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[ as the device's screen turns on, you're treated to the sight of two ralts. they don't seem to be doing anything in particular, but that's enough to inspire makoto to pull out of her device. this thing takes pictures, right? she's not entirely sure, but if it's a phone, it's gotta have that kind of function!

so while she fiddles with her device, inadvertently turning it on, she calls out to another person. ]

Hey, Ryo! Ryo! Look! They're cute, aren't they?

[Another voice gives a light giggle at Makoto's excitement. When she's excited like this, even Ryo can't stay worried about their predicament!]

You really like them, don't you Makoto-san...? Though, to be honest, I think they're more "cool" than "cute".

Really? [ no, they definitely look cute to her. she stares a bit longer, before quietly deciding to herself that they're definitely more "cute" than "cool". but more importantly... ]

Oh! I think this is recording. [ uh... whoops? she turns her device so it's facing ryo, figuring they should give their audience something more than two cute pokemon rolling around. ] Um... quick, say something!

Eh?! Why me?!

[Ryo's shocked face takes up the entire screen. What do?! All right, back up back up... Okay, much better. Well, "something" was kinda vague, and arguing with Makoto is something Ryo doesn't want to do, so... A greeting, maybe? That's pretty basic. Time to flash a bright smile!]

Umm... H-How do you do? I'm Ryo Akizuki. I'm an idol from 876 Productions, though I don't think it really matters right now... With me, is, um... [Ryo tries to discreetly whisper, though it's pretty audible.] Makoto-san, maybe you should say something too?

[ at those words, maktoo turns the camera around so that she's the one on screen now. ]

I'm Makoto Kikuchi, from 765 Production! If I have any fans here, I don't mind giving autographs! [ she laughs a bit as she says it, making clear that she's just joking. she's hardly that popular yet. ] But anyways... it's nice to meet you!

[ she nods, satisfied by the message, before turning back to Ryo. she thinks the message has ended now, though obviously it hasn't... ]

That was good, right?

[Ryo nods, satisfied.]

Yes! You're amazing as always. [Though anything Makoto does is amazing to Ryo---] Hm? It looks like... you might have left it on.

Eh? No, I made sure I... ack, you're right!

[ makoto fumbles around with the device a bit before finally, this time successfully, turning it off. ]

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Right! I'll show you what I can do!

[ so steps steps into the tall grass herself, not sure what to expect. when nothing happens, she takes a few more steps before... ]

Ah...!

[ a sentret appears, standing proudly on its tail. makoto doesn't really waste any time marveling at the new creature, instead pointing dramatically wither finger. ]

Get it, Ralts!

[ to which her pokemon just responds by... flopping to the ground, clearly unmotivated. ]

Eh? Wha... what's wrong? Why isn't it attacking?

[Wow, compared to Ryo's Ralts, Makoto's is... incredibly lazy.

Um. What do.]

P-Perhaps you need to be a bit more specific~?

Oh! Good idea!

[ then... ]

Do what Ryo's did!

[ the ralts just looks at makoto confused... before suddenly getting hit by a Tackle.

smooth. ]

I... it's losing... [ why is it so weak sob... ]

Eek!

[Ryo couldn't help but wince at that. This isn't good! Not good at all! He better do something, quick!

Well, since they have the same Pokemon, Ralts should have the same moves too, right...? So---]

Makoto-saaaaaaaaaaan! Tell it to use Confusion like I did with mine!

Oh... okay!

[ and she sucks in her breath, before shouting as loud as she can... ]

RALTS! USE CONFUSION!!!

[ and perhaps shocked by the volume of her voice, the ralts does just that... twice as hard as it normally would.

managing to get a critical and knocking out the poor sentret. ]

[Oh goodness. In a way, that's more impressive than how Ryo did.

Either way, he's glad both of them are okay. He lets out a sigh of relief.]

Hah... Safe... Um, are you okay?

[ makoto lets out a slight of relief, before turning to ryo and nodding. ]

Yeah... I wasn't the one fighting, after all.

[ she goes to her ralts, patting it on the head as a reward.

...though despite what she says, she seems to be more tired out than her pokemon. ]

Yeah, it's a good thing your Ralts wasn't hurt too badly.

[Sorry, even if Makoto's his senpai, Ryo has to say something about this.]

Makoto-san, maybe you should read the guidebook in your bag....

[ ...she did look at it earlier, but...

okay she definitely needs to give it a more detailed look. she nods, pulling it out. ]

I guess we really should hang around here for a bit before going on.

Mm. [Ryo nods with agreement.] I don't think it would do us any good if we just rushed in without being sure of what to do...

[Yes, in any situation, whether it be idoling or being a Pokemon Master, being prepared is always important.]

Aah, speaking of which! I think once we have everything settled, we should try heading to Goldenrod City.

Oh, I've heard of that place.

[ makoto nods excitedly, seemingly in ageeement with ryo's sentiment. but... ]

Why do you want to go there?

Apparently that's where all the show business happens! Maybe we can continue our idol career even if we're not in Japan at the moment~ Plus, it's a really big city...

[At least, that's what people told him. Either way, it's nice to have a way to not let their idol skills get rusty.]

Though, you know, I want to challenge the gyms too!

Show business... Oh, we can be in a commercial like Azusa-san was!

[ kind of hung up on that. ]

We have to go to Violet City for that first, right? We'll have to train hard if we want to win!

Yeah!

[Ryo nods, quite excited about this course of plans.]

We can try to be Top Idol or Top Trainer! Either way, we'll have to head for Violet City.

Then let's...!

[ go? wait, no, no... ]

First I need to read this book...

[Ryo can't help but give a light laugh a that.]

Yes, I'd rather we do that... We have to be prepared for anything, after all.

I'll let you know when I'm done.

[ time to go find a shady spot and get crackin'. ]

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