first cake. VIDEO.
[ The video feed is flicked on to a moving scene. Some ground, a shot of sky - okay, give him a moment. After a second the gear is turned to view Honey's beaming face; he appears to be hanging off the back of a Kangaskhan, who seems to be tolerating his monkey-like antics with all the patience of a doting mother. In the absence of a baby, she appears to have decided her new trainer more or less fits the bill. Of note are the bright pink scarves they're wearing; Kan-chan's is tied in a bow. ]
Ne, ne, Kan-chan! Smile for the camera!! Big and wiiiide! [ Kan-chan will flash her teeth to appease her tiny charge as he moves the gear closer to her, why not. He is so enthusiastic. She is the best mother. ] That's it! A first impression is important, right?
[ Honey has yet to drop the light, playful tone of voice, but he'll get to a slightly more serious note now. Kind of. He heaves a bit of sigh, dramatic in a practiced sort of way. ] Ahhhhhhhn, I don't recall going anywhere...did Tama-chan plan something without saying? No one seems to know! And no one's numbers are listed here, although I tried them all! Takashi will be worried, you know, I was supposed to meet up with him after class...Kan-chan, there was going to be cake...!
[ And that, of course, is the moment where he switches from light and breezy to legitimately put out. His priorities. ] And now there isn't any cake, it's sad, right? [ There, there. While Honey mopes on her back, the Kangaskhan pats his head gently. After a second of sulking, Honey's back to being cheerful, and finally winds down to what he probably ought to have started with. ] Takashi...! Tama-chaaaan, Kyo-chan, Haru Hika Kao-channnnn, Reikooooo-chan! Can you hear me? Kan-chan and I would like an answer! Ah, I lost Bun-Bun, too...He wasn't here when I got here. Today is an Bun-Bun day, too...
Well, we'll go see if there's a shop with cakes. Kan-chan, you want one, right? We'll savor them properly and wait for everyone else to call us! Onward!! [ ...He's apparently not getting off of her back, he's just going to let her tote him around. And apparently Kan-chan is allowing this, since they start to move as Honey shuts off the gear. ]
Ne, ne, Kan-chan! Smile for the camera!! Big and wiiiide! [ Kan-chan will flash her teeth to appease her tiny charge as he moves the gear closer to her, why not. He is so enthusiastic. She is the best mother. ] That's it! A first impression is important, right?
[ Honey has yet to drop the light, playful tone of voice, but he'll get to a slightly more serious note now. Kind of. He heaves a bit of sigh, dramatic in a practiced sort of way. ] Ahhhhhhhn, I don't recall going anywhere...did Tama-chan plan something without saying? No one seems to know! And no one's numbers are listed here, although I tried them all! Takashi will be worried, you know, I was supposed to meet up with him after class...Kan-chan, there was going to be cake...!
[ And that, of course, is the moment where he switches from light and breezy to legitimately put out. His priorities. ] And now there isn't any cake, it's sad, right? [ There, there. While Honey mopes on her back, the Kangaskhan pats his head gently. After a second of sulking, Honey's back to being cheerful, and finally winds down to what he probably ought to have started with. ] Takashi...! Tama-chaaaan, Kyo-chan, Haru Hika Kao-channnnn, Reikooooo-chan! Can you hear me? Kan-chan and I would like an answer! Ah, I lost Bun-Bun, too...He wasn't here when I got here. Today is an Bun-Bun day, too...
Well, we'll go see if there's a shop with cakes. Kan-chan, you want one, right? We'll savor them properly and wait for everyone else to call us! Onward!! [ ...He's apparently not getting off of her back, he's just going to let her tote him around. And apparently Kan-chan is allowing this, since they start to move as Honey shuts off the gear. ]
[Video]
And Bun-Bun provides the best company ever, right?
[She giggles.]
I will soon! I'm a breeder, so I wouldn't mind giving one of the babies to you. And I'm sure you'd do a fantastic job protecting it!
Hmm...Usa-chan sounds like a pretty name.
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[ Or he seems to think it's settled, more or less, and is back to swinging on Kan-chan's arm. She is apparently a playground right now? Good thing she's tolerant. ]
A breeder...Right, I read some of the guide in the bag! My card says "trainer". You're breeding rabbits, Miss? Ah! I forgot...my first impression was ruined! I introduced Kan-chan, but I forgot my name.
I'm Mitsukuni Haninozuka, although most people call me Honey! Only Takashi and Reiko-chan use Mitsukuni, really. Ah, and Chika-chan, of course!
Isn't it? Usa-chan, then!
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[Mom grins.]
Not a problem. It's nice to meet you, Honey! I'm Roxanne Lalonde. You can call me Mom if you like, though.
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Right, Mom-chan! [ ...
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Yeah that sounds stupid. Looks like his usual method of nicknaming is out. ] Ah, Mom? Mom, then! Or Rox-chan?
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[Someone call SOS Mom is drowning in this cute.]
Rox-chan works, too, if you'd prefer.
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[ Because that would be pretty sweet. ]
Hmm...I think Rox-chan is cute! It suits you, don't you think?
[ sorry Mom he's spent most of high school in a Host Club, comments like that come naturally. He honestly doesn't mean anything by it, though, since most of his customers are just people who enjoy cute things. ]
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[Internal screaming this kid is too sweet she can't]
Aw, you're so sweet! I think you're right, Honey, thank you!
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That's not a problem, Rox-chan! Thank you for taking the time to talk to me...this place is a bit strange, but it makes more sense now!
[ what does it say about him that his main concerns were a stuffed rabbit and cake. ]