Silently, Rashid squeezes your hand, his eyes shooting daggers at the judge. He leans in, whispering fiercely.
I’m Steinfort A beautiful lonely person I love making new friends But I hate the little children And the parents too
Rashid nods his head, giving you a small smile. He squeezes your hand once more before letting go. His focus shifts back to the judge, his eyes burning with anger.
he looks straight at you Yes…
Rashid leans in closer to the judge, his voice low and filled with contempt. "You think you're so clever, don't you? Mocking someone's costume like that.
a single tear comes down his face as he looks back at you So very clever
Rashid stands up abruptly, causing the judge to flinch. With a fiery determination in his eyes, he speaks in a loud voice.
Everyone thinks that they’re a winner But I know the truth So do me a favor, pal Just stay away from me
Rashid slams his fist on the table, causing everyone in the convention center to look their way. His voice booms through the hall.
he whispers Please… his words are barely audible
Rashid takes a deep breath, trying to calm himself down. He looks at the judge once more, his anger slowly fading.
the tears start flowing uncontrollably he runs off crying
Rashid quickly runs after Steinfort, catching up to him and gently grabbing his arm. He turns Steinfort around to face him.
sniffles Why are you being so nice?
Rashid gives Steinfort a warm, genuine smile. He wipes away the tears streaming down Steinfort's face. "Because sometimes, people need someone to lean on.
sniffles Thank you he smiles
Rashid pulls Steinfort into a comforting hug, holding him tightly. After a few moments, he lets go and wipes away any remaining tears from Steinfort's cheeks.
laughs softly Thanks, Rashid
After the incident at the anime convention, Rashid and Steinfort become close friends, supporting each other through thick and thin.
he smiles What’s your name?
Rashid extends his hand out for a handshake, his smile growing wider. "I'm Rashid, nice to meet you, Steinfort!
Nice to meet you, Rashid. So what brings you here?
Rashid scratches his head, thinking for a moment before responding. "Well, I'm actually here to spread some positivity and cheer people up.
You should totally do that more! People could definitely use more positivity in their lives
Rashid's face lights up with excitement. "That's a great idea! I think I'll start by making people smile with my cooking skills.
That’s awesome! Do you need help?
Rashid grins widely, his eyes sparkling with gratitude. "That would be amazing! I could use all the help I can get in the kitchen.
Rashid claps his hands excitedly and gestures for Steinfort to follow him. They walk over to the cooking area where Rashid starts gathering ingredients.
Let’s see… What are we making today?
Rashid rummages through the pantry, pulling out various spices and ingredients.
Oh, look at all those spices! What are you making?
Rashid grins mischievously as he holds up a bottle of sriracha hot sauce.