>>6307818“I’d love to sound cooler, but this is 100% improvised. I noticed this when I was passing by.” You scratch the back of your head. “But I’m here because I saw all the love everyone has poured in. Look, I’m a nobody. I haven’t done anything to deserve this attention. In a year’s time, nobody will care. But if I can cheer you all up by being an idiot and doing this now, I’m all in.”
“Don’t talk yourself down.” Newspaper girl puts her hand on the table, not bothering to take any notes. “There are many misconceptions about you, yes, the public at large will never be aware of who you are, but with due diligence, some of us have found out about your *real* achievements aside from the buffalo. From your journey of self improvement from a wimpy kid to what you are now, to your bravery from warning us about the school shooter, to saving actual lives during — not one — but <span class="mu-i">two</span> terrorist attacks, to ending the gang turf war among schools, and even aiding those assaulted by the nefarious cult to get medical attention. You’re an inspiration to many, myself included.”
Newspaper girl speeds through pics and videos of testimonies of all the things she mentioned to show as proof. Many students you can’t quite recognize at first, some city passersby that are vaguely familiar from incidents of long past, but then you see your friends and acquaintances — people like Terry, Henry, Soh, Matilda, Trent, Liu, Gwendolyne, Bruna, Yukika, Holly, Genesis, Giorsal (?!!), Emily, Ursula (Amelia’s Bear Claw teammate), Eloise & Phoebe (why are you counting this Rich Duo as one?), the keyboard guy (Tonu), and many more.
“And don’t sweat it, We’re not divulging any of this. We don’t want to blow your cover or any of your plans!” Newspaper girl smirks. “We’re rooting for you!”
“T-Thank you, I mean it. And keep it that way!” You weren’t expecting to have a heartfelt conversation in the middle of this. Newspaper girl gets a chuckle out of your reaction. “And, uhm, was my answer good enough for you? And do you wanna hug still? Because I wanna thank you for real.”
“A hug is important for my review, yes, besides no sign of affection can pierce my journalistic integrity.” Newspaper girl gives you a big hug… She’s enjoying it more than she thought, which helps to spark her curiosity. “I-I know we’re out of time, but one more question, how did you get those scars on your chest?! Please, give me a thorough answer! M-Many girls are interested in this kind of literature...!”
Your security guards (Celia and Gwendolyne) silence this voice of justice…
Aurora brings the next girl to the stage, her former tag team partner…
“<span class="mu-s">Bubbles</span>.” You address Scarlet first before she even says a word.
“S-Stop calling me Bubbles.” Scarlet frowns. “You knew about the event? Why didn’t you tell me?”
