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[islandshore]

[Riku would not be the friend that he is if he let Sora off the hook for embarrassing attempts to get him a girlfriend. No, if Sora's gonna play that game, then it's only natural for Riku to follow suit, which is why he's addressing the network today.]

Hey, Johto. Kanto. Have I got some news for you.

[Riku grins wildly as he reaches behind his back and holds up a photo for all to see:]



See this guy? Dorky grin, messy hair, looks kind of like a goofball? Well, that's because he is, but that's not the point. No, the point is, he's feeling kind of down in the dumps. A bit lonely. Guy spends all his time glued to my hip, but deep down, he wants nothing more than to serenade someone special into the night, and--

[He has to stop himself because... man is he having trouble taking this seriously, but darn it. Sora needs a taste of his own medicine.

Right, after catching his breath, Riku continues.]

The point is, he's looking for a date. Or maybe a handful. Maybe even something longterm. Sora's a complete sap, making friends with everyone he meets, always wearing the same stupid smile, and, to be fair, he's probably the best friend a guy could ask for. But there is one little road bump: he actually believes in Santa Claus.

Which brings me to point two. See, I noticed a ton of people vouching for him, but I know there's gotta be at least some of you smart enough to admit Santa's made up. Even if you're not into bets, here's some incentive: speak up, and there's a chance you might get to see Sora belt out cheesy Christmas songs. Trust me, you'll get a good laugh.

[Well, Twilight suggested bringing it up. Whether or not it works remains to be seen.]

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Riku!

[islandshore]

You brought this upon yourself.

[Still grinning, bud. It was worth it for the look on Sora's face.]

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[notchinese]

[Sorry, but she's just bursting with laughter after seeing this advertisement. She's just going to text to hide her amusement.]

oh my god

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[timidnature]

Wasn't there a post like this yesterday...?

Oh! You two must be friend, right?

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[heartdive]

Yeah, though my next ad might be for a new best friend.

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How? All I was doing was trying to help.

[video]

[pianosongs]

[He saw yesterday's post, and then today's... Peculiar. But it does make him wonder...]

...Is this a functional method of acquiring a Christmas date?

Video;

[usedwatergun]

Oh! Wait, Santa has something to do with Christmas! He's the person people talk about delivering presents to people, right?

[Of course, now she's itching to ask another question...]

... So. What does Sora get if HE wins this year?

[islandshore]

Who says I'm not doing just that? You do realize it's possible to mess with you and have good intentions, right?

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[islandshore]

So is that a good or a bad reaction? Kind of hard to tell with text.

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[islandshore]

Yep, but Sora had to try and get me hooked up, so I figured I'd return the favor.

[Heh, and it was just too easy.]

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[islandshore]

I doubt it. Mostly, I'm doing this to give Sora a little taste of his own medicine.

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[islandshore]

[The dreaded question... So dreaded that Riku falls silent for several seconds, pinching the bridge of his nose and letting out a low groan.]

...I have to embarrass myself over the whole network with some tacky reindeer antlers.

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[ it's only after Riku responds that Sora does. with snickering behind his hand. ]

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[usedwatergun]

Well that sounds... [P-pfft] ... fun. At least it's only antlers, and not a full costume? [Ever the optimist.]

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I'm out of options.

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[usedwatergun]

Hey, isn't there a good chance you guys could end up tied? Would that mean you both have to honor the bet in that case? [DON'T LAUGH TOO HARD SORA Karma is fun that way.]