route_1065 | Anytime you feel alone put on your headpones

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rise kujikawa | persona 4

Anytime you feel alone put on your headpones

Who: Rise and you! [one locked prompt]
Where: Around Goldenrod
When June 1st
Summary: It's Rise's birthday. And with the Fourth Wall wackiness, she forgot to tell anyone. So here's a depressed Rise who now feels too awkward telling anyone.

Locked Prompt for Crocker

[Rise had found a bakery in the quieter part of Goldenrod. She was sitting at a table in the corner, surrounded by her Pokémon. Her Sylveon, Himiko, and her Umbreon, Chiisai, sat on either side of her, and a newly evolved Glaceon, Jin, laid beside Chiisai. Her ever present Meowstic, Nanako, was trying to cheer up her trainer by floating a burning candle and making it move in complicated patterns.

There was a very small smile on her face, though she still looked sad.]

Thanks, you guys.

Open prompt

[Rise's out and about town now, her usual smile very brittle. She'll nod to people she knows, but keeps walking, her Pokémon always at her side. If anyone pay attention, she's wearing a pair of black glasses, with small bands of color on the frames, a red Alice band, and a set of headphones around her neck. There's also a blue hat attached to a studded belt, buttons on the hat, and a random red rose attached to the band in her hair, and last, a black tie with barrettes attached. (Of course she's wearing clothes to match this look) These are not the usual things she wears, but items from her friends. She had wished for keepsakes from home, and they had been on her bed that morning.

At least something was going right today. Her thoughts are all over the place, so it'll be hard to get her attention.]

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[Denzel arrives with his own Sylveon, Cleffa and Growlithe by his side and they all rush in. The man himself, has a notebook at his side]

Hello. Good to meet you finally in person, yes.

Mmmm... What's with the cake? Wait - is it your birthday? [Crocker looks at the sad smile and the single candle burning on the cake and sighs]

If it makes you feel any better I know this feeling.

Anyways, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

[Just how even with his body?]

[She blinks as she looks up at him. Oh! Crocker! He actually came... This puts a small smile on her face. Finally, someone not too busy to talk to her.]

Crocker-san... I'm glad you could make it!

[She gives him a tired nod. She hadn't had the heart to actually get cake, but Nanako had let the waitress know. So here was a birthday cake on the house for Rise. Seems her 'commercial' made her popular with some people.

The happy birthday and the body contortion throw her off for a moment.]

T-Thank you! Uhm... are you alright?

That's a plain silly question of course I could make it!

[That is before turning rather confused]

I'm fine. Why do you ask? Although- I do feel your pain about your birthday not being remembered.

[The man groans for a moment]

Well go on. Aren't you going to blow it out and make a - wish?!

[The body positions he can twist his body about are truly remarkable because he doesn't seem to be hurt]

[It's been a while since she's had someone keep a promise here...

As for the wish... She nods and blows out the candle.]

There. It's a silly wish, but I hope it comes true...

[She wants someone to call her own.]

I can't believe I'm seventeen now....

Nonesense. There's no such thing as a 'silly' wish. But that's besides the point.
Hope it comes true.

[But then again look who is saying that. He also knows better then to ask what she wished for after all it won't come true otherwise.]

Could had fooled me. You look like you're fourteen.

... Mind if I have some of the cake?

So do I. Maybe I'll get lucky and it will.

[She might just get lucky today of all days.]

H-Huh? I do? Uhm.... thanks?

[She nods.]

Go for it. It's chocolate with peach filling. Chiisai picked it.

Yay! Oh wait! BIRTHDAY PRESENT!

[Denzel exclaims at the belated realization and scrabbles out and his Pokemon eyeroll him. Crocker comes back a bit later with a pink cleffa purse. As he offers that to her with a nervous smile as he hopes she likes it and doesn't mind that just literally got it. If it wasn't for the fact she's starting to grow on him and knows some of his deepest darkest secrets he probably wouldnt had done this]

Y-You don't-

[He's really fast when he wants to be. She decides to order more cake for the Pokémon so they can enjoy the birthday, too.

When Rise sees the purse, she gasps and takes it.]

That's so cute! I love it! It looks just like Momomi~!

I'm glad you like it. I never know what to get anyone.

[Even if he's had friends for a few years picking out presents is a little bit of a challenge]

You're - WELCOME!

[The man twitches for a moment. His pokemon don't side eye it anymore]

It's nice to get something on your birthday or on Christmas and not be forgotten.

[That is before digging into the cake]

So... You know about me - but I don't know much about you.

[Rise hugs the purse close, looking down at Nanako, who was reaching for it.]

Alright, you can hold it for now. But it's mine, so it comes back to me, okay?

[Nanako nodded and sat down with it, rather fascinated with it. Rise giggles and smiles at Crocker before eating some cake.]

You'll have to let me know when your birthday is!

[She blinks and takes a moment.]

Well, I'm a high school student in Inaba. A Junior. Next year I'll be a Senior. I used to be an idol there, too, but I took a break. I'm trying to be an idol here, too~ It's fun!

[Denzel appears to look as if he's thinking if he should had gotten two now. During a pause in eating]

March 13th.

...I've never made a big deal about my birthday but -

[Crocker secretly wanted a lot of attention on that day just once!]

Inaba? [Crocker appears to be racking his brain into the geography section]

Nope. Not ringing a bell.

Oh? And why exactly do you want to be an idol? Besides that.

Well, if we're both here next year, let's go out for cake!

[Not a lot of people knew where Inaba was.]

It's in Japan!

I was an idol back home. I loved it. So I think it's about time I do it again. I really do miss it.

EXCELLENT!

[Just how does he do that with his body?]

Oh... Right. Then what's stopping you?

I'm from Dimmsdale. That's in California speaking of which. And I, was an elementary teacher.

R-Right!

[He's more flexible than she is!]

Well... I don't know what kind I want to be. Or if I should just be myself.

Wow! You're an American? You're really nice for an American. Like Maka!

That's a plain silly remark. You should be you. Inspire to be what you want to be. Why inspire to be someone else? It's not an easy road but if it makes you happy.

[Oddly motivating but considering his life]

[Denzel nods awkwardly yes and continues on a bit confused at the remark] Thank you? Who? [Crocker blinks at that name]

[She blinks a few times. That was.... really good advice.]

... you're right. I should just be me!

[She tilts her head.]

Her name is Maka Albarn and she's an American like you! She's really nice.

Exactly. FAIRIES!

Can't say I've spoken to her. But that's besides the point. Yes, there are some rather nice people here... In fact, I'm speaking to one now.

Thanks... I needed to hear that.

[She squeaks and there's a soft blush on her cheeks. No one's really called her nice here.]

I'm happy you think so.... I think you're nice, too!

[Denzel jerks his body in surprise] Really?

I'm not sure how to feel about that...

[Considering he use to pride himself on being such a creeper but that was his old life right? The circus family and Botan have told him to let go of his world and maybe he has - for the most part. The other side is, is he getting soft?]

You don't want to be a nice person?

[That's really weird...]

Huh?! That came out wrong! It's just confusing I suppose... Considering, I've spent so much of my life being a mean person.

But no, there's nothing wrong with being a nice person. You know - since others are nice to me here.

[Crocker gives her a cheshire Cat smile]

You're just the first one to say that, yes.

[She smiles and nods. At least he's finally heard it. That's a good thing.]

Well, I hope others see it and remark on it, too!

Why - THANK YOU!

[There's a short pause after he exclaims and Crocker eyes around at the Pokemon]

So - tell me. As far as your Pokemon training is concerned. Which Pokemon type do you like the most?

[Oh, change of subject!]

I like all types. As long as they're cute and strong, any are good with me!

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Anytime you feel alone put on your headpones

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