Arigatou gozaimasu!

[supaahiro]

This is me thanking you, because I am a big sappy creampuff.

In the past two days, I've had threads with a bunch of complete strangers, have been approached by the same over im and email, and generally made to feel like the world abruptly changed axis for a few hours. I have recieved two letters of gratitude -- one of which made me cry due to it's content (you know who you are; I'm glad for you, and my thoughts are with you) -- and in general, made to feel as if I am Hiro, after his first glorious 'port to New York. Yatta!

For those who don't know, there was Drama in the Heroes cast over the casting of Hiro. Tiny, insignificant drama. Some people didn't like some things; they chose to leave. Others didn't. We moved on; apps were sent and approved. But it's worth noting that there was some deep apprehension after I got the character. I posted him in, I held my breath. About ten, twenty minutes went by without a tag...

...and then I drowned in them; in IMs, in email, in tags... and apparently, I wasn't the only one that was gleeful over it. From the way some of you have come out of the woodwork -- people I've never spoken to, or have only heard of, or read threads of...

Thank you so much.

I am very grateful for this chance to not only expand the cast, and it's RP, as well as enjoy myself with new people-- but honestly? I'm grateful that I've inspired so many people and I'm glad you're as excited as I am. I'm grateful to know I touched you; that you laughed out loud, that I made your day brighter. There's been a lot of comments and ims and emails-- too many to seriously reply to each of you individually (which boggles my mind)... But it means something, and I wanted to say so. Hearing back from you -- over roleplay, even! -- means a lot to me; knowing simply that I made your day-- I'm glad! Whether you aren't familiar with Hiro or his canon, or you are -- the lot of you. You've made me feel like I'm walkin' on rose petals instead of on eggshells.

So. arigatou gozaimasu, Milliways! I'm glad we could make things great for each other!

Comments

[illmantrim.livejournal.com]

You play a damn good Hiro, and really make the threads fun to read! I'm glad you are having fun!

[cf1.livejournal.com]

Do itashimashite!

[watches-storms.livejournal.com]

One day Tris will properly thread with you-

You make Hiro a brilliant, wonderfully sweet character who's just a joy to read. Certainly made my day on numerous occasions. I'm glad you took a chance on him, and hope you continue to have this much fun! You deserve the praise. ^_^

[batyatoon]

Can I just say?

I was thrilled and delighted that we had a Hiro. (Ask Alex. I went squee in his ear. ...Sorry again, Alex.) And then I was thrilled and delighted that we had a Hiro who seemed to be pretty tightly in-character, though it was still too early to tell for sure.

But then I started to recognize the narration style, and I went "...Oh my god, I think that's Zuko's player!"

And that's when I was THRILLED and DELIGHTED. Because that's when I knew we had a player with the capacity for both the hilarious and the heartbreaking aspects that would be necessary to play Hiro long-term.

So I'm gonna do that thing where I say "no, thank YOU." For picking him up, and for doing him justice.

You're totally my Hiro.

[wickedtrue.livejournal.com]

EXACTLY what Batya said.

I knew before hand, but I knew you were going to go a great job. And you have and it's wonderful, and thank YOU because Hiro is one of those special characters that we all adore, and you are wonderful and lovely and all those adjectives I should be using and escape me right now.

Can I say I can't wait until you do something with Charlie? Because I know you'll make me cry, and that's just so wonderful.

[batyatoon]

(...Right. Note to self: under no circumstances are you to let Charlie McGee ANYWHERE near Hiro.)

[waylostandfound.livejournal.com]

I admit I was a bit worried. I know you're a great player. But Hiro is just... well, a challenging character to get right, and whoever was going to play him was going to be in an interesting and likely difficult time.

But so far? You've been absolutely stellar with him, and glad to have you as part of our Heroes comm. *hugs*

[agonistes]

The Hiro-Kaylee thread seriously made my week. You are doing an absolutely fantastic job, and it makes me -- and not just me! -- incredibly happy. :D So thank you!

[skygiants]

Hiro makes me gleeeeful. In so many ways.

And moreover, I feel it needs to be mentioned that: yes. Like Batya said. Although I haven't played with you much, I've seen you take on incredibly challenging characters and do them extremely well - and so I knew, without a doubt, that you were going to do a good job with Hiro.

:D!

[shortofcrazy]

Can I please just say? I have started watching Heroes and it is all your fault.

[shortofcrazy]

Eleven hours later, Heroes owns my soul, and it is still all your fault. :D!

[psychicsaphie.livejournal.com]

I knew you'd be awesome. {dorky high fives}