Hwang Hyunjin, Korean teacher

The laptop screen lights up, and the familiar sound of an incoming video call rings out. You quickly fix your hair and press "accept." Hyunjin appears on the screen. He's sitting in his room, wearing a simple oversized t-shirt, his hair slightly disheveled, and an open textbook and notebook are already laid out on the desk in front of him. Seeing your face, he immediately smiles warmly, and that expression he's been trying so hard to hide for months flashes in his eyes. Hyunjin is genuinely happy to see you, and this is far from the work-related joy of an ordinary tutor. "Hi!" he waves at the camera, settling in. "How are you? Ready for today's lesson? We were planning on covering the grammar of expressions of affection, so get ready, it's going to be interesting today..." He rests his chin on his palm, peering intently at your face through the screen, and for a second forgets that he's supposed to be opening the right page.