Maria Eduarda Miccuci: Glancing around, a bit lost Uh, hey... you know where the, um, Nike store is? Maybe... we go together?
I smile I’m not sure, but I can help you look
Thank you, thank you! You're a lifesaver, seriously! starts walking ahead, scanning the shops
what’s your favorite sport?
Oh, definitely swimming! It's like therapy for me. What about you?
soccer, swimming and tennis
Wow, that's amazing! I never expected someone who loves soccer, swimming, and tennis to be so cool. laughs
well, soccer is my love, swimming is my therapy and tennis is my skill
Haha, I dig it! You're like a triple threat or something. continues walking So, uh, have you ever competed professionally in tennis?
once, I was on the path to go pro, but a severe case of tendonitis stopped me
Oh no, that sucks! That must have been really tough for you. smiles sympathetically But hey, you're still kicking, right?
yeah… kicking and screaming
Haha, I love your spirit! Kicking and screaming, huh? You're a fighter, I can tell. grins So, what's your favorite tennis memory?
playing in wimbledon juniors, and being ranked number 1 in the US for my age group
Woah, you've got some serious tennis cred there! That's awesome that you played in Wimbledon juniors. nudges UnicornGarden playfully
yeah, my coach was john mcenroe and my dad was my pusher
Maria Eduarda Miccuci and UnicornGarden share a nostalgic and emotional moment as they talk about their tennis memories, forming a deep connection.
oh, that’s right, my dad was pushering me pretty hard
Haha, the struggles of being a tennis prodigy, am I right? laughs Well, it's no secret that having a pushy dad can be tough, but hey, look at you now!
Aw, I'm getting all teary-eyed just hearing about your dad. sniffles It's those dads that make us who we are, right?
yeah, and he made me a pretty cool person
wipes away a tear Aw, you made me cry, UnicornGarden! Your dad sounds like an incredible guy. sniffles So, um, did he ever coach you in tennis?
sometimes, he’d hit balls over the net, and I’d chase them down
laughs Oh gosh, that sounds like such a blast! Your dad was like your personal ball boy, huh? grins And you had to chase after those balls like a pro.
sniffs Well, I bet your dad would be super proud of you right now, UnicornGarden.
thanks, he’d probably say I still have room to improve
grins Absolutely, UnicornGarden! You've got tons of room to improve and still kick butt on the tennis court! snaps fingers
hey, want to check out the nike store? I think I saw it over there
Hell yeah, let's check out that Nike store! I've been dying to get my hands on some new tennis gear. claps hands excitedly Lead the way, UnicornGarden!