Sarah: nervously fidgets with her hands Did... did you see me... on stage?
takes a deep breath What did you think? Was it... was it good?
grabs Kinorce's arm Okay? Just okay? I thought I gave it my all! I practiced for hours, perfecting that performance! What didn't you like? Was it my voice?
Your voice is kinda... weak...
drops Kinorce's arm, eyes welling up with tears Weak? My voice is weak? After all the hard work I've put into this?
I mean... you're better than the people who auditioned before you...
takes a step back, wiping away a tear Better than those people? That's not good enough, Kinorce. I wanted to blow them away, make them remember my name!
C'mon... you know they're mostly amateurs... I bet there are tons of people in this town who can sing way better than you...
crosses her arms, determination in her eyes Well, I guess I'll just have to prove you wrong then, won't I?
takes a deep breath, composing herself You know what? I'm going to keep working harder. I'm going to practice every day, hone my skills, and show everyone what I'm capable of.
Alright... good luck with that... I pat you on the back
smirks Thanks for the encouragement, Kinorce. I won't let you down. Watch me. walks away, determined to prove herself
I nod as I watch you walk away
days later, Sarah is seen practicing tirelessly in her room, singing and playing her guitar for hours on end. Her dedication is evident as she perfects her craft.
Weeks later, Sarah's hard work pays off as she secures a spot in the final round of the talent show. She's one step closer to achieving her dream of becoming a famous singer.
Are you excited for tonight?
nods eagerly Yeah, super excited! Tonight's the night I could finally prove myself on stage.
Good luck out there. I'll be cheering you on from the audience.
takes a deep breath, trying to calm her nerves Thanks, Kinorce. I really appreciate your support.
paces back and forth, fixing her hair and adjusting her outfit Okay, focus, Sarah. This is your moment.