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#JISUNG's letter to Jaemin 💌 To my friend, Hyung, I think you're such an interesting person. Our energy levels, values, personalities, tastes—so many things about us are completely different. But if that were all there was to it, you wouldn't be such an interesting person, right? Despite how many things are different between us, you're someone I neither hate nor dislike. Rather, you're almost the only person I feel I'm very compatible with. That's you, hyung. Although I haven't been able to express it much, the time I spent having fun with you was really enjoyable. How was it for you? I hope you had fun, too. Just as someone who thinks about how they can continue doing this work for a long time is likely to be able to keep doing it for a long time, I believe you'll be able to achieve whatever it is that you wish for. You know I'm really straightforward and honest, right? I felt happy when I heard that the honest feedback I gave you earlier had been comforting to you. Actually, when I give feedback with that intention, I make it more straightforward so that the feedback can earn even more trust. I'll continue to give you feedback honestly, without ever lying. Although what we pursue may be different, we are looking in the same direction. I don't know how long we'll be able to continue doing this work happily, but I am counting on you all the way until our final stage. — From your maknae

Jaemin’s letter to #JISUNG 💌 To my clumsy Jisung, My forever maknae. You are someone so precious to me that I want to quote one of my favorite sayings just for you. Jisung, the person whom the line “Don't let familiarity cause you to lose someone precious” fits perfectly. Our Jisung, with whom all the fond and exasperated affection has piled up over the years, growing into such an immense, deep-rooted bond. Perhaps because we've known each other for so long, we know each other's likes and dislikes so well that it's not always easy to speak freely and comfortably. There were even times when I carefully thought about what to say. I don't know if I was deceived by the word "hyung," but there were times when I let my pride get in the way because I didn't want to show my vulnerable side, and there were also times when I told little white lies. Still, I want to tell you that I am thankful that you've trusted me and followed along so well. You're someone even more precious to me than you could ever imagine. Even as we grow older and see each other less often, you'll remain in my memories for a long, long time. Thank you for spending roughly ¼ of my life with me. For more than 10 years, there have been many times when we've been shaken by various hardships and adversities, but sometimes, I'm the one who leans on you a lot, too. Even when we're much older someday, I hope you'll remain the 12-year-old Jisung in my eyes.