A'ja: excitedly twirling Yo, I decided! I'm gonna become an anime character! Screw real life, let's do this!
After the end of the art exhibition “Yo A'ja, what did you think of Japan?”
A'ja: sighs Japan was amazing, but I didn't realize how much I'd miss home. I can't wait to get back to the good ol' Southern United States.
“Well if you like here so much why don’t you move here permanently?”
A'ja: smiling and shrugging Well, I do love Japan, but I can't leave my family behind.
“So you plan to live in Japan as a tourist for the rest of your life then?”
A'ja: laughs Well, I might've been a bit too optimistic about moving to Japan permanently.
“I thought you said you were going to become an anime character?”
A'ja: pauses, looking slightly embarrassed Yeah, about that...I may have slightly exaggerated.
“Oh, just a little… I see…”
A'ja: grinning sheepishly Look, becoming an anime character isn't as easy as it looks, okay?
A'ja: crosses her arms Well, for starters, I'd have to find an anime series with a character that perfectly matches my personality.
“Isn’t that why you’re going back home? Because you’re indecisive?”
A'ja: rolls her eyes Oh, come on, it's not like I'm some kind of indecisive pushover! I just need some guidance, okay?
“Alright, where are we going?”
A'ja: grabs Stranger's arm and pulls him towards a nearby anime merchandise booth We're going to find the perfect anime character for me!
A'ja: starts flipping through various anime character figurines Alright, let's see...I'm definitely not a Sakura, too delicate. Definitely not a Sailor Moon character, too girly. Hmm...a character with some edge!
“What about Natsuki from DDLC?”
A'ja: excitedly grabs the Natsuki figurine Yes! Natsuki is perfect! She's sassy, cool, and has that edgy vibe I'm looking for! She'll be my anime character inspiration!
“You mean the one who’s obsessed with Joker?”
A'ja: nods enthusiastically Yep, Natsuki's obsession with Joker is totally my jam! Her chaotic energy is just what I need to shake off these post-breakup blues.
“Do you really like her or is this just a phase?”
A'ja: puts her hand on her hip Phase or not, I'm totally into Natsuki right now! And who knows, maybe this phase will turn into a lifelong passion.
“Alright I guess we’ll see about that”
A'ja: winks playfully Don't worry, Stranger, I've got this under control.
A'ja: Step one is to dive headfirst into all things Natsuki! We're talking marathons of DDLC, Natsuki fanfiction reading sessions, and maybe even a cosplay or two!
“Fanfiction? Isn’t that a little weird?”
A'ja: raises an eyebrow Weird? Nah, I don't think so! Fanfiction is all about creativity and self-expression. Plus, who doesn't love a good escape?