first crescent beam ♀ video/action for new bark town!

[outloving]

[ What happens when you're a newbie stranded in New Bark Town with nothing else to do? You manage to figure out how to use the PokéGear, and that is certainly what Minako has done after several frustrating attempts. It is hard being from the 1990s where pagers were what was all the rage, and there wasn't this new technology. Either way, there's a new face on the feed - a blonde-haired girl with blue eyes currently perched against a tree with a Luvdisc at her side. On her other side is the bento lunch that all the newcomers get, opened and halfway eaten as she continues to stuff her face with the food, looking a little miffed. ]

'kay, gotta be honest here, this whole journey thing kinda sucks. I mean, "Mom" made it seem like it was gonna be exciting, y'know? I was expecting to go on this huge adventure and maybe even meet some hotties while I'm at it! But nooooo. Instead, me and Aimi are stuck here in New Bark Town because of this elephant thing that's deciding to tear up everything on the route ahead.

[ Minako gives a huge sigh, complete with a slump of her shoulders. Usually she is a lot chipper than this, but she's boooored. And when she's bored, she's super whiny. ]

There's nothing to do here. Ugh, this is worse than studying for entrance exams...

[ ...Actually, no, studying for entrance exams is worse. Never mind. ]

No, I mustn't act like this...! Chin up, Minako! It's like what they say, there's no use in drinking spoiled milk!

[ Except literally nobody has said that ever... ]

Anyways, you guys should totally come talk to me! Don't be a stranger! I'll probaaaably be here for a while, so any and all company is welcomed. I'll even introduce myself to break the ice! [ She clears her throat and gives a bright smile. ] Introducing...Minako Aino! I'm sixteen years old and a first year high school student. My birthday's October 22nd, which is coming up pretty soon, so you should totally buy me presents! My favorite colors are red and orange, if you need any gift inspiration. [ It's June, and she's speaking as though her birthday is next week... ] I really like curry and ramen, but I hate shiitake mushrooms. What else is there...well, I guess you could say my hobby is idol-chasing, but I also really like watching TV, playing video games, and reading manga. Oh, and how could I forget...?! My most ultimate, most favorite thing to do of all time! Meeting cute boys!

[ She winks suggestively, as if trying to drop a hint for boys to come talk to her, which...of course she is. It's Minako. ]

So, yeah, you guys should tell me all about yourselves! In times like these, it's nice to make new friends, right?

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[garbagechild]

<sub>[Oh... this girl is complaining a lot... but also seems really cheerful. Which is VERY CONFUSING TO WRATH.]

[But she asked everyone to talk about themselves, and who DOESN'T like listening to an Actual Feral Child babble about their interests.]</sub>

I also like the color red.

What are idols, and why do you chase them? Are they like mice? I like to chase mice.

[outloving]

Hey, good taste!

[ She seems proud that someone else likes her favorite color...as if she's starting a trend or something. ]

...You don't know what an idol is? [ GASP. ] An idol is a singer, and they're usually young and super cute, and they sing a lot of catchy songs! And they're really good at dancing, too! And they get to perform all over the world on huge stages! Both girls and boys can be idols, and some perform as a solo act or they perform in groups!

And no, they're not like mice...I chase them because I'm their biggest fan!

[ Self-proclaimed, of course. ]

And it's the best feeling in the world when you get to see them in person!

[ Except she usually spends all of her allowance on other things, so she can't always go and see them...which then leads to her sneaking into their concerts. ]

[garbagechild]

<sub>[LIKING THE COLOR RED (C) AINO MINAKO NO STEALING]

[Wrath nods seriously as she speaks, soaking up every word.]

[... and doesn't understand a bit of it. He's never been to a concert or even really thought a whole lot about where music even comes from. It's all just pretty noises to him!]</sub>

So you chase things that you like... that makes sense. I also chase things that I like.

_{[LIKE MICE.]}

[outloving]

[ And Minako, being the person she is, completely forgot that he was referring to chasing mice and instead lauds him for his understanding. ]

Yup, that's exactly it!! And if you keep chasing them, then maybe one day they'll finally notice you, and you'll be able to be together forever!

[ Definitely forgot about the mice. ]

[garbagechild]

... You mean you chase them without catching them?

_{[THEN WHAT'S EVEN THE POINT :(]}

If you caught them, you wouldn't have to wait for them to notice.

[outloving]

...Wait, what?

[ ...There's no way he could've thought she was being literal, right? ]

[garbagechild]

Chasing something isn't any fun if there's not even a chance to catch it. Why even chase it at all?

If I'm gonna chase something, it's something that I can at least catch up with.

Otherwise there's no point.

[outloving]

[ There's just a long moment of silence until: ]

...You do know I wasn't referring to actual chasing, right?

[ Obviously not, Minako. ]

[garbagechild]

You weren't?

_{[He frowns!]}

Then why didn't you just use a different word!

sorry for the late tag; feel free to drop!

[outloving]

Well, I didn't think you'd take it literally! There's a lot of things you can chase without actually chasing them, y'know.