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[Turning] Author’s Q&A
🕑 Added 2024-04-07 12:35:13 +0000 UTC[Turning] Author’s Q&A
Hello. I've gathered the answers to the questions you asked in the previous post.
I sincerely thank those who readily took their precious time to leave questions despite the sudden request.
There were many questions that unexpectedly poked at certain parts or were fun, so it was interesting and enjoyable to write the answers.
Thank you for cherishing and kindly looking upon Yuder, Kishiar, and the other friends and surrounding characters.
I wanted to individually answer all the good words you added, but I'm just sorry that I couldn't.
However, I have preciously kept all the words you left in my heart. )*
* Among the questions you gave, the ones that are not included here are cases where I thought they could be somewhat related to spoilers for future developments as I wrote the answers or they were difficult to answer right away, so I had to pass them over with tears in my eyes. Please understand with a broad heart.
* I combined the posts that were divided into (1) and (2).
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Q. I'm curious what part of Yuder Kishiar likes the most! In terms of personality and appearance, respectively! (For appearance, the preferred body part was already mentioned in the work, but just in case...!)
A. In terms of personality, I think he would like the solid part of him that doesn't waver easily no matter what others say.
In terms of appearance, as you said, the preferred body part has already been mentioned, but in fact, regardless of who the other person is, he likes the eyes that look straight at him the most. It's the part where the personality is most clearly revealed.
Q. It seems Kishiar has liked having Yuder sit on his lap from the previous life until now, what kind of feeling does this action stem from? Also, I'm curious what Kishiar would think when Yuder sits still!
A. Kishiar is usually in a position to sit and listen to reports or words from others. So when the desire to get as close as possible right now to the person standing and talking in front of him surges up uncontrollably, it seems to often result in that posture. (haha)
When Yuder sits still, he feels deep affection and adorableness while thinking about what kind of heart it stems from.
Q. I'm curious what kind of feeling Kishiar would have when Yuder actively approaches or kisses him first!
A. I think it would feel like a thousand fireworks going off in rapid succession in his head.
Q. I'd like to ask how long it took for Yuder to regain consciousness in the end of chapter 284 to the beginning of chapter 285?
A. About half a day. (night -> day)
Q. Looking at the beginning (during the time of Shin and Sul), it seemed like Yuder could use weapons other than swords in various ways if they were made from naturally occurring minerals, so I'm curious if Yuder is skilled not only in swordsmanship but in weaponry itself! If there's a weapon he's good at using as a sub, I'm curious what it would be!
A. There are hardly any weapons he can't handle. (He trained most weapons to a certain level or higher because it's easier to avoid or utilize them with his ability.) Of course, he's not as good as those who have reached the pinnacle with a single weapon, but he should be able to teach the current Cavalry members any weapon. Other than longswords, he often used small daggers (thrown) that were convenient for secret missions.
Q. So far, the story has flowed from Yuder's perspective, but there are also parts that briefly show Kishiar's perspective. Do you plan to unravel the story and dark past from Kishiar's perspective later on? I'm also curious about the story of Kishiar and Nathan's first meeting.
A. I have plans for both.
Q. What if Kishiar and Yuder met as children? Would these two have been equally attracted to each other?
A. Imagining it, it's cute. But wouldn't they have been equally attracted?
Q. Last time, following Muheon and Yuder's first meeting, what if Yuwan and Kishiar met each other? What would their reactions be?
A. Kishiar might be a little curious if he's a recruitable talent, but Yuwan would probably have absolutely no interest.
Q. Enon consistently tells Yuder to call him "big brother" in both the previous and current life, does only Yuder call him "big brother"?
It's not just Yuder. Enon has many people who call him big brother (or hyung-nim) here and there because he has often bestowed favors in many places due to his abundant affection.
Q. ※ If Kishiar and Yuder were in a modern AU, 1. What kind of jobs do you think they would have?
A. For Kishiar, a politician, and for Yuder, if he hasn't finished his studies yet, a student, otherwise a farmer (a farm with quite a few animals).
2. I'm curious if they would be good or bad at cooking.
A. In the case of modern AU Kishiar, he seems like he would be good at it even without particularly learning. He seems like he would be amazingly good at choosing alcohol that goes well with the food. Yuder... seems like he would have a long history but not surpass the level of survival cooking or bachelor cooking.
3. What would be their favorite Korean food?
A. Yuder would like sweet grilled short rib patties and sikhye (sweet rice drink), while Kishiar would probably just eat everything well without likes or dislikes.
4. I'm also curious what their favorite chicken would be!
A. Yuder seems like he would like the crunchy coated types. Kishiar would probably be the same as above.
5. I'm curious what the two do after waking up in the morning!
A. If it's the modern version, Yuder would probably put on a hat right after waking up and immediately go for a 1-hour early morning jog and look around the house, while Kishiar would probably drink a warm cup of coffee and then exercise in the fitness room prepared at home and take a shower. For both of them, breakfast would come after that, right? (^^)
Q. Is it possible to describe Kishiar and Yuder's scents in detail...?
A. In the case of scents, I think they would change slightly depending on emotions or physical condition, but the common image I think of while writing is
For Kishiar: Heavy as if pressing down on the skin and coolly stinging like peppermint or mint/ sometimes like a tree wet with rain
For Yuder: Dry and faint, not easy to perceive/ vaguely sweet and bitter like passing by a ripe fruit tree
That's about it.
Q. Emperor Keilusa and Empress's first meeting....!
A. They first met as a candidate for the crown prince and crown princess, and Keilusa was the first to fall in love.
Q. Yuder's favorite (though he's not aware of it!) sweet treats
A. Pie types with sweetly soaked fruits on top
Q. Are Kishiar and Yuder hard-boiled egg types or soft-boiled egg types?
A. They both seem like they wouldn't care and would eat well whatever they're given. (^^)
Q. Do Kishiar and Yuder like dogs more or cats more?
A. Kishiar seems to be a cat person, and Yuder a dog person.
Q. What do Kishiar and Yuder do on a day off (a day with no work at all)?
Kishiar: Reading, going out in disguise to meet people or explore the surroundings
Yuder: Training, unless someone drags him out
Q. In the previous question list, I'm curious why the secretive few who intensely liked Yudrain liked him, and what kind of feelings and emotions they had when Yudrain was on the execution platform...
A. His strong power and fastidiously unapproachable personality drew negative attention. / I'll skip the latter part! (^^)
Q. Please tell us Kishiar and Yuder's shoe sizes.
A. Kishiar 320mm / Yuder 280mm
Q. How much difference is there in Kishiar and Yuder's hand sizes...?
A. I think there's roughly about one finger's difference.
Q. Kishiar and Yuder's favorite colors!
A. Kishiar: White (because it can wholly support all colors) / Yuder: Black (because it's good for hiding dirt)
Q. Does Kishiar have the awareness that he completely fell for a cute 9-years-younger? (9-year age gap very good)
A. In the previous life, he definitely seemed to have it.
Q. If it were a modern setting, what kind of clothes (style) would Kishiar and Yuder wear most often?
A. Kishiar would wear formal-designed suits and dress shoes (watch is a must) / Yuder would wear loose hoodies, jeans, and sneakers (mostly black)
Q. If Yuder hadn't seen the Cavalry recruitment notice and couldn't join the Cavalry, would he have lived peacefully in the mountains picking herbs for the rest of his life...?
A. He thinks he would have, but those around him would think he absolutely couldn't live like that with his power.
Q. You said Yuder would be the driver in a modern AU, so would Kishiar peel tangerines for him in the passenger seat? If he feeds him something, what would he put in his mouth...? Is Yuder the best driver or a speeding racer who gets angry...?
A. He would keep talking to him. He would read the navigation, read the road signs, ask if his fingers holding the steering wheel for a long time aren't hurting, and sometimes jokingly ask if he should scold the car in front that's driving with bad manners. (And Yuder's cold gaze telling him not to distract the driving)
If he feeds him, it would mostly be water (bottled water, with the cap opened and a straw inserted) or gum (for preventing drowsiness), but fruit seems fine too.
Yuder would mostly be the best driver, but if a threatening driver or revenge driver beyond reason appears, then next is... (omitted)
Q. In the Turning world, does scent come out strongly from around the nape of the neck?
A. It generally comes out strongly from the side of the neck (below the ear).
Q. Before the regression, did Yuder never celebrate his own birthday...?
A. Other than receiving gifts sent from here and there... Yes. He never did.
Q. Can you tell us if there's a celebrity who resembles Kishiar...?
A. I thought hard about it, but it seems difficult to answer with a real person. (ㅠㅠ)
Q. Although the story is not yet close to completion, do you have any spin-offs or such in mind? If so, can you tell us briefly?
A. I do. Content related to the previous life, or content related to some of the supporting friends / That's about all I can say for now.
Q. When conceptualizing Turning, why did you choose omegaverse among the many settings?
A. I thought a certain specific setting of omegaverse would be interestingly well-suited with fantasy.
Q. Intention to release a physical copy
A. If you mean a paper book, I think I might be able to answer after the completion.
Q. The children's MBTI
A. When another person asked before and I took the test, Kishiar was ENTJ and Yuder was ISTJ. (^^)
I think it might still be in the Q&A section of a previous post, so if you want to read it in more detail, you can see it there.
The MBTI of the other friends, there are too many, so I don't dare to do it yet, so I'll just write up to here for now.
Q. How far along is Turning in terms of the four-part story structure?
A. The development.
Q. Currently, Turning is in the omniscient author's point of view and the story is progressing mainly focused on Yuder! Do you have any thoughts on unraveling Yuder (or the events) from Kishiar's perspective later on?
A. Yes. I do.
Q. At the current point, is the ending... decided...? Heart-fluttering..
A. Yes. I thought about how to end it from the beginning.
Q. Would they each have an ideal type (preferences before meeting each other)?!
A. In Kishiar's case, he thought it was meaningless / In Yuder's case, he had no interest in that area at all, so he didn't have one.
Q. What virtues do Kishiar and Yuder prioritize the most? I'm curious because they're full of a sense of justice.
A. Kishiar: Not taking things for granted / Yuder: Not wasting time
Q. Do you have any points you're careful about when portraying each character? Like, Yuder would absolutely never do this kind of action in this situation, so be careful when describing it --> that kind of rules!
A. When describing Kishiar, I try to think about his words or actions from the perspectives of the surrounding characters in various angles multiple times. In Yuder's case, I tend to move while drawing a mental graph of the degree of change in the character. I'm trying not to change too abruptly or too much, or the opposite. There are many other small things, but I'll just write this much.
Q. Changes from the initial setup or concept. I'm curious how you came up with the initial concept.
A. It's quite different from the initial concept from a few years ago. Notably... When I first thought of it, Yuder had a bit more of an ambitious feel, and Kishiar's status was lower than now. (Around a noble knight) I think the concept came out while I was taking notes on short fragments that came to mind in my preferred taste. It was a really short note... (haha..)
Q. If the two were dropped in the Joseon era (or earlier), I'm curious what it would be like! Just imagining our children in hanbok is healing..
A. Kishiar seems to suit being a troublemaker prince lying in front of a table set with alcohol, fanning himself. For Yuder, military uniforms seem to suit him better than scholar's robes or other clothes.
Q. If you listen to music while working, do you have any songs to recommend?
Actually, when I seriously work, I either don't listen to any sounds or I play white noise / repetitive wave sounds at a low volume, and I often listen to music while building up my mind before working.
The first thing I want to recommend is the drama "Heaven's Promise" OST - Betrayal.
It's a song I listened to repeatedly when I first decided to seriously write Turning and started working on it, and it helped me a lot in establishing the overall atmosphere framework of the writing and thinking about Yuder's story. Even now, I often listen to it when I'm stuck and want to clear my head.
Other than that, I'll write a few songs below that I listened to while working on recent chapters.
Dear Jazz Orchestra - March Night
Musical "The Red Garden" - Dance Freely
Liszt Transcendental Etude No. 4 Mazeppa
It's not very popular, but I'd be happy if you listen together because it suits your taste.
Q. IF Kishiar and Yuder's souls were switched, what would each of their reactions be? What kind of day would they spend? (+ other people's reactions too!)
A. (When the cause and solution are both clear) Yuder would be troubled, worried that he might ruin Kishiar's body by acting out of habit, while Kishiar would be able to enjoy it relatively brightly. They would probably only inform Nathan and the deputy commanders and spend a fulfilling day pretending to be each other. Afterwards, wouldn't the legend of the cold handsome man Kishiar who was scary because he didn't smile and the legend of Yuder who was annoyingly acting well as usual but somehow suspiciously unlikable spread like a ghost story within the Cavalry?
Q. When writing Turning, what was the most enjoyable scene for the author, and what was the most difficult scene? Also, what do you do when you get stuck while writing..
A. Usually, I write the comic-like chapters where Kishiar and Yuder scam others together externally with enjoyment and speed. I'm happy when the characters are happy. Difficult scenes would be the opposite, the scenes that need to become important points in the relationship later on. I remember revising the first kiss scene between the two for a very long time. The scenes that are absolutely necessary and need to be written well make my shoulders heavy, but I like them just as much.
Actually, even though I wrote it like this, it seems I also write the scenes from the previous life with great enjoyment and speed...... When I get stuck while writing, I think about the reason. Most of the time, it's because I was proceeding while unable to accept something about the scene I'm stuck on. Then, like reversing a car a little and turning the direction, I delete and rewrite.
Q. In the latest chapter, did Kishiar know that Yuder would come to the commander's room?
A. Yes. He was even preparing to say something playful to him.
Q. You said he filled the room with flowers, can I know the name of the main flower...?
A. Although the colors and types are diverse, daisies, one of the flowers often given as gifts in the empire with the meaning of wishing for a speedy recovery, were used the most. The one Kishiar folded and gave was the same flower.
Q. Who is the character the author has the most affection for??
A. I like them all. (^^)
Q. Do you personally have a theme song in mind for Kishiar and Yuder? If not, are there any songs that would suit them?
A. I'll write one song each that I think would suit them.
Kishiar: Andy Williams - Happy Heart (Listening to it around chapter 400 helped me a lot in thinking about Kishiar's state of mind)
Yuder: Musical "Bungee Jumping" - Prologue: Waltz
Q. I'm curious what Kishiar and Yuder's favorite foods are.. if they have any. Yuder doesn't seem to have much interest in eating!
A. In Kishiar's case, he liked the herbal tea his mother, the former empress, personally brewed. Emperor Keilusa also liked this, and although they can't drink it now, it seems to have somewhat influenced the dietary habits of the two.
Yuder consistently sucked honey from the acacia flowers that bloomed all over the mountains in spring during his childhood, but he didn't eat it after joining the Cavalry.
Q. You said Nathan is good at everything except what he can't do. What is he not good at?
A. He's not very good at eloquence, social skills, and tasks that require laziness. Although he's good at keeping a straight face, his acting skills are not as good as his superior's, and because he's diligent by nature, the life in Tainu where he had to forcibly act lazy was really difficult for him.
Q. Since Nathan is good at brewing tea. He must be good at cooking too? What dish is he best at?
A. He's best at making the sickroom meals he often made when Kishiar was ill. He's a master of digestible and delicious porridge and soup.
Q. Enon. He likes lemons the most. Is there a reason why he likes lemons the most?
A. It's related to Luma. It's not a serious reason.
Q. His favorite fruit is lemon. What would be his favorite dish?
A. A salad with lemon and seasonal vegetables chopped in.
Q. Is Enon good at eating spicy food?
A. He eats it well.
Q. How many hours does Enon sleep a day?
A. When working as a pharmacist, he rested for an average of 5-6 hours.
Q. How many hours is Nathan's daily sleep time? (Could it be... 4 hours...?)
A. Since swordmasters are fine even if they don't sleep for a few days, he gets an average of 1-2 hours. When performing a mission, there are often times when he doesn't sleep for 10 days.
Q. Is Enon a cat person? A dog person?
A. He doesn't discriminate.
Q. Is Nathan a cat person? A dog person?
A. He's a dog person.
Q. I want to know the detailed appearances or TMI(?) of our supporting friends... (Kanna, Ever, Gakane and other Cavalry friends, or Nathan, Nahan, Hosanna, Enon, and really everyone else is so attractive that I'm shedding tears because I can't write them all) I like anyone!!! I'm most curious about the visual aspects!!!
A. Unfortunately, it seems like too much to write here, so I'll continue to reinforce the character sheet posts in the future. (ㅠㅠ) Some of it is already written there, so you can refer to it there!
Q. Yuder as a Shin Division member - Yuder rarely seems to use a sword, so I'm curious about his swordsmanship skills~~ Is his hand-to-hand combat closer to beating up in a fight or a fast-moving assassin? type... And did he learn swordsmanship and hand-to-hand combat from Kishiar too? Or did he master it on his own?
A. Actually, the Yuder familiar to the Cavalry members would be closer to the image of holding a sword in one hand and relentlessly pushing his colleagues every day during training. His swordsmanship skills are at a level where he can easily deal with someone like Kiolle with just a sword and no other abilities.
For hand-to-hand combat, he prefers a method that creates the highest efficiency with minimal movement based on his observation skills and eyes that are better than others, and it's true that he learned the basics of all combat methods from Kishiar.
Q. The people who fell for Yuder in his previous life? - What kind of popularity was Yuder's popularity in the past... Were there people who actually confessed or made a move on him??
A. As I answered similarly in Q&A No. 1, since it wasn't a humane and warm kind of popularity, there were no confessions or advances in a normal way either. If there was something similar to that, it would be sneaking into the bedroom, spiking the meal with aphrodisiacs, or sending insulting marriage proposals.
Q. In the Turning world, I'm curious if Yuder has ever sung, if he's good at it... if he's tone-deaf... (even humming...) Kishiar seems like he would be good at singing too, what about him?!
A. Kishiar is good at singing. Yuder is not tone-deaf, but due to the environment he grew up in, he doesn't know many songs and doesn't seem to particularly enjoy singing itself.
Q. Does Yuder like or dislike children? (Or does he have difficulty handling them or have no particular thoughts) Somehow, he seems like he would be awkward with children... Or the type that makes children cry when they make eye contact! I'm curious about Kishiar's case too!!
A. Yuder doesn't particularly like children, but he thinks of them as part of the weak that need to be protected. On the children's side, they would be scared of Yuder at first, but somehow, as time passed, many of them would likely come to rely on or admire him.
Kishiar likes children. He plays well, gets along well, teaches well, and jokes around well. Many children would be intimidated by his burdensome good looks, but they would quickly open up once they play together.
Q. Does ice cream exist in the Turning world? If so, Yuder would love it so much...? 🥺
A. Since it can only be made using magic or magical tools except in winter, it's a high-class dessert enjoyed only by the royal family or a very small number of nobles. Yuder had a chance to eat it in his previous life, but he wasn't interested, so he didn't try it. In this life, he probably hasn't yet.
Q. Does the Turning world have four seasons? I'm also curious about the overall climate of the empire, people's clothing, and dietary habits. If there's a simple map or diagram of inside and outside the empire, I'd like to see it..! I'm waiting for the stories of other places outside the empire to unravel one by one.
A. It varies by country and region. In the case of the empire, the capital has relatively distinct four seasons, but summer and winter are not as long as other places. The mountain valley where Yuder lived had a large temperature difference between summer and winter. Peletta, Kishiar's territory, is located in the northwest and is famous for its long and harsh winters. As you go north on the continent, the population decreases, and there are many small lakes, seas, and island nations, and as you go south to the desert, the climate becomes dry and it rarely snows.
As for the settings and maps of other countries, I have a rough idea in my head, and I hope I can make and show them to you someday.
Thank you for reading up to here. )
Comments
Monmon
Some authors do like to consider how their story is going to end first though. With stories as long as these, I definitely think it's a good idea to have something of an end goal planned out in advance so you don't get lost in the process of getting there.
Bernie Jay
Surprisingly, he only has the requisite red eyes, breaking tradition by being golden/blonde (not even platinum )!
rinrin_222
I’m slightly nervous the author said ‘I thought about how to end it from the beginning’. All the foreshadowing is slightly ominous so I’m kinda expecting major trauma ahead.
Katq
So Kishiar is effectively the northern Duke, huh.
