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[battlearmor]

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Well hello everyone out there!

[There's a pretty girl on the screen all of a sudden.

Wait. It's hard to tell, but that's actually a dude in drag. Hopefully you have good perception-- if not? Kuranosuke's not going to correct anyone who mistakes him for a girl. He's got on make up, a lusciously full blonde wig, and pink from head to toe apart from his black miniskirt.

It looks like he's making this broadcast from the business district, and he's speaking with a girly lilt to his voice-- what, gotta act the part if you're dressed up, right?]

It's a pleasure to meet you all, I'm sure. Let's get down to business, shall we?

I'm looking for anyone who's interested in entering contests. You see, Pearls and I here-- Prrriii! -- aaare looking to offer our services as Pokémon Stylists.

If you need a consultation, or maybe just need a refresher course of your own, please feel free to contact me and we'll see if I can help you. I'm looking for a special kind of client... so don't think you'll get away with it on the first meeting!

Anyway, just look into contacting Kuranosuke Koibuchi, alright?

[Koibuchi, as in Son-of-the-politician Koibuchi. He has no shame.]

Toodles!

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[With a sigh, Kuranosuke ends the transmission and looks over at his Togepi. Dropping the feminine voice, he shrugs.]

Well, let's hope we don't get anyone boring.

Kura-po, you think everyone's boring nowadays.

I'm not wrong! There's never anyone with the right style. Everyone's always talking and talking- but it's like no one cares about what they do! I need something new.

[Pearls just lets out her own exasperated sigh. What is she going to do with this boy?]

Comments

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[battlearmor]

Thaaat's right! Though, I'm open to pretty much any purpose at this point. Do you know someone who needs a confidence lift, honey?

[He's all back into his pretty voice again, even if he's resisting the urge to touch his shoulders. Oh man. She's all dusty and he can't even straighten her out what is this.]

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[future_sight]

[And this was after she brushed some of the cobwebs off. CONSIDER YOURSELF LUCKY, KURANOSUKE.

She pauses to think for a moment.]

I do, but I don't think she'd take it. [Because why so difficult Eri.]

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[battlearmor]

Oh? No?

[Kuranosuke tilts his head, bringing his finger to his chin.]

And why's that?

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[future_sight]

I've tried to help her myself, but either she doesn't want it or doesn't think she does. She's been getting better lately, but has a long way to go.

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[battlearmor]

Well then, you just have to help her without letting her know!

[Pearls chirps a few things at him, to which Kuranosuke just gives her a wink-- Pearls at least seems content with it.]

I'd be willing to take a stab at it, I suppose. Now, what's your name, cutie?

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[future_sight]

I'll try. She isn't making it easy for me. I just wanna see her be happy.

I don't know how she'd feel with a man helping her with that, but maybe you can help her through me.

I'm Nozomi Toujou. Nice to meet you~

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[battlearmor]

Aw, darn. And not even a really pretty one?

[He doesn't seem too offended, by the hammy look on his face.]

You can call me Kuranosuke. It's nice to meet you, too.

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[future_sight]

[She smiles.]

Maybe. We'll have to see~ Although I guess if you're talking about them too, Pokemon contests must be pretty popular. I bet you're busy.

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[battlearmor]

Mmmm.... They're popular... but trust me, I'm not busy.

[His voice evens out, and he seems kind of annoyed.]

Let's just say I'm pretty picky about clients... and all of them up until now have been boring. I mean, sure, the cash is good considering I already get an allowance, but it's not worth it.

[...And then he perks up.]

Oh, sorry. I didn't mean to complain to you.

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[future_sight]

[She shakes her head.]

I don't mind. You're pretty picky, huh? [Not said in a malicious way, but more matter-of-factly.] What do you look for?

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[battlearmor]

Hmm... It's like... a spark.

How can I say this?

[He's not even sure what he's looking for, honestly.]

Maybe... a certain kind of passion. Yeah, that might be it.

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[future_sight]

Passion...

[She thinks about that for a moment.]

Sounds like fun.

I've never been to a contest myself, what are they like?

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[battlearmor]

...Kind of boring, sometimes.

[Kuranosuke sighs, looking annoyed. He didn't always feel this way.]

I mean, they're fun the first time. Maybe if people did something different every once in a while...

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[future_sight]

Maybe you should coach people to do something different, then. I bet you're not the only one who's bored with just the same thing over and over again.

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[battlearmor]

I know I can't be, but do you know how hard it is to get nobles to admit they're wrong?

You can't even pay some of them to get their heads out of their asses and stop doing the same old crap!

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[future_sight]

I wouldn't know.

[Born to a somewhat low-status family, passed around for five or six years, and then landing in with the Toujous--while they had some stature themselves, they weren't exactly "noble."]

That sounds annoying.

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[battlearmor]

Trust me, it is.

[He sighs.]

Anyway, I'm not here to whine about that. This is... far from about pokémon grooming, sorry.

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[future_sight]

Sorry about that.

Mithra at least seemed interested when you mentioned grooming.

[Wait, what? He looks like a Deerling caught in the headlights. HE WASN'T INTERESTED.]

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[battlearmor]

Is that so?

[He chuckles.]

Well, I suppose that just means I'll have to pay you a visit sometime.

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[future_sight]

He has a lady Nidoqueen that he's trying to impress.

[NOZOMI NO STOP.]

You should. I think you'd like our shop. I'll even tell your fortune.

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[battlearmor]

O-ho, a lady? Well, I can help with that.

[He suddenly looks very impressed!!]

Fortune telling! How charming! You'd like to see that, wouldn't you, Pearls?

[The togekiss chirps excitedly. Fortune telling...!!!]

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[future_sight]

Really? Isn't that exciting, Mithra?

[Nozomi pls...]

You two should come see me, then!

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[battlearmor]

Why, of course!

I have a little lunch date planned-- how late can I visit? I could always swing by tomorrow.

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[future_sight]

I'm open until later in the evening.

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[battlearmor]

Perfect. Keep an eye out for me, dear~!

[did he sparkle when he winked

he sure did]

I'll talk to you later.