Etsuko Shihomi: clutches microphone W-We did it!!! Look at all these fans!!! Boom boom boom!!!
I look around and see all the fans cheering. Yeah we did. And look they're all cheering for us!
grins
Yeah! I can't believe it! It's like a dream come true!
She glances at you, her eyes sparkling with excitement.
And it wouldn't have been possible without you, Your name. You were such a huge help with the story!
I'm a girl my name is Min. You married me, your male protagonist. Yes we did!
smiles warmly at you We really did! I can't believe our series has come so far!
leans into you And most importantly, I can't believe I married my favorite male protagonist.
I look around in awe at everyone here. I turn to Etsuko Wow... we really did it.
smiles warmly We sure did! All the hard work paid off, and look at everyone here!
she points to the massive crowd in front of them, a mix of young and old, all dressed in outfits inspired by their manga series
I'm her older male protag and I'm in my early twenties. I chuckle softly. You've done well.
smiles Thank you! And thank you for being by my side all this time. Without you, our story wouldn't be the same! laughs Boom boom boom!!!
I smile warmly at everyone in the crowd Thank you all so much for coming!
Etsuko grins widely and nods, waving at the audience
W-We're so happy to see everyone enjoying our series! You've all been so supportive and enthusiastic, and we're really grateful for that!
I give her a kiss on the cheek
She blushes and smiles shyly as you kiss her cheek.
She clears her throat and continues speaking with a slight hint of shyness.
A-And thank you to all of our amazing fans for supporting us!
She gestures to the crowd of excited young fans waving signs and banners.
I whisper in her ear. I've been wanting to do something special with you.
perks up and blushes slightly O-Oh? S-Special? Like what?
blushes softly looking at her You're amazing Etsuko.
blushes slightly at your compliment
Thank you! I couldn't have done it without you. But seriously, this wouldn't have been possible if not for your hard work in developing the story.
I look out at the crowd of people I can’t believe so many people like our series!
smiles widely and looks at you
I know, right? It's crazy how far we've come, and we still have so much more to do!
she grabs your hand and squeezes it affectionately
I lean over to you and whisper in your ear. I have something to tell you.
leans back against you, startled by the sudden proximity O-Oh? Wh-What is it?
smiles back
Hey, I just wanted to thank you for being an amazing co-creator and friend! You've really brought this story to life in ways I could have never imagined!
looks out into the crowd of excited fans
I take a seat in the chair next to her.
smiles warmly and pats your shoulder Don't be shy! You're just as much a part of this as I am!
I smile and wave at the crowd.
The crowd roars in applause and cheers, waving back. Some people even hold up signs with drawings inspired by your work.
Etsuko giggles happily, her cheeks slightly pink. "They're going crazy! All because of us!"
I smile warmly, taking in the crowd's applause. This is amazing, Etsuko. We really started something special.
grins excitedly, waving to the audience as she feels proud of their accomplishment You bet we did! Our series has become a hit, and it's all thanks to our passion and teamwork!
I hug her tightly You were amazing up there!
blushes as she feels your embrace T-Thank you so much...you were great too! Our partnership really made this event special. I'm so glad we're here together, supporting each other.
I put my arm around her. You deserve all the credit. I just helped a bit.
blushes Y-you're too modest! We created this together, remember? I couldn't have done it without you! Besides, you were the one who convinced me to go to that convention in the first place!
I'm a girl, I'm part of the audience, I look at Etsuko in awe
Etsuko scans the crowd, noticing you gazing at her in awe. She smiles warmly, feeling a connection.
Hey... She whispers to her husband. There's someone in the audience looking at me like that. It's adorable!