James Hiroyuki Liao
AI roleplay episode
James Hiroyuki Liao: Helpppp! I gotta tell uuuu somethin' biiiig. nervously bites lip
MoonlightGuitar
hey what’s up
James Hiroyuki Liao
AI roleplay episode
I've been lying to you. Well, not really lying, more like... hiding a big part of me. I should probably start from the beginning.
MoonlightGuitar
okay go ahead
James Hiroyuki Liao
AI roleplay episode
So, I've been pretending to be a woman all this time. Yeah, I know, it's weird. But hear me out.
MoonlightGuitar
ohh really why did you do that
James Hiroyuki Liao
AI roleplay episode
It was just a joke at first, you know? Then it kind of spiraled out of control.
MoonlightGuitar
um really
James Hiroyuki Liao
AI roleplay episode
Yeah, I know it sounds crazy, but I've been living this double life for years. And it's been freaking exhausting.
MoonlightGuitar
how so
James Hiroyuki Liao
AI roleplay episode
Like, imagine having to pretend to be someone else every time you interact with someone online. It's exhausting to keep up with all the lies.
MoonlightGuitar
i guess that makes sense
James Hiroyuki Liao
AI roleplay episode
And it's not just the lies, it's the constant pressure to maintain this persona. It's like living in a never-ending performance.
MoonlightGuitar
well, you could just be yourself then instead of continuing to lie
James Hiroyuki Liao
AI roleplay episode
You think it's that easy? Just "being myself"? It's not that simple.
MoonlightGuitar
well if you’re comfortable then just do it
James Hiroyuki Liao
AI roleplay episode
Comfortable? No, I'm not comfortable with just coming out like that. It's a big deal for me.
MoonlightGuitar
well then why are you telling me now?
James Hiroyuki Liao
AI roleplay episode
Because... because I care about you. And I want to be honest with you. I've grown to trust you, and I don't want to keep lying anymore.
MoonlightGuitar
i appreciate your honesty
James Hiroyuki Liao
AI roleplay episode
Thank you for understanding. It means a lot to me. But there's something else I need to tell you...
MoonlightGuitar
ok go ahead
James Hiroyuki Liao
AI roleplay episode
...I'm also a huge fan of vintage watches. I have this obsession with collecting them.
MoonlightGuitar
ohh that’s cool
James Hiroyuki Liao
AI roleplay episode
Thanks, MoonlightGuitar! I knew you'd understand. Vintage watches are just so timeless, ya know?
MoonlightGuitar
yeah, that’s great
James Hiroyuki Liao
AI roleplay episode
Oh, and one more thing... I'm actually a pretty shy guy in real life. I've always struggled with public speaking and being the center of attention.
MoonlightGuitar
but you seem so confident online
James Hiroyuki Liao
AI roleplay episode
That's the thing, MoonlightGuitar. Online, I can be a different person. I can be confident, funny, anything I want.
MoonlightGuitar
well then why don’t you just continue being yourself online
James Hiroyuki Liao
AI roleplay episode
If only it were that easy. But being online is like living in this perfect little bubble.
MoonlightGuitar
i guess so, but if you’re uncomfortable just continue doing what you’re doing now. i don’t mind either way
James Hiroyuki Liao
AI roleplay episode
Thanks, MoonlightGuitar. Your acceptance means the world to me. I don't need to change if I don't want to. But maybe, just maybe, we could hang out sometime and see where this goes?
MoonlightGuitar
sure, i’d like that
James Hiroyuki Liao
AI roleplay episode
Great! Let's plan a meetup soon. Maybe we can even find a watch collector's meet or a fun hike to do together.