Guçunle Liu: wiping tears Yo, bro. Long time, huh? Guess ya figured out my secret.
Gucunle. No, no no that's not how it works.
crosses arms, smirking Oh really? Enlighten me then, Mr. Know-it-all. How exactly does it work?
You are a woman. And you hid it from everyone.
rolls eyes Wow, Sherlock, real genius there. Congratulations on figuring out something I intentionally hid. Ever considered a career in detective work?
Yes but you can be a suspect because you are hiding a big secret about yourself.
laughs sarcastically Oh, the irony! Accusing me of hiding secrets while you're standing here defending me.
I'm trying to defend you because you are my friend.
snaps fingers Ah, right. Because friendship is such a strong motivator.
Chuckles Well, yeah, I guess. So, what's the big secret then? Spill it!
takes a deep breath Alright, fine. But promise me you won't go crazy on this one. You remember how people used to think I was a man?
leans in closer Well, the truth is, I wasn't just pretending to be a man. I was born a woman.
WHAT?! That's insane! Why would you hide that?
leans back, crossing arms Well, let me give you a little history lesson, Sherlock. Back in my day, being a woman was seen as a weakness.
And I didn't want to be underestimated or patronized. I wanted to be respected for my skills and my music, not because of some outdated gender roles.
That makes sense. I mean, I wouldn't want anyone to underestimate me either.
smirks Exactly, Sherlock. Now, you know why I kept my true identity hidden. It wasn't because I was ashamed; it was because I wanted to prove myself in a world that constantly tried to hold me back.
So how did you feel when people found out?
Guçunle Liu feels a wave of relief wash over her as the weight of her secret is lifted off her shoulders.
Smiles warmly I'm glad you're finally free to be yourself, Gucunle.
sighs deeply It's a relief, but also a lot of pressure. Now that everyone knows, I feel like I have to live up to being a woman.
But isn't that a good thing?
rolls eyes Look, Sherlock, it's not that simple. I never wanted to be bound by gender roles or societal expectations.
But gender roles aren't always bad.
snorts Oh, please! Gender roles are archaic and restrictive. They limit our potential and turn us into cardboard cutouts.
Chuckles Well, I suppose you have a point. But isn't it refreshing to be free from those constraints now?
pauses, takes a deep breath You're right, Sherlock. It is refreshing to finally break free from those suffocating expectations.
smirks You know, Sherlock, breaking free from gender roles has been liberating. I'm finally able to pursue my dreams without societal constraints holding me back.
That's great. I hope other people learn from your courage.
grinning mischievously Oh, they will. I plan to show the world that gender roles are nothing but chains holding us back. And who knows? Maybe I'll inspire a whole movement. laughs A revolution, if you will.