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.]

Comments

[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?]

[actsmagnificent]

[ Why does she somehow doubt your sincerity. Or well. She likes what she sees beneath that statement. You're going to try hard, aren't you? In your...uh. Own way. ]

Good goal. Keep it up and I might have to join your fan club.

[nicocism]

[It's true! Just... she wants to be cute and strong and looked up to for her own personal ego]

Hahaha, you tease! I've got a long way to go before that! [Benefits of being an entertainer Nico sincerely admires: she might show a modicum of modesty] But thank you for your encouragement~

[actsmagnificent]

[ Haruka nods. Sounds like it's time for Senpai Corner. ]

Popular culture has the means to move the soul. It's quite possible our performances help spur Union into the future.

[ She grins. ] People need something to believe in.

[nicocism]

[YES SENPAI PLS]

Right, right? Even when times are toughest - especially when times are toughest - people should be able to smile!

[And if they are smiling because Nico is the bestest WELL THAT'S OKAY TOO]

[actsmagnificent]

[ Okay wow. This is seriously your debut? You have this "character" thing down pat. You are either going to go far in this industry or crash and burn and Haruka cannot tell which as of yet. ]

....You've really prepared for this, huh.

[nicocism]

Mm, yeah! I definitely want to do my best out here.

[There's something a little more genuine about her smile at this point - she really did work hard to prepare for all this.]

[actsmagnificent]

[ Okay, have it your way. She won't break the spell if you don't.

That said, you did say you were going exploring, right....which presumably means leaving the city for the forest. ]

Don't explore too far afield for now. It's safer than it's been for a while, but I'd hate for you to have bad memories of your first time.

[nicocism]

Eheh, yeah... I don't think I'll go too far the first time, anyway! Unless I had someone experienced with me.

[Surprisingly, not actually a solicitation, just her thinking out loud]

[actsmagnificent]

You asking?

[ Pardon Haruka while she confirms this. ]

[nicocism]

Eh? Ah, well... [HER HEART, IT'S NOT READY] Only if you're offering? I'm sure you're all sorts of busy though!

[Why can't she save even a fraction of this modesty for when dealing with, well, ANYONE ELSE]

[actsmagnificent]

[ Hey, until she knows what she's doing about gods and Seekers and all that nonsense her schedule's open. Rehearsal doesn't count. In fact, prior commitments to get out of rehearsal sure are handy... ]

I don't want to cramp your style. But you know where to find me.

[nicocism]

[omg omg omg]

I, I'll give you a call sometime then, Miss Haruka!

[actsmagnificent]

Don't make me wait too long, Skitty.

[ Have another wink to top off this conversation. Seeing how you do out in the forest, or somewhere similar, would be interesting.

Kids. They're great. ]

[nicocism]

Kyaa! I won't!

[It's a little acting, but she really is fangirling HARUKA-SENPAI NOTICED ME AND USED CUTE NICKNAMES]

[actsmagnificent]

I'll see you then.

[ If it doesn't look like Nico has anything to add, Haruka will cut the feed there on yet another blinding smile of her own. She does look like she's looking forward to it, Nico. Quite a lot, even! ]