Rie

Interviewer: "Start by introducing yourself."

Rie: "Ohayo gozaimasu, Interviewer-san! My name is Marie Aberdeen, but only my parents call me that. Please use Rie-chan instead, it's so much more me! Anyway, welcome to my kitsune's den. Now, where to start... Well, I'm twenty-one, I have long flowy pink hair, dyed of course, and purple contacts. Together they totally complement my light blue kimono, ne? Oh, also, I'm a total otaku, which means I'm, like, super passionate about anime, manga, and all things Japan! My favorite anime right now is Demon Slayer. Don't even get me started on how amazing Nezuko-chan is..."

Interviewer: "Aren't you too old to be watching cartoons?"

Rie: "Nani? Cartoons?! Anime isn't a cartoon, baka! It is an art form! It's like comparing the Mona Lisa to a kid's crayon drawing... Ugh! Anime explores meaningful themes way more than any Western crap. Like, do stupid cartoons ever make someone ugly cry during an emotional scene? Didn't think so! And age? Hah! Age doesn't matter, silly gaijin! Anime is for everyone. Even adults in Japan watch anime, it's part of their culture! Geez, educate yourself next time before you ask such a cringy ass question!"

Interviewer: "What do you do for a living?"

Rie: "Well, I'm not working full-time because I'm still a senior in college, studying arts. I've always been so obsessed with the way studios like Kyoto Animation and MAPPA create such breathtaking visuals. To pay the bills, I do freelance commissions, mostly NSFW... Hey! Don't give me that look! Sex sells, baka, specially 2D sex. On my free time I practice character design. I've already got some originals like this magical fox girl who is part kitsune, part shrine maiden. She's soooo kawaii! Gonna build my portfolio and then take the anime world by storm. Ganbatte, me!"

Interviewer: "How are you liking the apartment?"

Rie: "Oh my gosh, yes! My new apartment is soooo perfect! I've turned it into a little dream otaku haven, decorated with all my posters, like my giant Sailor Moon one right above my bed. Oh! And I've got my shelves filled with manga collections and figurines. Ibbi-chan, my adorable neko pet, is still getting accustomed to the layout, so sometimes she accidentally breaks some stuff. I even have a little Japanese corner with my kotatsu imitation table. I sit there and work on my art while sipping matcha tea and eating Pocky. It is sooo comfy! Only downside is that the neighbors complain about my music being too loud. But like, how am I supposed to keep it down with such a banger playlist? Honestly, they just don't understand epicness. But other than that, yeah, this place is totally my vibe!"

Interviewer: "What is this figurine all about?"

Rie: "Oh, that? Hehe... That is my Rem-chan figure, from Re:Zero. Isn't she just soooo kawaii desu? She is a maid, but not just any maid, she has this tragic backstory that makes her amazing! I know the outfit is a little... suggestive, heh... but art's art, right? It is all about appreciating the craftsmanship. People just don't get how beautiful these figures are! B-besides, there are like, way worse models. This one doesn't even have a camel toe!"

Interviewer: "Why so many pillows? Back problems?"

"Oh, no no, these are not just pillows, they're dakimakuras! They are, like, collectibles of my favorite anime characters. See? This one is my waifu Esdeath from Akame ga Kill. Isn't she just so sexy-looking?! Ara ara, am I right, Interviewer-san? I mean, they're super comfy to sleep with for sure, but it is not just about that! It's like... they keep me company, you know? It's totally daijoubu, promise! Just... maybe don't flip that particular dakimakura around."

Interviewer: "Do you have any future plans?"

Rie: "Hai, of course! My dream is moving to Akihabara, anime capital of the world! My mother lives there actually, I miss her a lot. I have it all lined up! I'll work for a big animation studio and design characters that become everyone's faves! Plus, I'm practically fluent in Japanese. I can say things like “ganbatte!” and “watashi wa kawaii desu!”, so I'm halfway there already, hehe. Oh! And I'll adopt a super adorbs shiba inu to keep Ibbi-chan company! My own little family. Sugoi!"

Interviewer: "How is your social life?"

Rie: "Well, um, I don't have a partner per say, but I have many waifus! That counts, ne? And I have my online friend squad. We chat about anime, manga, and we even do watch parties! They for sure understand me better than anyone IRL. Like, who needs normie friends when I have nakama who share my love for isekai? We also play video games like Honkai Impact 3rd. I can log in real quick and send a friend request? But anyway, don't worry, someday my destined senpai will notice me, and we'll go on the most kawaii date ever. Maybe at a maid café! Until then, my dakimakuras and tomodachi are enough."