0. The Fool's First Return | Video | New Bark Town

[fullmoonfortune]

[The Gear's on early -- it's dark, because Ryoji was going to talk on it but then Mom decided he was staying too long so he stuck it in his bag...

At least you can still hear what's going on?]

You should really be going, dear! [What a kind, motherly voice. With a hint of sternness.] Your adventure awaits!

Ah-- [There he is.] Yes, yes, I know, but I'd really like to stay for a little more of such a beautiful woman's food --

Don't try to sweet talk your own mother young man!

[There's a thud, a door slam, and a groan. The video's a little shaky before Ryoji pulls it out and grins, sitting up on the dirt outside of New Bark Town's starting house.]

...She's still as forceful as I remember. [He's fond!] Anyway, hello! It's Mochizuki Ryoji speaking. The last thing I remember it was getting colder, but now it's so hot again... [Ahhh, what's an eternally scarf wearing boy to do?] And according to the date, I've even managed to miss Tanabata... I had such fun last year, too...

Anyway, it's nice to meet everyone! I hope we can all get along! [...And he hopes he can see some of his friends, too!]

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[video]

[brbmakingfriends]

[A new face? YES a new face!]

Hi there, I'm Pinkie Pie and this is--[She holds Jigglypuff up.] Gumdrop!

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[fullmoonfortune]

[An old face to him! But she's introducing herself, so --]

It's nice to meet you, Pinkie-chan! [Look at that cute little honorific.] And you too, Gumdrop-chan. I'd let you meet Mina-kun too - he's my Absol - but he's pretty camera shy!

[video]

[brbmakingfriends]

[The Jigglypuff waves happily back. She loves the attention. Pinkie laughs.]

Aww, well where ever he is, it's nice to hear about him too. So what's this Tanabata? Is it a party?

[video]

[fullmoonfortune]

It's a wonderful festival celebrated the first week of July! It's held in honor of Orihime and Hikoboshi, two young people who fell in love at first sight. Orihime was a weaver of beautiful silks and she was the daughter of the King of the Sky, and Hikoboshi was a cow herder who lived on the other side of the Milky Way. They were arranged for marriage since the King loved his daughter so much, but unfortunately once they were wed they wound up putting off all of their usual tasks to spend time together... Anyway, it's said that as long as it doesn't rain during the week of Tanabata, the wishes you make come true. Isn't it lovely?

[video]

[brbmakingfriends]

Wow, that's a long relationship.

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[soundmind]

Oh, you were here before? [She's a little jealous of these people coming back remembering that they were here :c] It's nice to meet you--

[A beat.]

Do you prefer Mochizuki or Ryoji? [Because Mochizuki is cute in a weird way but Ryoji is shorter and sounds more like a name...] I'm Maka Albarn, it's nice to meet you too.

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[fullmoonfortune]

Ryoji'll be fine, especially coming from a cute girl like you, [The Mochizuki Charm!] Maka-chan.

[video]

[soundmind]

[It's not very effective...]

Um. Okay then.

[No honestly she's confused.]

It's July right now, by the way, in case you didn't know yet.

[video]

[fullmoonfortune]

[...Oh...]

I noticed! [He's sad that it isn't, like, June or something. Tanabata was fun last year.] I think it was... October, the last time I was here? Wow, I've been gone for almost a whole year then, haven't I...

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[soundmind]

[Nothing personal, she's just oblivious!!]

I know what you mean, I've been told that I was here almost two years ago, but I don't remember that at all. Or if there were any holidays coming up.

[tendered]

Nice to meet you, Ryoji! I'm Mono Hinamori! I'm a lieutenant of squad five, hehe. [ She giggles. ]

There wasn't much for Tanabata, though! Just a couple of local things but nothing too fun!

[fullmoonfortune]

It's nice to meet you too, Mono-chan!

[And oh, that's sad.] Really? Well, I guess it's nice I didn't miss too much. Did you make a wish during it?

oops that was supposed to be momo. damn typos and how m and n look similar and are close!!! ;__;

[tendered]

Yeah! There were local things set up but it wasn't as involved as last years. I did make a wish during it, hehe. But, I've made the same wish for a lot of years in a row now.

shh it's okay we'll pretend it was momo the entire time

[fullmoonfortune]

If you don't mind me asking, what was it?

ty!!!

[tendered]

For happiness and prosperity for all of my friends! I hope it still comes true now! [ Otherwise she'll be so disappointed in herself. ]

[usedshooshpap]

I can honestly say that you didn't miss much of anything.

[fullmoonfortune]

[Is that who he thinks it is!!]

There's always something happening, so I'm sure I have! [He's as cheerful as ever, of course.] I'm sorry that I've seemed to have lost the Gallade that evolved from the Ralts egg you gave me once, though.

[papshooshing]

[ it is. oooh it is. ]

It's not really a problem. If you want another so bad, you can just pay me for it.

[fullmoonfortune]

[Well, he does kind of want another...]

How much?

[usedshooshpap]

Consider it on the house.

...That's right right human phrase, right?

[video]

[enjoymyatelier]

"Forceful" isn't... well, the only word I'd use.

[there are so many bizarre mysteries surrounding "Mom" she is so weird]

Anyway, when were you here last? I don't recall meeting you, though I've seen so many people come and go that I hope you'll forgive me if I've forgotten.

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[fullmoonfortune]

[HEY MOM IS THE BEST GO AWAY]

It's fine! I don't think we've ever spoken... Let's see, I was here around this time last year, but I think I came earlier than that? And then it was October before I left... I remember that because I kept teasing Takara-chan that she'd be a good scary decoration.

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[enjoymyatelier]

No, I don't think we have spoken... though, we were definitely here around the same time, as I've been here since last April. Well, I suppose we can't be expected to get in contact with everyone that isn't native to this world, even if we're all in the same situation.

[video]

[fullmoonfortune]

That's true, so there's no need to worry about it. Anyway, it's nice to meet you! I hope we can get along.

[...even if Kayneth seems like an old man. Kayneth-san? Kayneth-san.]

[video]

[enjoymyatelier]

It's a pleasure to meet you as well, Mochizuki. I am Lord Kayneth Archibald El-Melloi.

[...ACTUALLY...]

...Ah, do you mind if I ask you a question about your arrival, by any chance?