#tne kim hajin

[wandering-tides]

TNE Fandom where are you?

Sujin shippers where are you?

I have Fics to Rec

I don't really go out of my way to rec fics (and I dunno why I have never done this before on tumblr), but BY GOD, have these two fics taken a special place in my heart.

I ADORE everything about them.

They are both Suho x Hajin ships

But the ship aside, I am so incredibly grateful for the authors to have brought them to life and allowed us to read these absolute GEMS of a fic in this little, little fandom of The Novel's Extra.

Really, y'guys have no idea how giddy and excited I get at every update.

Now, the fic in question?

1. Flowers of Agápē by DescendedGaia (Not sure if the author has a tumblr or any other social media... but lemme know if you want me to tag you :) )

Kim Hajin is a failure. There's no two ways to look at that objective truth. It's a truth that resonates through how others look at and ridicule him. It's a truth that echoes infinitely inside his head, compounding and doubling down on his inadequacies. It's a truth, despite the unconditional love of two parents that soothe but cannot dispel those haunting doubts. Kim Suho is simply perfection. The desperate vessel and ideal of Hajin's "ifs" and wishes. Because Kim Suho, the protagonist of Hajin's novel, is everything Hajin wants to be for his parents and more. But, that same story falls apart at the seams the same way Hajin has lost faith in himself. Yet, as the common narrative dictates, everything begins anew with an innocuous email requesting to remake Hajin's novel, his desperation and desire incarnate.

*** Alternatively, the extremes of Korean culture break Kim Hajin into someone who feels much more acutely, and everything shifts to the left.

This is such a MASTERPIECE. Hajin's characterisation in here is just *chefs kiss*. For me, thats one of the biggest plus points in this fic. Hajin is so much more emotionally sensitive in here and feels far more acutely than in the orignal, as should have been.

This fic has been adressing almost all the points that made me frown at or dislike in the orignal novel and manhwa (and from what I can notice, almost every one too).

This fic is kinda a rewrite of the orignal novel, (tho the author follows the manhwa flow of the story) with added Suho interactions, and such good characterization of Hajin, I fell in love at first read LMAO.

So far, there aren't any major spoilers (unless you read the author end note, where they give their own tid-bits of the chap, which sometimes contain spoilers too, or go to the comment section which may sometimes give you spoilers to the novel lol) If you are caught up with the manhwa, or atleast the season 1 of manhwa, then so far there won't be any spoilers for you!

And I think i'll stop talking about it here cuz if I keep going, I think i'll end up giving in-fic spoilers Lmao

(Oh, btw, this updates every other thursday! So far, it's been consistent in its updates ^^)

So onto the next fic!

2. Mountain To No one by @thek1ngtalks (as k1ng0fn0b0dy on ao3)

There's a number on his smartwatch that leads to nowhere. Suho's gotten in the habit of texting it throughout his day. Today, it texted back.

_ Or, in a world missing Kim Hajin, everyone is worse off. Fixing this starts with (a lot of) text messages between a protagonist and his missing piece.

And Man.... where do I begin? I have SO MUCH to say about this fic but I think i'll end up spoiling the whole fic if I start lmao. It's just so good dammit. Just gonna say that this fic takes after the end of the novel, after the conclusion. Only couple few remembers Hajin in the orignl right? Well, in this fic, nobody does. But Suho is probably (???) Going to be the first to remember... I dunno tbh, the fic is only 2 chaps in (and yes, I really adore it already)

I love what the author did with Suhos character and how he is dealing with the aftermath of... everything. Same goes for Hajin, and I love where they seems to be taking this fic. How they characterizes these two main characters and everything.

Listen, I have a LOT to say but i'll just end up giving spoilers so really go read it for yourself. This is another MASTERPIECE of a fic and I am so grateful for its presence in this little TNE fandom TT

Really, thankyou for such amazing fics authors!!

And that's all from me!! Lol I was so excited while writing this XD (could you tell? Lol)

(I edited this post twice because of all the typos I ended up making in excitement LMAO)

[moaa]

navi

[afrinxvy]

Looking gooddd (where tf is his beard tho)

[thek1ngtalks]

going through TNE's novel for some added info on stuff and found this absolute gem

its giving

[phoeluznix]

Im not satisfied with the ending... ㅎㅎ

[thek1ngtalks]

His charm stat would be roughly 8-9+ ish and 7 is described as 'the level of a talented individual' and 9 is the literal limit for 'normal humans' so he'd be so damn pretty, he'd probably turn the entire series into a romance novel instead of action

But his perservance stat carried his mental health so hard, without it he'd probably start crying on the battlefield and all nearby enemies would take 1 Million Emotional damage Immediately

Actually,,,

{《☆》}

He fires 70 times in quick succession, the colorless greys of Bullet Time washing away from his vision. 68 monsters fall, only two shots missing their target. Smoke curls up from his barrel and Hajin's breath shutters.

The entire block is a crumbling mess or buildings. Bodies of Djinns, monsters, and people alike litter the streets. Blood seeps into the cracks of the pavement beneath his feet as a fight rages on around him.

Kim Hajin's chest aches at the furious strike of a Djinn who appeared around some rumble out of nowhere. Against his will, his eyes start watering and his cheeks rush red with embarrassment.

The attacks don't let up from the Djinn's side though and after another hit to his chest, with an ugly crackling of his ribs, Hajin is thrown several feet back and slams against a wall.

He sobs at the pain, hands fumbling to his side as a thunderous hush fills the block.

Hajin is too teary eyed to see clearly but he can make out the wounded bodies of his friends who stilled at his crying. Their bloody figures are reminders of the battlefield he's currently defenseless in.

It's dangerous sitting, Aether in handgun form a few feet away, as countless enemies surround the street. He tries harder to stop crying, wiping at his eyes and hiccuping the more he tries to breathe evenly. The stress of crying seems to make him cry more.

A low, wounded noise leaves the enemy right in front of him, who stares wide-eyed. Their weapon, a golden lance stained crimson with blood—Hajin's blood—staining it. He flinches despite himself and lets out another pathetic sob.

They stumble backwards, lance dropped at their feet in a second.

In just a few seconds, as all nearby Djinns drop their weapons and make placating steps backward, his friends slice them to bits.

Rachel pierces several with her rapier, her spirit friends buzzing angrily. Shin Jonghak's spear cuts through the Djinn right in front of Hajin. Kim Suho and Jin Sahyuk carve a mean path to Hajin, killing countless monsters in tandem with an unexplainable fury. Chae Nayun and Yoo Yeonha, closest to Hajin, defend him as he wipes his tears and picks up Aether.

Truthfully, by the time he's holding his gun, the fight is already won.

"Are you okay?" Suho hovers, hands fluttering over Hajin in quick bursts. He eventually takes Hajin's free hand, interlocking their fingers.

"Of course he's not fine," Jin Sahyuk scowls, anxiously scanning him over. Every drop of blood seems to make her more nervous.

"Here," Rachel delicately wipes Hajin's face with a handkerchief, her spirit friends chattering in their bell-like speech. "Oh, you'll be alright. We're here."

"Your eyes are still red," Chae Nayun mutters, seething with rage as she stomps on the already dead corpse in front of her. "How dare these bastards."

Yeonha and Jonghak are already calling a helicopter, arguing over which of their private doctors are closer. Hajin's ribs creak eerily and he's more than welcoming whichever one can help.

Hajin rubs at his eyes and finally let's the stress of the fight wash away. "Thanks... Sorry for crying."

One of Rachel's spirits nuzzle his cheek comfortingly and he pats it gently with a finger back.

"No problem," Suho smiles, a reassuring, 1000-watt smile and a warm squeeze of his hand. "You were amazing today, Hajin-a!"

"Yeah!" Jin Sahyuk, never one to be outdone by Suho, chimes in. She set a hand roughly on Suho's shoulder and cnarkly says, "You pulled your weight, unlike some."

"Guys," Yeonha says sweetly, pulled away from her phone after winning the argument against Jonghak. "Are you really gonna fight again today?"

"No," They both say glumly.

Yeonha's sickly smile drops and she just says "Good." before whisking Hajin away towards the landing helicopter.

{《☆》}

Hajin with a high charisma stat would accidentally start a harem and you can't tell me otherwise.

Also, Hajin is fully just as strong as in Canon, he just cries more except because he's so attractive, he's a pretty crier and charms literally Everyone.

Imagine Kim Hajin accidentally putting all the remaining SP to charm and then luck boosting it😭😭

[kalichi09]

Been reading the novel’s extra and i wanted to doodle this man

[ms-2hu12]

Tne incorrect quotes

Yi Yeonghan: Money... Is like president trading cards.

***

Yoo Yeonha : What's the most illegal thing you can do with one dollar? 
Kim Hajin: Exchange it for a hundred pennies, put them all in a sock, and then beat someone to death with it.

***

*Kim Hajin is casually searching around the room* 
Yoo Yeonha: Hey Kim Hajin , what’re you looking for? 
Kim Hajin : My will to live. 
*Evandel walks into the room* 
Kim Hajin : Oh, there it is.

***

Kim Hajin: Sometimes, I don’t realize an event was traumatic until I tell it as a funny story and notice everyone is staring at me weird.

***

Kim Suho: Look at me straight in the eyes and tell me the truth, Kim Hajin !

Kim Hajin : You can’t expect me to look into your eyes and be straight.

[descendedgaia]

Flowers of Agápē Roadmap

Hi everyone! It's DescendedGaia, the writer of Flower of Agápē! Since it's been about a year and a half since I first published this fic, I wanted to share a sneak peek at what's being developed and planned in the background! I hope you guys enjoy it!

Genesis of a New World Arc - Complete

Scourge of the Seoul Museum Arc - Complete

Demon Bloom Preparation Arc - Complete

Machinations of Lilith's Puppet Arc - Complete

To Plant a Garden of Loves Arc - Complete

Showdown at the CUBE Midterms Arc - Complete

The Birth of Blissful Dreams Arc - Complete

Conspiracies in Ballrooms and Mansions Arc - Complete

Crisis at the CUBE Final Exams Arc - In Progress

Premature Dungeon Outing Arc - To Be Written

Resurging Apocalypse of London Arc - To Be Written

Labyrinth of Revelations Arc - To Be Written

Beginnings and Comradery of the Second Semester Arc - To Be Written

Lightheart and Whimsy CUBE Festival Arc - To Be Written

Tower of Remnants Arc - To Be Written

An Ultimate Choice Arc - To Be Written

To Declare War Against the Evernight Arc - To Be Written

Finale - To Be Written

[arceviste]

[Master - Saint]

Master Sharpshooter & Sword Saint.

[wandering-tides]

Or so Hajin says...

And continues to pile up layers of trauma to save/help people

And kill some people (monsters/demons mostly) at the same time but we don't talk about that

[moaa]

navi

[afrinxvy]

Hajin parenting his classmates™

[thek1ngtalks]

[Extra7] pushes the horse sculpture back towards Suho. “Keep it. I could make seven of those in a minute, I don’t want it.” “You can?” Suho tilts his head, intrigued. “Can I see?” “No.” He rolls his eyes, a soft scowl on his face. It seems to be his resting face though, so Suho doesn’t take it to heart. “So, are you any good?” “What?” “If I’m gonna party with you,” He says, “I want to know you can keep up.” Suho beams. “I can. Swear it.” [Extra7]’s lips quirk upward and he nods. The party invite gets sent a second later. [Extra7] has sent [MasterHolySword] a party invite. Accept or Decline [MasterHolySword] (Lvl. 13) has joined a party with [Extra7] (Lvl. 15)

4-5k words of an TNE x SAO AU and me being a fool for Suho/Hajin due to be posted within the week(? Hopefully?)

[evelynquack]

This post is about the literary trope of Transmigration.

Imagine you are a four year old, and you suddenly gain the memories of a… let’s say seventeen year old.

You are not mentally 17 now. You still have the brain of a 4 year old. But you’re also not mentally 4.

It’s a juxtaposition, I believe the term is?

You both are and aren’t 17. You both are and aren’t 4.

Sure, you could maybe say that you’re just 4 years younger now, and proclaim to yourself that you’re mentally about 13-ish. Or just halve 17 and say you’re now mentally a super mature 8 and a half year old.

You could logic it whatever way you wanted to, but it still wouldn’t be quite right. It’s up for interpretation by you yourself, and nobody else… since you can’t really tell anyone that you’ve transmigrated.

But that’s in the case of a larger gap.

Let’s now say you’re a 13 year old with the memories of a 17 year old. How much a difference is that really?

It’s just 4 years in terms of development, give or take since different bodies develop at different rates. It’s still weird, uncomfortable, etc. But less dramatically so, yes? If you ended up dating someone of the same physical age when you’re… say, 15 or 16 — readers wouldn’t find it nearly as questionable, right?

And this is all assuming it’s a full takeover, and not a merger.

So now, let’s say you’re 13, and you’ve still got your memories, but you just suddenly also gained the memories of a 17 year old.

In that situation, are you still mentally 13? Or are you older? Or maybe just more mature?

Whenever I read a transmigration story, I always try to figure out what the author’s answers to these questions are.

In the better ones, they usually answer by making the Transmigrator just Oblivious about romantic interest towards them — off the top of my head, Katarina Claes and Kim Hajin come to mind.

Speaking of Kim Hajin — how weird is it for a late 20s woman to be lowkey into a 17 year old with the mind of an early to mid 20 something yr old?

Don’t get me wrong, I personally love Hajin & Byul together, but it’s still an intriguing thought experiment. I guess one’s answer basically depends on if they’re pro or anti ship though, doesn’t it?

Anyways; I’m just really into the thought experiments inherently surrounding transmigration stories. Feel free to reblog or whatever with any additions or thoughts you’d like to bring up!!!

[rumblingappendix]

What do you mean they don't get together