to seonghwa: it's early morning there, on the day that you will walk the road of your dreams once again. have you slept yet? rested a bit? with all the preparations before a fashion show, i wonder if even now you're awake. looking out at the city's lights with a fluttering of nerves and anticipation within you. it seems both yesterday and so long ago that you first achieved your dream, yet it was less than four months. i wonder at your thoughts, the emotions blooming new flowers in your soul, at the news you would be walking the runway again. the flower that kept its petals wrapped closely has opened into the most beautiful of all. once more, your distinct light, the colours that flow from your spirit, will paint the world around you in a galaxy of wonder. all you touch made more wonderous in your presence. i think of your smiles, the looks of amazement, the tears as realization washed over you the first time. in an ocean of movement and sound, for a moment you were the calm center. all of the doubts, the insecurities, the little voices that told you it couldn't happen finally silenced as you proved that your potential reached beyond the skies to the stars that held those little wishes for right timing. and now those same stars smile down on you, once more in paris. the answer to your wish never a 'no', just a 'wait'. and now that the first steps have left their prints within your story, the next door awaits you to step through. the gentle hand of the universe itself guiding you forward; a star not hidden in the clouds, but shining freely in fullest radiance. when you step onto that runway again, regardless of the time of day, you'll carry the beauty and wonder of the night's sky in fullest glory. capturing attention with the aura only you can create; glowing with your energy that cannot be copied or interchanged. you'll do wonderful, brightest star. knowing you, you've practiced and practiced and really worked hard; not a detail overlooked. take time, as much as you have that you need, to center yourself, find a feeling of peace, of grounding. breathe slowly and deeply; focus on that spirit that flickers at your core, the heart of who you are. let that spirit unwind, flow free. wings unfurled, at rest; ready for the right wind to catch and take flight. i wish you a gentle dawn, a sunrise of serenity. i wish for you a happiness that, rather than sudden and short-lived, grows throughout your day, steeps deeply into your bones and into the fabric of your soul. the kind of happiness that lingers on long past its beginning and is rekindled, just as warm and bright, in every memory retelling. take care well, seonghwa, of you who are so precious, such a cherished presence in this world. celebrate for you, embrace this time. you're genuinely remarkable, and you're doing incredible. there is so much to be proud of, and i hope you are proud of you. just as all of us who love you are so proud. sleep and rest well as best you can. eat and stay hydrated and remember vitamins as much as you're able. treat yourself with loving kindness as you do your best. i send you all of my love and all of my light, healing and protecting energy, and wish that your special day is as warm and kind and beautiful as you and more. all the very best! fighting!!! cheering and supporting you with all my heart. i love you so much always. 🫶🏻🌟🩶✨️🌸🫂🍀☘️🍵 -ari #ateez #에이티즈 #seonghwa #성화 #larknotes