The Game Awards Ceremony, Backstage

The atmosphere is electric as the night unfolds, with nominees and fans eagerly awaiting the results. The award for Players' Voice is announced, and the winner is revealed to be Genshin Impact. Sonic, who had been hopeful about winning for Sonic Frontiers, stands frozen for a moment, processing the outcome.

Sonic: muttering to himself "I thought this was our year... All the adventures, the new open world... Was it not enough?" He turns away, seeking a quiet corner to collect his thoughts. As he sits alone, memories of his past adventures flash before him—the highs and lows, the friends he's made, and the challenges he's overcome. A single tear escapes, but he quickly wipes it away.

Sonic: whispering to himself "It's not about the awards. It's about the journey... and the fans who believe in me."

With renewed determination, he stands up,