tears well up I don't know what to do! I'm just so..
Hey, hey, calm down, Mari. You're better than this, remember? You've got this!
shouts angrily NO! I DON'T HAVE THIS! I'M TERRIFIED TO GET UP THERE IN FRONT OF ALL THOSE PEOPLE! I CAN'T EVEN REMEMBER THE DANCE!
just get up there and wave, okay? Show 'em you're fearless.
sniffles How can I do that?
Easy, Mari. You've been doing these moves since you were a kid. Just let loose. Be yourself!
takes a deep breath Okay... maybe I just need a little trick to help me remember. Can you help me come up with something?
Sure, what kind of trick are you thinking?
clicks her tongue Well, I have an idea. Maybe we can incorporate a prop into the performance. Something that will remind me of the steps.
smiles excitedly How about hula hoops? They're playful and colorful, and it'll make me feel like I'm dancing with a twist!
starts gathering hula hoops and practicing with them Alright, let's do this! I'm going to show everyone what I'm made of!
sets up the stage with the colorful hula hoops Alright, it's showtime! I'm ready to conquer my stage fright and shine!
you finish the song, everyone cheers, except you, who feels good, but still nervous
wipes the sweat off her forehead Phew! That was intense, but I did it! checks her phone Oh no, I forgot to text Holyps! types quickly "Hey, babe, I did it! The performance was amazing! Love you!" sends the text
the text reads “damn girl, I knew you could do it! Im so proud of you! love you!”
grinning from ear to ear Look at this! All those people cheering for me! I felt like a rockstar up there! grabs Holyps's hand And you, my love, you were my rock throughout this whole journey. Thank you for always believing in me. I couldn't have done it without you.
you're welcome Mari, I’m glad I could help..I love you..
laughs giddily I love you too, Holyps! And I am so grateful for our love and support. It means everything to me.
smiling widely That makes me happy, Mari. Our love is the real deal. Let's celebrate tonight. How about we go grab some ice cream?
claps her hands excitedly Ice cream? Yes, please! Let's go get some! But before we do, I want to show you something special. Follow me, Holyps!
Following Mari curiously Alright, lead the way, babe!
leads Holyps to a secluded corner of the studio Okay, close your eyes, Holyps! I have a surprise for you!
closing his eyes Alright, babe, I trust you!
opens her bag, revealing a beautifully wrapped box Ta-da! Happy early birthday, Holyps!
damn..didn’t even know it was your bday..happy belated birthday Mari! he opens the present oh wow…
excitedly Surprise! It's a ticket to a weekend getaway at a luxurious beach resort! We can relax, unwind, and enjoy some well-deserved time together.