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[worms-i-think]

⚖️ Discussing ArtemRosa in RRG and Ep. 6 :D

I just felt like I should share some thoughts about RRG pt 2 and episode 6 in terms of Artem and Rosa’s dynamic. Warning for spoilers in both of those!

‘Worms, why didn’t you share thoughts for the other 3?’ Because my brain is empty. I do as I please. 🪱

When it comes to RRG part 2, I can really clearly see the progression they’ve made in thus far in their relationship. As I’ve been saying to myself for over a week, ‘forget the anniversary cards, if their ice cream wasn’t melting they would’ve kissed right then and there in that last scene’. From Rosa calling him “super handsome! Just like a hottie! Even better than a model!” in his Skadi SSR card to straight-up admitting he was the most beautiful thing she saw on her trip while looking for the country’s most beautiful sights…

Rosa, you’re completely head over heels.

The funny thing is, I’m pretty convinced she doesn’t know how this looks to an outsider. In her eyes, she’s learning to speak her mind and act more comfortably around him, and the remarks she gives him are just genuine compliments. She gets flustered at the simplest things, but tells him he’s literally gorgeous without batting an eye because she feels like it’s just a fact.

Artem, on the other hand, took those compliments really well considering how flushed he gets at most of her precious displays of affection. He just Uno Reverses that back at her to say she’s the most beautiful thing he’s seen, but the both of them mean it too much to even realize they’re flirting.

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In Episode 6, a lot of the focus is placed on their relationship as well, which makes me wonder how much the story will be affected post-Anniversary cards (if you know what that means). Artem snaps into his Big Lawyer Voice against the NXX team in order to keep Rosa at his side using his name and position, which is something out of the ordinary for him. I definitely feel like each of the male leads is going to take a turn doing this at some point.

He proceeds to explain to Rosa that his father is Supreme Court Justice Bryan Wing (which is just…a little obvious if the name is uncommon as he says LMAO but that’s besides the point). There’s definitely some distance between him and his father that we haven’t seen. I already know he was alone for a lot of his childhood and spend much of his time by himself, but I think it’ll be interesting to hear more about his relationship with his parents. I’ve heard the newest amusement park card deals with this topic too, but I’m trying to avoid spoiling the translations for myself, though I will inevitably cave in soon. We’ve only recently heard about his mother, who I’ve seen in future cards, but his dad doesn’t have a sprite yet, which is probably for the best considering he would likely be made too attractive for a love interest’s father.

Next, I have to comment on this scene:

I almost have nothing to add. This is what peak ArtemRosa is about.

Despite how the sprites have their default expressions in the story log, he had the most comfortable smile on while he’s just like ‘yep’, catching her completely off guard. I love how he’s becoming less shy about being outwardly, cavity-inducing-ly sweet. Taking care of all her meals at work is a pretty big step, which must feel weird to read if you aren’t aiming for them to be a couple, but either way, he’s moved from getting all stressed and flustered about making her breakfast in the beginning of his personal story to calmly offering to make her meals and taking her out…forever. Like, for an indefinite period of time. Celestine is gonna snap.

The dude genuinely enjoys and looks forward to taking care of her, which makes me want to scream. This is all I have to say, have a good morning, and goodbye.