Soyeon's eyes traced the contours of Minnie's face in the glossy magazine spread, her fingers trembling with a mix of admiration and envy. Minnie, with her radiant smile and flawless features, seemed to possess an otherworldly allure that captivated everyone around her. Soyeon couldn't help but yearn for the same level of popularity and beauty as if it held the key to happiness and fulfilment. In the mirror, Soyeon's reflection stared back at her, starkly contrasting the image of perfection she had just seen. She was an ordinary girl, with soft features and an unassuming presence. She had always felt invisible in a world that seemed to place so much value on appearances. Driven by a burning desire for transformation, Soyeon made a resolute decision. She would embark on a journey that would alter not just her physical appearance but also her perception of self. Plastic surgery became her gateway to becoming someone else entirely — to become Minnie. Soyeon delved into extensive research, consulting with experts and scouring the internet for the best clinics. She knew the road ahead would be treacherous, filled with uncertainties and sacrifices. But the allure of becoming the object of adoration, of stepping into Minnie's shoes, fueled her determination. After weeks of careful planning and preparations, Soyeon found herself sitting in the sterile waiting room of the renowned plastic surgery clinic. Her heart raced with a mixture of excitement and apprehension. This was the turning point, the threshold that would bridge the gap between her current self and the person she longed to become. The surgery was a meticulous process, with skilled hands shaping and moulding Soyeon's features according to the blueprint of Minnie's beauty. It was painful and arduous, but each agonizing moment only reinforced her unwavering resolve. As the weeks turned into months, Soyeon's appearance gradually began to change. Her once-unremarkable face transformed into a closer approximation of Minnie's, her features sculpted to match the idolized image she had fixated upon. People around her started to take notice, showering her with compliments and attention she had only dreamed of. But beneath the surface, doubts gnawed at Soyeon's heart. Was this the path to fulfilment? Was altering her appearance the key to genuine happiness? She would soon find out. One fateful night, as Soyeon lay in bed, exhaustion overtaking her, she drifted into a dream world. In her slumber, she found herself in a room adorned with mirrors, each reflecting a different person. As she gazed into the looking glass, her reflection shifted and changed, revealing not Minnie, but ShuHua, another member of Minnie's close circle. Soyeon's eyes widened with confusion as she pondered the meaning behind this peculiar dream. Why did her subconscious desire to become Minnie lead her to ShuHua's reflection? Was there a deeper longing buried within her, intertwined with her aspiration to be someone else? As dawn broke and the dream faded into memory, Soyeon couldn't shake off the revelation that had stirred within her. She realized that her desire to be Minnie had become entangled with the yearning for the qualities possessed by those closest to her, the traits that seemed to garner even more adoration and popularity. With newfound introspection, Soyeon stood before the mirror once again, not as a mere reflection of Minnie, but as a reflection of her soul. It was time for her to uncover the truth buried beneath the layers of surgeries and aspirations. She would continue her journey, not to emulate someone else, but to discover and embrace her own unique identity. Little did she know that her path would soon intersect with Yuqi, who harboured similar desires and longings. Their lives were about to intertwine in ways they could never have imagined, leading them on a transformative journey of self-discovery, friendship, and the pursuit of genuine happiness.
