[ she laughs, the sound quiet but warm. ]

Risette was just a character. She wasn't really me. I was actually bullied a lot growing up because I was shy and didn't talk much. For awhile, I pretended I was Risette because people liked her. She was pretty and talented and strong. But then Senpai and the others helped me realize that I don't need to pretend. That it's okay to be who I am and not be what the world wants me to be.

... So it's Rise now.