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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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[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 ]

[otakon_geek]

Yeah, I guess it is kind of sad. [Most of his life is pretty sad, unfortunately.]

You want to help me? That's really kind of you Mimi but.....are you sure? [She's too young, Otacon! What are you thinking. This is a baaaad idea.] You're just a young girl though. I don't want to pressure you into my hopeless love life or anything.

[sincereheart]

Aww, it's no trouble! And maybe your love life won't be so hopeless once I get through with it!

[ Mimi: the soul of tact. Also, YOU HAVE NEVER DATED ANYONE YOU ARE TEN YEARS OLD ]

I'll just see if any of the ladies I know are interested! [ Not... that she knows too many adult ladies... but we'll cross that bridge when we come to it. ] You'll be on a perfect date in no time!

[otakon_geek]

Yeah, I guess. [He smiled nervously.]

Thanks for helping me out, Mimi. It really means a lot to me....you doing this for me and everything. [He offered her a broad smile.]

[sincereheart]

Don't thank me yet! [ The smile she gives him in return, though, is equally broad. ] Just wait until I set you up on your date! You'll see!

[otakon_geek]

Ok, if you say so. [He pushed his glasses up and offered her an awkward smile. Could she help him find someone and if so, how?] What kind of person are you thinking of setting me up with?

[sincereheart]

[ In her best cutesy anime girl voice, Mimi singsongs: ]

That's a se~cret~! But I can tell you whoever it is will be very pretty! You'll like her, I promise!

[ That is, if she can get one of the ladies she's thinking of to agree to this cockamamie scheme. Time to make some phone calls! ]

[otakon_geek]

She is? [Well, that was something good, right?]

If she has a great personality too, that will be a bonus. How are you going to introduce me to her?

[sincereheart]

Of course she has a great personality! She's my friend, after all! [ Honestly, would Mimi be friends with someone who had a questionable personality... wait, she's friends with Gamzee. Don't answer that. ]

Well... [ That's a really good question. ] I guess I'll have to see if she's around here right now! And if she is, then one of you can go meet the other! If not... I hear internet dating is coming into vogue these days!

[otakon_geek]

Well, that's ok then. [He's nervous about this whole thing. Sorry, Mimi.] I'm just....not a very sociable person that's all.

The internet? Uh, I don't really use that for finding girls.

[sincereheart]

That's why you've got me to be sociable for you! [ Why would you be nervous about a 10-year-old trying to find you a girlfriend...... otacon u silly ]

No? [ Mimi tilts her head. ] What do you use the internet for, then?

[otakon_geek]

[Aw, thanks, Mimi. He thinks you're a great friend too!]

Well, lots of things. Research among the most part. Then there are other things too like anime and such. [He won't mention his failed attempts at online dating or his strange addiction to anime porn.]

[sincereheart]

You like anime? [ Thankfully, the unusualness of this statement distracts Mimi from any potential porn-related awkwardness on Otacon's part. ] But you're a Westerner, right? That is so cool! What kinds of anime do you like? I like magical girl anime!

[otakon_geek]

Anyone can like anime, you know. You don't have to just be from Japan to like it. I like mecha anime like Policenauts and animes like that. I used to be addicted to it all the time when I was a little bit younger, but now my time is focused on my job mainly.

[sincereheart]

Really? Do a lot of Westerners like anime? [ This is a big deal for Mimi. She hasn't talked to that many Westerners, and she certainly hasn't heard of any who like anime before! ]

Oh, mecha! Like Gundam and stuff? I don't really watch that, but it's cool that you like it! Is your job as much fun as watching anime? [ Probably not. Being a grown-up is suffering. ]

[otakon_geek]

Yeah, a lot of Westerners love anime. [He offered her a smile.]

Gundam? Yeah, I guess you could say I like that too, although I've not seen much of that. I love mecha robots and how they work. Part of my work was designing such robots. [REX got into the wrong hands though, didn't it, Otacon?]

[sincereheart]

You... designed robots? [ Mimi's eyes are practically saucers. ] Giant robots, like Gundam? Real ones? That's incredible, Otacon-san! You must be a super-genius!

[otakon_geek]

Yeah, I've designed robots before and other such things. [Snake's sneaking Octo-camo suit for one. Yeah, this guy is pretty intelligent.]

They were called Metal Gears. I designed them so that they would help protect against threats by terrorists and criminal organisations. [Too bad they were USED by the groups he fought against.]

[sincereheart]

Robots to help keep the world safe?! That is soooo cooool! Otacon-san, you are the coolest! No wonder you're an anime fan - you're just like an anime character yourself! [ From a Japanese kid, this is high praise. ]

[otakon_geek]

[He's now blushing profusely thanks to you, Mimi. Don't worry though. He does this a lot.]

Thanks, Mimi. It's nothing though....I, uh guess I get it from my father. He was scientific like me

[sincereheart]

[ Mimi has now made three grown men blush since she's been here. That has to be a record. ]

A family of geniuses! Wow! I wish my friend Koushirou-kun were here. He's a computer whiz himself - I'm sure he'd love the chance to talk to you! [ A sigh. ] I wish any of my friends were here, to be honest...