Cue the Champion: Trophy Presentation
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Pool Club
As the confetti cannons sound one after another, you finally realize that you won the tournament.
You: We won! Artem, we won!
Artem: Yes, we won.
Artem holds your ball buckets in one hand. With his other hand, he brushes aside the stray hairs that have fallen over your brow in your excitement.
Staff: Next, let us welcome this tournament's winning team —[Themis' Star]! Come up to the stage to claim your prize!
It feels like it was just yesterday that you and Artem were putting your heads together trying to think of a team name. But now, the two of you have already stepped onto the podium to receive your prize.
Even if you went back in time and told yourself that day that you would win the tournament, you probably wouldn't believe it.
Staff: Congratulations once again, you two!
Staff: Here are your trophy and prize.
You and Artem step forward, ready to collectively lift this trophy that belongs to both of you.
Thunderous applause and cheers ring in your ears once again, but right now you are only focused on that original German edition of "History of International Law."
The countless motions of readying the shot, striking the cue ball, and sending balls into the pockets were all for this book, and more specifically...
For being able to stand together with your beloved at this moment and enjoy your shared victory.
Staff: Here. Please hold on to this carefully.
The trophy is a bit big, so Artem takes it, leaving you to take hold of the book.
Staff: Can you give us an acceptance speech?
Someone gives the microphone to Artem. He tries to give it to you, but you push it back to him. You move aside a little and let him stand in the middle of the stage.
You: You go ahead. I want to hear what you have to say.
He looks at you and nods with a smile. He then clears his throat, casually raises the microphone, and begins.
Artem: Good evening everyone. It is an honor for us to stand here today and hold up this trophy.
Artem: First of all, we'd like to thank the club staff. The tournament went off without a hitch, and that would have been impossible without their hard work.
His familiar voice now actually sounds somewhat alien as it is played through the speakers.
He stands in the spotlight fully at ease, exuding an aura that proclaims he was born to be applauded and be the focus of the room.
Artem: Next, we would also like to thank all our opponents. It's through everyone's efforts that so many wonderful games were played during this tournament.
Artem: Lastly...
Public speaking is a basic skill for any lawyer. Artem, who has always spoken eloquently in court, pauses for a rare few seconds.
He is obviously thinking of what to say. After a moment, Artem turns slightly and looks at you with a direct and fiery gaze.
He is the speaker, yet with his intense gaze focused on you, you suddenly feel that you have become the center of attention.
Artem: The person I want to thank the most, and who I'm most uncertain as to how to thank, is my teammate.
Artem: Thank you for all your efforts. Thank you for being by my side, and thank you for accompanying me through everything.
Artem: I'm glad that every single step I took to get to this podium was taken with you.
Artem: So, please continue to look at me, hold my hand, and walk forward with me every step of the way from now on.
He lowers the microphone and walks towards you, step by step.
The cheers, applause, and music all disappear as if they have entered a vacuum.
This moment belongs to you and him only. There is only the two of you, holding each other's hands with fingers interlocked, and you only have eyes for each other.
Artem: All right... that concludes our acceptance speech.
Artem: I hope you all have an equally enjoyable evening.
There is another burst of applause — you've already lost count of how many times you've heard applause tonight.
The emotions of joy and relief are like a tide, almost swallowing you up at this moment.
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