backstory

kim namjoon has always known two things: one, that the world is full of infinite information and possibilities and two, that he wanted to understand every bit and piece of it.growing up, they sought as much knowledge as they could get their hands on. namjoon was fascinated by books, films, museums, music, art - collections of histories all within their grasp. this pursuit of understanding led to namjoon pursuing his degrees in literature and comparative analysis, wanting not only to read everything he could but also to interpret texts and help others find that understanding, too.they quickly discovered that the world of academia is not for the faint of heart. between budgeting limitations, institutional inequities, demanding hours, low pay, and the existence of a paid education in and of itself, namjoon was destined to ask themself: did i make the right choice?amid thesis writing and curriculum planning, namjoon felt his motivation chip away with each passing day. all he had ever sought was knowledge and understanding - if he wanted to better know the world, was sitting behind a desk the best he could do?he soon lost himself in the possibilities that surrounded him. what if they had chosen another field of study? what if they had become an artist? what if they had worn red today instead of black?each question led to another, each regret highlighting how constraining this path had become.it was as he wondered where he had gone wrong that namjoon unlocked an anomaly: as he imagined each possibility and the ways to get there, he could transport himself to the universe where it had become reality.soon, the impossibilities of world renowned fame or super-powered vigilantism were no longer a dream but an actuality, one verse-jump away from his university office.as namjoon travels the multiverse, they uncover more about the universe and the many selves they could become.note: because of the nature of namjoon's verse jumping, he is aware of the other universes. click here to read about his main universes.