codeforhope | 005

[A recent conversation with Shaun- a bit of an unrelated one to what's on his mind, it was about sewing of all things- has got Chihiro thinking as he works on his PokeGear tonight, reviewing some strings of code that would be totally meaningless to most that he offered to Zip to play around with. The Porygon accepted the challenge with an enthusiasm that was almost adorable, really, along with serving to keep him busy for the past month.

His newly evolved Leavanny has been busy too, mostly interested in learning how to make clothing. Actual clothing that her trainer could wear. Naturally nothing had particularly been produced that would be suitable for a Pokemon to wear, much less a person, but nevertheless Chihiro is happy to be her model whenever she's gotten something done that she wants him to try on. Thank goodness for locks on doors, that's all he can say.

She'd been sticking to easy things, but she wanted to make full outfits. Most notable was her tendency to try to shape out patterns in spools of fabric that Chihiro bought for her for both skirts and pants for him to choose between. He always let her make the final decision, always. Chihiro's Pokemons' happiness always came first, it seemed.

Somehow, all of this culminates in a text to the network:]

Have you done anything recently that you could say you were particularly proud of? Maybe some sort of achievement or milestone that you have been trying to reach for a long time. Perhaps something you've been working to get over, and finally managed to overcome it.

You may respond anonymously if you would like...I am just curious to hear what you all have to say.

[Perhaps others have had more luck in that area than he has.]

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

Have you made many friends so far?

Not that many yet, I'm afraid, but I'm not discouraged. What about you?

Oh, I've made quite a few friends...I'm rather surprised, to tell you the truth.

[It's probably mostly due to prom, even though that was a bit of a disaster in itself.]

Heehee, I'm not. You're such a nice person, Chihiro; it makes others want to be around you. I'd be surprised if they didn't.

[..Give him a moment, Juniper. That's a hefty compliment to take in.]

I'm very glad you think so highly of me. You are nice too. Very nice.

Oh my, thank you! Now it's my turn to say I'm very glad you think so highly of me.

Mhm. We haven't known each other long, but you are a good friend, Juniper-san.

[Chihiro values friendship more than anything else, really. First impressions are vital, and you have managed to score very highly on that front.]

[It's the same with her; she very much cherishes friendship and would even put her friends before her morals, as she's demonstrated once before, so she's very pleased.]

I think the same of you. You've been nothing but kind to me thus far, and I do appreciate everything you've done for me.

[Giving her the Meowth egg and helping her with her garden, for example.]

I'd like to do something in return for you someday, Chihiro.

You've already done more than enough, you know. Inviting me to your home, and letting me help you with your garden. It was nice.

[...]

You've told me a little about your friends back home. Could you tell me a bit more about them?

[She supposes, but she wouldn't count that as 'enough' when you've literally given her a Pokémon, Chihiro.]

Oh! Sure, I wouldn't mind. It's a bit of a long story, though, if you're sure you wouldn't mind listening.

[Look, he bred twenty eggs. He had to do something with them.]

Of course not. I'm listening.

[Storytelling time! ...She's just going to omit the parts about murder and bombings, however.]

Firstly, there's Thena. She's been my best friend for as long as I can remember, but she eventually ended up moving to Europe because of...certain circumstances. We ended up reuniting when I attended Themis, however, and by that time she earned her attorney's badge. She's a bit impulsive at times, but she does mean well, and I cheer her on in court every chance I get.

Robin and Hugh were the friends that I made while I was studying in Themis to become a judge, and we three swore to bring an end to the dark age of the law as an attorney, prosecutor, and judge. I care about them a lot, and I couldn't live with myself if I allowed something to happen to them. [Such as them being accused of committing murder and nearly going to jail had she not feigned a confession in time.]

Then there's Apollo. [If this were camera, she would be blushing up a storm right now.] Apollo is, to put it simply, like the sun. He's strong and bright and warm, and he does his best to help others in any way he can. He's saved me numerous times and has given me hope when there was none, and for that I am very grateful to him. He is very important to me.

[It takes her a moment to continue; she may or may not have started daydreaming just then.]

Other honourable mentions are Mr. Wright and Mr. Gavin. They've also helped me a few times, so I'm grateful to them as well. Then lastly, there's my mentor, Professor Courte, but she's... [Ah.] She's no longer with us. Still, she is worth mentioning because without her, I wouldn't be where I am today.

[He appreciates the censorship, he really does. He also really enjoys reading the messages Juniper sends him, here, and he takes his time doing so.]

They all sound like such wonderful people. You are very lucky to have so many good friends back home.

I'm glad that you think so. I'm very happy to have met them.

[...]

What about your friends, Chihiro? I've went on about mine, so it's only fair that I allow you the chance to talk about your own.

[......UUUUUUM.

Okay, going to just scoot by his own talk of murderschool here, yes. But where does he even begin...]

My friends...well...

We were all attending the same school, back home in Japan. Before then I didn't really have anyone I was particularly close with, other than my father. I don't know if you have met any of the others, but a lot of my classmates are here.

[There's a brief pause between messages.]

I won't bother you with trying to tell you about everyone, but...I do consider them all to be friends, whether or not they feel the same about me. If that makes sense. There's...Naegi-kun in particular. He was very nice to me when we first arrived, and spoke to me when I was too shy to talk to anyone else. It helped me a lot, you see.

[Chihiro's not sure if he could easily call any of his classmates his very best friends, because admittedly they didn't get to spend a lot of time together before now. But...]

Now that we have been here, I feel like I've become closer to them. And...there is also Nanami-san, who I first met here. She is very important to me as well.

From your words alone, they sound like delightful people. I haven't met this Naegi person, but I have talked to Nanami a while back. [Who promptly recommended a multitude of video games for her to play after finding out that Juniper did not play video games.] If I were given the opportunity to, however, I would be more than honoured to speak with them. And I do think that they would be proud to call someone as wonderful as you their friend, Chihiro.

[/internal screaming]

You are too nice to me...but thank you. Hopefully you will be able to speak with him, sometime.

Heehee, there's no need to thank me, but you're welcome. I do look forward to it, and perhaps you'll be able to speak to one of my friends someday if they ever arrive.

I will be keeping my fingers crossed for you, Juniper-san.

[It's not heard, considering it's text, but she giggles a bit.]

Thank you, Chihiro.

005 | Text

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject