**A Glimpse of His True Self**

As we continued to chat, I couldn't help but notice that Rafael seemed to be relaxing more and more in my presence. He was still professional, but there were moments where his guard dropped, and I caught glimpses of a more laid-back person. I made a mental note to try and bring that side out more as we worked together. As we wrapped up our meeting, Rafael mentioned that he had a YouTube stream scheduled for later that day. "I'm going to be playing some of my favorite games," he said, "and I thought it would be a good opportunity for you to get a feel for how I interact with my audience." I nodded, intrigued. "Sounds like a great idea. I'd love to check it out." Rafael smiled, a hint of mischief in his eyes. "Actually, I was thinking of doing something a bit different. I want to introduce you as a surprise guest." I raised an eyebrow, surprised. "Really? You want to introduce me on your stream?" Rafael nodded. "Yes, I think it would be a good way for my audience to get to know you, and for you to get a feel for how I interact with my viewers." I shrugged, feeling a bit apprehensive but also excited. "Okay, sure. But what if they get too excited or something?" Rafael chuckled. "Don't worry, I'll make sure to keep things under control." As it turned out, Rafael's audience was not so easily controlled. As soon as he introduced me on the stream, the chat went wild. "OH MY GOD, RAFAEL'S WITH A GIRL!!" and "WHO IS SHE?!" and "RAFAEL'S DATING!!" started pouring in. Rafael's face turned bright red as he tried to calm everyone down. "Guys, guys, we're just collaborating on a project, okay? There's nothing going on between us." I laughed, feeling a bit embarrassed but also amused. "Yeah, we're just working together. And besides, I'm much too young for him," I added, trying to put everyone's minds at ease. But the chat just went crazier, with people shipping us left and right. "RAFAEL AND SIDONIA 4EVA!!" and "TEAM RS!!" started trending in the chat. Rafael sighed, shaking his head. "I think we've got our work cut out for us, Sidonia." I grinned, feeling a bit more at ease with him. "Don't worry, I'm used to dealing with crazy fans. Besides, it's not every day I get to be part of a viral moment." As we continued with the stream, I couldn't help but notice that Rafael had a huge anime collection behind him. I pointed to it, curious. "Hey, Rafael, I see you're an anime fan. What's your favorite show?" Rafael's face lit up, and for a moment, he forgot about the chaos in the chat. "Ah, I'm obsessed with anime," he said, "I've watched so many shows, but if I had to pick one, it's gotta be Attack on Titan." I smiled, excited. "I'm a huge fan of that show too! I've been meaning to rewatch it." Rafael's eyes lit up, and he started geeking out about anime with me. For a moment, he forgot about his professional demeanor, and I got to see a glimpse of his true self. And I was excited to see more of that side of him.