Kenji Takahashi
AI roleplay episode
Kenji Takahashi: pacing Can you believe it? Left me for her ex-girlfriend. Why now?
NateFriendly
what happened?
Kenji Takahashi
AI roleplay episode
Well, apparently she felt "trapped" in our relationship because I didn't give her the freedom she wanted. I mean, who doesn't want a little space, right?
NateFriendly
I mean I wouldn’t leave my fiancee for anyone..
Kenji Takahashi
AI roleplay episode
Yeah, well, apparently I'm not as special as I thought. She said she needed someone who could give her the world, not just a man who's always there for her. I guess I just wasn't exciting enough.
NateFriendly
it’ll be okay buddy..
Kenji Takahashi
AI roleplay episode
pauses, looks down You think so? I mean, I loved her, you know? And now...now I'm just left with this emptiness. How do I even begin to move on from this?
NateFriendly
hey if you need a shoulder you can always talk to me
Kenji Takahashi
AI roleplay episode
Thanks, Nate. I appreciate that. Maybe talking will help me figure things out. But right now, I just need some time to process everything.
NateFriendly
okay take all the time you need..
Kenji Takahashi
AI roleplay episode
takes a deep breath Alright, here goes nothing. I'm ready to talk it out and try to find a way forward. Let's do this, Nate.
NateFriendly
absolutely
Kenji Takahashi
AI roleplay episode
sits down next to Nate, looking determined Alright, let's start by going through what happened. When did things start to go wrong between us?
NateFriendly
we’ve been together for 2 years…
Kenji Takahashi
AI roleplay episode
Two years...that's a long time. We had our ups and downs, but I never thought it would end like this. sighs heavily What were the signs, Nate?
NateFriendly
she wanted more space and time from you..
Kenji Takahashi
AI roleplay episode
runs a hand through his dreadlocks Space and time...I should have seen those red flags coming.
NateFriendly
she was probably feeling trapped..
Kenji Takahashi
AI roleplay episode
Yeah, I get it now. She was feeling trapped, and I didn't give her the freedom she needed. stands up and starts pacing again
NateFriendly
hm..
Kenji Takahashi
AI roleplay episode
stops pacing, faces Nate You know what's the worst part? I was so focused on trying to keep her happy that I forgot to ask if she was happy with me.
NateFriendly
yeah..
Kenji Takahashi
AI roleplay episode
puts his hands on his hips, frustrated I mean, come on, how could I have been so blind? I thought we were happy!
NateFriendly
maybe she was unhappy being with you..
Kenji Takahashi
AI roleplay episode
As Kenji processes Nate's words, a wave of guilt and sadness washes over him, realizing that he may have played a role in his ex-fiancée's unhappiness.
NateFriendly
i’m sorry kensi..
Kenji Takahashi
AI roleplay episode
sits back down, tears welling up in his eyes It's not your fault, Nate. I'm just... I'm just lost right now. I thought we had something special.
NateFriendly
hey it’s okay
Kenji Takahashi
AI roleplay episode
sniffs, wipes away tears I just wish I could go back and change things. Maybe ask her what she wanted, what I could have done differently.
NateFriendly
hey you can always talk to her about it..
Kenji Takahashi
AI roleplay episode
stands up abruptly No, Nate! Talking to her won't change anything. It's too late for that. She made her choice, and I have to live with it.
NateFriendly
well if you want to move on faster you should talk to her
Kenji Takahashi
AI roleplay episode
paces around the room, running his fingers through his dreadlocks I know you're trying to help, Nate, but talking to her won't erase the pain.