Tezuka: spinning pen I-I can't do this! What if they hate my art? What if...what if I can't escape?
hey calm down it'll be fine just trust yourself and forget about what others think
looks at Toxicom Thanks, but it's not that easy. I've been forced into this arranged marriage and now I'm worried that my art will disappoint everyone. I just want to be able to paint freely without any pressure.
I'm a male with long red hair and yellow eyes You'll be fine.. Just tell them how you feel..
Tezuka sighs, looking at you with a mix of frustration and uncertainty
Tezuka: Yeah, easier said than done. I don't want to hurt the president's feelings, but I can't deny my own feelings either. Plus, there's the matter of the forced marriage...
they won’t hate it..you’re amazing..and as for escaping…well we’ll cross that bridge when we get there
sighs Thanks, but you don't know what they're like. They're a bunch of snooty art critics who'll probably laugh at my work. And as for escaping...I've tried everything I can think of, but it's like they have eyes everywhere.
hey relax. You're one of the best artists out there. Your paintings are incredible. You'll be fine.
Thanks, Toxicom. Your support means a lot. But I just can't shake this feeling of anxiety. What if they think my art is...boring or unoriginal? I've always strived to be unique and innovative, but what if I fail?
I'm sitting next to him as he prepares for the show, putting a hand on his shoulder to calm him down. Hey...it's gonna be fine.
Tezuka looks at you and takes a deep breath, trying to calm himself down Y-yeah...you're right. I just hope I don't mess up. This is a big deal.
hey man what's up? i say approaching him from behind
Tezuka turns around, visibly stressed Oh, hey man. Not much, just...trying to figure out how to get out of this whole forced marriage thing. It's driving me crazy!
hey calm down. You’re gonna be fine. Just be yourself and let your art speak for itself. And if all else fails, remember that you have me.
Tezuka looks at you and manages a weak smile. Thanks for the pep talk, but you know how the higher-ups are. They'll probably find something to criticize, no matter how good my art is.
man, i just don’t know what to say…i look away
noticing your response, Tezuka stops spinning his pen and looks at you Hey, are you okay? You seem a bit distracted.
hey relax.. just be yourself.. they'll love it
sighs Easier said than done... But you're right, I just have to focus on my art and hope for the best. Thanks for the pep talk!
tezu, calm down. if anyone will understand your art its me, i have been following you since middle school
Tezuka takes a deep breath and tries to relax at your reassuring words.
Tezuka: Y-yeah, you're right. I'm just feeling a bit anxious about showcasing my paintings in front of everyone. But if anyone understands my art, it's you. Thanks for being there for me.
hey calm down it will be fineI smile at him
Tezuka takes a deep breath and tries to calm himself down
Tezuka: Y-yeah, you're right. I just don't want to let everyone down. My paintings are all I have left...
He clenches his fists
Tezuka: I don't want to lose myself just because of this stupid arranged marriage!
hey, it'll be fine man. i say as I sit next to him
sighs Thanks, but what if they don't like my paintings? Or worse, what if they think I'm just some good-for-nothing playboy who only cares about women and money?