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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[monge]

...Huh, I guess that means everyone got a present if you think about it that way, zura...

[That sure was nice of the "powers that be," he never got a birthday present before. Now that she mentions it, his was pretty fitting too.

But then that begs the question...]

So you're just like a fish, zura?

[SHE SAID IT WAS FITTING.]

[outloving]

Eeehhh?! No way!! I'm nothing like a fish! ...Unless you're comparing me to the world's most beautiful fish, that is.

[ Her ego being what it is, of course, means that she'll just interpret it that way. ]

I was saying it's fitting that I was given such a cute Pokémon for being such a cute girl!

[monge]

Oh... I guess that makes more sense, zura.

[Although how cool would it be to talk to a fish? Powers that be need to get on that.]

But, ah, all Pokemon are kinda cute, zura... A-Are you sure there aren't any other reasons why you got that one, zura?

[He's not saying she might secretly be a fish, but that won't stop him from dreaming.]

[outloving]

[ Oh, she has plenty of reasons. ]

Well, it's also heart-shaped, and hearts are usually a symbol of love, right? Which is perfect for a love goddess like me.

1/2

[monge]

[...inhale.]

2/2

[monge]

MOOOOOONNNGGEEEEE!!

W-Why didn't you say so sooner, that's way better than being a fish, zura!!

[An actual, real-life goddess. Wowie.]

[outloving]

[ See, this is the type of responses she likes. Minako can't help but revel in his excitement. ]

Isn't it obvious? Goddesses are beautiful, so it's only natural that someone as beautiful as me would be a goddess, right?

[ ...What kind of logic is that. ]

[monge]

[Oh god, it makes so much sense now.]

Monge... I can't believe I never realized it sooner, zura...

[A beat.]

...All this time, I've been surrounded by goddesses, zura.

[outloving]

[ Just this face. ]

...N-No, that's not how it works! Not just any girl can be a goddess. Only the special ones can!

[monge]

But I think all girls are special, zura!

[Which only furthers his belief. All girls are goddesses, who knew! ...Wonder if that counts for the Pokemon, too... How many goddesses has he been carrying around this whole time...?]

[outloving]

[ Minako: 0, Komasan: 1. ]

Well, at least you acknowledge my status.

[monge]

Eh...why wouldn't I, zura? [No one would just...make something like that up, r-right?] Does that happen a lot? Not being acknowledged, zura?

[Maybe they tore down her shrine, too...]

[outloving]

I mean, think about it, a lot of people don't necessarily believe that goddesses exist, right? So why would they believe that a beautiful teenage girl is a goddess?

[monge]

Ah, yeah, that's true... people don't seem to believe in a lot these days, zura... I think that's why a lot of youkai can get away with what they do, zura...

Don't worry, I believe you, zura.

[outloving]

Oh, Komasan...! You are truly a gift to this world! I'm so glad I met you!

[ Complete with fake sniffles. ]

[monge]

[Guess who's the only person in the world who doesn't think they're fake.]

A-Ah, no, please don't cry, zura!

[outloving]

[ ...Oh yeah, she forgot. ]

Sorry, sorry! I'm not crying.