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—𝐌𝐂 @extraentity.bsky.social · 4d

as Crocus waddles on up to greet Blueberry personally.

—𝐌𝐂 @extraentity.bsky.social · 4d

You've rather suddenly been reminded of how new you were at this commitment compared to Sayori. You've only one Pokémon to care for right now, but she has multiple.

You're having issues imagining this working out all of a sudden.

“Riolu. I'll keep note of that... somewhere.”

You wave back,

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🌻𝘙𝘢𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘚𝘶𝘯𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘦🌻 @cinnabunsmol.bsky.social · 4d

"Blueberry is a Riolu!~ I actually found him close to where we live!"

Sayori would explain with a smile on her face, now turning to look at MC and Crocus.

"Blueberry, this is MC and Crocus!~"

"Oluuu..."

Blueberry closes his eyes, reading into their auras before finally greeting the two with-

—𝐌𝐂 @extraentity.bsky.social · 4d

“Oh... uh, hey there.”

You stop awkwardly upon seeing the new Pokémon. You know almost for a fact that's a nickname that Sayori gave it, so there's only one logical step you can take next-

“...what kind of Pokémon is he?”

Crocus seems curious himself, hiding behind one of your legs to peer ahead.

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—𝐌𝐂 @extraentity.bsky.social · 4d

“Oh... uh, hey there.”

You stop awkwardly upon seeing the new Pokémon. You know almost for a fact that's a nickname that Sayori gave it, so there's only one logical step you can take next-

“...what kind of Pokémon is he?”

Crocus seems curious himself, hiding behind one of your legs to peer ahead.

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—𝐌𝐂 @extraentity.bsky.social · 5d

keeping your chin up and eyes forward.

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—𝐌𝐂 @extraentity.bsky.social · 5d

You have a little trouble keeping up, only because you don't know the area. It was difficult not to look around at all the new sights and sounds around you.

Crocus keeps up, choosing to chase after Sayori rather than you.

You pick up your pace so as to not get left behind,

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🌻𝘙𝘢𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘚𝘶𝘯𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘦🌻 @cinnabunsmol.bsky.social · 5d

It isn't long before they pass through one of the gates, entering into one of the routes surrounding the city!

Pancake seems to run ahead, knowing the rest of the way from here!

"Almost there!~"

She'd call back to MC, giggling the whole way there!

—𝐌𝐂 @extraentity.bsky.social · 5d

Oh, jeez- here we go again. Just like old times...

Only it was Sayori taking a grand head start this time, much unlike when you were kids. You start jogging after the pair, Crocus following close behind as you hold your cap in place with one hand, and your bag strap with the other.

“Coming!”

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—𝐌𝐂 @extraentity.bsky.social · 5d

Oh, jeez- here we go again. Just like old times...

Only it was Sayori taking a grand head start this time, much unlike when you were kids. You start jogging after the pair, Crocus following close behind as you hold your cap in place with one hand, and your bag strap with the other.

“Coming!”

🌻𝘙𝘢𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘚𝘶𝘯𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘦🌻 @cinnabunsmol.bsky.social · 5d

"Pika chuuuuu!"

Pancake cries out in agreement, a little grin on the Pikachu's face! Now that everyone seemed to be ready, Sayori would nod to MC!

"Alright, this way!~"

She'd begin running on ahead, Pancake jumping off of MC to keep up with the greenette!

—𝐌𝐂 @extraentity.bsky.social · 5d

“Should be. As long as you all are, too.”

You say as you adjust the straps on your bag, looking down to Crocus with a smile.

“You ready, buddy?”

“Saur!”

Crocus cries out, running to your side after circling the two of you in an excited manner.

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—𝐌𝐂 @extraentity.bsky.social · 5d

“Should be. As long as you all are, too.”

You say as you adjust the straps on your bag, looking down to Crocus with a smile.

“You ready, buddy?”

“Saur!”

Crocus cries out, running to your side after circling the two of you in an excited manner.

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—𝐌𝐂 @extraentity.bsky.social · 5d

“Heheh, thanks- whoa-!”

You're cut off by the sudden weight atop your head, laughing as you straighten yourself up.

“Guess that's two for two... what do you think, Crocus?”

It seems like Crocus doesn't recognize you for a moment... but after getting your scent, he seems to agree with the others!

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—𝐌𝐂 @extraentity.bsky.social · 6d

“Well..? Don't keep me waiting. I'll get anxious-”

https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Red_(Masters)#/media/File:Masters_EX_Sygna_Red_Blue_Leaf_artwork.jpg

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—𝐌𝐂 @extraentity.bsky.social · 6d

“...oh- right. I'll be right back, I guess... behave for her while I'm gone, alright, Crocus?”

You say, kneeling down to give your buddy a little pat on the head.

You take off to the change rooms, before coming back looking a new individual.

...not like that's hard for you.

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—𝐌𝐂 @extraentity.bsky.social · 6d

“Heheh... thanks, Sayo.”

You say coyly, looking off to the side as you ruffle your hair.

Crocus doesn't quite get the gesture, considering he's a Bulbasaur... so he promptly follows suit by ruffling your hair with his vines.

So much for keeping your cool...

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—𝐌𝐂 @extraentity.bsky.social · 6d

“...alright, you win. Let's get the vest.”

You say, not defeated, but definitely conceding to the idea.

“Think I saw the change rooms somewhere nearby... oh- right, should probably check-out first-”

You say, fumbling with the vest in your arms a moment before giving it to Sayori.

🌻𝘙𝘢𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘚𝘶𝘯𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘦🌻 @cinnabunsmol.bsky.social · 10d

"I'm totally sure!~ I've been saving up for a while, so I should be able to afford it!"

All the training that Sayori had been doing meant that she often battled some of the local trainers....and whenever she won?

Yeah.....She's been getting paid.

"I'd like to see you wear it at the very least!"

—𝐌𝐂 @extraentity.bsky.social · 10d

“Bulba!”

You open your mouth to protest, before remembering you only have non-Pokedollar money on you. And, it's Sayori. She would insist no matter what, you know it to be true.

“I mean... if you're sure. It's not the end of the world if I don't get it, you know?”

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—𝐌𝐂 @extraentity.bsky.social · 10d

“Bulba!”

You open your mouth to protest, before remembering you only have non-Pokedollar money on you. And, it's Sayori. She would insist no matter what, you know it to be true.

“I mean... if you're sure. It's not the end of the world if I don't get it, you know?”

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—𝐌𝐂 @extraentity.bsky.social · 10d

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—𝐌𝐂 @extraentity.bsky.social · 11d

“I think it's my style, I'll give it that much...”

You look at the vest, and then the price tag while Crocus descends from your arms. Those vines of his are dexterous.

“But do you really think I could pull this off?”

“Saur~?”

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—𝐌𝐂 @extraentity.bsky.social · 11d

You're looking around at everything at least once. A lot of it is just not your thing, if you had to be honest... but there are a few things that stand out to you.

“...Silph? I think I know that name. Thought they were a tech company, though...”

The blue and black, though... it speaks to you.

🌻𝘙𝘢𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘚𝘶𝘯𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘦🌻 @cinnabunsmol.bsky.social · 11d

Once they're in a shop, Sayori begins to look around at all the options.... It seemed like there were all sorts of styles here, even some based on other regions!

"Mmm..."

It definitely had to match MC's overall style....She'll turn to look at him every now and then..She's hoping that something-

—𝐌𝐂 @extraentity.bsky.social · 11d

You'll follow, like you were before. Otherwise, you're a lost Growlithe here.

...was that the correct version of the phrase in this world?

“Yeah, we could try that. That's usually my thing, anyway.”

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—𝐌𝐂 @extraentity.bsky.social · 11d

You'll follow, like you were before. Otherwise, you're a lost Growlithe here.

...was that the correct version of the phrase in this world?

“Yeah, we could try that. That's usually my thing, anyway.”

🌻𝘙𝘢𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘚𝘶𝘯𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘦🌻 @cinnabunsmol.bsky.social · 12d

"Maybe we can put a spin on it? Ehe....I think we can do that!"

Sayori motions for MC to follow her into a shop, grinning as she already had some kind of idea on what would work for MC!

"You usually wear black outside of school, right?.....Would you want to lean into that here?"

—𝐌𝐂 @extraentity.bsky.social · 12d

“Well... yeah. But it's weird imagining myself in one of their outfits, for some reason...”

Not that the idea never crossed your mind.

“...probably something like what Red wears? You know, the original strongest.”

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—𝐌𝐂 @extraentity.bsky.social · 12d

“Well... yeah. But it's weird imagining myself in one of their outfits, for some reason...”

Not that the idea never crossed your mind.

“...probably something like what Red wears? You know, the original strongest.”

🌻𝘙𝘢𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘚𝘶𝘯𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘦🌻 @cinnabunsmol.bsky.social · 12d

Sayori stared at MC for a moment before giggling! She'd reach up before gently poking his cheek.

"Come on, silly!~ You can wear more than one thing, right?"

It wasn't like they'd be wearing the same thing every day! The greenette thinks this through now...

"Well...You played the games, right?-

—𝐌𝐂 @extraentity.bsky.social · 12d

“...but I like my hoodie.”

Good lord, you sound like a pouty child when you say it like that.

“I mean, I guess a new jacket wouldn't hurt. I just wouldn't know where to start, you know? I'm not one to think about fashion, or what goes with what else...”

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—𝐌𝐂 @extraentity.bsky.social · 12d

“...but I like my hoodie.”

Good lord, you sound like a pouty child when you say it like that.

“I mean, I guess a new jacket wouldn't hurt. I just wouldn't know where to start, you know? I'm not one to think about fashion, or what goes with what else...”

🌻𝘙𝘢𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘚𝘶𝘯𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘦🌻 @cinnabunsmol.bsky.social · 12d

"Well....You've got the hat, right? Pokemon trainers seem to wear jackets a lot too...At least that's what I've noticed here!"

Sayori would suggest to MC, figuring that they should be able to find a jacket pretty easily in a place like this!

"Does that sound like something you'd want? Ehe..."