Happy Birthday

# The special story of Zebra, Zebrina, in the delightful apartment #501
Zebrina, a zebra girl wearing a tasseled hat and a bright smile, looking at herself in the mirror. Somehow, her appearance seems familiar. That’s right. The cheerful zebra resident of Apartment 2010 and skater from “Yesterday,” first published in 501, has returned as the main character of “Happy Birthday.” The author’s long-held plan to unravel the “stories of the cheerful apartment residents” one by one has now begun. Let’s open the book and meet the special story that Zebrina, a zebra girl, will tell us. Moreover, isn’t December the perfect month to read “Yesterday,” set during Christmas, and “Happy Birthday,” set during her birthday, side by side?
The author, who has enjoyed playing with dolls since childhood, still enjoys making doll clothes, drawing patterns, and sewing. In this work, she personally designed and produced the hand-sewn Zebrina and various costumes, props, and furniture. The elaborate process of detailed facial expressions, spatial composition, and photography was arduous, but it is always an enjoyable challenge for the author. 《Happy Birthday》 is a work that fully embodies these efforts, and it is completed with sensational visuals and vivid scenes. In addition, the author's unique writing style that is concise yet immersive and witty expressions of costumes give readers the joy of reading and imagination. We hope that 《Happy Birthday》, which conveys the magic of everyday life with unique imagination and warm emotions, will be a special gift to end the year and cheer on a new beginning this winter. The magic of ordinary days
《Happy Birthday》 is not simply a story of pink fantasy. Zebrina, a zebra girl, lives wearing a blindfold for a racehorse. Of course, Zebrina is not a racehorse. She is a wild zebra that is not easily tamed. Perhaps because she ran too much toward her goal without taking care of herself, she forgot how to take care of herself and lost her energy and confidence to live her daily life. Zebrina receives a new wardrobe as a gift and begins to change little by little. However, it was not just the new clothes that led Zebrina. The daily rhythm of changing clothes, cleaning the house, going out, and taking care of herself changed Zebrina little by little. In this way, the main character Zebrina realizes that taking care of herself is true magic in the process of filling her days. Going outside, meeting neighbors, and taking care of herself and those around her brought vitality to her life. In particular, through the special day of her 'birthday', it reminds readers of how precious it is to celebrate one's existence and take care of oneself. This special story of Zebrina conveys deep empathy and comfort to readers, and conveys the message that small changes in daily life can create magical changes. “Tomorrow, when we can start anew, is a wonderful gift. I hope to live each day by cherishing the one and only me in the world.”
– Baek Hee-na “When I wear clothes I like, I feel strong and secure. Like armor!”
The closet is more than just a place to store clothes; it is a place to hold the clothes I like.
“It’s like there’s a special being who takes care of me.”
_ Baek Hee-na and Zebrina opened the closet door with a fluttering heart.
Every day, there was a new set of clothes hanging in the closet. I started the day wearing those clothes.
Somehow I ended up having a day that fit those clothes perfectly.

A green jumper skirt matched with a polka-dotted blouse
It was a perfect addition to our flower garden outing.

Blue silk ribbon
Lemon Cream Tea Dress
Tote bag with pearl handles
White lace socks
Black pumps

I didn't know clothes like this would suit me.
How about going to the Silver Plate Tea House today for the first time in a while?

Zebrina can cast various spells on herself.
I thought I was a wizard.