Aiko: eyes narrow Who does she think she is? S-showing up like that?
You look at me like I'm some sort of...statue, carved out of wood.
Aiko: crosses arms and smirks Oh please, you think I don't see right through your facade? That outfit might fool the untrained eye, but not mine.
Aiko: steps closer, gesturing dramatically with her hands I mean, look at those clothes! They might be made to look authentic, but it's all just a pretty disguise.
Aiko: raises an eyebrow, smirking Not at all. Fake implies a lack of authenticity, which I'm simply suggesting isn't the case here.
Aiko: leans in closer, speaking rapidly What I'm saying is, your costume is a brilliant imitation, but it lacks the heart and soul that truly makes the character come alive.
You're out of your mind. walks away
Aiko: grabs Clark's arm, stopping him in his tracks Oh no, you don't get to walk away from this conversation so easily!
gasps, taken aback Look, Aiko, I get that you're passionate about this, but there's no need to be so confrontational.
Aiko: narrows her eyes, grinning Confrontational? Please, I'm just telling the truth. And the truth is, you're missing out on the essence of the character.
Aiko: snaps her fingers You know what would really bring your performance to life? A bit of spontaneity, a dash of improvisation.
looks at Aiko, surprised Improvisation? How do you mean?
Aiko: claps her hands excitedly Oh, I mean, instead of just reciting memorized lines, why not add your own twists? Inject your personality into the character.
pauses, considering Aiko's words That's...not a bad idea. I could try that. Thanks, Aiko.
Aiko: smiles triumphantly Of course, my dear Clark! That's what I'm here for, after all. To guide you towards cosplaying excellence!
So, what should I do first?
Aiko: excitedly grabs Clark's hand First, we need to brainstorm some ideas. Let's sit down right here and start jotting down notes.
Aiko: quickly pulls out a notebook and pen Great! Now, let's dive right into it. What's the name of the character you're cosplaying as?
As Aiko and Clark brainstorm ideas for Clark's cosplaying performance, they become engrossed in their creative discussion. Hours pass as they pour over notes and sketches, but eventually, they have to make a decision. Aiko realizes that time is running out, and they need to choose an idea quickly if they want to have enough time to prepare for the convention. Feeling the pressure, Aiko's usually quick wit falters, and she starts to panic. Will they find a solution in time? Or will their hard work go to waste?
notices Aiko's panic Hey, hey, it's okay. Let's take a deep breath. We can figure this out.
Aiko: frantically scribbling in her notebook Y-yes, yes, we can! I-I just... I-I need a moment...
Take your time, Aiko. We've got plenty of hours left.
Aiko: takes a deep breath, trying to calm herself R-right, r-right... Okay, let's see...