Abigail contemplated the food vouchers mentioned in the afternoon and the voting process, leading to a sudden moment of clarity.
"Are you still participating in the competition?" she inquired of Kevin with a smile.
"Undoubtedly, you are both in love, and I am yet to distribute the prizes for your Valentine's Day competition. There's no one more unfortunate than me," Kevin replied, then reminded the others.
"Who do you believe will prevail in the end?" Abigail asked Sean while she was observing the other ships.
She thought, Each boat possesses distinctive characteristics and appears quite impressive. There are small moons, small stars, and others.
"Josh is destined to emerge victorious." Sean asserted with confidence.
“Why?” Abigail did not perceive Josh's boat as visually appealing as Sean's.
Just as she concluded her speech, fireworks burst out from the boat. Despite the fireworks being controlled by a drone, the sight of them scattering and shaping into words brought a smile to her face.
Josh expressed a desire for Luna's health and well-being. Sincerity proved to be a potent tool.
As anticipated, Sean's assertion was accurate. The boat belonging to Josh garnered the highest number of romantic votes.
They remained on the boat until a late hour before separating to return to their respective homes.
This incident rapidly garnered widespread attention.
Upon returning home, Abigail took a shower, reclined on the bed, and perused her phone to review the online comments.
'It appears that romantic experiences are often depicted as exclusive to the affluent, leaving individuals like myself feeling akin to NPC.'
'The affluent individuals engage in elaborate romantic gestures to celebrate Valentine's Day, whereas the poor people search for discarded items near trash receptacles.'
'Today, I encountered a newly introduced cake priced at over 200 at a takeout establishment. I ripped it apart and consumed it immediately.'
Abigail perused the comments and responded with a smile. She preserved the video that had been recorded of her and proceeded to peruse the comments.
'I have been informed that tickets are available for couples at the event. From a logical standpoint, the boat with lovebirds may be perceived as the most romantic option. However, emotionally, my vote goes to the girl in the wheelchair.'
'The girl in the wheelchair reportedly experiences severe depression and has restricted mobility. Her boyfriend, who also comes from a wealthy background, is known to be genuinely supportive. If faced with a comparable circumstance, the affluent individuals I am acquainted with would depart expeditiously, akin to the swiftness of a dog.'
'In contemporary society, it is a rarity for individuals to face challenges collectively, a phenomenon more commonly found in fictional narratives such as fairy tales. If one becomes ill, the other will undoubtedly escape. Only individuals of high socioeconomic status can afford such companionship. Who would be willing to collaborate without financial resources? Is everyone making an effort, correct?'
'It is akin to suggesting that individuals of lower socioeconomic status are unworthy of long-lasting affection. I have observed individuals who, despite limited financial resources, continue to provide mutual support to one another. Promoting selfish behavior in oneself and encouraging others to act selfishly with you, huh?'
He thought, As long as she is content staying by my side and loving me, that would suffice.
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