route_1065 | the easter bunny *doesn't exist*

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the easter bunny doesn't exist

Who: Hiroto Ibuki, Atsuro Kihara, Sayaka Miki, Kyoko Sakura
Where: Cherrygrove City
When: April 24, afternoon
Summary: Hiro comes to Cherrygrove with the intention of a friendly reuniting with Atsuro and an even friendlier kidnapping of Sayaka. Unfortunately, Kyoko wasn't given a heads up.
Rating: PG! Friendly hijinks are probably sure to follow.
Log:
[Hiro had finally gotten to Cherrygrove, and upon doing so, had wasted no time texting Atsuro. He'd told his friend to meet him outside the PokeMart, where he had a package waiting for him, and after that they would figure out their next plan of action. He couldn't help grinning, just a little-- It seemed like today was going to be a good day.]

I just hope it stays that way.

[Atsuro needs a tag, also!]

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[Upon receiving the text, Atsuro waste no time in going there. Since he's been in the city for a while, he knows where the PokeMart is.]

Yo, Hiro!

[Meanwhile, Sayaka is in the PokeMart, working her shift. Since the bug invasion ended, the work flow seemed to go a bit more smoothly and it's actually quite lax in the building.

To be honest, she wanted to slack off a bit. Even Kyoko was in the PokeMart, so why not chat with her while she waits for customers? But she can't. HER BOSS IS SO INTIMIDATING-- more like bothersome, but she didn't want stuff deducted from her paycheck just from satisfying her boredom. Oh well...

So she's standing behind the counter with her elbow on top of the register as she rested her head on the palm of her hand. Sooo boooored... but she wasn't going to initiate a conversation either.]

[on the other hand, kyoko is going to do whatever the hell she wants. She got off work a while ago, and for now, was spending her spoils on...

Well, what else? Snacks, obviously.

So it's with a large pile of food (she's having some trouble carrying it, actually) that she approaches the counter where Sayaka stands, her Lickitung trailing behind her with some food as well. And then she dumps it. One by one. On the counter.]

Huh. [kyoko's just going to casually strike up a conversation as she arranges the... hella lot of packages on the counter.] I actually caught you working.

Atsuro!

[meanwhile, back outside, Hiro is ridiculously happy to see his best friend again, so he steps over to give him a pat on the shoulder before they move in to collect Hiro's "package". he looks okay, not injured or worse for wear, just... well, like Atsuro should look like. it's comforting, to finally have him back.]

It feels like it's been forever since I saw you. I guess time flies.

[Hiro jabs a thumb towards the PokeMart]

Do you mind if we stop here for a minute? My package is just inside.

I guess it does. How long has it been for you? It's about almost a week for me since I saw you.

[Way back home, doing what's needed to be done. Atsuro glance at the PokeMart.]

Sure. What's the package, by the way?

[Sayaka looks at the heap of snacks and just... STARES AT THEM.]

Kyoko, where do you even... put all of these?

[Nevertheless, she starts scanning them one by one and stuffing them into grocery bags, spinning the bag wheel every time she filled one up. Mind you, this TAKES TIME.]

You know. Around.

[totally specific. kyoko's just watching as sayaka scans all the food, completely unphased by the fact this is... well. A lot of effort.]

And it helps clear them up pretty fast. [and this is when she shifts her head in the direction of her Lickitung behind her.]

A couple of weeks. Not even including when you got here.

[At that, Hiro simply strides forward, giving Atsuro a knowing look, and pushes the door open, grinning almost devilishly - the Bels are clearly a bad influence. ... And promptly put on his "danger" face. He figured his "package" would appreciate the surprise, after what he'd heard about her business.]

Everybody freeze! We're taking the cashier!

That long, huh...

[Atsuro follows Hiro into the store, curious about that look earlier. Did he have something in mind...

...

What the hell, Hiro] Wha--

[WHAT THE FU-]

H-Hiroto?! [She is baffled and just what. The snack she was holding gently falls back onto the counter from the lack of grip in Sayaka's hand.]

[what. the. hell. Kyoko's just going to turn towards the direction of the entrance, watching... hiroto and some unknown guy come in. A look towards Sayaka. Judging from her reaction, Kyoko's pretty sure she did hear that right.

Take the cashier? Was he damn serious?]

What the... [Kyoko's just going to take this as her opportunity to place herself defensively between the two newcomers and the cashier, taking a couple of steps forward.] What the hell are you doing?

[At the sight of Kyoko - who he did not expect to see - Hiro pauses. That certainly changes things! However, he's not TOO deterred by this, no, not really. He just keeps walking towards Sayaka.]

Sorry. Atsuro, could you repeat it for her for me? I need to get my "package" from the front there.

[What the hell, Hiro? Are they seriously going to rob a store? But Atsuro still trust in him to make the best decisions, no matter how crazy.

And the way he said "package" implies something, for sure

Atsuro puts up a serious look.]

I guess you didn't hear properly. Freeze, everybody! We're taking the cashier!

[ Hiro better have a good explanation after this. Really.]

[--Oh. They look serious. She steps out in plain view, but still behind the counter.]

Hiroto... What are-- No, that's probably not the right thing to say...

[So she takes a deep breath in.]

. . . Sayaka?

[and at sayaka's screaming, kyoko's doing a little look over her shoulder. yeah, supremely lost right now, since it seems like she knows what's going on... but still. she's turning back to the two weirdos at the front of the store again. behind her... the lickitung drools, picking up a snack off the counter table.]

Heh--! [directed mostly to hiroto, not his beanie friend. the shock's wearing off, and now she's just stubborn.] Like I'd let you, headphones!

... Hold on a second here. I just want to talk.

[Hiro really just... wanted to surprise Sayaka, seeing as she should have had no idea he was coming like this, plus it'd make his intentions known really quickly. It'd scare Atsuro, and surprise him too, but in true Atsuro fashion, now he's going along with it. ... As expected of Atsubro!

... Well, he'd better get to Sayaka and explain things before this gets out of hand.]

[And out of GODDAMN NOWHERE comes Hiro's Nosepass to tackle the Lickitung out of the way while Hiro sliiiiides on over to the counter.]

So if you don't mind, give us a minute!

[They're bros no matter what, after all.

Hiro's Nosepass definitely surprised him, because seriously, it came out of nowhere. Atsuro glance at the two Pokemon, before following Hiro over to the counter.]

[She was, and still is, very surprised that the two boys made an entrance like this. In fact, she never saw this coming at ALL.

But nevertheless, she picks up a snack bag, scans it, and puts it in another bag.]

You guys...

WHY DID YOU GUYS BARGE IN LIKE THAT?!

[KJEWHGEWJKHYGKGHKJDHFEKJW]

AND DON'T HAVE A POKEMON BATTLE IN THE STORE!!

[so, so confused. one thing's for sure, though: kyoko's turning around in surprise when the nosepass tackles her lickitung, looking quite surprised as her little friend with the long tongue... keels over to the ground. groaning. tongue all over the floor.

... gross.]

H--hey! [and when she turns around, hiro and atsuro are both over at the counter.]

[but kyoko's posture is becoming less tense, mostly due to the fact that, well... sayaka seems completely calm (well, freaking out, which kyoko supposes is a type of calm), and... well...

she turns around to her lickitung again. drooling. from that one nosepass attack.]

Tch, seriously... Is this supposed to be some kind of joke?

[Yes, actually! In a way. Even so, the Nosepass will keep Kyoko and her Lickitung away from Da Boss at all costs, while Hiro just casually leans on the counter.]

It's not right for you to be stuck up here like this, Sayaka. There's a big world out there.

How about you come with me? It'd be easier to bring you back to Tokyo with us when I figure out how if you're already with me anyway.

[Atsuro blinks, looking from Hiro to the girl, Sayaka.]

...Huh?

[I feel like I've just been proposed to.]

[Then she laughs weakly.]

Wow, Hiroto. You're really forward, but... I really didn't think you were serious about the whole taking me back to your world thing. Besides, I don't think I want to leave Kyoko here by herself. [Since she's the only person she remembers from her world.]

[yeah, atsuro, Kyoko is just going to be mirroring your exact expression. "bring her back to tokyo"? is that what he was going to do?

as for what sayaka is saying, kyoko is going to stare, for a second. even if sayaka left, kyoko would just follow her anyway. not like she was going to say anything like that, though.]

I'm not-- [she cuts off, there.] Is that what this is all about?

I'm definitely serious. I won't let you go back to that if I can help it.

[With that said to Sayakam Hiro just turns to Kyoko. If that's what it takes, then that's what it takes.]

I think you get the general idea here. Sayaka... I'm going to take her back to Tokyo with me when I figure out how. In the meantime, though, this place is way too cramped. Want to come along with us?

I don't really get what's going on, but if Hiro don't mind it, then I won't mind you two as well.

I'm actually fine with staying here, actually. [Here meaning Johto. Not... back to her world.] But I guess I won't mind traveling with you.

[Then she looks at Atsuro.] Are you Hiroto's friend?

[she pauses, looking at hiroto. then nods.] Like I'd let you go alone, anyway. [especially after pulling something like this, what the hell.]

[and now she's shifting her head a bit towards Atsuro... who was apparently as clueless as she was.] What? Weren't you playing along?

Nope, he was absolutely clueless. He's just my best friend that got dragged in here without a clue. [he flashes atsuro a grin] I owe you one for actually going along with that.

[but then back to Sayaka] ... I guess that's good enough for now. Glad to have you aboard.

That's right, Hiro's best friend that went along without a clue. [A sheepish smile, then he turns to Hiro.] You don't have to, but yeah, you owe me one.

[To both Sayaka and Kyoko.] I'm Atsuro, nice to meet you.

I'm Sayaka. [Then she points to Kyoko with a snack bag in her hand.] That's Kyoko.

... ... ...

But Hiroto, couldn't you have come and told us in a more... normal way? [SHE CAN FEEL THE MANAGER GLARE DAGGER INTO HER BACK ALTHOUGH HE'S NOT EVEN HEREEEEE]

Didn't even know what you were doing, huh?

[at being introduced, kyoko just kind of... tilts her head a bit to the side, still looking at atsuro. then she eyes the snacks on the counter, then the nosepass beside her... and makes a move to nab one.]

Talk about a first impression.

[Hiro shrugs, but seeing that everything's calm now, he makes a quick motion with his hand - something he probably picked up during the lockdown - and his Nosepass drops its guard completely and begrudgingly return to his master's side. Kyoko gets a quick, apologetic look, before he turns back to Sayaka. He hadn't intended to go beat up her tongue monster.]

Like I said, I wanted to surprise you. Think I did a good job of it too.

[That motion is familiar to Atsuro. He had seen it enough times back in the lockdown, if he's not distracted by something.]

Maybe a little too good of a job, Hiro...

Yeah... What Atsuro said.

[She looks a bit drained now, but is now in the process of scanning the rest of Kyoko's snacks and putting them in bags.]

[kyoko's taking that one bag she nabbed off the counter and opening it quietly, eating the chips.]

I knew you were weird. [to hiroto.]

You haven't seen anything yet.

[Regardless, he will reach over to give Sayaka a little pat on the head. Heaven forbid he vocally apologize.]

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