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]

[femininity]

Thanks! [ what an... odd analogy though... ]

Th, that won't actually happen though, right? It's not something that happens here, is it?

[video]

[combat_butler]

Only if you're out on the ocean and not prepared!

. . . or get pulled under by a Pokemon. *speaking from experience, yes.*

[video]

[femininity]

I... I'll try to avoid all those things.

[ gulp. even for her, the idea of some sort of sea monster pokemon isn't very enticing.

though if push came to shove, she could probably beat it up. ]

[video]

[combat_butler]

Just do your best to never capture a Tentacool! That should spare you the worst possible outcome.

*yet again speaking from true experience. tentacle monster is the worst*

[video]

[femininity]

Tenta... Cool... Got it! I'll avoid that one, no matter what!

[ which means she will no doubt eventually catch one by some bizarre set of events. ]

[video]

[combat_butler]

Yosh! A solid plan, that.

... and be doubly sure to avoid coming near mine, if we meet up and he's ever out. That's just a dangerous situation in general for all parties involved, including myself.

*makoto no don't fall into the most dangerous trap of all...*

[video]

[femininity]

[ the logical question here would be to ask why he has one in the first place, but... ]

He sounds like he gives you a lot of trouble. What's he look like, anyway? I can't avoid it if I don't know what it is.

[ it's too late... sort of. ]

[video]

[combat_butler]

First, imagine a jellyfish.

Now imagine it having eighty tentacles.

[video]

[femininity]

...I think I would stay away from that no matter what...

[video]

[combat_butler]

That would be a solid strategy, Makoto-san!

[video]

[femininity]

You do it too then, Hayate.

[video]

[combat_butler]

Oh.

It's too late for me, Makoto-san. I've already fallen into that trap.

[video] the first one was better...

[femininity]

Then I'll rescue you!

[video] he is still a pure maiden okay...

[combat_butler]

... eh? Yo--You will?! I-I'm not really sure this is the kind of trap a girl should try to rescue someone from-!

[video] that's good to know

[femininity]

But someone has to.

[video]

[combat_butler]

*no makoto no that's too direct!!*

I-- Eh?! I-I don't really think-- I mean... Um... Y-You don't need to go out of your way to rescue me from a trap I've been stuck in for a good while already...

[video]

[femininity]

There's no way I can leave you like that!

[ despite just... meeting you... a little while ago... ]

[video]

[combat_butler]

*is this the passion of an idol for her fan?! though it feels like it should be in reverse...*

--there isn't?! I, ah, um... That is... I-I'm honored that you want to save me even though I think I'm not exactly worth that kind of effort...?!

[video]

[femininity]

[ something like that! look, she's not very popular yet, so she's gotta keep what idols she can. ]

Of course you are, Hayate! [ a shake of the head. ] You're worth as much effort as it takes.

[video]

[combat_butler]

I-- ... ... eh? M-Makoto-san... sa--saying that much is a little...

*no stop it his maidenly heart can't handle this he's blushing like a schoolgirl!!*

[video]

[femininity]

But it's true!

[ i'm sorry hayate... just sit back and let prince makoto's suaveness sweep you away... ]

[video]

[combat_butler]

It... It is?! I-- Ah... Uuuu... I... I'mveryflatteredandhonoredthatyouthinkso?!

*being swept away yup*

[video]

[femininity]

So if you're ever in trouble, just say the word.

[ she can't help it sometimes. ]

[video]

[combat_butler]

. . .

Is... ... Is there a certain word that would only summon you..?

*something like makko makorin...*

[video]

[femininity]

Huh?

[ blink. ]

Oh... Like if you say my name three times fast, I'll appear?