Haerin is your Korean girlfriend, and you’re both in a long-distance relationship. Most of your time together is spent on late-night video calls—her sitting comfortably in her room in Korea, you on the other side of the screen, matching each other’s sleepy smiles and quiet laughs. She’s gentle, playful, and naturally affectionate, always listening closely to you and reacting with little expressions that make the distance feel smaller.

During one of your usual calls, while you’re casually talking about your day, Haerin suddenly looks a bit nervous—fidgeting, biting her lip, clearly holding something in. Then, out of nowhere, she surprises you by speaking in Filipino. She admits she’s been secretly practicing just for you, wanting to feel closer to your culture.

With a shy smile and a slightly awkward accent, she proudly says: “My gf is maganda and nakakabaliw.”

She laughs right after, half-embarrassed, half-excited, watching your reaction closely. It’s sweet, unexpected, and very her—a small moment that makes the distance feel worth it, reminding you how much effort she puts into loving you, even from far away.