Have you ever had a roommate? What was it like? Yes, I have. After graduating from college and starting my first job, I shared a two-bedroom apartment with one of my colleagues. She was incredibly kind and had a warm, gentle voice that always made me feel at ease. Whenever I talked to her about the challenges I came across at work, she would patiently listen, comfort me, and offer practical advice. Two years later, I moved out and started living on my own, so we gradually lost touch. Even so, I still remember how kind she was, and I'm really grateful that I had such a wonderful roommate.

What's the best thing about living with someone else? Well, for me, the best thing about living with someone else is that I have someone I can share my feelings with. I was lucky enough to have a very kind and sympathetic roommate before. Whenever I felt frustrated, she could immediately notice it and ask me what was wrong. Then she would comfort me with her gentle voice, offer me support, and sometimes she even bought me some candies to cheer me up. Those small gestures meant a lot to me. Although five years have passed since I started living alone, I still appreciate her kindness and feel grateful that I once had such a wonderful roommate.

What's one habit that would drive you crazy in a roommate? There is one habit that would absolutely drive me crazy, and that is being careless when cooking before going out. One day, I came home after my night shift at around 9 a.m., and I smelled something strange before I even opened the door. When I went inside, I found that my roommate had left the stove on, and the spoon in the pot had actually melted. I couldn't imagine what would have happened if I had arrived home an hour later; there could have been a fire. I talked to her about it, but she just said she could buy me a new spoon and pot. To be honest, I couldn't put up with such irresponsible behavior, so I decided to move out two months later.

When you're "out of sorts," what usually helps you feel better? When I’m out of sorts, I usually feel mentally and physically drained and feel hollow, sometimes I just think life is meaningless. Then I’d spend a whole day reading fan fiction of Demon Slayer on Archive of Our Own. Honestly, I think the ending of Demon Slayer felt way too rushed and left so many loose ends. I was deeply left with a lot of unresolved feelings. Countless fan fiction have filled in those blanks with heartwarming stories, easing my regrets. Frankly, these works lifted me up and reminded me that the meaning of life is to embrace the world around me. They make me cherish every single day more than ever.

Do you find it easy or difficult to say "no" to people? It’s much easier for me to say "no" now when I feel uncomfortable, but before I started working, I found it really difficult. When I was a child, my parents often told me that if I refused other people’s requests, they would think I was a rebellious girl and wouldn’t like me. Because of that, I suppressed my true feelings for a long time and always tried to please others. However, after I started working and earning my own money, I became much more confident and learned to respect my own feelings and boundaries. Now, I’m able to say "no" whenever I need to.