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[otakon_geek]

[Otacon offered up Piplup a Pecha berry, as he focused his attention onto the PokeGear. So, he had been within Johto for a few months now with his buddy, Snake. Yet, Otacon had something bothering him in the back of his mind for some time now. It was an urge he had resisted but could no longer hold it back. Yes, he had failed a long time ago at it but now felt like a good time to try again.

He wanted to go out on a date with someone.

Perhaps, there would be some nice girls he could talk to and ask out? A quiet evening within Violet City or a nice picnic by the lake where he caught his Magikarp? The possibilities were endless, right? His other self had dated Liquid Snake. What could go wrong with him asking a woman on a date? Otacon sighed and felt Piplup nudge him to say something.]

Ok..ok....no need to get tetchy, Pip. I'm about to express my feelings across a network here..oh! Is this on? Damn. [He cursed himself for accidentally switching the feed on too early.]

Uh.....[He composed himself in awkward Otacon fashion. Adjusting his glasses and clearing his throat.]

I'd like to enquire if there are any single, lovely young ladies within Johto who would like to go out on a date with me? Or just get to know me better. I'm an easy-going kind of guy and I love technology and Pokémon. Uh....if you'd like to get in contact with me I'm within Violet City just outside of Bellsprout Tower. I'm always on the video feed on the PokeGear too.

[He cleared his throat again and wondered if he hadn't just made himself the biggest fool within Johto. What would Snake think? He couldn't help it. He just had to follow his gut instincts.]

Thank you.

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[video]

[sincereheart]

[ A noise that is positively a squeal emanates from the PokéGear. ]

Oh, Otacon-san, you didn't!

[ Mimi wipes her eyes, laughing. ] I'm sorry, Otacon-san, I'm not laughing at you. This is just... really cute! I didn't know you were such a romantic!

Oh, and I'm a single, lovely young lady... but I think I might be out of your league! [ She sticks out her tongue playfully. ] Or at least your age range!

[otakon_geek]

[Oh God.]

Mimi....oh, uh. You got my message then? I guess it's kind of stupid but Piplup made me do this more than anything else. [That will earn you a sharp peck on the shoulder for blaming your Pokémon, Otacon.]

Ow! Piplup! Ok, so I a serious about this. I wouldn't expect you to date a guy like me, Mimi. I am looking for someone slightly older. [He laughed softly.]

[sincereheart]

[ Mimi laughs again. ] Don't try to pin this on your Pokémon, Otacon-san! It's really nothing to be ashamed of, you know. There's nothing wrong with looking for a girlfriend~ [ She singsongs the last word. Oh, he isn't going to live this dorkiness down anytime soon. ]

[ Okay, being serious now. ] I really do hope you find someone, Otacon-san. And when you do... [ She can't resist stifling a giggle. ] You'll have to invite me to the wedding...!

[otakon_geek]

Uh....thanks, Mimi. But I doubt I'll be having a wedding anytime soon. [Piplup was loving this, as he had a broad smile all over his face.]

It's just that in the past....my girlfriends haven't really stayed with me for long. [Sniper Wolf was never your girlfriend, Otacon. Naomi? Too bad she was working for FOXHOUND.]

[sincereheart]

Oh no, that's so sad! [ She's being completely serious now. Mimi's no expert in affairs of the heart, but she knows getting dumped can't be fun. And it sounds like Otacon's been unlucky in love for a while. ]

It'll be okay! I'm sure you'll find a nice lady here, Otacon-san! [ A thought occurs to her. ] Do you want me to see if anyone I know wants to go out with you? [ MIMI NO ]

[killer_sweets]

Well~ I know someone you could go on a date with.

[otakon_geek]

Yeah? Who's that? [Was this person for real?]

[killer_sweets]

Her name is Botan, she one of my traveling buddies. I know for a fact, she is old enough date.

[otakon_geek]

Do you think she'd be interested in a guy like me? [He hoped that this woman wouldn't be too young or too old for him.]

[Video]

[francia]

[Have a huge grin and wink!]

Good luck! I'm sorry to say I don't currently know any ladies who would be good date choices -

[He knows one lady but that's a complicated thing.]

- but anyone searching for love with such earnestness deserves a chance!

[otakon_geek]

[Otacon offered the guy a smile.]

That's ok. I wasn't really expecting much response but I thought I'd try anyway, you know? [Hopeless, perhaps.]

Have you ever found love within Johto?

[francia]

[France's expression turns near beatific.]

I have been so lucky. Envy and I met not long after he arrived here, and we've been together as a couple for over three years now.

[There's a shift in the expression, something heavier.]

I'm only just realising how special that is for the both of us.

[This is obviously something that's been weighing a lot on France over the past weeks.]

[otakon_geek]

[Envy? What kind of name was that? Otacon wasn't about to become rude though. Envy was a guy too, so that meant this guy was either bi or gay.]

I'm happy you managed to find someone, Mr?...

video;

[perfectstrike]

Is that truly how to ask for a date?

[Peko knows less about this than your average high school girl, but she's pretty sure a public broadcast is kind of desperate? Hence the question.]

[otakon_geek]

I don't usually broadcast my feelings so openly like this but I thought I'd make use of the technology here. It's just a simple request for a guy to meet a girl. [Right?]

[perfectstrike]

I suppose. Is this kind of practice normal where you come from?

[Peko you say that as if people don't do stuff like this on online messageboards and in newspapers in your world, this is normal to everyone but you.]

[otakon_geek]

Uh, well some people use the phone to ask people out or the internet. It's kind of like using the network here.

[Video]

[scizor_sister]

[It takes Nui a few moments to control her own laughter enough to respond coherently.]

Wow. I didn't think people could actually be this desperate.

[otakon_geek]

[Huh? Desperate? Oh no. That wasn't what he was meant to sound at all.]

I'm not desperate. I'm just trying to convey my feelings towards a nice young woman in the way I know how. [Using technology is Otacon's forte.]

[scizor_sister]

By making a fool of yourself on the public broadcasting network? What a lucky lady.

[Really, this is kind of like sociopath Christmas. Pity it's coming from a stranger, not someone she's had the chance to build up a nice grudge against beforehand.]

[otakon_geek]

I'm not trying to make a fool of myself. Or, at least, not that much. [What is with this girl?] You don't have to be nasty about it though.

[majorcrotchgrab]

[Despite most assuming he'd be awful at relationship advice, Raikov's been around the block... many times.]

You don't just start dating someone. You need to become friends first. And don't become friends with someone in hopes that it'll go further. That's just a disaster waiting to happen.

[otakon_geek]

Hey, Raikov. Thanks for the advice but I want to get to know someone first before diving into anything serious. I'm just not very good at showing my emotions to the opposite sex or any sex. [He sighed.]

[majorcrotchgrab]

Really? Because your entry makes it sound like you want to go straight to dating.

[otakon_geek]

Well, I do want a date but I know I'll have to take it slow first and that's fine with me. Do you have any tips on dating, Raikov?