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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

[roadrolled]

[Of course not! They're mostly just a bunch of strangely repaired nicks and cuts--synthetic skin is tricky like that. The real "manly battle scar" is out of sight.]

I don't care, you must have just missed our awesome introduction. But we just arrived a few days ago--or at least that's when they woke us up. ♫

[battlearmor]

Oh, you're right. I was in bed with a cold a few days ago.

Does that mean I missed the opening song? What a shame.

[roadrolled]

Your loss. Who knows when we'll sing something again? It's not like we do it for a living or anything. ♫

[Len seems to have cheered up. At least he's smiling now.]

[battlearmor]

Well, how about you just let me know when your next performance is, and I'll come be a good little friend and cheer you on?

[roadrolled]

We sing whenever we want! I wonder if there's any places we can actually perform in... I'll need a guitar--or better yet a keytar!

But in the meantime I could sing something right now. ♫

[battlearmor]

Really? You'd do that, just for little old me?

[ Hook, line, and sinker. Maybe. This guy's unpredictable... ]

I don't even mind if you don't play any instruments.

[roadrolled]

I have the most fun when I'm singing. ♫

[Unless people are insulting his voice.] What kind of song do you want? I know a ton. ♫

[battlearmor]

Well, it's a pretty nice day out, isn't it?

Why don't you sing me something nice to go with the weather?

annotations on for subs!

[roadrolled]

Hmmm... Okay. You want something to go with the weather, huh? ♫

[Len does have to think on it for a bit first. But eventually, he's got it: Summer is Short, So Let's Fall in Love, Boys!! He's even doing a bunch of goofy pantomiming to go with it. When he's finished he's grinning and fixing his hair.]

How was that? ♫

[battlearmor]

[Kuranosuke listens, wide-eyed.

It's still a peculiar sound... but man. He's never heard anything like it.]

Jeez, you're really stinkin' fast!

[...Oh wait, right, he's supposed to talk like a pretty girl. Back to that voice--]

That was amazing! I've never heard anything like it! Tell me, do you sing alone?

[What he's not thinking of opportunities to dress up an aspiring band what are you talking about]

[roadrolled]

[Len doesn't even notice the change mannerism. It's totally normal as far as he's concerned!]

Thanks. Being an android means I can sing as fast as I want! ♫ [He's grinning cheerfully now, enjoying the little boost in confidence a successful performance brings.]

I sing alone sometimes, but I really like singing duets with my twin sister Rin. ♫

[battlearmor]

Is that so?

[Oh, he's intrigued. He's so intrigued. He can see their name in lights. Robot superstars. Things just fall into his lap.

Thank you savior.]

Tell me, is your twin sister just as adorable as you are?

[roadrolled]

Don't call me adorable, I'm a man you know! Nobody will take me seriously if you do that. And for the record, nobody's cuter than Rin. That's why we make such a good team. ♫

[Of course the two of them are identical, so there isn't really an argument there.]

[battlearmor]

And who says a man can't be adorable?

[A glimmer of mischief flashes in Kuranosuke's eyes.]

But anyway... You know, I'd like to meet that sister of yours. I think you'd both make such an excellent band.

[roadrolled]

[Len doesn't even respond to that. Kuranosuke simply gets a flat stare. Luckily they're moving on!]

Well duh, I told you we were looking for somewhere to play, remember? If you want to meet Rin, I can just grab her--but don't just forget about me! ♫

[battlearmor]

Yes... but you can't get anywhere with just somewhere to play. Who's going to do your makeup and clothes?

Unless you already have a manager...

[roadrolled]

I guess it couldn't hurt... [That's his stubborn way of agreeing.]

But where are we going to find a manager? All anybody seems to care about here are Pokemon or doing stuff for the city. ♫

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[battlearmor]

Oh, what a calamity. How are you ever going to find someone with enough fashion sense to dress a pair of singing twins?

[battlearmor]

...And just in case you missed it, I was being sarcastic.

I'll be your manager. That's what I'm saying.

[roadrolled]

[He's squinting, because even though Len's interested in the offer, he has some questions first.]

How do I know you'll be any good? Just a minute ago you were talking about dressing Pokemon. ♫

[battlearmor]

Excuse me. Have you seen me?

You can't dress pokémon if you can't dress yourself.

But if you'd rather not take the chance... I can find another client.

[roadrolled]

[Len opens his mouth, about to retort with a snarky "yeah, I'm looking right at you" until his offer is suddenly threatening to be revoked.

He backpedals before it's too late.] Uh-- wait, wait! I didn't say I didn't want it! I'm just making sure you're qualified first... We're professionals, you know! ♫

[battlearmor]

Of course you are! I understand your apprehension...

Everyone should go in with that kind of attitude, I guess. So how about this-- you, me, and your sister should meet up and have a little chat!

What do you say? I don't know if you eat or anything, but I'll even pay if we go somewhere to eat together.

[roadrolled]

Hmm... We could do that. As long as you're paying--since yeah, we eat. ♫

[Priorities. Besides, Kura offered and Len's not about to turn down free food.]

Rin's not far away, so why don't we meet up now? ♫ [He doesn't want anybody else to have a chance to catch his new potential manager's interest.]

[battlearmor]

Perfect. We'll go anywhere you want, just say the word.

[Hook, line, and sinker. Man, it really is Kuranosuke's day today.]

And I'll meet you there.