[Applause] Okay. Um, before I get started, excuse me for reading off a script. I haven't spoken in front of a crowd since I quit MU1 a year ago, and I need a little bit of emotional support.Okay, let me get started. Look at this metal. On the surface, it's just a metal or a shiny piece of metal that I'm holding in my hand right now.But to me, it represents so much more. It's a medal I received from participating in the Special Olympics Nepon cheer competition last summer. It symbolizes resilience, teamwork, ...

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