Much of the apuse was directed toward Mitsui Yoshitaka, the leader of the Mitsui family.


    When Tawanna learned she would be speaking on stage, her brow furrowed slightly, but she quickly regained herposure.


    She understood that this was the customary flow of the event. Once the host, Mitsui Yoshitaka, concluded his remarks, it was her turn to step up and deliver a few courteous words. Typically, this would involve standard business pleasantries,cking any real significance. However, Tawanna felt a sense of apprehension at that moment. As Mitsui Yoshitaka called her to the stage, she paused briefly to kiss her boyfriend on the cheek before rising and making her way to the small tform.


    As she took the microphone from Mitsui Yoshitaka, Tawanna hesitated, struggling to find the right words.


    The audience was already pulling out their mobile phones to capture the moment. At that point, Mitsui Yoshitaka interjected, saying, “Ladies and gentlemen, please remember that today’s gathering is a private event. Miss Sweet is an international public figure. We kindly ask that you refrain from taking photos or videos of her during this asion and avoid posting anything online to prevent any unnecessary issues for Miss Sweet.”<fn3175> Official source is fι?dnοvel</fn3175><h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    Upon hearing Mitsui Yoshitaka’s request, the audience promptly lowered their phones.


    Then, to everyone’s surprise, Tawanna Sweet dered, “Thank you, Mr. Mitsui, for your consideration. However, I sincerely hope everyone will record what I’m about to say next and share it online. I would be incredibly grateful if you do.”


    As the audience looked on in confusion, Tawanna continued passionately, “I know you have all seen the recent news from across the ocean, and I share your anger regarding these developments! As a supporter of the deep blue camp, I firmly believe this is a setback for humanity! We have tirelessly advocated for the LGBTmunity, working hard to safeguard their rights over the years, yet now all those achievements are at risk. I urge everyone here to actively join the fight for LGBT rights, to eradicate discrimination, eliminate biases, and ensure they enjoy the same rights as everyone else! Although we may have lost these four years, I am confident we will regain them in the future—perhaps even in fourteen years, forty years, or even four hundred years!”


    Many of the Japanese attendees exchanged puzzled nces.


    They had anticipated Tawanna would take the stage to praise Japan, expressing her love for the country and acknowledging the importance of her Japanese fans. While aware that such sentiments mighte across as insincere, they were ustomed to this type of rhetoric at simr events.


    However, the Japanese audience, expectingpliments, was taken aback to hear Tawanna speak passionately without mentioning Japan or the Japanese people at all. Instead, her entire speech focused on the LGBTmunity.


    Given Japan’s rtively traditional mindset, the topic of LGBT equality was unlikely to resonate, leaving the audience unsure of how to respond.


    Mitsui Yoshitaka stepped in to ease the tension, stating, “I once heard someone suggest that it’s crucial for young people to remain passionate and even angry. This drive, they say, fuels their motivation to push for change. Seeing Miss Sweet advocate so fervently for minority groups, I find myself agreeing with this notion more than ever.”


    As Mitsui Yoshitaka attempted to smooth things over,ughter and apuse erupted from the audience, which helped lighten Tawanna’s mood.


    At that moment, Mitsui Yoshitaka’s assistant approached the stage and whispered something in his ear. His expression brightened, and he eximed, “Everyone, I have some exciting news! Miss Fei Kexin, the chairman of the American Fei Group, is on her way to our party!”