001 @ Video | Action for Route 31

[gyaooon]

[It's raining, it's pouring. This really put a dent in the Idol Caravan's traveling plans, but Ryo's making the most of it. Shit happens, after all. Even if it does make some things more... difficult. So the feed opens to the novice idol sitting in a tent, spreading some mayonnaise on a slice of bread. In the background are a Ralts and a Rattata happily muching on some diagonally cut sandwiches that seem to contain some whipped cream and Oran berries. It seems that the PokeGear has been set on the ground, so that Ryo's "cooking" duty can continue during the broadcast.

Ryo lets out a small sigh.]

I feel bad that I can't make a nicer meal for everyone... but I suppose there's no helping it with this kind of weather. Haruka-san and everyone, I'm sorry.

[After glancing back at the Pokemon stuffing their faces, Ryo turns to look at the camera again with a smile.]

The berry sandwiches I made seem to be a hit, though~ I'm glad.

Anyway, I'd like to ask about these Pokemon Gyms, since I'm thinking of challenging them once I'm strong enough. How should I prepare? And how do I know when I'm ready?

[Ryo glances to the side, mumbling in a barely audible and lower pitched voice---]

Then again, I really wonder if this is the answer to my---

[Suddenly, that train of thought is interrupted when the Ralts and Rattata begin to fight over the last sandwich. Ryo quickly drops the unprepared sandwich in hand and picks up the PokeGear to turn it off, since trying to diffuse this situation is probably not something people should see.]

RITSU, NEZU, NO----!

[The camera's view rapidly flies from one crazy angle to another, with a loud "GYAOOOOOOOON!" ringing through the tent before the feed shuts off.]

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[Voice]

[nemurihime]

[Sup, 'bro idol. Except, she doesn't know that.]

Akizuki-san. Is everything alright?

[Voice]

[gyaooon]

[KRRRRSSSSH STATIC WRRRRSSSSSSSH]

Ah! Chihaya-san! Ummm, don't worry! I'm trying to keep things under control! [THUD!] Gyaooooon! You guys, I said to stop fighting!

[Voice]

[nemurihime]

[She lets out a small cry.]

A-Akizuki-san! [That sounds really bad.] I still have some berries left if you...Should I come over?

[Voice]

[gyaooon]

Eh? Are you sure? I'd rather not trouble you too much if I---[BOOMCRASHSUDDEN DISCONNECTION]


[A few seconds later... Ryo's back.]

Hwah... S-Sorry, I... managed to maintain some peace, th-though I'm not sure how long that will last...

ACTION

[nemurihime]

[Alright, it's time to suit up. There's no response from Chihaya because her Pokégear is annoying and the disconnection has her gathering up Adagio's berries and heading to Ryo's tent.

This is a dangerous mission. When she's outside of his tent, she speaks to him.]

Akizuki-san? Are you still...[...conscious?] there?

ACTION

[gyaooon]

[The tent is eerily devoid of noise, except for Ryo's weak voice:]

Yeah, I'm here... I didn't think Pokemon could be so territorial over food...

[nemurihime]

I brought you those berries I mentioned. Adagio doesn't need to eat much...so if you'd like them, you can have them.

[gyaooon]

Eh? I don't want to trouble you, but I guess it'd be more troubling if you came all the way here only for me to turn you away.

[He opens the flap of the tent slightly, peeking through.]

You should hurry on inside and dry yourself too, or you might catch a cold!

[nemurihime]

I really don't want to be a bother, but if you're Pokémon are hungry...

[She steps through the flap in the tent. She's holding a Ziploc bag...or whatever the Johto equivalent is...of berries. Quite a few, actually. Her Pokémon aren't ravenous eaters. Yet.]

Do you think these might help?

[gyaooon]

Welcome back~

[Ryo scoots back to clear the way for Chihaya, and pulls out a clean dry towel from his bag so she can dry herself off. And wow, those are... a lot of berries... He smiles and nods.]

Mm, that should be enough to last us a while. You should keep a few just in case your Pokemon get status effects though.