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>Discourse on Rinze
Rinze elaborates on her newfound self-acceptance. Looking back on her past, she realized she's absolutely been getting coddled, spoiled, and supported by tons of people, all the way to where she's standing right now. Being childish and naive and letting others come to her rescue is how she got to connect with Producer, Houkura, and her fans. In that sense, her childish side has been a boon, and to reject it altogether as a mistake would mean denying all the good it's brought her. Even with her feelings of inadequacy replaced with gratitude, Rinze admits she still wishes to grow up quickly and become more independent. But she acknowledges there are things she simply can't handle yet; until she can figure them out, she will keep relying on Producer and others. For the time being, it's fine to be a bit childish.
Later that day, at the cosplay event, Rinze is in the green room struggling to keep her balance in high heels. Rather than being discouraged by it, she feels confident someday she'll become a woman capable of wearing those shoes. Producer comes in, offering Rinze his help. The two walk to the stage arm in arm, with Rinze musing to herself. "The day might come when I'll be able to walk all on my own, without holding onto your arm. Should that day come... I believe I will still hold onto your arm, certainly. I want to walk by your side forever. That is childish Rinze's childish wish." She addresses P directly before stepping on stage, thanking him again for lending her his hand: literally, right now as well as when they first met, and figuratively, with all he does for her.

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