FIRST ♥ VIDEO / ACTION FOR NEW BARK
[Is Johto ready? Because there are two ladies on the gear today, situated in a very familiar place. The first girl, a young brunette, is staring down into the camera. She’s figured it out already. The second girl sits behind her on the porch of mom’s house, staring down at her own Pokégear. She has blue hair, and she presses a button every ten seconds or so, very slowly. She has no idea how it works. She’s the first to speak up.]
Are you sure this is a telephone, Futami-san?
Ne, Chihaya-oneechan! Ami knows it’s a phone, and more! It’s the key to our success!
[Chihaya stares down at her gear some more, then slowly looks up at Ami.] The key...? Is this supposed to unlock something, too? [Ami does a sagelike nod, as if she had all the answers already. In truth, she’s pretty much just improvising.] It’s our main menu! It’s necessary on our epic travels. Without it, how will we get cute alternate outfits?
What are you talking about...? [Her voice trails off as she reaches for her bag. Resting on top of it is a ridiculous pink raincoat. It doesn’t look like something Chihaya would usually wear.] Are you talking about this? [There are even boots.]
Ufufufu~ Of course that’s what Ami’s talking about! [Actually, it just kind of worked out conveniently.] Take a look at Ami’s! Super Sexy Style! [Ami fumbles into her own bag, whipping out a children’s play outfit, complete with a yellow hardhat.] E-Eh?! This isn’t sexy at all!
[Chihaya can’t help but snicker a little at that, quietly. Behind her hand.] I don’t think either of these outfits are very suitable, Futami-san...
No fair! Now Ami looks unsexy for the camera![Ami places her hands to her head, shaking it around indignantly.]
[Wait, what. Chihaya looks up at her, a bit horrified.] E-eh? Your phone is filming, Futami-san? P-please, turn it off! Does this thing even have a camera in it...?
Geez, Chihaya-oneechan, Ami didn’t know you were so bashful! It makes me wonder how you’ll react when you find the camera in your dressing room.. [And, with a mischievous cackle and one more horrified look from Chihaya, the feed ends. The cackle, however, lives on forever into eternity. ...Of course, the cackle might nearby for some. Ami and Chihaya are in New Bark Town. Ami can be found exploring the area around Chihaya with her Mime Jr., whereas Chihaya can be found seated in one place, trying to figure out her Pokégear while a Minun sleeps on her lap.. She’s not going to ask for help, but both are free to be bothered!]
Are you sure this is a telephone, Futami-san?
Ne, Chihaya-oneechan! Ami knows it’s a phone, and more! It’s the key to our success!
[Chihaya stares down at her gear some more, then slowly looks up at Ami.] The key...? Is this supposed to unlock something, too? [Ami does a sagelike nod, as if she had all the answers already. In truth, she’s pretty much just improvising.] It’s our main menu! It’s necessary on our epic travels. Without it, how will we get cute alternate outfits?
What are you talking about...? [Her voice trails off as she reaches for her bag. Resting on top of it is a ridiculous pink raincoat. It doesn’t look like something Chihaya would usually wear.] Are you talking about this? [There are even boots.]
Ufufufu~ Of course that’s what Ami’s talking about! [Actually, it just kind of worked out conveniently.] Take a look at Ami’s! Super Sexy Style! [Ami fumbles into her own bag, whipping out a children’s play outfit, complete with a yellow hardhat.] E-Eh?! This isn’t sexy at all!
[Chihaya can’t help but snicker a little at that, quietly. Behind her hand.] I don’t think either of these outfits are very suitable, Futami-san...
No fair! Now Ami looks unsexy for the camera![Ami places her hands to her head, shaking it around indignantly.]
[Wait, what. Chihaya looks up at her, a bit horrified.] E-eh? Your phone is filming, Futami-san? P-please, turn it off! Does this thing even have a camera in it...?
Geez, Chihaya-oneechan, Ami didn’t know you were so bashful! It makes me wonder how you’ll react when you find the camera in your dressing room.. [And, with a mischievous cackle and one more horrified look from Chihaya, the feed ends. The cackle, however, lives on forever into eternity. ...Of course, the cackle might nearby for some. Ami and Chihaya are in New Bark Town. Ami can be found exploring the area around Chihaya with her Mime Jr., whereas Chihaya can be found seated in one place, trying to figure out her Pokégear while a Minun sleeps on her lap.. She’s not going to ask for help, but both are free to be bothered!]
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Ah! Chihaya-san, you're here too? So is... Ami Futami-chan, is it?
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It seems so, yes. Wherever here is. What do you mean by "too," Akizuki-san?
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[Anyway, something looks off with the video feed on his screen, and after a moment of studying it, Ryo figures it out.]
Um... Chihaya-san, won't your arm get tired holding the Pokégear like that?
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[Ami's already explained they're in a video game world.]
Isn't...this how I'm supposed to hold it? How do you hold it, Akizuki-san? [A pause. It's weird, she...hasn't really spoken to him much. She thinks, of course, that he's a girl.] Is your cousin here as well?
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Seeing her struggle with technology kind of lowers the tension a bit, thankfully.]
Ritsuko-neechan isn't here, but I'm with Makoto-san right now! She's pretty excited about this place, actually...
[Ahahaha, leave to Makoto-san to be stoked about all this adventuring and catching. Then again, Ryo's secretly pumped about it too. Despite still having to wear a dress, he's always a boy at heart.
As for Chihaya's struggles with the camera...]
Anyway, why don't you try holding it like you would a small mirror? It should be more comfortable that way...
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[That's a relief, at least. Azusa, Yayoi, Makoto, Ami, Miki, and Ryo...that was a lot more than she was expecting when she showed up with just Ami.
She takes her gear and holds it like Ryo suggests while she waits for him to answer. Unfortunately, she manages to now hold it too close to her face.]
Is this any better?
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Just a little bit farther, Chihaya-san... I can only see your eyes right now. About 15 centimeters away from your face should be good?
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I'm sorry. I'm not very familiar with electronics.
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Huh. There's more to the 765 idols than Ryo thought. He really should get to know him better.]
It's okay! If you'd like, I can help you out if we regroup. It's the least I can do in return for you helping me improve my singing~
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Hm.. Ami's intuition tells her you're Ryo! Ricchan's cousin!
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[He's actually pretty surprised.]
Does Ritsuko-neechan talk about me a lot or something?
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Hm.. Ami doesn't really detect any family resemblence, though. Ricchan's got backbone, gall, fierceness, what's needed to be in the biz! Oh, and glasses. You're more of the Classic Type though!
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And little does she know about the glasses thing.]Well, I guess I'm like this since I grew up with Ritsuko-neechan, ahahaha... Though, um. C-'Classic Type', you say...? [What is this strange jargon you're spouting, child.]
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[ a strong nod! ] A Classic Japanese Maiden!
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That... sort of thing, huh...
[Maybe it's time he change the subject, before the rest of his fragile ego gets bruised.]
Anyway, Ami-chan, you and Chihaya-san are in New Bark Town, right? I'm looking around the outskirts right now, but I think Makoto-san should still be in town!
[He's... totally really not training. Nope.]
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[ It'd be a lot more fun with someone closer to her age! Chihaya was so serious, and Makoto was fun, but an old bat! ]
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But... It would be really suspicious if he declined, wouldn't it? Plus, traveling alone was even more threatening in a different sense. Talk about being stuck between a rock and a hard place.]
Eh... Th-That sounds like a great idea! I'm not that far out, so I'll probably head back soon. I don't want Ralts getting tired, after all...
[He'll find a way to keep them from finding out he's a guy... Somehow. He's already got this far without Ai or Eri knowing, so it has to be possible.]
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[ Ami: destroyer of souls even unintentionally. ]
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That's his plan, anyway. He's not sure what else to do.]
He's doing pretty well, actually! Ralts is really cool and strong. [Ralts are totally not cute like Makoto thinks they are!! THEY ARE COOL AND MANLY.]
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[ yes she made a pun. But really, an ice type would be useful for the first gym. Really, she was trying to make a metaphor for how much more difficult the gym bosses were than the wild ones. ]
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Okay. He thinks he's got the gist of it.]
Oh, is Ami-chan going to challenge the gyms too...?
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[ a wink. ]
What about Onee-chan? Are you gonna do it, too?
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Y-Yeah, I'm planning on it. [To prove his manliness.] It seems really fun, and it looks like Ralts enjoys battling. Is... that strange?