1st live [video/action] - new bark town

[femininity]

[ 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. ]

Comments

[video]

[extremelycute]

Ryo, Ryo...! [See, she did know his name.] This is the age of the Internet! We're always one call apart! You can start by thinking of me as your boss.

[video]

[gyaooon]

Why would you be my boss?!

[This is like his cousin in miniature form!]

[video]

[extremelycute]

Because I'm a television hostess! [Kind of. Interviewer is her trainer class, close enough.] When you think about it, you kind of work for me.

[video]

[gyaooon]

[She's a television hostess?! It takes all sorts these days...]

I think it's more of an equal partnership than anything, to be honest...

[video]

[extremelycute]

So you're just trying to use me to further your own career, huh.

[video]

[gyaooon]

What are you talking about?! I haven't even agreed to work with you!

[video]

[extremelycute]

Are you normally this mean to cute little girls?

[video]

[gyaooon]

[SINCE WHEN WAS HE THE MEAN ONE---]

I'm not mean to little girls! You're the one being mean...

[video]

[extremelycute]

I was just trying to help, you know. Your friend already said he... ... she was interested.

[video]

[gyaooon]

Eh? Makoto-san did that?

[What lies did this kid say to rope her into that.]

Well, okay, I'll consider it, but... I'd really like to know what I'm getting myself into? Like, what do you even do in that kind of business?

[video]

[extremelycute]

[She has no idea.]

It's a trade secret.

[video]

[gyaooon]

[...]

I have to be honest... that makes it sound kinda shady. Like a scam or something.

[video]

[extremelycute]

Would you tell everyone your top secret dance moves? It's kind of like that. Only insiders get to know.

[video]

[gyaooon]

I... don't have any top secret dance moves...?

[COMPLETELY MISSING THE POINT.]

Re: [video]

[extremelycute]

Oh, so you're a radio idol. That makes more sense.

[video]

[gyaooon]

N-No, I dance too. I just don't have any secrets... Plus, how can it be secret if you're supposed to show everyone?

[SOB SORRY. Ryo can't help but LOGIC at people. It's totally big sister(?) instinct.]