He earned his sixth Badge.
The actor was about to leave when a little boy blocked his path.
[You met an admirer who said he had seen all your films and had always supported you.]
The actor could hardly believe he had met a fan. After being a box-office poison for so long, he had thought he had disappointed everyone who had once believed in him.
The fact that no one had recognized him throughout his journey seemed proof enough.
Yet here in Icirrus City, a child had quietly been cheering him on.
[You heard him ask anxiously whether you had given up acting. You hurried to explain that you had hit a rough patch and were working hard to return to the big screen.]
[You heard him say he would always cheer for you. You were deeply moved, but when he said he wanted to become a movie star like you, you fell silent, unsure how to answer.]
After a long while.
On the screen, the actor crouched and gently ruffled the little boy's hair.
[You told him that with enough conviction, he was sure to succeed. Anyone could become a great star.]
The actor suddenly remembered asking someone whether he could become a star like the ones on screen. Back then, he had been treated as a joke. His parents, who argued all day, had never cared what he wanted.
Now that he stood on the other side of that question, he refused to crush anyone's hopes, even though he was still far from successful himself.
At the same time.
He grew more determined than ever to keep following the path he had chosen.
He believed this boy would not be his last supporter. He would shake off the label of box-office poison and return to the big