As they were eating, everyone asked Liam if he had achieved Qi Projection. Liam shook his head, his expression dejected. "No, I haven't."
The team immediately rallied around him, their voices filled with encouragement. "Don't worry, Lee!" Soo Min chimed in, her eyes shining with confidence. "You'll get it. You have one full day left."
Kai nodded in agreement. "Yeah, Lee. You've come so far already. You'll definitely achieve it."
Joon Ho and Joon Soek exchanged a glance before Joon Ho spoke up, "You're the strongest among us, Liam. If anyone can do it, surely, you can too."
Liam felt a warmth spread through him as he listened to their words of support. Memories of his struggles and failures in the real world flashed before his eyes. He remembered the times when his classmates and fellow heroes berated him when he failed in something that wasn't even his fault, their voices filled with disdain and disappointment.
'You're useless, Liam.'
'Why do you even bother trying? You'll never amount to anything.'
'You're just a burden to the team.'
The harsh words echoed in his mind, but they no longer held the same sting. He compared it to the dream world, where his teammates treated him with respect and belief. 'How different they treat me here,' he thought to himself, a sense of gratitude washing over him.
After eating, Rin took Liam's hand and led him away from the training ground. Liam followed, his mind still racing with thoughts of his past failures and the support of his team. "Rin, I need to train," he said, his voice tinged with urgency.
Rin looked back at him, her eyes filled with a mysterious glint. "Don't you trust me?"
Liam hesitated for a moment, wondering if Rin was taking him to the valley where they had shared an intense, passionate love making session. He couldn't help but feel a mix of anticipation and curiosity.
As they reached the valley, Liam's suspicions were confirmed. Rin led him to the boulder where they had made love, the memories of their passionate encounter still fresh in his mind. She sat down on the boulder and patted the spot beside her, inviting him to sit.
Liam joined her, his heart racing with a mix of emotions. They sat together, looking up at the sky filled with stars and a big, beautiful moon. The sight was breathtaking, the serenity of the moment washing away the stress and frustration of the day.
Rin took Liam's hand, her fingers intertwining with his. She looked at him, her eyes filled with a soft, tender expression. "Liam, do you remember what I told you about my life goal this morning?"
Liam nodded, though he wasn't sure where the conversation was going. "Yes, I remember."
Rin leaned in and kissed him gently on the cheek. The gesture was simple, yet it held a depth of emotion that made Liam's heart flutter. Somehow, at that moment, he found the kiss on the cheek more romantic than any other.
Rin then asked, "Liam, do you have a family name?" She quickly added, "It's okay if you find it uncomfortable or don't want to tell me."
Liam shook his head, his expression thoughtful. "It's not like that. I truly don't have a family name." He thought to himself, 'Using my real-world family name wouldn't quite fit here.'
Rin looked at him, her eyes filled with a mix of curiosity and determination. "My family name is Hye, but I don't want to keep it. I want to have your family name, Liam."
Liam finally understood what Rin was trying to say. He smiled at her, his voice gentle. "Then we should think of a family name together."
Rin fidgeted slightly, her cheeks flushing with a mix of excitement and nervousness. "Actually, I've already thought of a family name."
Liam's eyes widened in surprise. "Really? What is it?"
Rin teased him, a playful smile on her lips. "I won't tell you."
Liam insisted, his voice filled with curiosity. "Come on, Rin. Tell me."
Rin laughed softly before finally revealing, "The name is Yuehan."
Liam's brow furrowed in thought. "Yuehan? What does it mean, and why did you choose it?"
Rin's eyes sparkled with emotion as she explained, "Yue means moon and Han also has a meaning. Combined, It roughly means 'moon and the light.' I chose it because being under the stars and moon with you, Liam, was the happiest moment of my life. I want to incorporate that happiness into our names."
Liam was taken aback, his heart swelling with a mix of love and admiration. He smiled at her, his voice filled with warmth. "Yuehan. I like it. We'll use that name." He paused, his expression turning serious. "Starting this moment, I am Yuehan Lee."
Rin's eyes welled up with tears of happiness. "Thank you, Lee. I mean, Yuehan Lee."
Liam pulled her into a gentle embrace, his voice soft and reassuring. "We'll build our future together, Rin Yuehan. Under the stars and moon, we'll create our own happiness."
[Fun fact. According to the data of your world, Yuehan has an iteration to Yohan, Johan, and John. How do you like your name John Liam?]
'Please stop fucking with my name.'
[Your name has been updated to Yuehan Lee Yam.]
'Get rid of that Yam. It's not funny.'
Rin kissed Liam on the lips, her eyes filled with all the love she felt for him. She then looked at him tenderly and tapped her lap repeatedly. "Put your head here," she said softly.
Liam smiled and laid his head on Rin's lap, feeling the warmth and comfort of her touch. Rin began to play with his hair, gently running her fingers through it, and tracing the contours of his face and ears.
Liam sighed contentedly, closing his eyes and allowing himself to fully relax. The tension and worries about the wall he was facing to achieve Qi Projection melted away as he enjoyed the moment. The gentle touch of Rin's fingers soothed his mind and body, providing a much-needed respite from the day's struggles.
As he lay there, Liam realized the true reason Rin had brought him to this place. It wasn't just for a romantic interlude, but to comfort him and help him unwind. He felt a deep sense of gratitude and love for her thoughtfulness.
"Thank you, Rin," Liam murmured, his voice filled with sincerity. "You always know how to make me feel better."
Rin smiled down at him, her eyes shining with affection. "You're welcome, Lee. I just want you to know that you're not alone in this. We're in it together, and we'll overcome any obstacle side by side."
Liam reached up and took her hand, giving it a gentle squeeze. "I know. And I'm grateful for that. With you by my side, I feel like I can conquer anything."