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!]