Okay, hear me out. My university? It's a little... nervous around me these days. And I think I know why. It all started with anime.
The Transformation Begins
Before anime, I was...beige. I wore sensible shoes. My backpack contained only textbooks. My life was a spreadsheet. Then, anime happened.
Suddenly, color exploded into my wardrobe. I started quoting Naruto during group projects. Sensible shoes? Replaced with platform boots. Sorry, not sorry.
Early Warning Signs
The first sign? The librarian's raised eyebrow when I checked out every volume of One Piece. Twice. I'm pretty sure she whispered something about "piracy" as I walked away. But hey, Luffy needs my support!
Then came the incident with the ramen. I started bringing instant ramen to every lecture. The aroma filled the room. Professor Peterson kept clearing his throat. He probably wanted some.
And the cosplay. Oh, the cosplay. It started small. A Death Note t-shirt here, a My Hero Academia keychain there. But then... Halloween happened.
Halloween: The Point of No Return
I went as Sailor Moon. Full. Outfit. Everything. The university newspaper took a picture. My parents loved it (or at least pretended to). The administration? Not so much.
I heard whispers. "Security risk." "Disruptive influence." I even saw a memo mentioning "potential for summoning otherworldly beings." All I wanted was some candy!
The "Incident" in the Cafeteria
Things escalated in the cafeteria. Someone spilled their milk. I yelled, "By the power of the Silver Crystal!" and tried to fix it with my bare hands. It did not work.
The spilled milk became a biohazard. The university had to bring in a cleaning crew. I'm pretty sure I saw the Dean peeking out from behind a potted plant, looking terrified.
The Aftermath
Now, things are... different. Professors avoid eye contact. Students give me a wide berth. The campus security guards seem to follow me, but like, casually.
I even got a strongly worded email about "appropriate classroom behavior." It cited Rule 34. I didn't even know the university HAD rules that specific.
Is it my fault I'm passionate? Is it my fault anime has enriched my life? Is it my fault I can now flawlessly perform the Hare Hare Yukai dance from The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya?
I think not.
Embracing the Otaku Life
Maybe the university just isn't ready for this level of awesome. Maybe they're intimidated by my newfound power. Maybe they're just jealous of my cool anime merch.
Whatever the reason, I'm not backing down. I'll continue to wear my anime shirts. I'll continue to discuss the merits of Attack on Titan during philosophy class. I will keep being me.
And if that makes the university a little afraid? Well, so be it. Maybe they'll learn something. Maybe they'll even start watching anime themselves. You never know. It could happen.
Now, if you'll excuse me, I have a date with a new manga volume and a giant bowl of ramen. Don't judge. I'm saving the world. One episode at a time.
