Redefining perfection || Joy [Inside out 2]

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In the bustling control room of Riley's mind, Y/n, the embodiment of Perfection, is constantly at work

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In the bustling control room of Riley's mind, Y/n, the embodiment of Perfection, is constantly at work. Her appearance is sleek and immaculate, representing the ideal of beauty she strives to uphold. Y/n's role is to ensure that Riley always presents herself in the best possible light, conforming to society's ever-changing standards of beauty and behavior. Whether it's Riley's appearance, her grades, or her social interactions, Y/n is always there, pushing for flawlessness.

But recently, Y/n has noticed something unsettling. No matter how hard she tries, Riley seems to be growing more anxious, less confident, and increasingly unhappy. The pressure to be perfect is wearing her down, and Y/n begins to question if she's truly helping Riley or making things worse.

One day, as Riley prepares for a school event, Y/n is in overdrive, urging Riley to wear the most stylish outfit, fix her hair just right, and put on a flawless smile. But as Riley looks in the mirror, Y/n sees something she hadn't expected: doubt and sadness in Riley's eyes.

Joy, ever observant, notices Y/n's growing distress. She approaches Y/n with her usual brightness but with a hint of concern. "Hey, Y/n, I've noticed you've been a bit off lately. Is everything okay?"

Y/n hesitates, her usually perfect demeanor faltering. "I... I'm not sure, Joy. I'm supposed to make Riley perfect, but no matter what I do, she's not happy. Maybe... maybe I'm doing something wrong."

Joy places a comforting hand on Y/n's shoulder. "Perfection is a tricky thing, Y/n. It's not always what it seems. Maybe we should take a closer look at what's really making Riley happy."

Joy and Y/n begin to observe Riley more closely. They see how Riley compares herself to the images she sees in magazines, on social media, and in the movies—images that set an impossible standard. Y/n feels a pang of guilt as she realizes she's been pushing Riley to measure up to these unrealistic ideals.

They watch as Riley struggles with self-doubt, questioning her worth whenever she falls short of perfection. Y/n starts to see the harm in her relentless pursuit of flawlessness. She realizes that in her effort to make Riley perfect, she's been ignoring what really matters—Riley's unique qualities, her kindness, creativity, and the things that make her truly beautiful from within.

Determined to make things right, Y/n turns to Joy for guidance. "I don't know what to do, Joy. I've always believed that if Riley was perfect, she'd be happy. But now I see that I've been hurting her."

Joy smiles gently. "Y/n, perfection isn't about fitting into a mold or meeting impossible standards. It's about being the best version of yourself—embracing your quirks, your flaws, and everything that makes you, *you*. Riley doesn't need to be perfect; she needs to be herself."

Y/n listens intently, her own perspective beginning to shift. "But what about beauty? It's always been about looking a certain way, being a certain way..."

Joy shakes her head. "Beauty is in being real, in being authentic. It's in the way Riley lights up when she's doing something she loves, in her smile when she's with her friends. That's what makes her beautiful—not how well she matches some impossible ideal."

Y/n takes Joy's words to heart. She begins to ease up on the pressure she's been putting on Riley. Instead of focusing on making Riley perfect, Y/n starts to celebrate Riley's individuality. She encourages Riley to express herself in her own way, to embrace her flaws and see them as part of what makes her unique.

As Y/n changes her approach, she notices a positive shift in Riley. Riley begins to feel more comfortable in her own skin, more confident in her own choices. She stops worrying so much about fitting in and starts enjoying life for what it is—imperfect, but beautiful in its own way.

Y/n herself feels lighter, no longer burdened by the impossible task of achieving perfection. She realizes that her purpose isn't to make Riley conform to societal standards, but to help her see the beauty in being herself.

One day, as Riley is getting ready for a casual day out with her friends, she looks in the mirror and smiles—not because she looks perfect, but because she feels good about who she is. Y/n stands beside Joy, watching with a newfound sense of purpose.

"I think I finally understand," Y/n says softly. "Perfection isn't about being flawless. It's about being true to yourself, embracing who you are, and finding happiness in that."

Joy nods, beaming with pride. "Exactly, Y/n. And that's something Riley can take with her for the rest of her life."

As Riley steps out the door, confident and content, Y/n knows she has found a new role in Riley's life. No longer the relentless pursuer of unattainable standards, she is now an advocate for self-love and authenticity. And in that, she finds a sense of fulfillment she never imagined possible.

In the days and weeks that follow, Y/n continues to support Riley, but in a different way. She encourages Riley to take risks, to embrace her quirks, and to be kind to herself when she makes mistakes. Riley, in turn, begins to flourish, no longer shackled by the pressure to be perfect.

Y/n learns that her worth isn't tied to an impossible ideal, but to the positive impact she can have by helping Riley love herself for who she truly is. She realizes that beauty and worth come from within, from the courage to be authentic and the strength to stand against unrealistic expectations.

Together with Joy, Y/n helps Riley navigate the ups and downs of life, knowing that perfection isn't about being flawless—it's about being perfectly imperfect, just as Riley was always meant to be.

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