Voice of Spring
Author's Note

Listening to the sounds of spring and summer
A fresh and exciting feeling of blooming flowers

Soi, who was walking along Yangjae Stream to deliver apple pie to her aunt, is startled when she suddenly hears a familiar voice.
A beautiful and pleasant singing voice, it is none other than the voice of ‘Spring’.
The voice of spring, created by Soyi using an artificial intelligence program to suit her tastes, is coming out of the mouth of an unfamiliar boy, not through a speaker or earphones.

The next day, Soi goes to school confused about what happened, and is shocked when she sees the transfer student.
The child who sang a song with the voice of spring at Yangjae Stream the day before, 'Summer', came to the classroom and said hello.
Just the thought of being in the same class as the kid with the favorite voice makes her heart flutter, but Soi, who was sitting alone because she had no friends, is approached by Yeoreum.
Is this what they call fate? An indescribable vortex begins to swirl within Soyi's mind.

With the AI ​​friend I created
A friend who approached me
What kind of friendship should we build?

Bom, an artificial intelligence voice, is the only friend to the introverted and passive Soi.
Spring tells Soyi only the stories she likes in the voice she likes.
Summer approaches Soi, who was accustomed to a one-sided relationship with Spring, but unlike Spring, Summer does not only tell Soi what she wants to hear.
Soyi enjoys the unpredictable conversations with Yeoreum, but finds it difficult because she is unsure whether Yeoreum cares for her or likes her.

When I had spring as my friend, I didn't have to feel this pain.
I don't remember laughing so hard that my face felt like it was going to fall off, I don't remember feeling my heart pounding or my body floating, but I also don't remember being this miserable because of someone other than myself.
(Page 62)

Spring silently watches over Soyi as she struggles with her relationship with Summer.
Because of that spring, Soyi can grow a little and gain courage as she approaches summer.
The AI ​​friends she created and the friends who approached her are all special and precious relationships for Soi.
In this way, rather than focusing solely on the superficial relationships or negative attributes that often come to mind when thinking of artificial intelligence, "Voice of Spring" meaningfully unfolds the positive possibilities of the various relationships that young people living in the future will experience.
The friendship between the characters who trust each other and silently protect each other also touches the hearts of readers.

For those who are having difficulties in relationships
Sending warm comfort and support

Forming new relationships with strangers can be both enjoyable and painful.
The question of how to make friends and what to do with them in the new school year is a constant challenge for teenagers.
Even if you make friends, there are times when you feel confused because your tastes and thoughts are different, and there are times when you misunderstand what the other person says and your relationship goes sour.
But only through this long and arduous process can we reach a true relationship.
It's as if Soyi is learning about summer little by little and growing up to understand the meaning of relationships.
"The Voice of Spring" is a precious novel that provides warm comfort and powerful encouragement to all those experiencing difficulties in relationships.

Keeping pace.
Adjusting the temperature.
A relationship may be a process of constantly adjusting to the other person.
(Page 82)

Author's Note

I love the little miracles that happen in everyday life.
The leaves that show off their deep green after the rain, the golden sunlight pouring through the leaves, and the child's hair that reflects the sunlight and shines honey-colored.
And a story that came to me suddenly one day, like 『Voice of Spring』.
Right now, look around you.
There will be a small miracle hidden there.
Hoping you'll find it.

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