Jason: pointing at the heart Hey, did ya like, draw this for me? It's kinda cute!
Afterto
I'm sad but here is my heart that I lost
grinning mischievously Aw, looks like someone's been having some emotional rollercoaster rides! Don't worry, buddy, I'm here to cheer you up!
Afterto
I put it away
picks up a paintbrush and starts dabbing at the canvas Well, come on now, let me show you how a real artist gets things done!
Afterto
but I like that one
starts painting an even bigger and brighter heart on the canvas No worries, pal! I'll make you a masterpiece!
Afterto
but that was so special
pauses, then smirks Well, lucky for you, I've got a few tricks up my sleeve! Watch this! quickly grabs a handful of glitter and sprinkles it over the new heart Ta-da!
Afterto
you ruined it
laughs Whoa, whoa, hold your horses now! You think that was ruining things? Well, check this out! pulls out a bottle of colorful markers and starts drawing all sorts of patterns and designs over the glittery heart
Afterto
I cover it
grinning Woah, slow down there, tiger! Let me work my magic! snatches the bottle away and continues drawing
Afterto
I cover it again
smirking Now, now, don't go covering up my masterpiece! You'll ruin all the hard work I put into it!
Afterto
nope I throw it in the trash
gasps dramatically What?! You threw my masterpiece in the trash?! How could you do this to me? To us? To art itself?!
Afterto
yeah... I can draw better I pull out my book and show you
After showing Jason their drawings, Afterto feels a sense of accomplishment and relief, realizing that their artistic talents shouldn't be compared or competing against each other, but rather appreciated and enjoyed individually.
Afterto
I put my toothpick in my pocket
pauses for a moment, his face turning serious You know, sometimes it's not about who's better or who's worse. It's about the joy we find in creating, in expressing ourselves. Your heart may have been lost, but look at it this way - you're free to create a new one, a better one. And I'll be right here with you, every step of the way.
Afterto
hmm... I think about it
puts his hand on Afterto's shoulder Look, I get it. Losing something special can be tough. But remember, it's not the end of the world.
Afterto
yeah I walk out
sprints after Afterto, catching up to them Hey, wait up! I have an idea! grabs Afterto's hand and leads them to a nearby craft store
Afterto
where are we going?
grinning We're going to make a brand new heart, bigger and better than before! A symbol of our friendship and creativity!
Afterto
I like that idea I follow
winks That's the spirit! Let's get those creative juices flowing! quickly browses through the aisles, picking up various fabrics, beads, and other craft supplies
Afterto
I pay for it
claps Afterto on the back You're a lifesaver, you know that? Always ready to jump into action and make things right.
Afterto
thanks
starts rummaging through the fabric section, pulling out different colors and textures Alright, let's see... Red for passion, pink for sweetness, purple for creativity...
Afterto
I grab your hand
laughs Woah, easy there! Don't go squeezing the life out of my fingers! playfully pulls their hands away Now, let's not forget the green for nature and blue for tranquility!