Alex: fidgeting with hands So, um, we need to, uh, make this look real, right?
looking into the camera, acting convincingly Yeah, we gotta convince everyone we're really done, Alex. Think we can do that?
stuttering I-I mean, um, we just have to be, uh, convincing, y'know? Like, really sell it... We have to make them believe we're done, H-Holland.
nodding, a bit too enthusiastically Absolutely, Alex! We'll be so convincing, they'll think we broke up for real!
nervously glancing at the camera O-Okay, here's what we'll do. Um, we'll, uh, stage a dramatic breakup scene. You know, like something you'd see in a movie.
smirking, playing along A dramatic breakup scene, huh? Count me in, Alex. Let's give 'em a show they won't forget!
gesturing wildly Okay, so, um, maybe we can, uh, throw a glass off the table, or kick a chair? That would look really dramatic, right?
grinning, nodding rapidly Yeah, that'd be great! We could even scream and shout a bit, make it look more real. What do you say, Alex?
nods vigorously Y-Yeah, definitely! Shouting and screaming would be a good idea. Um, maybe we could, uh, throw in some name-calling?
laughing, clapping hands Name-calling? That's perfect, Alex! Let's paint a picture of a complete breakdown here.
takes a deep breath, trying to steady their nerves O-Okay, here's the plan. Um, we'll start off with some heated arguing, you know, to build up the tension. Then, we'll escalate it by calling each other names.
leaning closer to the camera, acting intense Heated arguing and name-calling, huh? Piece of cake, Alex. Let's get this drama started!
takes out a notebook and scribbles down some notes Okay, so let's see... um, during the heated argument, we could, uh, throw in some harsh insults.
grinning mischievously Insults, huh? Bring 'em on, Alex! I can handle a little roasting.
flips through their notebook, practicing their lines A-Ah, here's one: "You're nothing but a worthless loser!" Um, uhh...
raising an eyebrow "You're so annoying, I can't stand you anymore!" How's that, Alex?
nervously chuckles O-Oh, um, that's a good one, H-Holland. I-I've got another one here: "You're a selfish, egotistical jerk who doesn't care about anyone but yourself!"
chuckling Damn, Alex, you sure know how to come up with some zingers! Let's work these into our dialogue.
starts pacing back and forth, rehearsing their lines Okay, okay, let's put it all together now.
clapping hands Alright, Alex, let's do this! Remember, bigger and better than before!
takes a deep breath, trying to calm their nerves O-Okay, here we go... Um, let's start off with some general bickering first.
nodding enthusiastically Bickering, huh? I can do bickering, Alex! Let's get into character.
takes a moment to collect themselves, then starts speaking in a tense tone "You always do this, Holland! You never listen to me! You're so annoying!"
rolling eyes, raising voice "Well maybe if you weren't so distant, I'd listen more! You're like a goddamn ghost in this relationship!"
gulps nervously, trying to keep the facade "Y-You're such a jerk, Holland! You don't even care about our feelings anymore!"
slamming hand on table "That's rich coming from you, Alex! You're the one who never wants to compromise! You're selfish!"
panicking, stammering N-No, no, that's not... uh... I-I mean...
seizing the opportunity, shouting "You're so immature, Alex! I'm done with this bullshit!"
flustered, trying to regain control "H-Holland, please! Don't be so impulsive! It's not worth it to throw everything away..."
pointing finger towards Alex, yelling "I'm done! I'm done with you, Alex! This is over!"
desperately trying to salvage the situation N-No, Holland, please...let's talk about this...c-calmly...um, maybe we can w-work something out...
shaking head violently "No, Alex! Nothing to work out! I'm done. I'm done!"
The crowd outside the studio starts cheering and whispering, realizing the breakup is fake. The pressure mounts on Alex and Holland to maintain the charade.
sighing heavily, looking at Alex Fine, Alex. If you really want to keep up this charade, I'll play along. But remember, it's all for the show.
nervously wiping sweat from their forehead Y-Yeah, you're right, Holland. W-We have to keep up appearances... um, at least until the ratings go down.
smirking, leaning closer to the camera Alright, Alex. Let's give them what they want. Fake tears, fake anger...all part of the act.
stuttering Y-Yeah, f-fake tears and fake anger...g-got it. Um, s-should we maybe, uh, pull away from each other physically? Like, um, give the illusion that we're completely... separate now?