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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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Yeah! Azumoo's pretty big around here. And everywhere.

[But enough about that! All this stuff about trying is boring.] Do you want to see me do one!? It's really easy! I can do all of that trying stuff later.

Azumoo...? [ for some reason that sets off warning bells in her mind, but she can't quite place it. ]

Alright! Show me. [ a backflip, huh? ...makoto could probably do a backflip, but she doesn't want to steal the girl's thunder. ] Oh, but be careful. You can hurt yourself doing stuff like that.

Azumoo! That's her nickname! I forgot her real one. Anyways, feast your eyes on this!!!

[She sets her gear down and moves to the center of the screen.]

Ready, and...!

...Go!

[And here it comes...!]

[...the inevitable failure! It's a fumble! Houston, we have a--!]

[...

...The gear gets knocked over by her Riolu. End feed.]

[ oh no...

what did she just watch...?

is she dead? she's dead, isn't she!!! she warned her to be careful! this isn't her fault! in fact, that wasn't even almost a success!! why did that girl think she could do a backflip in the first place!?

wait, none of that is even important right now! ]

Hey! Hey!!! Are you alright!? If you're alright, say something!

...hello?

[oops. Miu is alive. But that hurt. So she's going to go whine at Azusa and Chika about it until one of them tires of her.

And then read a book.

And then play with her Pokemon.]

[It's snacktime--! Oh!]

Hey, hey, are you still there? I completely forgot about this thing.

[ makoto eventually moved on to do something else, mostly because there was no response and no way to find out if the strange back flipping failing girl was alright.

but that doesn't mean she'd forgotten! ]

Oh! [ she looks noticeably relieved to hear from her again, before abruptly about facing and frowning. ] What do you mean you forgot? I was worried sick! You should have let me know you were okay right away!

You are okay, right?

I was reading comic books! I found one right where I landed!

Yep, I'm fine. This happens all the time, like I said.

...Were you actually worried?

Oh... [ that sounds kind of weird, but if makoto found a comic book lying on the floor she'd probably pick it up and read it too.

so she can't really blame her... she guesses... ]

Yeah, of course I was worried. [ a pause. ] If that happens all the time, you really should stop doing it...

But doesn't an idol always try their best? Would it really be okay to give up on my backflip now?

I'm Miu, by the way.

[ she has a point... ] I'm not saying you should give up, but... Just take it more slowly, alright?

I'm Makoto! [ never mind the fact that she's already introduced yourself. ] Miu, huh? How long have you been here?

Relax, I was only kidding. There's a big difference between not trying backflips and giving up.

I've been here a whole month! I was in Team Rocket, but then they teleported me to a different town with Azumoo, Boss, and Chika. Now I'm a TV announcer, and Azumoo keeps wandering off. And Boss thinks he's the leader of the party. It's rough here.

[ she sighs in relief, nodding. good, so miu understands that. then she shouldn't get hurt... right? it's pretty simplistic thinking, but that's enough to assuage makoto's fears. ]

Team Rocket? [ that's the first she's heard of that, but more importantly... ] Wait, you're a TV announcer? Aren't you a little too young for that? [ though that's pretty cool if it's true.

and there's that azumoo again, wandering off. somehow, that sets off more bells in her head, telling her that there's something important she's not quite realizing... but she still doesn't connect the dots. not quite yet. ]

Yeah, Team Rocket. You'll probably hear about them sooner or later. [That's not important, though! She's not a bad guy anymore, so it's not as much fun.] I have a microphone and the outfit for it and everything. They're the clothes I was given, you know? I should probably interview you, since you're an idol and all.

[ she just nods. she's curious what a group with such a weird name could be, but she won't push the topic. especially since the latter bit is far more important to her... ] Can you really do that? An interview, I mean. [ getting an interview with the news could be a big break! the producer would be so proud if he found out!

...except he's not here. right. but still... ]

[Oh. Oh this is too good.]

Yes. Definitely yes. I mean, if you prove yourself as an idol or a trainer, I'll have no choice.

Then I'll prove myself as both!

[ that's even better, isn't it? ]

We'll see, huh? I'm a pretty harsh critic, you know. Only the best.

That's fine. I wouldn't have it any other way.

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