Penuh cinta,
Putra semata wayang Mama.

Kakak, you must’ve known that I badly wanted to have a figure of an elder sister, since being the first born somehow suck and exhausting. The very first moment I set my eyes on you, I realised that you really has soft, warm, and adorable side of a sister. Spending time with you made me feel at ease knowing that I have a sister that I can always count on each day. I’ve never imagined having someone who share the same braincells with me would be this good, actually.

And we have some things in common! I think that’s what made us more click and the weren’t such a dry conversation. You really know how to cut the awkward wall that usually there on the first met and that’s impressive. I like it when you talk about your interest, your activity.

I usually get easily irritated when I found someone who has the same bias as mine (yes I am a gatekepeer) but with you I don’t mind to share! Wouldn’t it be more interesting if at the other time we talk and simp over Wonbin together and being his cegil? :D

And the letter you wrote, you have no idea how I my eyes were teary at the first time I read. It sounded so genuine. You said you’re blessed, and so do I. I am blessed to have you as my sister in life, I am blessed to meet you. Kak Ise, I couldn’t thank you enough for the time you spare to talk to me and all the genuineness you put in every bubble chat you sent. But thank you. Thank you for doing your best to provide and show me how’s the warmth and love of an elder sister. I hope life treats you gently and surrounds you with nothing but happiness.

Take care of yourself ya, Kak Ise? World is getting hotter day by day but I know at the end you’re the hottest and will always be the slayest. I cheer for all the things you do in reality, you go gurl!

With love,

Dede.

Thank you so much, though it was short, I won’t forget the way you gave me love like I deserve to be loved. I hope I will see you again very soon. Thank you once again, take care.

M

Being loved by you is indeed a privilege, I agree with that. I mean, given by a lot of affection so tenderly and incessantly, I bet no person in this world wouldn't be jealous of that, especially if the one who give it that is you. The most gorgeous girl ever, Isette.

I haven't told you yet if I really like your name, because from the first time I read it, I immediately fell in love with it. It suits you. Beautiful. So pretty. I also believe that beauty is not always determined visually, whereas I prefer a woman's beauty and attractiveness to come from her brain. Yes, you already know that I like smart women and I choose the right person.

I like it when you listen to my stories and my little things that actually don't really important, but you still care about it. I also like it when you told me about those physics theories, that's truly attractive, I love it. You said you afraid you won't stop once you talk about it, right? While I myself want to hear more about that. Just tell me, tell me anything inside your head, I really love discourse!

And oh, every single touch from you, it makes me shiver—yet I do enjoyed it so much. The pleasurable moment that night also will marked by myself to an enchanting memory in my head. Thank you, thank you my dearest Kak Ise.

I know our moment was short, but I treasure it a lot, really. I do always hope we can have some time again, maybe someday, because I still want to hear something more from you. Please take care of yourself, and I hope your days blessed with happiness and joyful. Je t'aime, Ma Chérie. À la prochaine! 🖤

— L.

Spending more time with you means having more chance of unveiling more layers of your self. The deeper i go, the more beautiful you are. You are a person, kakak so how can you feel like a homeeee?

Sometimes you look so out of reach but you always managed to grab my hand and pull me back to youuuu. We both have a slow pace so im not overwhelmed being by yourside, i feel like someone will always be near me, like we have the same exact frequency!!! ♡

I cant wait to see you again. I will always be excited to meet you again. Pelase take care of yourself always, like you gave a reminder for me. Yaaaa?

A. N

"M'isola e vivo con Isolde"

This modified Italian proverb, which means "I isolate myself and live with Isolde", has become the theme of our relationship in my perception.

In the busy world full of noise, where life is always loud, being with you feels calm and peaceful. Amidst the hustle and bustle, your presence is like a quiet place, bringing a sense of peace. When you're around, your lively spirit makes everyday life more exciting and lively, making it feel more alive than the constant noise of the world.

In our fleeting time together, you've filled my heart with love. Please refrain from uttering that you haven't given enough love, as it might ignite an explosion of emotions within my heart. Your willingness to carve out time amidst your busy schedule; to speak with me outdoors until dawn, accompanied only by flowers and nature's gentle whispers; and your other battles to convey your efforts speak volumes beyond all the love words ever penned by poets.

Otherwise, forgive me for being so bold as to use the term 'dedek' without your consent. I am not a fan of endearments that imply seniority. However, I feel like the proudest Kating in the world to have a junior as amazing as you, especially, fortunately, one who is also my lover, genuinely, passionately, and wholeheartedly.

As someone who has tasted the bitterness of the same path you want to tread, I want to share all my mistakes so that you don't fall into the same pitfalls. But it seems you have a much better sense of navigation than I do, so I am confident that you can navigate this path more smoothly.

The evidence? When I talk about SWOT Analysis, Competitive Advantage, Core Competence, and VRIO Analysis, I want to advise you that you should choose activities to fill the gaps in your busy schedule with those that align with your core strengths or key activities. But it turns out you already understand it, knowing your limits and having the discipline to set boundaries for yourself.

So with this writing, I would like to ask for permission to address you as "dedek manisku." And when an inevitable event in this world occurs, which is the achievement of the pinnacle of your success, the realization of your dreams, my heart will proudly tell my mind that "that amazing woman is dedek manisku."

And the Italian proverb at the beginning of this writing is sweetly engraved on the beautiful building, Villa Isola, in Bandung. Built by a journalistic entrepreneur, Dominique Willem Berretty, who was so skilled with words, possessed a high spirit of struggle, and was very adept at entrepreneurship, much like yourself. He has a quote that aptly describes my feelings as the conclusion of this writing: "Er was een onzegbaar gevoel van wijding in mijn hart. Ik zal dien dag nimmer vergeten, dien éénen dag, den schoonsten van mijn leven!" (In my heart, there is an indescribable feeling of dedication/consecration. I will never forget that day, that one day, the most beautiful in my life!),".

Your perfect match made in heaven. Mamasmu yang selalu bangga sama kamu dan memiliki rencana lebih bodoh dari rencanamu.

Lava

This was my very first impression of you. The way you present yourself, your calm demeanor. As I got to know you, you are brilliantly beautiful. A woman who knows what she is thinking, who knows what she is doing, who knows what she is talking about, and knows how to have her own stance on matters.

You are so lovely.

It is not so long after we talked that I think spending more times with you is a precious moment I must not waste. You make it so easy to love, to be loved, to exist and smile.

You just made people wanted to stay in your love and safe haven from the busy world out there.

A night to completely rest, to just love, without any worry for tomorrow.

You are so effortlessly hot.

So beautiful.

Yet, also has endless adorable charms in your sleeves. Do know that you yourself are so loved, Layla. So loved as much as all the loves you have given. Please always take care of your health, will you? Thank you for existing.

J.

Every time you say my name, my Isette, I swear i want nothing less than smooth away the boundaries of our heartbeats. It feels so wrong to be apart from you. Your presence to me is like a limb attached to my body, there can never be a way where I will ever function perfectly without your presence around. Every warmth, every love, every bits of adoration and every divinity you have shown me have taken a huge space deep within me that I know I would never be able to take away even if I had the choice.

You once said I am the Eros to your Psyche, the Orpheus to your Eurydice. If I had to take away anything from the story, my Isette, I want us to have the heartfelt and eternity love that concludes the story of Eros and Psyche. Yet... yet.... Other than the blinding beauty of Psyche, I don't want you to dirty your hands just to be loved, just for the happy ending, as she once did. Let me take the way to the Underworld and pick you up instead. Please, don't ever dirty your hands just to gravel for the kind words of love. One so divine like you are should be the one who looks down at your devotee, never the other way around.

I hope the way I held your heart and your body with my hands will manage to remind you of how much you are loved. You are so, so loved. So, so adored. It should never be the other way around, Isette.

Every passing second with you feels so light that I feel boundless against any weight. I feel lifted by every words you said to me, Isette. To be divine, to be God, I don't think we need any wings nor do we need the blood of Olympus. I only know we both need one thing to be God: it is you for me, and me to you. Devotee. Worshipper. That's all it takes to make a God out of each other.

I wish you well, Isette. Gods shall be celebrated in the best of feasts and prettiest of things. May those things be in your hands, always, along with the unending love and devotion from those around you.

I will turn around again,

K. 🫀

Kakak cantik, paling cantik.

Terima kasih sudah nemenin, sayangin, perhatian dan sweet Kakak...

Senang sekali, senaaaaang sekaliii bisa ketemu kakak :(

Please happy happy dan sehat selalu ya kakak.. I will always be here for you🤍

See you when i see you kakak!

Mwah! 🤍

Semua jenis topik, mulai dari kehidupan sehari-hari, K-POP dan animanga, kita gasak! Jadi gak pernah merasa bosan atau kehilangan topik.

Bagiku, kak Isolde itu sosok yang luar biasa, kuat dan juga tangguh. Tapi tolong jangan lupa untuk beristirahat sejenak kalau ada beban, tarik napas yang panjang dan duduk atau berbaring.

Aku ketik pesan ini di pukul 09:20 WITA sambil menyambi pekerjaanku yang lain jadi tolong dimaafkan kalau testimonialnya terkesan… Biasa saja. Ingat kan kalau 𝘣𝘢𝘣𝘺 𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘣𝘰𝘺𝘧𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘥-mu ini gak pandai dalam berkata-kata?

Intinya, sesi singkat dengan kak Isolde mampu membuatku menumbuhkan afeksi dengan kakak, juga merasa didengar dan tervalidasi. Jadi… Terima kasih.

Suatu hari nanti, aku berharap kita bisa bertemu kembali⠀⠀(⠀sesi bersama kak Isolde buat nagih, jadi sangat aku rekomendasikan untuk di-𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵, teman-teman.⠀)

Sekiranya itu saja dari aku, kak ‘Colde’ jangan sampai lupa untuk makan dan minum di tengah hiruk pikuk kesibukan kakak. Dengan ini, aku ijin pamit.

Tertanda,

Gaia Bakti Kumara.

— A.

ketahuilah bahwa di tengah banyaknya senyum, perhatian, dan tawa bersama kak ise, ada bintang-bintang kecil yang penuh mengisi keranjang si kelinci untuk bekalnya pulang ke bulan.

jika melihat bulan yang sedang bercahaya, di situ kelinci kecil sedang melompat sembari menghiasi malam dengan ulangan cerita. tentang bagaimana harinya berlalu dengan tebak-tebak makanan, mobil-mobil mewah, hingga akhirnya kak ise yang dengan sabar menjelaskan antibiotik, prinsip akselerasi, dan cara halus menolak kencan kelinci lain yang sudah punya status.

tentu, tidak pernah ada kata sabar menanti perjumpaan berikutnya dengan kak ise. akan ada undangan kecil buat kakak untuk kita mewarnai langit dengan kisah-kasih milik bersama. sampai nanti kita bertemu lagi, semoga malamnya kakak selalu hangat dan nyaman.

Words seem to fall short when I try to express how much your affection means to me. There's nothing quite like waking up in the middle of the night and feeling your arms wrapped around me. It's like a warm hug against the world, a silent promise that everything is okay. In those quiet moments, the darkness melts away with the simple comfort of your touch. It's a reminder that I'm not alone, that I have you by my side, a safe harbor in the storm. And then there's your smile. It's like the sun breaking through the clouds, chasing away any lingering shadows from the night. It brightens my day in a way nothing else can. It fills me with a warmth that spreads from the inside out, a joy that makes me want to grab hold of every moment with you.

Maybe it's silly, but your affection, both the quiet cuddles at night and the sunshine of your smile during the day, means the world to me. You fill my life with a love that's both comforting and exhilarating, and I don't know what I'd do without it. Thank you for being so generous with your affection. It fills my heart with a warmth that I never want to lose. I hope we may have our paths crossed once again, sooner or later. Until then, please stay healthy and happy.

— A

thank you, for once again, willing to take care of me. i hope kakak is always taking care of herself, too, and that includes nourishing yourself with timely meals and early sleep.

Hopefully I can see you anytime soon, in the meantime, take care of yourself always.

A.

Despite the very brief moment I spent with you, my heart is still full of your love to this very day. I love the way your touch reminds me of the gentle breeze of the night, easing all of my worries from my shoulders. Every time the night arrives I look at the pitch black sky and think of you fondly; of the memories we had, of your touch, and of your very being.

My dear Layla, there is one of Rumi's poems that I'm very fond of. The word "day" and "night" are mentioned in repetition like how one would chant their prayers. And in the poem, he wrote; day and night, I will go mad for you.

He said in the path of love, a lover is asked to give away his heart and soul. To you, I will gladly offer my heart and soul. And to you, I will place my head upon your feet to love, to worship, once again.

I wish you are always surrounded by happiness until the day we meet again.

Yours truly,

M. Abiyasa

-N.

—V.

Thank you for doing your best every day! We should find a way to eat Hokben together someday! Because I'm craving to eat it as we speak now! Good luck with everything you're going to face in the future. I believe you'll eventually walk towards a path where your heart belongs.

Hope you'll remember me whenever your legs take you. Because I will! You'll be my little sister anywhere I go.

Sincerely your older brother,

L.

I really have a great time spending time with you! After all of this, I hope we can still be friends and you keep being you! You are such a kind lady. <3

Kalau ada kesempatan mau lagi ketemu kaka isee dan cerita lebih banyaak gak cuman love life yang gak seberapa ini haha tapi mau juga denger cerita cerita keseharian kaka ise yang cantik. Terima kasih ya kakak waktunyaaa. Ayo ngobrol lebih banyak kalau ada waktu! See you 🐾

爱

Aku cuma mau bilang jangan telat makannya ya, semangat bekerjanya, hahaha, kalau tidur jangan kebalik jamnya, nanti kasihan badannya. Aku doakan semoga di tempat Ise-chang tidak gerah dan kebagian hujan seperti yang lain. Semoga dimudahkan dan dilancarkan urusannya dimanapun Ise-chang berada.

With love, H.

terimakasih juga yah udah mau dengerin semua keresahan yang adek rasain akhir-akhir ini, kakak juga selalu tanggapin adek dengan baik banget dan aku merasa ‘safe’ sewaktu berbagi cerita aku ke kakak. kakak juga selalu sempatin luangin waktunya buat dede padahal lagi sibuk kirji ya...... terus kita juga dengerin lagu bareng sampai ngantuk juga... mbak, maafin dede kalau semisal kemarin ada salah ucapan atau mungkin berlebihan. adek berharap semoga hari kakak selalu menyenangkan dan temen kirji kakak juga enggak ngeselin lagi ya.. adek sayang kakak selalu ♡

Thank you so much for accompanying me for a day! It is too sad that we only spend a day together.

I would say I'm quite surprised that we have a thing or more in common.

The lazy to eat and staying up late habit of ours is concerning but hey, hot girls males makan and susah tidur, I guess. 😭 (I hope people does not normalize this)

I enjoyed my every conversation with you and including planning my itinerary as well!

Once again, I feel grateful for your presence and hoping we could meet again. See you soon!

Akak tlimaaci banyak iaa kemarin udah bantuin aku arrange acara kecil-kecilanku. Tlimaaci banyak juga untuk ide-ide keren dari kakak buat acaraku nanti, ngga kebayang aku kalau ngga dibantu kak Isse. Kayanya mah bakal ngestuck sampai lama itu mikir wording buat caption dkk. You're really good at words asdfghjkl, aku bener-bener terbantu buat finalisasi (?) wording yang aku perluin. Dan tentunya aku enjoy banget buat spending time bareng akak. Akak seru banget diajakin cerita ngalor ngidul dari A sampai Z, ngga bikin bingung atau mati kutu deh pokoknya sksksk.

Akak sehat-sehat terus ya. Semoga hari-hari akak selalu diberikan banyak kemudahan dan kelancaran dalam setiap aktivitasnya. Juga semoga akak selalu dikelilingi banyak kebahagiaan dimanapun akak berada. Sayang akak Isse banyak banyak, until then. ❤️💫

-Arum

You help me a lot (and by all means, A LOT). Aku bakal selalu ingat kata-kata yang Kakak kasih and I'll try to be a better person, starting from now on! Kalau nanti aku dan Kakak Isolde masih di sini, let's meet again in winter, yeah? I'll show you how much I progressed! Semoga nanti aku bisa menunjukkan versi diriku yang lebih baik lagi ke kakak Isolde, and I'll be prouder and more confident in who I am! I hope, next time we meet, I will bring some good news to you. ♡

Sehat dan bahagia selalu ya, Kakak. Semoga Kakak selalu dikelilingi cinta dan hal-hal yang baik. I will always rooting for you! I love youuuuu. ♡

With love,

Dede 🌙

Makasih banyak, kakak, buat semua perhatian dan kebaikan yang udah kakak kasih. kakak bener-bener punya cara untuk bikin aku ngerasa aman dan diterima apa adanya, dan itu nggak ternilai harganya. Terima kasih sudah selalu ada, selalu siap mendengarkan.

Anyway :D

Semoga kakak juga selalu dikelilingi sama orang-orang baik yang sayang sama kakak ya, kayak gimana kk udah baik banget ke aku. Pokoknya aku doain yang terbaik! 💛

—M💘

Thank you for spending the day with me. Every moment was a quiet joy, as if the gentle winds of Teyvat carried whispers of contentment in our wake. Sharing lunch with you was a delight, the ease of conversation, the laughter between bites, and the warmth of companionship that needed no words to be understood.

Wandering across Teyvat by your side was an experience I wouldn’t trade for anything. Its landscapes are beautiful, of course, but it was your company that made them truly come alive. Every breeze carried the promise of our next meeting.

Speaking of which, I do hope we keep to our plan next time, watching a film together, losing ourselves in a story, to laugh at its absurdities and simply sit in shared silence. I look forward to it, and to the comfort of a day spent in good company once again ^____^

Until then, take care.

With appreciation,

Eyie.

MAMA HARUS JANJI TETAP JADI MAMA NANA YG BAHAGIA, YG HAPPY, YG SELALU SENYUM BUAT SEMUA ORANG! NANA GA AKAN BIARIN SIAPAPUN NYAKITIN MAMA POKOKNYA GA BOLEH ADA YANG NYAKITIN MAMANYA NANA 😤 always be happy ya mama sayang, nana bener2 diselimuti kehangatannya mama. tolong hidup lebih lama lagi demi nana yaa 😻🫂

- Nana (kesayangannya mama) 🌞

dari awal kita ngobrol, aku sebenarnya bawa banyak ketakutan, takut dihakimi, takut ceritaku terlalu berat buat didengerin. tapi kamu nerima aku dengan begitu hangat. kamu dengerin aku tanpa menghakimi sedikit pun. cara kamu ngerespon semuanya tuh dewasa banget, sabar, dan bikin aku ngerasa aman. rasanya kayak lagi dipeluk lewat kata-kata kamu. kamu meyakinkan aku kalau semua yang aku rasain itu valid, bahwa aku nggak sendiri, dan semuanya akan baik-baik aja pada waktunya. aku bener-bener seneng bisa ketemu kamu di momen ini.bterima kasih udah hadir buat aku dengan hati yang besar. semoga banyak orang lain di luar sana yang juga bisa ngerasain kebaikan kamu kayak yang aku rasain hari ini.

with love, lau.

First, thank you for being so unapologetically yourself even though you always try to find a moment to insult me. 😊 I love our banters, no caps, and I find it easy to be fully myself around you, too. They say like-minded people stick together, but I’m sure we don’t even want to be stuck in the same pod together. HAHAHA. I like that it’s so easy to talk to you without fearing I might offend you, because I do know the boundaries, and I, too, know that we’re largely on a common ground for a lot of things.

You are truly a good friend who is able to make everyone comfortable with your presence without even trying much. You just had to be there and people would automatically be drawn at you because related to the first paragraph, you’re so easy to talk to and mingle with. There are always things we talk about and the conversation, frankly, never went out cold and boring. We can literally talk about everything, from the unserious jokes to the niche ones about journals and anti-science behavior. And honestly, I’m glad that I crossed paths with you.

All I want to say is just be true to yourself. Stay as who you are. Nasi daun brengsek might not be your daily go to food, but it’s there as a testament that there were warm exchanges we made about foods. (Did this come across as sentimental? Well.)

Hoping to see you again, or really, I’d be down for constant roasting sessions. Until then, don’t die on me yet. And perhaps you should try wearing loose jeans. :)

Love (laced with an ill intent to humiliate you),

Mbung

– Clementine.

ANYWAAAY mbak jgn lupaaa makan yaaa, makaci resepnya, CHEFS KISS. makann yg teratur, minum yang cukuup, dan istirahat yang cukuupp!! thank you for doing so well everyday yaaa mbaak!! semoga harinya baik teruuus, gak ada yg bikin mayah2 lagiiii. see you when i see you yaa mbaak :3

ily mbak, ily song mingi :p