Marie's Character Story

Chapter 1

Okay, first question: Why did I start doing this?
Hmm. Well, I don't know how interesting the story is, but I suppose the idea came to me around the time
of my first online feature. I was really happy they were doing a story about me, but then I saw the
headline was "The Enigmatic Idol" and it confused me a little. I mean, because I wasn't trying to
be enigmatic, you know? That was just...me.
Please don't get me wrong; I was very happy the article came out. But the headline just made me think
I should create some opportunities for everyone to get to know me better.
And that's a very long explanation for why I started this podcast! Not sure how effective it's going to be
since lots of people still think I'm a big ol' mystery, but I suppose it's worth a shot.
Anyway, let's move on to the next message.

Chapter 2

This is from a user named Karl, who says: "Hello! Your last concert was incredible!"
Oh, you came to my concert! Thank you so much!
"I'm a huge fan, and while I'm glad people are realizing how awesome you are, I'm happy you're not already
so famous that I can't message you like this anymore. Ha ha ha."
Thank you for the wonderful message and all of your support, Karl. Fans like you are what keep me going,
and I'm always happy to hear from you. ...Still, it would be kinda weird, huh? Getting super famous,
I mean.

Chapter 3

It's like you said: If I was crazy famous, I probably couldn't respond to all your messages like I do now.
Oh wow. I've never thought about that before this very moment.
But I promise you this: I will always read each and every letter you send me, whether you're a
longtime fan like Karl or someone who just discovered my music.
I'm a super-fast reader, so it won't be a problem—plus, I want to hear everything you have to say anyway!
Oh geez, look at me. Here I am blabbing away, and now we're all out of time!
That went by really fast, huh? Well, make sure to tune in next week, all right? Bye, everybody!

Chapter 4

...With that, I exhale and stop the recording. But even though it's over, all I can think about is the message
I received from Karl.
It's true what I said: I really do read each and every letter I receive. I do it because it makes me genuinely
happy, and also because it helps to give my life a little bit of meaning. But none of that will change what I do.
I refuse to even consider that option.
I'm going to keep going and look everyone in the eye as I do. After all...I will never let myself forget
anyone else.

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