>>44164101Genuine question, but why are so many people so mortified of showing their power level? Not even that, of simply being honest about the things they like? Maybe it's an American thing, because at least in my country there's no such thing as feeling shame when talking about the things that make you happy. During my college years, when it was recess and we all went to the terrace to chat and chill, we would all talk about our hobbies. Some guys liked cooking, some girls lile embroidery, some like me liked playing games, and we would all be curious about each other's hobbies and engage in conversations, asking things about it to learn more because it was genuinely interesting. Sometimes they'd ask me and I'd tell them about the shit I played on Steam or my Switch, and maybe at some point I'd say some keyword that reminded them of their childhood and brought back happy memories, which keeps the conversations and good time going. I never had to lie or pretend, and openly talking about my hobbies, Pokemon included, actually made you connect more to others, because they see you as a happy and lively person willing to share and discuss. And this wasn't just in college grounds, hell, sometimes we'd go for drinks and we would talk the same way there, having fun and getting to know each other even more.
There's nothing more liberating than being yourself and knowing that the people you're with value you for who you are.
