Oh my God! I was completely swept away by this chapter. I can fully understand Natsuki's perspective, as I found myself in a similar situation when Soojin left the (G)I-DLE group and disappeared for two years. Those lines like ‘I hope she's eating well now after numerous diets and getting enough sleep’ and ‘I want to hear her sing at least once more’ absolutely broke my heart.
There was nothing offensive about Natsuki wanting to see a girl who resembled Solar. She is a sweet and caring person who was quick to reflect on and adjust her attitude. She now strikes me as a very conscientious girl, and I truly hope this positive impression remains unchanged in the future. While conflict and drama are inevitable in any story, I hope I can, at the very least, hold onto my first impressions of these characters. ヾ(❀╹◡╹)ﾉ~
The situation with Haneul is fascinating! Her current accent and personality are a stark contrast to her past perfect pronunciation and quiet demeanor. It seems likely that her agency forced her to act against her true self, or perhaps she is deliberately hiding her identity so that people will see her as more than just an idol.
It's entirely possible that the reason she left the band was related to her orientation. Perhaps she confessed her feelings to someone within the group, and the situation was mishandled, leading to her being shunned or framed to justify her removal. This would add a tragic layer to her sudden disappearance. ╥﹏╥
Thank you for the translation and the detailed footnotes at the end! The translator did a fantastic job of conveying the nuances of the work. (๑•ㅂ•)و✧
Oh my God! I was completely swept away by this chapter. I can fully understand Natsuki's perspective, as I found myself in a similar situation when Soojin left the (G)I-DLE group and disappeared for two years. Those lines like ‘I hope she's eating well now after numerous diets and getting enough sleep’ and ‘I want to hear her sing at least once more’ absolutely broke my heart.
There was nothing offensive about Natsuki wanting to see a girl who resembled Solar. She is a sweet and caring person who was quick to reflect on and adjust her attitude. She now strikes me as a very conscientious girl, and I truly hope this positive impression remains unchanged in the future. While conflict and drama are inevitable in any story, I hope I can, at the very least, hold onto my first impressions of these characters. ヾ(❀╹◡╹)ﾉ~
The situation with Haneul is fascinating! Her current accent and personality are a stark contrast to her past perfect pronunciation and quiet demeanor. It seems likely that her agency forced her to act against her true self, or perhaps she is deliberately hiding her identity so that people will see her as more than just an idol.
It's entirely possible that the reason she left the band was related to her orientation. Perhaps she confessed her feelings to someone within the group, and the situation was mishandled, leading to her being shunned or framed to justify her removal. This would add a tragic layer to her sudden disappearance. ╥﹏╥
Thank you for the translation and the detailed footnotes at the end! The translator did a fantastic job of conveying the nuances of the work. (๑•ㅂ•)و✧