While studying Chinese in Shanghai a few years ago, I joined a calligraphy class as part of the school’s extracurricular program.

I never expected to enjoy it so much—but to my surprise, those sessions became some of my most cherished moments there. Even now, they return to me with a quiet joy and a deep sense of longing for that time.

So this year, I have decided to take up calligraphy once more as a new hobby—beginning gently with the paper, the brush, and the ink… step by step.