-free :wink: sounds far off? pft. we meet at the end of this week... is that far off to you as well? wow, really? Your first swipe? ah... not *** giving me :butterfly x 3: right now. :pleading: i'm honored, really.

menace? i'm innocent! i haven't done anything yet. :see_no_evil: hmm... i think that's a tough question. it's not that i feel pressured per se, but i also want to see myself settle down eventually. maybe by the end of this decade? so close yet so far. don't get me wrong - i'm content being single! but i've spent most of my life working to be where i am now, so seeing my friends and their partners... reminds me that i could also have that one day, if i chose to, y'know? and call this cringy, but i've always known that i wanted to settle down and start a family someday. how about you, if you don't mind me asking? :o ah, so are you not a fan of horror and zombies? i'll drop some recs after you clarify - i'm not trying to send you a movie you'll hate. haha, at this point, i'll have to start a note on my phone for you: "KIYONG: almond nuts, plain chips, fanta on the side!" pffft. that's a tough question! i get tired of eating something if i eat it way too often though. maybe hawaiian rolls? i've been into lotte's popping corn chips lately too. actually munching on them as we text. :P

@✿ p. chaeyoung guess you have that kind of effect, at least to me. okay, i sound like a simp, i should stop. <__< better keep your words.

oh, that's actually a good step on their end! it's only right they use people's taxes for causes like this. after all, they make you guys work late hours. i'm glad you don't have to experience the horror of repeating meals. by this time, i know what's about to be served for a whole month haha. though they taste well, variety wouldn't hurt. as for surprises, i have a love-hate relationship with them. the thrill of the unknown is exhilarating but when i'm too eager to know about stuff, impatience kicks in and it leaves me unsettled. you? hm, most of the people who say that end up being pretty good. perhaps you can show me some sketches you've spared. to be honest, i was gauging your energy level, worried you'll be too spent. remind me never to underestimate you stamina. :sweat_smile: but yes! i'd love to go with you! ^____^ what's the fondest memory you have of carnivals?

:writing_hand: chaeyoung wants to basically live in my mind rent free. :D not that i'd say no. that sounds so far off. and for the record, this is the first swipe i initiated ><

i see the menace in you now. :joy: me too! i'm mostly there for the food and the part where the officiant would say 'you may seal your vows with a kiss'. to witness them close a chapter and start a brand new one in an instant is beautiful. hm, if you don't mind me asking, do you somehow feel pressured about it? like people expecting you to settle at a certain age? you don't have to answer that if it's something you don't want to touch on. but i love that for you. my tolerance is only at 5/10 so i try not to eat too much but that burning sensation is addicting. if you have any recommendations too, feel free to drop them any time. i love psychological thrillers too! but horror is a different story. then there are these zombie shows. now's the chance to remind you of how it is! bet! if you're planning to buy things to snack on, do get me almond nuts or plain chips. fanta on the side. :D any snack you think you can live on for a while?

@✿ j. kiyong i hadn't really expected anyone to pay attention to my presence like that... it's cute. but now i know, so i'll talk to you even more :D

as for the first date you're so eager about... the cafeteria actually changes its menu every week. i guess the government's gotta take care of its employees, so we actually hired some pretty good chefs and a nutritionist that plans the meals. i'm not sure what'll be on the menu that day... i guess it's a surprise. do you like surprises? that sounds lovely, by the way! i'm excited to see what you'll draw ^___^ i sketch here and there, but i'm no professional. i thought i wanted to be a fashion designer in the past, so that's the style i'm most used to. we'll see what i can draw there! a walk sounds lovely! but... maybe, if you're down, we can do something else too! there's actually a carnival coming into town this thursday if you'd like to go together? ><

oh gosh, the snort i let out after reading that... (and the blush on my cheeks as i press 1 multiple times, teehee). hmm... perhaps not months? i think i would've swiped right on you by the end of this week. ( deleted: been considering it for a wh| ) you're right, and we're matched now, thanks to your courage! haha

no comment! :innocent x 2: weddings are nice and i love attending them, but they're also a stark reminder of how fast everyone around me's growing up. crazy to wrap my head around it. to think, by the end of this decade, all my friends could be married with kids... but anyways, i love spicy food! i have a pretty high spice tolerance - maybe not thai spicy spicy, but spicy enough! how about you? thank you, i'm writing these recommendations down as you speak so i can add them to my watch list! i usually go for psychological thrillers or horror, so action will be a nice little break from that, heh. a dawn watch? i'm so used to watching sunsets, i don't remember the last time i watched the sun rise. but it sounds like a good time to me! just shoot me a text when you do, and i'll do a convenience store run before you pick me up!! :D

@✿ p. chaeyoung how could i not call you that when the chances of speaking to you back then is scarce? i could only be thankful it's not the case now and i'd like to keep it this way. i hope so too. but i have a good feeling about this. let's see how our days unfold. lol, i understand, we all had sims we neglected to the point of death so no rush. now off to that first date, we should go. ;)

most definitely, he'd feel honored to have that office tour as his first slice of civilization. yey for ape man! you speak so favorably about it, let's put it to the test! lunch in the cafeteria? i'm curious about the most sough-after meal there. diy's! i love those stuff, i wouldn't miss that for the world. of course! i'll draw a lil something to remind you of me from time to time. do you also draw? alright! only if you let me pay the next time. haha i think you got me a little too excited for that cafe. then... if you're energy permits still, we could take a walk after or just sit somewhere. (deleted: there's also that kintsugi you ment|)

you did not just use that on me. lmao but ma'am, you can always rest... rest assured that you'll still be in it the day after. press 1 if you want an extension. when you say at 'one point;, why do i get the feeling that this would be months late? but hate it when that happens you know, to swallow what ifs, what could've been. just ugly. :/

i think i've unintentionally handed you a weapon of mass distraction and i'm hating it already D: aww, love attending weddings. have a go at those for when you come back there! heard most of their food is spicy. how's your tolerance for it? honestly, me too. my knowledge on movies nowadays has been dwindling but what i'm looking out for is john wick 4. that's still for next year. let's face it, keanu reeves is more than just a fine wine. if you haven't seen it, you can also try his 'point break'. oh! and 'jack reacher'! it's about an investigator and this crime he is handling. these are old ones, hope you don't mind. ah, i do them to destress. be my guest! i go late at night to avoid traffic so no guarantee you'll be home by 12 mn. i might have to keep you for a dawn watch :D

@✿ j. kiyong a rare gem? i see you’re a smooth talker and i’m enjoying it. the long list comes from the various conversations we’ve held—office visit, café hopping, art exhibits—and i do hope we make progress in them. as for the sims thing… let’s talk about it again on our third or fourth date. it’s quite a commitment to build a sims, y’know? >___<

that’s a very sweet gesture! if a certain ape man comes around on friday, the first thing i’d do is give him a tour. not everyday that you get visiting access to the central district prosecution and our cafeteria is pretty good, if i do say so myself! but i’ve been meaning to go to this new café, where you can diy a keychain over coffee! you like drawing sometimes, so maybe you’d draw one for me? haha. it’ll be my treat, to thank you for looking out for me, and to commemorate our first meet-up! :D (deleted: and maybe after, we co| )

ah, no wonder i’ve been tired lately — i’ve been running through your mind these past few days lol. but i’m glad you swiped! i enjoy talking to you too and i was happy to see the notification. had you not, i think i would’ve swiped at one point, but it could’ve been too late by then. >___<

wrote myself a note that you’re ticklish. no comment as to how i’ll use that info. :smiling_imp: i was there for two days for a destination wedding, so the itinerary was already planned out for me. i wasn’t able to try the street food or visit the temples T____T i’ll have to go again!! i’d feel too bad for the driver if i asked them to take me on a 6 hour trip, haha. i like action as a genre but i can’t seem to find too many good movies. watched top gun maverick a few weeks ago and it was okay. do you have recommendations? :o and i’ll note that down, thank you! seems like you do scenic drives a lot. take me on your next one? :P

@✿ p. chaeyoung as i've seen. you're like this rare gem in the chats so it's pleasing to see you're speaking more with people. love that you envisioned us having a long list. here's to a happy time curating numerous escapes. is creating a sim character of each other part of it? haha

i was worried of you, sort of. the first time i saw you, i thought you might feel alone. didn't want you to feel out of place, seeing you're not usually around. but as we progressed, i genuinely like talking to you. like a breath out of the usual 'how are yous'. i am not the type to hold having actual life out of this app against you, and i myself can be a shroom here and there. but if you're still feeling sorry, i don't mind a lil compensation ^^ lol i could say the same about yours. if an ape man respectfully kidnaps you on a friday (after visiting your office, assuming you'd make an exception) to do any of the things you like, what would that be? :D

fun fact: it took me two days to decide if i should swipe. shy + mooward. but it's worth building the courage for.

also, let me move this spa discussion here. right? i too know none that offers but massage. plus i wouldn't dig it cause... i'm a little ticklish there. speaking of thai, i've always wanted to visit that country for their islands and temples. ever tried their food? the impulsive moments make great entries for the books and i'm sure your friends were glad to see you. for me, must be nice to take your company car out for a spin without an official driver. :< sounds like a staple line in action movies, do you like watching those? idk if its just me but i find staring at the dunes satisfying, especially when they shift. i also think it's challenging to drive there. but for A+ scenic drives, canada is the place to be. but a personal favorite would be this one in montana with great sunsets.

@✿ j. kiyong i'm also not too good with fast chats or big crowds, so i'm glad you appreciated the gesture! as for the chiropractor... it seems we'll have to add that onto our long list of things to do together? haha

honestly this might come off as cheesy, but i appreciated you too! we interacted a few times in the chat, and every time, you always directed and carried a conversation with me. i even felt a bit bad because i'd disappear sometimes without saying a goodbye (work, really, so sorry about that!) but it seemed you didn't mind and we'd start fresh the next time we talked. you'd remember small details i mentioned in passing as well, and that kind of stuff is endearing to me. and, of course, i enjoy some of the things you listed in your likes section as well. ^____^

but for the record,, i swiped right back as soon as i saw the notif. > /// <

@✿ p. chaeyoung it's the true crime for me :) but kidding aside, i think you're a great person to talk to, and possible spend some time with in search of a chiropractor. haha. also, you gave me a good impression when you asked me how i was in the slow chat days ago. not one for the crowds so i appreciate your gesture. i was beginning to think you swiped left, actually. what made you accept?

@✿ j. kiyong alright, i've been curious (and a bit shy) since i got the notif ... what made you swipe on me? >___<