on the anime + his future eeveelution at route_29 (spoilers, probably)

[superordinary]

So it begins... the only good thing that will come out of this is more icon material.

[ No matter how the story is adapted, the end result is the same with his friends dying around him and he doesn't like it. He'd rather not spend his time talking about that, though, so he decides to change the topic by bringing up something completely different and relevant to one of his games. Everything's better with Pokémon, right?

Right. ]

...An Espeon would be nice. Leafeon, too. Or maybe Flareon?

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[calculating]

Flareon is possibly the worst choice to evolve your Eevee into. [YES THIS IS SOMETHING HE KNOWS NOW DON'T QUESTION IT, HE'S BYAKUYA TOGAMI]

[superordinary]

...Huh? [ Okay, he didn't expect that from Togami. ]

What do you mean?

[calculating]

Flareon's movepool is disappointingly small, and the attacks it does learn run opposite of its stat distribution. On the other hand, perhaps a disappointing Pokemon like that would fit you perfectly.

[superordinary]

[ That's harsh, Togami-kun... ]

Um, I don't really care about how big or small its movepool is, or how the stats are distributed.

[calculating]

You do plan on battling with it, don't you?

[superordinary]

[ Naegi nods. Oh boy, when did Togami become Smogon... ]

I am, but I don't choose my Pokémon based on things like stats... If I did, I wouldn't own a Butterfree or a Furret.

[calculating]

[Smogami. that's him. SHSL Smogon.]

Why would you want to own a Pokemon like that anyway? If you were going for completion's sake, I could excuse that, but I doubt you are.

[superordinary]

Because I like those Pokémon...

[calculating]

There's really no accounting for taste, least of all yours. But it's an undeniable fact that Pokemon like that can't perform at the same level as others can. If given the choice between a Garchomp and a Butterfree, Garchomp should win handily.

[superordinary]

T-that doesn't matter to me! Like I said, I don't choose my Pokémon based on those things... if Mizue loses to a Garchomp, then that's just how it's going to be. Sometimes we win our battles, sometimes we don't. She's my friend and my partner even when we lose.

[calculating]

There's no "if," Naegi, a Butterfree can't possibly defeat a Garchomp. I shouldn't need to spell that out for you.

[You are the butterfree, naegg. he is the garchomp. there's no way you can win, okay.]

Why do you even bother training your Pokemon if that's the case? It's clear to me you're not even trying to be a proper Trainer.

[superordinary]

I battle for fun and to have my team become stronger. I do it my way and if that doesn't fit with your definition of a "proper" Trainer... then I'm sorry, because I'm not going to change or only raise Pokémon happen to be stronger than others.

[calculating]

Phrasing it like that just proves that you're well aware you would be very little challenge to any experienced Trainer. It's an embarrassment.

[diamondo]

Go with Umbreon!

[MONDO THAT WASN'T ONE OF THE CHOICES AND NO ONE ELSE LIKES DARK-TYPES AS MUCH AS YOU DO]

So you're getting an Eevee? Ishimaru has one too! I'd consider one, but they don't really look all that intimidating.

[And if his Pokémon isn't rivaling him in height then clearly it's not awesome enough.

...And he'll just avoid that first statement because guess who's still mad a his mun for insulting him forever thanks to that anime?]

[superordinary]

Technically, it's hatched already but she hasn't updated my team roster, yet... Umbreon would be cute too, I think.

[ He'd rather have an Espeon since he doesn't have a Psychic-type yet, though. ]

But I think it's for the best if I let the Eevee decide.

[diamondo]

Ah, yeah, you got a pretty good point there! Wouldn't want 'em to be unhappy, right? That would suck.

[Especially because these thing can turn on you and try to kill you...]

[fyeahdespair]

The only good thing, are you kidding? Aren't you fuckin' hyped to see all your friends and their muns and their mun's friends drowning in despair all over again? Aren't you fuckin' pumped?!

[superordinary]

Y-you...! Why would I be pumped over something like that?!

[fyeahdespair]

Because it's exhilarating! Despair like this only comes around once every blue moon, so drink it up while you can, Naegi-kun!

[superordinary]

[ He clenches his fists, his eyes narrowing. The anger is welling up on the inside because good lord those are not okay things to say. ]

N-no. I refuse. Just... why do you want despair so much? I don't understand you at all!

[fyeahdespair]

Well why do you want hope so fuckin' much, huh? We're just two sides of the same coin, right, Naegi-kun?

[superordinary]

Y-you didn't answer my question...

[fyeahdespair]

What makes you think I have to fuckin' answer a dumbass question like that!?

[guiltydulcinea]

... Espeon sounds like it'd be a perfect choice for you, Naegi-kun.

[ ... Maizono, how do you even know what he's talking about. ]

[superordinary]

[ GOOD QUESTION but Naegi's not going to question ~*the magic of dear_mun*~ ]

It's cute, isn't it? I don't have a Psychic-type on my team yet.

[guiltydulcinea]

True... and it's a Pokemon associated with friendship and the sun, too...

I just think it kind of fits with your personality, you know?

[ ... she does have a point, actually.

Also new headcanon: Maizono plays Pokemon games in-between breaks in her idol work... >> ]

[misteries]

Are you planning on evolving it for tactical purposes?

[superordinary]

I'm not sure... I'd like a more diverse team, but it all comes down to the Pokémon's own preferences in the end. I can't force the Eevee to become something it doesn't want to be.

[misteries]

[ she kind of thought that might be the case. ]

I see. Somehow, though... I feel like Eevee fits you best, though.

[ compliment? insult? both at the same time? who knows. ]

[paving]

Why do you look so somber, Naegi-kun? Did something bad happen?

[superordinary]

The anime happened, Komaeda-kun.

[ 'sup fellow good luck what are your thoughts on hope today ]

[paving]

Surely it's not that bad. It'll tell your story of hope to a broader audience! How beautiful and inspiring! To be the protagonist shining through such despairing circumstances . . . I admire you, Naegi-kun.

[genocidal as always, and yourself, SHSL Hope?]

[superordinary]

[ average as usual, nothing new here ]

There's nothing to admire about it, Komaeda-kun. Sure, we'll win against Enoshima's despair in the end...but that won't bring my classmates back or change the fact that they're going to die during the story.

[paving]

Then why mourn the past? Like you said, it won't change the fact that there will be murders!

It's better to focus on maintaining your hopeful attitude.

[superordinary]

Because they're my friends, and it's natural to feel sadness. I'm allowed to stop and think about it sometimes, aren't I? As long as I don't stay still forever and continue to walk foward again. They'll still be in my memory... and I won't throw hope away.

[paving]

[Did he just heave a blissful sigh? I think he just did, Naegi.]

That is precisely the reaction I expected from you, Naegi-kun. I don't mean to be so imposing - I'm a nobody, after all - but when I talk to people like you, I can't help but feel so uplifted.

[superordinary]

[ Stop being so blissful over hope, Komaeda. ]

Um, you're welcome? You shouldn't call yourself a nobody, though...

[paving]

Why not? There's no point in sugarcoating the truth, is there?

I'm just happy to be a stepping stone for people as great as you.

[superordinary]

Stepping stone? I have no idea what you're talking about, Komaeda-kun.

[paving]

That's okay. I'm just talking on and on about stuff that I shouldn't bother you with. Sorry about that.