Minty: "You've told us your worldview now is one of 'expansion'—seeing Jesus as reliable and having plans for you. This is a very different perspective than when you wrote your initial works. If you were to write a sequel or a continuation to one of your three novels today, how would your current, expanded worldview fundamentally change the narrative, the themes, or the destiny of the characters?"
[The audience leans in, curious. You can see a few people in the crowd who are clearly fans of her work whispering excitedly to each other, probably hoping for a surprise announcement.]
Iboni: "To be honest, Minty, as much as I want to write a continuation or a sequel to one of my novels, I cannot see myself doing it."
[A collective, disappointed "Awwwww" ripples through the studio. A few fans in the front row slump slightly in their seats, their faces falling.]
Minty: "Oh, that is interesting, Iboni! That is a very definitive statement, especially in the world of Webnovel where readers are always begging for more from beloved characters. A definitive 'I cannot see myself doing it' is quite telling."
Minty: "Why is that, Iboni? Is it because the story truly feels finished and complete, or is it because your current philosophy—that expanded worldview we've been talking about—is now too far removed from the core mindset you had when you first created those worlds?"
[The audience settles into a respectful silence, intrigued by the 'why' behind an author walking away from successful stories.]
Iboni: "It's not about the feeling of it being truly finished or the other one that you have said; it's the drive. The motivation. The passion! The main reason of why I wrote them is not in my life anymore — well, not aligned with me to be exact."
[A few people in the audience nod slowly. They are starting to understand that for Iboni, writing isn't just 'content'—it's a reflection of her soul at a specific time.]
Iboni: "Boy in Denim Jacket is the only one that is truly finished because only the ghost of him is in my life. As for the other two... I really intended to leave the readers hanging in their last chapters because I want to write a sequel for the Runaway With Me and a continuation for Love Yourself: Wonder... but things happen."
[There's a soft murmur of recognition at the phrase 'things happen.' It's a very human moment that the crowd clearly connects with.]
Iboni: "So I would like to leave it to my reader's imagination what happened next."
[A small, appreciative laugh goes through the crowd. Someone in the back shouts, "We'll keep dreaming, then!" which earns a smile from Iboni.]
Minty: "That is the most honest answer we could have hoped for, Iboni. It tells us that your writing is intensely personal and anchored to a specific drive. The stories were fueled by an energy—a muse, a motivation—that is simply no longer aligned with your life."
[The audience begins to clap—not for a sequel, but for Iboni's honesty and her growth. It's a supportive, we-get-it kind of applause.]
Minty: "The commitment to intentional goodness remains, but the narrative impulse has shifted. And I respect that. Leaving Runaway With Me and Love Yourself: Wonder intentionally unfinished allows the reader's imagination to take over, which is a wonderful gift."
[Several people in the audience nod in agreement, perhaps realizing that an open ending is a special kind of closure.]
Minty: "Iboni, this first part of the show has been illuminating. We've established that your books are products of a profound seven-year journey: built on a secular truth, powered by writing as a spiritual need, and evolving into a faith of expansion. Thank you for sharing the heart of your creative foundation."
[The audience rises to their feet for a standing ovation. The cheers are loud and heartfelt, recognizing the bravery it took to share such a personal evolution.]
Iboni: "It is a great honor to share it here with you, Minty, and all the audience watching and listening tonight."
[The jazzy intro music swells to a crescendo. Iboni waves to the cheering crowd, and Minty turns to the camera with a bright, satisfied smile as the lights begin to pulse with the rhythm.]