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.]

Comments

action.

[amiroll]

[ Suddenly.. an Ami is latched to your back.. How did that get there ]

Back, warriors of hell! You shall not get your hands on the pure maiden Ryohime!

action.

[gyaooon]

[Oof! Suddenly Ryo is sporting a loli as a back accessory. Unlike the angry beast known as Ritsuko, Ryo doesn't... actually have the courage heart to pry the girl off. Though---]

Who is Ryohime?! [Not sure if this is an upgrade from 'Onee-chan'! Anyway, better do something about the two Pokemon playing tug-o-war with a sandwich.]

U-Um! Please, you two! I'll make more, so please stop fighting...!

action. 1/2

[amiroll]

[ suddenly Ami does a dramatic flip off of Ryo's back!! Also Kouhai suddenly appears next to her and poses with her and there is a pretend yellow backdrop and fireworks and stuff, except that stuff doesn't really exist.

She points to the two Pokemon with the iron will of a Steelix. ]

[amiroll]

... Boom.

[ Ami holds up her finger and blows it like a revolver..

and turns to walk away. Kouhai looks confused but follows. ]

1/2

[gyaooon]

[What just happened? Ryo was expecting something grander, and couldn't help but stare at Ami, quite dumbfounded. How the hell does he react to that?

He turns his attention back to the Pokemon---]

2/2

[gyaooon]

[... And he sees that they've fallen over, staying as still and silent as they could.]

They're actually going along with it?!

[amiroll]

[ Ami rolls back in and wraps around Ryo. ]

Of course they are! Geez, Onee-chan, don't you know how to raise Pokemon?!

[gyaooon]

[Gah! Ryo just attempts to return his Pokemon to their PokeBalls, despite having his back strained by the weight of Ami.]

I don't see how playing sheriff has anything to do with raising Pokemon?

[amiroll]

It has everything to do with it, Ryohime just doesn't get it!

[gyaooon]

[Ryo's pretty sure there isn't anything to get, but he'll humor her.]

All right, so could Ami-chan enlighten me how it has everything to do with it~?

[amiroll]

That's something, Ami thinks, that every young trainer must learn for themselves. Ami has nothing more to teach you, young grasshopper.

[ and a bow.. ]

[gyaooon]

[What.]

I'm not sure if I should take this seriously or not, but all right...