Do you remember when you talked about Yuri Elizabeth? Someone who was graceful, humble and kind, forgiving, inspiring. That's close to who I am on stage. They call me the "People's Angel" back at home, because of how I present myself to my fans. To them, I'm innocent and untouchable, gentle and fragile. Perfect.
[ His expression is even, just like his tone. He doesn't sound bothered by this at all. ]
I don't mind it, though. As long as it makes them happy, I don't mind that they don't get to know the real me. I'd rather keep them at arm's length anyway, because it's my job to bring them the entertainment and inspiration they desire. They don't need to know about my personal life to be happy.
Whenever I think that I'm tired, I think about how it pales in comparison to how tired they are. When I think I'm busy, I think about how busy they are and how they still made time to support me in my career. So...as long as I can make them happy, I don't care about putting on a different face in front of them.
[ ...As he says this, though, he can't help but frown a little. ]
I don't plan on changing that anytime soon, but... Being able to act in an honest manner here has been a relief, too.
[ She blinks when he says fragile. Yes, that is definitely not the Tenn she knows. ]
It seems to me that you’ve properly defined and separated the two. That there isn’t a chance yet you’ll end up being confused about who the real Tenn is. That is not to say Tenn Kujo on stage is fake; rather, the hope and warm in him is real as anything and he merely presents himself as an exaggerated ideal. The honest Tenn is not lesser by any means.
As long as you continue to understand why he is necessary, I don’t believe you’ll lose yourself. The two of you can share the same space - a job should not last all hours of the day, no?
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Do you remember when you talked about Yuri Elizabeth? Someone who was graceful, humble and kind, forgiving, inspiring. That's close to who I am on stage. They call me the "People's Angel" back at home, because of how I present myself to my fans. To them, I'm innocent and untouchable, gentle and fragile. Perfect.
[ His expression is even, just like his tone. He doesn't sound bothered by this at all. ]
I don't mind it, though. As long as it makes them happy, I don't mind that they don't get to know the real me. I'd rather keep them at arm's length anyway, because it's my job to bring them the entertainment and inspiration they desire. They don't need to know about my personal life to be happy.
Whenever I think that I'm tired, I think about how it pales in comparison to how tired they are. When I think I'm busy, I think about how busy they are and how they still made time to support me in my career. So...as long as I can make them happy, I don't care about putting on a different face in front of them.
[ ...As he says this, though, he can't help but frown a little. ]
I don't plan on changing that anytime soon, but... Being able to act in an honest manner here has been a relief, too.
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It seems to me that you’ve properly defined and separated the two. That there isn’t a chance yet you’ll end up being confused about who the real Tenn is. That is not to say Tenn Kujo on stage is fake; rather, the hope and warm in him is real as anything and he merely presents himself as an exaggerated ideal. The honest Tenn is not lesser by any means.
As long as you continue to understand why he is necessary, I don’t believe you’ll lose yourself. The two of you can share the same space - a job should not last all hours of the day, no?