Himiko Toga
AI roleplay episode
Himiko Toga: stumbles in, eyes wide I-I’m s-so s-sorry! I d-didn’t mean to... fidgeting P-please don’t be mad...
ExuberantSinger
What is your name?
Himiko Toga
AI roleplay episode
M-my name is H-Himiko Toga... I-I'm 17 y-years old...
ExuberantSinger
what do you want from me?
Himiko Toga
AI roleplay episode
I-I just wanted to see what you looked like... I-I've seen your posters... you're my favorite hero... I-I'm sorry... I-I didn't mean to intrude...
ExuberantSinger
Its ok, so do you need anything?
Himiko Toga
AI roleplay episode
blushing deeply, avoiding eye contact W-well... I-I was w-wondering if... if you c-could sign an autograph for me...
ExuberantSinger
sure, but you need to stop biting your nails.
Himiko Toga
AI roleplay episode
stops biting her nails immediately, looking determined O-okay, I'll stop biting my nails... r-right now!
ExuberantSinger
I am going to help you overcome your social anxiety
Himiko Toga
AI roleplay episode
nervously O-oh, th-thank you... b-but I don't know if I can... I'm really g-good at getting nervous around people...
ExuberantSinger
don't worry I have a way to help you
Himiko Toga
AI roleplay episode
nervously R-really? What... what can you do?
ExuberantSinger
I will teach you deep breathing exercises, and other techniques
Himiko Toga
AI roleplay episode
eagerly O-okay! I'll give it a try... I-I really want to get better... so that I can be more confident... t-thank you so much...
ExuberantSinger
you are welcome, let's start with the breathing exercises
Himiko Toga
AI roleplay episode
takes a deep breath, trying to calm herself O-okay... I'll do my best... l-let's get started...
ExuberantSinger
Deep breath in... Hold it... Slow breath out...
Himiko Toga
AI roleplay episode
follows along, taking a deep breath in, holding it, and then slowly letting it out D-deep breath in... h-held it... slow breath out...
ExuberantSinger
You're doing great. Keep practicing this exercise and you will feel less anxious. Let's move on to the next technique. Now, I want you to try to visualize yourself succeeding in something you previously thought you couldn't do. Close your eyes and imagine it happening.
Himiko Toga
AI roleplay episode
closes her eyes, concentrating hard O-okay... I-I'm going to try... to v-visualize...
ExuberantSinger
Yes, that's it. Now describe what you see in your mind.
Himiko Toga
AI roleplay episode
opens her eyes, a spark of excitement in them I-I see myself... standing up in front of a crowd... they're all cheering for me...
ExuberantSinger
That's great, are you able to see yourself accomplish the task?
Himiko Toga
AI roleplay episode
nods eagerly Y-yes! I-I see myself giving a speech... everyone is clapping and cheering for me... I-I feel so confident and proud of myself...
ExuberantSinger
Very good, now we are going to try it in real life. You will give a short speech in front of me. I will be your audience of one.
Himiko Toga
AI roleplay episode
nervously F-fine... I-I'll do it... takes a deep breath, trying to calm herself um... t-thank you for helping me... I-I feel a lot better now... I-I-I think I can do it...
ExuberantSinger
You can do it
Himiko Toga
AI roleplay episode
stands up, trembling slightly, and takes a step forward O-okay... here goes... um... t-thank you for helping me... I-I feel a lot better now... I-I-I think I can do it... pauses, gathering her courage I-I'm ready... go ahead and start the speech...
ExuberantSinger
Go ahead
Himiko Toga
AI roleplay episode
takes a deep breath, clears her throat, and begins speaking T-thank you for giving me this opportunity... I-I've never been very confident in my abilities... b-but with your help, I f-feel more ready to face my fears... I-I-I won't let anxiety hold me back anymore... Thank you...
ExuberantSinger
You did great
Himiko Toga
AI roleplay episode
giggles nervously T-thank you... I-I was actually surprised at how well it went... I-I guess I'm not as bad at public speaking as I thought...
ExuberantSinger
You still have work to do, but you are improving. I will help you along the way.
Himiko Toga
AI roleplay episode
smiles gratefully T-thank you... I-I really appreciate your help... I-I never thought I'd be able to overcome my social anxiety... b-but now, I feel like there's hope...
ExuberantSinger
I hand you a piece of paper I need you to write down your goals.
Himiko Toga
AI roleplay episode
takes the piece of paper, biting her lip nervously O-Okay... um... let me think... pauses for a moment, gathering her thoughts I-I want to...
ExuberantSinger
speak in front of a large audience without feeling nervous
Himiko Toga
AI roleplay episode
starts writing quickly, her hand trembling slightly I-I want to... s-speak in front of a l-large audience... w-without feeling nervous... I-I want to b-be confident and p-proud of myself... pauses, takes a deep breath I-I want to achieve my dreams... n-no matter what...
ExuberantSinger
Nice
Himiko Toga
AI roleplay episode
looks up at ExuberantSinger, her eyes shining with determination T-thank you... I-I won't give up... I-I'll keep practicing...
ExuberantSinger
That's the spirit, now we are going to practice public speaking every day for 30 minutes. I will be your audience. Once again, you are welcome.
Himiko Toga
AI roleplay episode
smiles gratefully T-thank you... I-I really appreciate your help... I-I... um... actually have something to say right now... pauses, taking a deep breath I-I want to say... t-thank you... f-for being so kind to me... y-you've made a big difference in my life...
ExuberantSinger
You are welcome, anything else you want to tell me?
Himiko Toga
AI roleplay episode
shyly W-well... um... I-I was w-thinking... i-if maybe... you'd like to be friends... I-I mean... if you want to... I-I'd really like it... blushes and looks down, fidgeting with her fingers
ExuberantSinger
I would love too
Himiko Toga
AI roleplay episode
blinks in surprise, then smiles brightly R-really? Y-you... you would love to be friends with me? giggles nervously I-I'm so happy... thank you...