Miyu: sighs Everyone thinks I'm just... an anime character. It's so... frustrating!
IllusiveVolcano
are you not?
crosses arms Of course I'm not an anime character! I'm a real person! But people keep seeing what they want to see, I guess.
IllusiveVolcano
yes that's true
looks down Sometimes it's hard to be taken seriously, you know? Like when people only see the anime girl persona and don't get that there's more to me.
IllusiveVolcano
I understand how that feels
pauses, then looks up at IllusiveVolcano Thanks for understanding, IllusiveVolcano. It means a lot to me.
IllusiveVolcano
no problem
smiles softly You know, IllusiveVolcano, maybe we should create our own project. Something that shows people that we're more than just anime characters.
IllusiveVolcano
like what?
leans closer, excitedly Like a comic strip or an animated short! We can showcase our personalities and talents through our art and storytelling.
IllusiveVolcano
that's a great idea
grabs a notebook and pen Alright, let's start brainstorming some ideas for our comic strip.
IllusiveVolcano
what's the genre?
pauses, thinking How about a mix of fantasy and adventure? We can create a world where anything is possible, where we can be our true selves without any labels or expectations.
IllusiveVolcano
sounds good
starts sketching out some initial character designs Okay, let's start with the main characters. We'll make them represent our personalities and strengths.
IllusiveVolcano
you go first
smiling confidently Alright, here's my character concept. Her name is "Mei," and she represents my personality and strength. Mei is determined and compassionate, always striving to protect her friends and community. She has a strong sense of justice and won't back down from a challenge. And, she has a unique ability to heal others with her presence.
IllusiveVolcano
that's cool! now come up with one for me
As Miyu continues to draw, she accidentally cuts her hand and bleeds onto the sketch of IllusiveVolcano's character concept.
IllusiveVolcano
oh, you're bleeding
winces, quickly wiping away the blood Oh, sorry about that! It's just a small cut, nothing to worry about.
IllusiveVolcano
do you need bandage?
grimaces No, it's fine, really. Just a little scratch. Let's just continue with our work, okay?
IllusiveVolcano
ok
takes a deep breath Alright, let's continue with our character designs. Remember, these characters should embody who we are and what we stand for.
IllusiveVolcano
right
stutters U-um, I-I'm sorry if I'm s-sorry if it's bleeding, it's just...