dear_mun | (no subject)

A hero, huh? Well if what they said was true, then that sounds neat!

"Sounds neat"...

[She's giving pause while thinking of her friend Emiru, and how much she likes the idea of heroes.]

I would agree, but I do not know a thing about this other hero, nor do I know why I seem to remind my Player about that person.

Well...

[Riku begins to look thoughtful.]

...Heroes are pretty cool, they save people from bad guys that's for sure! Plus, they'd also fight to protect everyone's smiles!

Do you do that?

Protect everyone's smiles... well, I...

[She's glancing over to the side. She can't just tell some stranger about being a Precure, can she? It was a secret after all.]

I do know that I have friends who would do that for me, and I would do the same for them. They are important to me as is their futures.

[He nods, sounds good enough to him!]

Mm, yeah, I think that's something a hero would say too!

[She's looking thoughtfully before speaking.]

I have only met the Precures. I do not have enough information on any other heroes. Is that enough to qualify a person as a hero?

[Precure? That's new to him... He'll tilt his head a bit.]

Never heard of a Precure before... But, if you have a good heart and you're willing to help anyone in need, then I think that's enough to call someone a hero.

[She's unable to hide a look of surprise. He hasn't heard of Precure before? How was that possible?]

I do not compute how you are unaware of the Precures. They are all over the news, for one.

Do not worry. Time here seems to pass differently. No matter what happens, there is always a way to return to the same point in time from where you came.

I see. Is it because we are outside within the realms of time? I feel a little more at ease knowing that my friends will be okay with my absence.

[There's a small frown on her face as she placed a hand to her chest.]

I know I had just seen my friends not long ago, but I already miss their smiles.

Ah, well... not on my side, no. I've uh... heard of Ultraman on the news but... I really never heard of the Precures. Are they heroes too?

Yes, Precures are heroes. ...I have not heard of Ultraman before.

[She's taking in Riku's words before continuing.]

They are heroes, as well?

[Riku nods.]

Yeah. Whenever the world's is being threatened by giant monsters or alien invaders, Ultraman will come over and fight them off.

[Trust Riku, he knows. He is one after all! ...Not that he'll admit it yet.]

That sounds amazing. Please, tell me more about Ultraman. I have limited knowledge on other heroes so it would be useful to know as much as I can.

In a manner of speaking, yes. Though we are subject to the will of...others as a result.

You may see your friends here in a form that you may or may not recognize. However, it is not up to us to determine whether that will happen or not. Unfortunately...

I refuse to be controlled by anyone ever again.

[Never mind that she has no choice in the matter here, w h o o p s.]

No matter what form my own friends take, I believe in them. I know that everything can work out.

Uh, well... I don't know a lot about Ultraman to be honest...

[There's still so much about himself and his own kind that he's yet to learn...]

...I only known two of them, Ultraman Geed and Ultraman Zero. I could try talking about them instead, if you want to hear it?

It is alright. Just telling me anything you know is enough.

[She will smile to Riku.]

I am just interested to hear what you have to say about them. Surely they are great if they are considered as heroes.

[S o r r y.

But something about those words strikes a chord with Chase, reminding him of the optimism of his own friends as well as other memories a bit too personal and painful to just bring up with a stranger. Considering his mun called him out here for a reason, he wonders...]

...Do you know of Kamen Rider?

[It's a frequent occurrence in those he's made to meet, so it's worth the question. She did mention something called a 'Precure', but it could be a synonym?]

Kamen Rider?

[There's a quick search through her own database and nope. Results: 0.]

I do not. Are they a hero, as well?

[...So his assumption was false in this case.]

Yes. It would be more accurate to say that there are many Kamen Riders, but those who deserve to bear the name are all heroes.

I assume you are what you said to be a 'Precure', then? I have never heard that name before.

[Well, since it seems Ruru's eager to listen, where shall Riku begin?]

Um, I guess I can start off with Zero... He's an Ultraman who came all the way from another universe to help. Zero most of the time does show off whenever he appears, and he's got a pretty huge ego too.

[He can't help but sigh. It's a bit hard to take him seriously whenever Zero acts that way.]

But... despite that, he's really a reliable friend, and his strength is seriously no joke. He's that strong!

[And he'll admit, he's a pretty cool hero. He couldn't forget the times he finds Zero genuinely cool with his selfless and heroic acts.]

Now for Geed...

[Riku looks away and takes a moment to find the right words to explain about... uh, himself.]

At first, everyone didn't like Geed. It's because he looks a lot like Ultraman Belial, his... evil father. But...

[He clenches his fists. Don't mind Riku-]

...Geed may be not as strong as Zero just yet, but... he still tries his best to protect everyone and those he cares about with his power, and bring everyone's smiles back. Even... even if there's still some people don't believe in Geed yet, he's fighting really hard to become everyone's hero.

I see.

[She's a little surprised that yet another person doesn't know about Precure, but neither did Riku. Yet he knew of a hero she didn't know about. There's a small frown, and as much as Ruru wanted to deny it there was no point.]

Yes, a Precure is a hero who protects everyone's shining future. Am I correct in assuming that is what a Kamen Rider does as well?

[She listens carefully as Riku explained about both Zero and Geed. With Zero should imagined someone like Homare which had a smile form on her face. Yet at the mention of Geed, Ruru lowered her gaze thinking back to her roots with the Criasu Corporation.

Raising her gaze back to Riku she gave pause. She could see it, the light within him. His own Morrowpower that was overflowing. Just like her friends...]

You must have strong feelings for Geed. It sounds like he's doing his best, and if you believe in him I'm sure it will work out. I will root for him too. Anyone who is doing their hardest to protect someone can't be a bad person.

[Riku stares at Ruru as he heard her response. A part of him feels surprised, and another part of him felt relieved. Just the mere fact that someone like Ruru, who doesn't even know who Ultraman is, would cheer for Geed... for Riku.

That got Riku to smile as well.]

Thanks. I-- I mean, Geed would appreciate it. I'm sure of it!