009. [video/action]

[hopeboy]

[When the feed comes on, Takeru's sitting inside a small cafe. Out of all his Pokemon, only his Emolga's out of his pokeball and is sitting on the table beside him. On the chair beside the blond, however, sits a nicely wrapped egg. But the focus remains on Takeru's gentle and smiling face.]

I can't believe another year's fast approaching. Seems like only yesterday I arrived in this place. [A lopsided smile.] It's weird, I feel old. [This is where Takeru chuckles to himself.]

Anyway, in light with the approaching new year, I'd like to know if you guys already know your resolutions? I know some doesn't make one, but for the ones who do, what are yours?

[A charming, wide smile follows after.] Only if you'd like to tell, of course.

[And with that, he ends the public video feed only to send a private one to Hikari.]


[Private;]

Hey, Hikari-chan! [The most charming smile is only for you, girlfriend.] Are you busy today? I know I said I'd go train by myself for a while, but um, I lied. [A sheepish chuckle as he rubs the back of his neck. Emolga just looks at him and sighs.] Sorry about that.

Anyway, if you're not busy, I'll be waiting for you here in the cafe. Everything's on me.

[Forgive your boyfriend for failing you when it comes to a surprise as he winks before turning off his Gear.]

[End Private;]


[ooc: forward-dated to this morning!]

Comments

[video]

[digital_bingo]

I haven't really thought of any resolutions... But I probably should, huh?

What are yours, Takeru-kun?

[video]

[hopeboy]

[He hasn't really thought of any yet. He just wanted to hear others' so he can get some idea. But hey, he'll respond to Miyako's question, anyway, with a sheepish smile.]

Maybe I should be more creative with my surprises next year.

[video]

[digital_bingo]

Creative with your surprises? [Three, two...]

Oh! You mean... those kinds of surprises?

[video]

[hopeboy]

[Since he doesn't think like a girl, he blinks.]

What do you mean those kind of surprises, Miyako-san?

[video]

[digital_bingo]

You knoww.... those kinds! [And she does an odd head tilt. HINT HINT NUDGE NUDGE YOU HAVE A GIRLFRIEND WHY IS THIS SO HARD]

[video]

[hopeboy]

[He had never been one to assume okay. He's not Daisuke!]

Oh, you mean... [When the realization managed to hit him, he blushes and smiles sheepishly again.] Yeah, those kinds. I feel like I'm failing her in that regard.

[action]

[chosen_light_child]

[Well, Hikari saw that message, but considering what it was about, she figured she shouldn't even answer. So as soon as she got dressed in something nice, there she was, heading over to the cafe. None of her pokémon were out of their balls, but she was carrying her egg with her.

When she made it over to the table, she giggled.]

Hi there, Takeru-kun. So, was this what you were trying to set up when you "went off to train"?

[action]

[hopeboy]

[The moment he saw her enter the cafe dressed in something really nice, Takeru felt his heart skip a beat, if not a blush creeping up his face. He tried to act composed, though, but that's hard when a lucky guy like him has a cute girlfriend like Hikari.

Her question only made his heart skip another beat, however, that he quickly cleared his throat to answer.]

Uh, yeah... Guess I need more work on that area, huh? [A sheepish smile followed by his hand rubbing the back of his neck. Man oh man is he lame.]

[action]

[chosen_light_child]

[Hikari giggles, sitting down across from him and placing her egg down in one of the chairs.]

You don't need to worry about surprising me, you know.

[action]

[hopeboy]

[When she's finally seated, Takeru takes hold of one of her hands and smiles at her apologetically.]

But I want to. At least, from time to time, I want you to feel special.

[action]

[chosen_light_child]

[Hikari blushes and smiles at him, her hand tightening around his.]

Well, I already feel pretty special. I have you, don't I?

[action]

[hopeboy]

[Now it's Takeru's turn to blush bright red, though his smile only widened.]

You do. [A light squeeze of her hand.] Does that mean I don't have to surprise you every now and then?

[action]

[chosen_light_child]

[Hikari giggles.]

Well, surprises are fun, but no. You don't need to worry about it.

[Video]

[seetheflower]

I wanna become a champion by the end of next year! And I want to make friends with more and more people.

[ One of these two might not become a thing, guess which one. ]

[Video]

[hopeboy]

[Make friends with more and more people? lol]

Those seem excellent resolutions!

[Video]

[seetheflower]

[ She'll be forever alone... ]

Thanks, I know they are! [ Not subtle at all. ] And what are yours?

[Video]

[hopeboy]

[That's so sad. 8(]

Well, I haven't thought of any specific one yet. I just thought maybe I can get an idea from others.

[Video]

[seetheflower]

Well, what about mine? Do you wanna be a champion too? In that case, we'll be rivals!

[Video]

[hopeboy]

Well, there's nothing wrong with being a champion but I don't think that's one of my priorities now.

[video]

[combat_butler]

I suppose that "Get sent home with my girlfriend." really isn't a fair resolution to want to make, is it? I'll just be happy ringing in the new year with some friends, honestly...

[video]

[hopeboy]

["Get sent home with my girlfriend." Oh wow, can Takeru relate to that. He wishes for the same thing, if not for his girlfriend and his friends here too.]

I guess that kind of resolution isn't something we can keep. [Knowing this place.] It won't be like before, but having friends to spend the coming new year is always a good thing.

[video]

[combat_butler]

Mm... Odds are far higher one of us might go home separately before we'd leave together.

Still, regardless of leaving, I'll just be happy if I can enjoy it with friends. Maybe I should resolve to get to know anyone else who has been here as long as I have better...

[video]

[hopeboy]

[His face fell at that thought. He can never imagine going home earlier than Hikari, or she going home earlier than him.]

Yeah, I think you should... They'd understand you more with regards to this place.

[A heartbeat.] Though, if anything, we shouldn't let this thought get the better of us.

Re: [video]

[combat_butler]

Ahaha... I think I'm safe in that regard, to be honest! I've kind of steeled myself against people leaving quite thoroughly after so many of my long time friends left...

Still, you're right! It's times like these I should rally up and get to know my other near-lifers! IT's a good way to ensure some high quality relations.

[video]

[hopeboy]

Well, I may not have stayed here longer as you have, Ayasaki-san, but I'd still like to be your friend, anyway.