004 @ VIDEO / Action for Goldenrod City

[gyaooon]

[Hello, network. The video feed turns on to show the exhausted face of the oldest member from the 876 idol trio. Ryo sighs.]

Finally... After so many detours and roadblocks, we've finally made it to Goldenrod. I hope we can really find work here.

Anyway, I was wondering...

[The camera moves to show a Kirlia, which tilts its head with confusion.]

Why is Ralts' evolution so girly-looking?! I thought they were supposed to become cooler?! I mean, it doesn't make me like Ritsu even less, but... Man, this doesn't help my image at all...

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[femininity]

Hm... I guess that's true. I don't think there's anything wrong with it though.

I've been getting ready to challenge the gym here, but I hear the leader's really strong. You should be careful too, Yayoi warned me about her.

But sure! We can have a friendly battle some time... heh, I'e actually never done that before.

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[gyaooon]

[Well, Ryo knows that it doesn't change that Ritsu's his strongest Pokemon... Still, it doesn't help for his desired manly image. Then again...]

Well, Ritsu will still be cool no matter what he looks like as long as he's strong, right? I probably should just get over it and keep training hard. When do you want to meet up, Makoto-san? Maybe this way we can measure our current levels of skill...

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[femininity]

Any time would be fine! As soon as you're ready, and we can...!

[ wait... wait, no. she calms down a bit, shaking her head. ]

Actually, you just got to Goldenrod, right? You should probably get some rest first. So how about tomorrow? I've been here for a while, and... oh, wait! Do you know Hayate too? He's been renting out these huge mansion where all of us have been staying. If you want, I'm sure you guys could stay here too.

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[gyaooon]

[Suddenly, Ryo's eyes are ablaze with admiration, respect, and excitement upon hearing Hayate's name.]

Ayasaki-san's here too?! Of course I know him! We're really good friends! Comrades, practically! ... At least, I think so.

[Wait, he rented a mansion?! Butlers can do that?! He seriously is rather super at his job... So amazing! Ryo wishes he could be like that!]

Um, is it really okay if we join you all? I don't want to impose...

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[femininity]

[ she's not surprised that ryo knows hayate, but she hadn't exactly expected that reaction.

well... butlers really are impressive, so perhaps she shouldn't be that surprised. ]

It's not an imposition at all! That's why we all gathered here to begin with.

Hm... you could even say we've been waiting for you.

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[gyaooon]

[That's... d'awwww. Ryo is so moved. He smiles brightly.]

Eheh... Sorry for the wait, then. Honestly, I miss being with Makoto-san and the others. Plus, I'd love for you all to get to know Ai-chan and Eri-chan better!

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[femininity]

Ah, no, don't apologize! It's good that you went out and saw a lot.

You'll have to tell me all about it. And yeah... I'm looking forward to seeing them again in person too!