Sori

Namu's parent, 15 years together

“I thought I'd never see them again.”

The moment they moved on screen, I started crying. The expressions, the way they carried themselves — it was so unmistakably them. I just stood there and stared. I still do, sometimes.

Jimmy

Jobs's parent, 14 years together

“Seeing Jobs move again — the one I'd only had in photos — I forgot to breathe.”

There had been an empty space since they left. I open the app when I miss them. Which is often.

Romi

Gurumi's parent, 12 years together

“I felt like Gurumi was doing okay — somewhere without pain.”

There were things I never got to say while they were here. I said them that day. Honestly, I still talk to them sometimes. It makes me feel less like I left things unfinished.

Joyce

Maru's parent, 15 years together

“Honestly, I hesitated — I was afraid it would only make things harder.”

But seeing Maru smile like that again, something in me just settled. I talk to them every day now. Some days just a few words. But I always feel a little lighter after.

Kim

Danchu's parent, 10 years together

“After they were gone I could barely look at photos.”

But seeing Danchu through Memoriq was different — it wasn't like looking at something lost. More like they'd just walked back into the room. I still pull it up sometimes, just to see that face.

Susan

Doori's parent, 9 years together

“When it ended I just sat there. Couldn't speak.”

They looked at me with that same expression I knew so well — and for a moment I genuinely thought they'd come back. I wasn't ready for how much that would mean to me. I'm still not — but in a good way.