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November 11, 2027
Class 1
Haechan perspective

It's been 6 days since I wrote Haneuland I haven't gotten a letter back yet. She hasn't even been going to school at all. I was starting to worry for her. Was she sick? I didn't even want to guess the next option so I wouldn't jinx it. Staring at the empty seat besides me only churned my stomach. But the more I think of the possibilities, it only just seems right. I haven't been like my usual self. I smile less, no longer find the joy in going to school just to see her face. I guess I really don't know what I've lost until it's gone. I wish I would've confessed to her then. Before this all started. I wanted to confess on her birthday. The only thing that stopped me from doing so was when the president got elected. Even though it might have been useless she would still know how I felt. I wouldn't be digging myself a deeper hole for just thinking about it by myself. The election speech is now a week away. I don't have the guts nor the talent she does to even do the job like she would want me to. I would disappoint her and myself. I pray this isn't the last letter I receive from her.