Nico Nico Ichi [Video]

[nicocism]

[The view's a bit shaky at first and there's mutters of "Here hold it like this" and "Just stay still!" until finally it seems to steady as it faces out towards an open lot. Then suddenly, a small girl runs out hurriedly in front of the camera, coming to a sudden stop front and center, a serious look on her face... which suddenly melt into a bright, almost blindingly cheery smile as she poses and throws her hands up in cute little signs]

Nico~ Nico~ nii~! It's everyone's favorite Nico-Nico~ [Who?] Or I will be soon! It's so nice to meet everyone out there who's working hard today! Is everyone having fun? Even if it's rough, just remember that Nico is cheering for you! Now that I'm an Enlightened too, and they gave me a warp band, you might even see me out in the field helping explore! Feel free to say hi if you do!

I look forward to working with all of you! Nico~ Nico~ nii~!

[She does the motions again and holds the pose for a bit before suddenly dropping it with a sigh, though there's a satisfied look on her face. Much more casually, she walks back towards the camera, view of her becoming obscure as she picks it up.]

Good job, Murkrow! Now let's see... eh, it was live?

[...there's a long, awkward pause before she remembers to turn it off - can't let anyone see her freak out over making such a mistake with what was supposed to be her debut.]

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[actsmagnificent]

[ Oh dear Savior above, someone is trying out a cute persona live. And then couldn't get to the record button in time...

That's darling. Haruka is so entertained she feels compelled to respond. ]

I feel better already, Skitty.

[nicocism]

[OKAY OKAY OKAY this isn't terrible maybe no one noticed anything out of place it's not like they caught her complaining or anything, she just needs to forge gallantly on ahead. Calm down... collect your thoughts... put on the smile again and-]

E, eh-!? Miss Harukaaaaaa!?

[SHE DID NOT
EXPECT A KIND-OF CELEBRITY...
TO SEE HER
MUCH LESS SAY ANYTHING]

[actsmagnificent]

[ Yeah she's just going to roll with that. It happens sometimes. ]

What kind of Trainer are you hoping to become?

[ And do your Pokémon make those gestures. This is very important. ]

[nicocism]

[OKAY OKAY OKAY, PLAY IT COOL. SHE'S AN UP AND COMING ACTRESS, HARUKA'S AN... ACTUAL ACTRESS. WE'RE COOL.]

W-well, I want to become a cute and strong trainer that people can look up to and be inspired by. [Yeah, okay, that sounded good, right? And not, like, horribly conceited and stupid, right?]

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[cutiepanther]

[ Wow. Just wow. So this is the girl that Maki had met a few days ago in that back alley "training" with her Pokemon. She wants to be famous, and is putting out INCREDIBLY embarrassing videos like this. Maki can't help but notice the awkward beginning, or the amateur ending, and it shows on her face when she responds. ]

Nico-Nico, huh? I feel like I've seen a very different sort of persona here than before.

[ She can't help but look incredibly satisfied seeing Nico screwing up. ]

[nicocism]

[With the camera off, she hisses angrily at the mere sight of that smug smile. It's a moment before she gets to respond]

Oh...? I'm sure I don't know what you're talking about.

[cutiepanther]

[ It's impossible not to be smug about this situation. Nico had been so full of herself, treating Maki like a common prowling cat, and now, Maki had undeniable proof that Nico was fake. Of course, she didn't know why she was like that, but it was hard not to jump to conclusions about the girl. ]

If you want to be popular, lying to everyone about the type of person you are is going to make it difficult you know.

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[niepokonany]

Wait, can you like, pre-record stuff?

[Clearly the important question here. But it would make his social awkwardness so much more manageable!]

[nicocism]

I thought you could! Now I'm not so sure...

[niepokonany]

Well, it's way awesome if we can! Or it'd be way awesome if we could, whatever.

So? Get any sweet Enlightened powers?

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[bleeding_heart]

It's nice to meet you, Nico Nico Nii. I'm Merrill.

[nicocism]

Ah, just Nico's fine! It's nice to meet you too, Merrill!

[woah crazy tats there... it's kind of cool? She guesses? Maybe???]

[bleeding_heart]

Oh, good, that's much easier to say.

[They're traditional and whatnot!]

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[healthepot]

That was very sweet of you, Miss Nico. [Something to raise the morale of people--particularly in trying times (not that these were at the moment, but that is not the point)--was always important! ... Even if the persona used to do so is, in Natalia's honest opinion, a bit overly saccharine.]

[nicocism]

Eheh, thank you! Hopefully we can all get along together in our explorations and work! And you are?

[healthepot]

I hope so, too. My name's Natalia, it's a pleasure to meet you!

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[future_sight]

[What are you even going on about]

Who?

[nicocism]

Nico-Nico~ I'm Nico Yazawa, soon to be idol of the pokemon contests! [Y'know, as soon as the next one gets organized... or something... she really wishes they happened more regularly]

[future_sight]

[Again. What.]

You don't have to talk like that, you know...

[erichika]

What exactly are you notable for?

[nicocism]

[what]

...being a cute and lively girl who brings a smile to everyone's heart?

[erichika]

Are you on the radio or something?

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[celebrity_commentator]

[That was adorable. Newbie-ish, but adorable.]

I see the new class is getting a head start on using these things for broadcasting.

[nicocism]

[SHE'S NEVER TOUCHED A WARP BAND BEFORE TODAY OKAY???]

Right, riiiight? Now that they have video, I think there's all sorts of ways to use them in reaching out to everyone!

[more like, use them to gain popularity]

[celebrity_commentator]

Man, it's not right when my first instinct is to go "back in my day, we all had to make do with radio", huh?