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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?]

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[roadroller]

[Rin is happy to follow along, though when she hears and sees Kuranosuke up close her eyes widen slightly. Just like that, her inner fujoshi is questioning!! But she keeps it under wraps, smiling cheerfully.]

Nice to meet you! I'm Rin Kagamine. ♪

[and she takes a seat as suggested, though this puts her basically face to face with the togepi.]

Cute... ♪

[battlearmor]

Nice to meet you, too!

Kuranosuke Koibuchi. And this baby is Pearls.

[Pearls chirps a hello to her, extending her teeny hand to shake in place of Kuranosuke's.]

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[roadrolled]

[Len glances over at the Togepi, but otherwise his attention is on Kuranosuke.]

See, I told you my sister was cute. All we need is some instruments and we could play just about anything. ♫

[roadroller]

Hi, Pearls~

[totally shaking that little hand. CUTE THINGS. But yes, to business.]

We still know hundreds of songs, too! ♪

[battlearmor]

Hundreds of songs, you say?

Well, then there's just one more question, isn't there?

Can you play the instruments, or do we need to find you some more band members?

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[roadrolled]

Of course we can play them. Me and Rin can play just about anything with keys or strings. ♫

[roadroller]

But usually I play lead guitar and Len plays bass! ♪

[battlearmor]

Well, if you leave the instruments to me, I'm sure we can make up the loan for them in a matter of shows!

[Thank you, Daddy's Money™.]

So, after we eat, I'd like to hear you both sing together. Then... then we can decide on the best look.

[I can already see these guys in eight different styles... this is gonna be killer!]

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[roadrolled]

Sounds like a plan to me. We get instruments and we get to sing. What's the downside? ♫

[Len starts flipping through the menu.] I wanna banana split. ♫

[roadroller]

None so far! [The only thing she can think of is the size of the cut he'd want, but that really doesn't matter too much to her.]

I wannnt... hmm... what's brioche de rois, I'll try that! ♪

[reminds her of Daughter of Evil.]

[battlearmor]

[...We come to this restaurant, and all these kids want are sweets. Guess I should've known.

Kuranosuke chuckles to himself, waving his hand.]

Well! I'll join in. I want a shortcake myself.

[He waves the waiter over with a quick 'yoo-hoo!', giving them the order and turning back to his two new charges.]

Now, while we wait... what else can you tell me about yourselves?

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[roadroller]

["All" is a bit optimistic. After all, their conversation could last longer than the sweets, and what happens then? Seconds, given the chance.]

Well, let's see. We're 14 years old, but I'm the big sis! I'm the courageous one that likes causing mischief, and Len's the snarky but adorable one... something like that. ♪

[roadrolled]

Hey! ♫ [Len shoots Rin and indignant look.] I told you to stop calling me adorable.

I'm snarky but manly. [Turning back towards Kuranosuke, he winks.] I'm also the brains of this operation. I mean who was it that found us a manager, huh, huh? ♫

casually LOSES TAGS like a dumbass

[battlearmor]

Mmm, of course, the manliest.

[Kura's just going to wink back, because he's not above fucking with kids. It's kind of hilarious. And Len'll learn soon enough.]

The only thing you need now is a place to perform!

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[roadrolled]

[Len just nods in agreement. Totally the manliest, yup, that's him.]

So, what kind of places can we get into around here? ♫

[roadroller]

Any big stages? ♪

[Rin doesn't want to start off small!!]

[battlearmor]

Now, that's no way to build a following.

You've got to find some loyal fans first.

[He taps his finger against his chin as their desserts arrive.]

Actually... I think I know of a place that we can go very soon and rent instruments for... sort of an open mic session. it'd be a good way to get to hear you both together.

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[roadrolled]

[Len starts to eat his dessert, banana first.] Really? We already had a following before we died, you know. Can't you just advertise that? ♫

[Not that he really has any idea how, but that's what the manager is for.]

[roadroller]

[Rin has no idea how he'd pull that off either. So she pouts, but asks.]

...Well, what's this open mic place? ♪

[battlearmor]

Honey, centuries-old fans aren't going to do much.

...Of course, advertising the whole robot thing...

[He thinks for a moment before answering.]

It's a little stage downtown called Shoreside. It's not too far from here, actually, if you want to stop in. The owner's a good friend.

[Good enough, anyway.]

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[roadrolled]

Hmm... I guess we can stop by after we eat. ♫ [It's a little depressing to think about the fact all of their fans are dead, so Len stuffs his face with some more icecream instead.]

But what are you thinking? I mean, about advertising "the whole robot thing"? People around here seem kind of obsessed with the Old City, I bet if we rope 'em in with that we can keep them once they realize how cool we are! ♫

[roadroller]

Right? I'm kinda shocked they haven't made a bigger deal of that than they have, honestly. We're kind of the find of the century, here!

[Rin nibbles her brioche.]

Eh, it's probably better that way, though. ♪

[battlearmor]

[Kuranosuke gives Pearls the strawberry from the top of his shortcake before grabbing a bite himself.]

You are. And that can be used to our advantage, I think.

After all, you're a one of a kind experience nowadays, aren't you?

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[roadrolled]

Well, two of a kind. [He playfully nudges Rin.] Hehe.

But this gives me an idea, Manager-san. We should start off big and impress them by singing something a normal human idol could never pull off! ♫

[roadroller]

Something unforgettable! It would be good if it was kind of daring too, don't you think? ♪