"What is Yoonhwa mbti?"
'For Yoonhwa; I can notice her prominent focus in her internal world more, so definitely has an introverted dom function. I see both a heavy usage of Ti/Fe functions, so I would say (infj) as she gets these 'weird sudden off feelings' once in a while (Ni). This is how I saw her when the story first came to me. I wonder if she can come across as different types for you, readers. I do believe that the readers also contribute to the story with their own imagination and meanings, so if you felt like she is another specific mbti, then let it be. That's fine by me.'
"What about Kyungjun mbti?"
'For me, this was a clear cut answer. (estp). Even in the show he showed that his internal thinking process relied heavily on what his senses are experiencing from the outer world. He reaches his final theories always after he hears/watches/listens to what and how others interact or say (Se) and come to his own conclusions then (Ti). I tried to put this in mind while I was writing as well.'
"How would you describe the difference between your work and the original?"
'Well, I did intend to fulfil my own desires from the original show which is having a kind female lead that throughout the story loses her origin and turns and reshape herself into an antihero with questionable character and behaviors. We can see how Yoonhwa's character's colors change into much darker shades than the beginning. I wanted to add a psychological and philosophical emphasis as much as the heavy gore emphasis in the original one. To highlight the tension of the importance of the social group impact themes and discuss how a person's action should be guided by his moral compasses to seek the truth regardless if it goes against the social popular beliefs around them. Also other topics such as how far a person can cross the line for the name of being 'right'?'
"Any thoughts after the ending?"
'I do believe that a part of any art piece's beauty stems from the different interpretations and meaning given by the viewer from its own audience. I think it's part of its magic that accompanies the art. Therefore, I must admit that, even I don't know what will happen. I decide to leave the end open for me to have my share of fun. I always wonder how the after story of them waking up will go as well. Or what type of missions Yoonhwa will receive from the government. What her approach towards the 'legacy' her family gave her will be like. What will happen next if Kyungjun succeeds in waking up to the 'real' world, how will he feel about Yoonhwa then? And if their game backgrounds aren't real but close, then what type of history did Yoonhwa and Kyungjun really have? I wonder about that from time to time.'
"Any last words to the readers?"
'I had this dream of mine to write a fanfic ever since my teenage years. I had multiple private and online attempts, but all left incomplete. Online light novels really added joy to some of the hardest days in my life so I hope this first and complete fanfic of mine will do the same, even to a one. I would love that. I do feel proud of finishing this work. I really enjoyed writing it too. Thus, I can finally close this previous dream chapter from my life's book with ease and move on to whatever life takes me next. Wherever it is. Thank you if you did tap along this intimate journey of mine. I appreciate your given time.'
I enjoyed giving birth to this story so much, but it's time to say goodbye now.
The Missing Piece, you will always be loved and special in my heart.