❀ 2nd Konpeito ❀ [Video]

[konpeitoqueen]

[When the video switches on, she's holding a book- on Pokémon, and sitting in the corner of the Dangan House. There's a paper in her hands, and if you squint, you can make out frantic scrawling in Japanese all over the other side of it, written with a heavy hand- there's imprints on the paper.

Her Mawile is sleeping on the beanbag next to her, and a Petilil carries more books to her obediently. When Saionji takes them, said Petilil goes to bother Ayani instead.] You know... I've been thinking, and... it's so stupidly pitiful.

[A pause. She doesn't elaborate.] ...And what's a legendary Pokémon?

Comments

[konpeitoqueen]

Five years, huh? [Big Bro Oowada has been here, uhhh, around 8 months and he's already super-strong, so-]

I have aaaaall the time in the world! The Legendary Pokémon surely will recognize one of superior intellect and familiarity with the way this world seems to be built, around Japan! I'll find the Masterball and catch one before I hit my growth spurt! [If she even gets it. Did she just take that seriously uh oh]

[imthe_shit]

[ ... Raises a brow. ]

Built around Japan, sure, but doesn't mean it is Japan, kid. [ Well, if her getting lost in a cave trying to find a Legendary Pokemon keeps her out of peoples' hair, then that was fine by Snake. ]

[konpeitoqueen]

But it has to mean something, doesn't it? A region based on Japan can't be for a Western audience, for one, much like dances. They'll either take too long to understand or never do.

[A chuckle of sorts.] Things are made a certain way for a reason! I won't accept a lazy 'that's just how it is' for an explanation of all these youkai come to life as Pokémon. This place recognizes the refined and cultural taste of my country enough to bring it to fruition!

[imthe_shit]

Yeah, sure, kid.

It's great that you know all this stuff, but I don't think it's going to give you much of an advantage out here. I'm sure a wild Snover's not going to give much of a damn if it looks like some mythical creature from Japan or not.

The people who live here won't have any idea what you're talking about, most likely. So in the end, you just have a bunch of pointless trivia that won't help you become a Pokemon Master.

I guess you'll have some good stories to share around a campfire, though.

[konpeitoqueen]

[Oh hey fuck you-

-okay that makes sense now that she thinks about it but Saionji isn't going to give in]

Ehhh?! How... [-dare you?] -pitiful. That this place needs to take a neutral stance for the poooor foreigners, when it's clear as day it was built for the Japanese!

Well, whatever. Even without it, I'd still be able to make it big! Just like the world before!

[imthe_shit]

Hey, this place might look like Japan, but we're all foreigners here.

Even you.

[konpeitoqueen]

[WOW THAT WAS A NICE WAKE-UP CALL

She's been considering that since she arrived, but once she marked the similarities with Japan she simply fell lax. Now, though...]

I- I'm less of a foreigner, still...! [You might've hit the nail on the head there.]

[imthe_shit]

How are you less of a foreigner? You're from a completely different world than the people born and raised here.

[ Takes a drag from his cigarette before exhaling. ]

Like I said, this place might be similar, but it's not Japan. The people here aren't Japanese. [ He gives a smug look. ] You get to start off at rock bottom with the rest of us poor foreigners.

1/2

[konpeitoqueen]

[A mature individual would rebut until the point they realize their faults, in which, they would admit their wrong notion and move on.

Unfortunately...]

2/2

[konpeitoqueen]

[...Saionji is not a mature individual.]

WAAAAAH! You're j-just being mean, you greasy old man! WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!

1/2 HA HA HA HA HA

[imthe_shit]

........... [ Oh right, he was arguing with a little girl, wasn't he... ]

2/2

[imthe_shit]

Greasy?

[ Rude. ]

Hey, don't cry.... [ Goddammit. ]

[konpeitoqueen]

[She pauses but tears keep on streaming, and she rubs at them.]

Uuu... it's not fair! Everyone is against me, even here! And you're o-older too! Big meanie!

[imthe_shit]

I can't imagine why everyone'd be against you with the way you talk to people.

[konpeitoqueen]

[She can almost taste the sarcasm. It tastes of zing and burning wasabi.]

Uuugh... I'm not even asking for people to be my ally anymore, just not to be against me! [...Technically, if you're not her ally, you're against her, but...] I want you to make it up to me!

[imthe_shit]

What?

Why the hell should I make it up to you? [ You gotta be kidding... He rubs his forehead. ]

[konpeitoqueen]

No! No, no, no, no! You were mean, so make it up to me!

[Apparently, it's impossible to reason with her.]

[imthe_shit]

Listen, Princess, you're not going to meet a lot of nice people around here if you keep acting like you are.

Most people don't give spoiled brats like you the time of day, let alone try to make it up to them.

[konpeitoqueen]

...

...

Fine. [That comes more easily than expected. Even for Saionji herself.] But I'll force you to make up one day!

[imthe_shit]

[ Huff. He rubs his back absently... Really starting to feel like an old guy, too. ]

If we ever cross paths, then sure. Why not.

[konpeitoqueen]

[She suddenly starts smiling innocently.]

I'll learn how to beat you and your Pokémon up till you have to do your bidding before we do, then!

[imthe_shit]

[ That probably won't be that hard with how much Snake is slacking off, at the moment... ]

Huh. Sure thing, kid. What's your name anyway?

[konpeitoqueen]

Saionji Hiyoko! Don't forget that!

What's yours, then?

[imthe_shit]

[ Smirks. What an attitude... ]

Snake.

[konpeitoqueen]

Snake? That's a weird name...

[A weird grin.] I'll call you Old Noodle, then! [welp]