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And... there.

[ There is a white-frosted cake on the table. Haruka just finishes putting the last candle on it (seventeen of them, if one is counting) and looks pleased. ] I guess I really made it, after all. Mmm hmm, looks good.

[ Again, like last time, it appears she is unaware that she is being recorded. She beams a quiet happiness, which seems very muted compared to her normal bubbling enthusiasm and strong gusto. ] I wonder what she will think?

[ She chuckles to herself, taking a kitchen lighter and starts lighting the candles. ]

Happy Birthday, Chihaya-chan--ahh.

[ Haruka finally makes eye contact to the camera, stopping in her tracks. Instead, she smiles and shakes her head, reaching behind the gear. Haruka sets it upright on the table to face her, and pulls her arms back to her body now with a Spinda in tow. ]

Hi there. Umm... this cake is for a friend. It's her birthday today, and it's like all of a sudden, my body just went into auto-pilot. I woke up this morning and thought "It's her birthday today," and then I'm frosting a cake. [ She forces a laugh and looks embarrassed. ] I guess... it's really silly for me to do all of this, right? I mean, she's back home now, so she couldn't blow out the candles here even if she wanted.

[ She smiles, though it doesn't hide the sadness from her eyes. ]

Oh, Starter Appreciation Day was a few days ago. My starter is this guy here, and I pampered him up for the whole day. I gave him a bath, brushed his teeth, a haircut, brushed his fur, trimmed his claws... I know some pokemon probably would hate that, but he looked real happy. Look, I even wore this too. [ Haruka reaches behind her back and reveals a headband with bear ears on them. She puts them on, giggling as she coddles her Spinda. ] Aren't they super cute?

So, how did you spend your day appreciating your starter pokemon?

[ Spinda nudges Haruka, then points to the lit candles halfway through the wax already. ]

Oh, right. If you're in Goldenrod City and would like a slice of cake, please stop by the Breeding House.

[ Haruka is about to turn off the gear, but looks at the cake for a long moment. Spinda gently smacks Haruka's forehead and leaves his paw there. Haruka flinches and recoils, but understands the gesture. There there, he seemed to say. ]

Nnn. Thank you, Spinda.

...

Happy Birthday, Chihaya-chan. I hope everything's going okay.

[ She blows out the candles. ]

[[ OOC: If you're in Goldenrod, come get some cake. ]]

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Ah... I think... I'll try it anyway.

[ Haruka looks mindful for a few moments, then smiles. ]

Embarrassing or not, I'll be sure to properly record my feelings for them. [ She's getting a little fired up now... ] Mmm. That's really not a bad idea at all.

That's the spirit. Good luck, Haruka. And have fun. It shows ... you know. In your recordings. Whether you are happy or sad, it shows ...

Just be honest. I'm sure that ... to the person who will watch it will be lifted that you have been trying your best. Isn't that what an idol is all about? Lifting the spirits of those who watch you?

Oh man, that's exactly what I want to convey as an idol. Maybe you should be the one up on stage.

[ Haruka makes a frame with her fingers and puts Lacus in the center of it. ]

You know, I bet if you made your debut, you'd be super popular! How well can you sing? Or dance?

[ Maybe she's teasing, maybe she's not... ]

[ Shaking her head. She was already content with singing only once in a while for a cause. Right now, she just wants to be with the most important person to her. ]

I was an idol a few years ago. [ And very popular but she felt it wasn't necessary to mention that.

She also worked briefly as a singer and model in Goldenrod for a while. But quit again after Kira arrived. ]

So I do understand what you and your fellow idol friends are going through to reach your dreams.

Then maybe it's time for a comeback?!

[ She gives another appraising look, but drops it with a sheepish smile. ]

Mmm, definitely. If I can make another Haruka Amami have courage to be ambitious and dream big, then my job would already be a huge success.

Oh, Haruka. I do appreciate the thought but there really is no need. I perfectly content now.

[ As long as she can be by Kira's side, she is quite happy. Returning to music in this world had been out of necessity and distraction and now she has no need of either. ]

My dream ... has changed. Now I just want to be with Kira and live a peaceful life. But I will still support yours ... and your friends.

Always.

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