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Flower Seller

Jumpscare warning

I know how you’re feeling. You don’t feel like it’s real, it can’t be true, you’re reading articles and watching videos about any possible updates. But it’s true and you feel like the ground opened up to swallow you. The unthinkable has happened, and unfortunately it happened to your beloved Moonbin.

I am not too familiar with Astro or Moonbin, but my heart is with you, and I know your pain. I thought I would give you some advice on how to get through this difficult situation.

This is all meant with love.

1, try not to watch videos with clickbait titles about him. There will be, and already is a lot out there trying to capitalize on this news, only take information from reputable sources.

2, the clickbait videos never really end. They use your dear idol to get views by saying rude things or making infuriating thumbnails. Try your best to ignore it and report the video and the account.

3, don’t feel bad if you can’t bring yourself to watch any funeral footage if there is any. It will be painful to witness, and you don’t have to put yourself through that.

4, it’s okay not to want to listen to his music for a while. Take your time and be kind with yourself.

5, find a way to remember him, if you feel it’s appropriate. For me, Jonghyun’s music saved me in a hard time in my life and I plan to get a tattoo in his honor, but I have also named my cat after his last album, Poet|Artist (we call him Poe), and every new years day I listen to a special song of his to welcome the new year.

6, find fellow Arohas to talk to. They need you as much as you need them.

7, when you feel like you can handle it, find joy in the moments Moonbin left for you. Like dance practice bloopers, photos of him smiling.. remember him on the anniversary if his last day, but celebrate him on his birthday.

8, finally, reach out for help if you feel you need it. It may seem silly to mourn someone you never met, but it’s still a very real loss with very real pain.

I hope this advice can help you find a little peace. I am so sorry for your loss.

As a cis atheist, I feel that there's not much I can contribute to this discussion that hasn't already been said by others far more qualified. That being said, I'd like to recommend some games you might enjoy if you have a wizard game itch. These aren't really roleplay games (though many of those exist), but I wanted to restrict this to things I personally own. I have them all on Steam, but they may be available on various consoles.

With the exception of the last game, all of these are indie projects so you're actually supporting developers directly.

Spellcaster University

This is possibly the closest to HP vibes. You basically act as headmaster and build a wizard school, overseeing your students gain skills and eventually good careers. It's also a bit of a roguelike - there's a constant timer counting down until the evil lord attacks and destroys the school. Ultimately you can push this back, but it always happens. Then you move on and start a new school, keeping any bonuses you gained so your students get stronger each time. There's some strategy involved but it's also a pretty chill game overall.

Potion Craft

It's pretty simple. You make a variety of potions and sell them in your shop. The vibes here are lovely. If anyone remembers Pottermore back in the day - it's very similar to the potion minigame that used to have.

Strange Horticulture

It's basically a puzzle game all about identifying plants and solving an overarching plot mystery. There are magic and fantasy elements, but I'm mostly putting it here because I think it'll capture a vibe.

Two Point Campus

This one is the loosest connection. The point of this game is to build and run a network of universities, except all the courses are kind of ridiculous. There's a level based on Hogwarts. After that you can use the witchcraft courses in any university though.