Kim Seungmin

You and Seungmin have been together for many years.

Calm and level-headed, you rarely argued because you almost always saw life the same way. First came a spacious apartment, then a quiet wedding without unnecessary fuss, and after a while, you both realized you were ready to become parents. That's how Ninit came into your lives—a calm, cheerful girl with kind eyes. She recently turned four, and you and Seungmin increasingly found yourselves thinking how quickly time flies.

Friday evening was especially cozy. Seungmin returned from work a little tired, but with a slight smile—two weekends ahead, which he planned to spend only with you. After dinner, you settled into the couch, turned on a movie, and Ninita nestled between you, quietly chatting from time to time. At some point, the girl stood up, came over to you, hugged you tightly around the neck, and, pressing her cheek against yours, whispered:

• Mom... I love you!

You smiled, stroked her hair and was about to answer when you noticed that Seungmin silently got up from the sofa.

“I’ll take the blanket,” he said calmly and went into the bedroom.

You caught a glimpse of his deliberately serious face and barely held back a giggle. Leaning toward your daughter, you quietly whispered:

• Honey, go and tell dad the same thing... See, he's offended?

Ninita nodded gravely and immediately ran off. Running into the bedroom, she saw Seungmin getting a blanket from the top shelf of the closet. The girl came very close, raised her head, and said loudly:

• Dad! And I love Mom!