[ Ann takes another look, squinting a little. It's... really weird just how much this girl looks like Rise, and how thrown she seems by the year, too. What's that about? ]
[And suddenly, understanding and a bit of relief that she hasn't gone crazy.
Rise laughs, a soft little giggle.] That'd explain it. You know, there are people from the future here-- like, the year 3000 or whatever-- but I never thought I'd meet someone from five years in the future. Last I knew, it was 2011.
[She straightens up, then leans forward, her hands clasped behind the small of her back, her demeanor playful and a little coquettish.
This girl is a performer.] Glad to hear the comeback went well, at least!
Oh my god, you are her! I thought I was going crazy for a second, there!
[ Ann laughs, scratching the back of her neck sheepishly. What are the odds of meeting a celebrity like this? Not that fame is a huge deal to her, given that she and her parents have their own share of it, but Rise Kujikawa is a genuine idol. It's impressive. ]
I'm Ann. It's nice to meet you, too. I won't give you any more future spoilers, okay?
Haha, sorry about that! [She smiles, and there's the slightest tinge of sheepishness to it.] Not that you seemed like a creep or anything... just kinda force of habit when you're in show biz, you know?
In my defense, I didn't lie or anything. I do look like Rise Kujikawa~
[She rocks back on the balls of her feet to her heels.] I dunno, I don't think anyone'd mind hearing that they're still popular in half a decade, right?
You don't have to apologize! I totally get it. I hope I didn't freak you out!
You're right, though, about still being popular. It's nice to know things are still working out. I wish I could say the same thing. So... if you want, I can tell you a few things, but not too much. My knowledge of your life isn't exactly encyclopedic.
[ Ann laughs again, more or less done picking fruit for the moment. The greenhouse will still be here later. ]
Nope! I'd say I'm used to it, but... honestly, since I came here, nobody's recognized me at all. This is honestly a really nice change of pace. [She says, straightening up.] I'll think about what I might wanna know and ask you if anything comes to mind, at least?
--oh, you said something like "Risette phase," right? Does that mean I'm not using that name anymore?
[ Look, Ann is a simple girl, okay? She doesn't really know much about sci-fi stuff like time paradoxes outside of what she's seen in movies, but she knows it's not a great idea to super spill the future beans, right?
Even so, she knows she'd be curious about her own future life. Fortunately, or unfortunately, Ann really doesn't know a ton about Rise's life in the future--just things about her music. The idol has been good about keeping her private life under wraps. ]
I guess it's nice getting recognized, isn't it? Sometimes people recognize me from my photoshoots, but not all that often.
[ Not that this is about her, but even her small modicum of fame is enough to help her understand Rise's position. She nods in response to the question, though, figuring this one would be safe to answer. ]
No, by my time you're just Rise Kujikawa. You quit being Risette after your hiatus.
Well, considering everything she'd been through in Inaba, that's not surprising. It's not that Risette wasn't a part of her; it was that she was 'Risette' and more besides.] You know, I can totally see that happening. So, uh, thanks for the idea, I guess!
[She straightens up again, still keeping her hands clasped behind her.] You said photoshoots-- are you a model or something?
[And now she is giving Ann a... very thorough once-over. Girl is a little shameless.] You know, I can totally see that. You've got a gorgeous figure, and your hair's such a pretty color. That doesn't surprise me at all.
What're you doing here, anyway? Looking at weird fuzz-fruit for fun?
Well, it wasn't really my idea, since that had already happened where I come from, right? But I like when you just go by Rise--it gives off more of a mature vibe, y'know?
[ Rise's question, followed by the rather lingering look she gives has Ann understandably flustered. She can feel her face heating up, and she fidgets slightly. Is this really happening? ]
Y-yes, I model part time, for now. Or... I did, before I came here. I want to be a full-time model one day, though! The best in the world! But I guess I'd have to make it home first for that to happen.
[ Ann shakes her head then, dropping the fruit into her makeshift bag. ]
No, I'm just picking fruit to eat. Save some money, you know.
How do you know you didn't give me the idea just now? [She says, teasing a little.] That's a nice dream! Modeling's hard work; I did a few photoshoots for ads and stuff, and it's waaaaaay more tiring than you'd think it'd be.
[If she's embarrassed at being caught checking Ann out, she certainly doesn't show it.
Her expression does turn sympathetic, though.] Oh, did you just get here? Getting food before you've started racking up the sex-bucks is a real pain. Been there.
[Rise pauses.] Are you hungry? I don't mind treating a fan, if you'd like something a li'l more substantial.
I guess there's no way to know, huh? But that's assuming you even remember any of this when you go back. I mean, you have to go back at some point, since I'm from the future and I know you've released stuff in your future... if that makes sense.
[ That's comforting in its own way, she supposes; it represents a light at the end of the tunnel. They all find a way home eventually.
Ann's brain stutters a little at Rise's next comment. ]
S-sex bucks? Oh no. I--no. I don't... I'd rather not. [ She's visibly embarrassed by the verbal flailing, her cheeks turning red. There's no way she could possibly explain her situation to Rise Kujikawa... right? ] I just had... some bad experiences. I want to find a way around all that stuff as much as I can.
[ Still, the offer of food perks her back up again. ]
[Rise's first reaction is to giggle a little at Ann's obvious flustered reaction, letting the talk of time paradoxes just pass her by because thinking about that stuff makes her head hurt.
But then her expression falls a little.] Ugh, there's so much room for bad experiences here, especially for a girl. I hope it wasn't anything too bad.
[And she reaches out to grab Ann's hand. Apparently the bubbly, affectionate girl from the talk shows isn't an act.] But yeah! You're not imposing at all. It's not often I meet sommeone here who actually knows who I am, right?
[ Ann is clearly surprised by the hand holding, especially being as flustered as she'd been a moment before. Rise really does seem like a sweet girl, though, and her concern is pretty touching. In spite of that, Ann still hedges a bit when talking about her experience. ]
It was... [ Really bad. ] Let's just say the guy's in jail now, for a very long time.
[ Rise's cheer is infectious, at least, and Ann can't help but smile. ]
[Rise huffs.] Oh, that's the worst! I hate creeps like that! I hope they threw the book at him! [Anyway, she takes a breath.
And is suddenly back to being smiles, because she can recognize a change of subject when she sees them.] C'mon then, let's go to the beach! I think some of the stalls are still open and the weather's still warm! Way better than weird fuzzy fruit stuff.
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[ Ann takes another look, squinting a little. It's... really weird just how much this girl looks like Rise, and how thrown she seems by the year, too. What's that about? ]
It's 2015--almost 2016, really.
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Rise laughs, a soft little giggle.] That'd explain it. You know, there are people from the future here-- like, the year 3000 or whatever-- but I never thought I'd meet someone from five years in the future. Last I knew, it was 2011.
[She straightens up, then leans forward, her hands clasped behind the small of her back, her demeanor playful and a little coquettish.
This girl is a performer.] Glad to hear the comeback went well, at least!
I'm Rise. Nice to meetcha~
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[ Ann laughs, scratching the back of her neck sheepishly. What are the odds of meeting a celebrity like this? Not that fame is a huge deal to her, given that she and her parents have their own share of it, but Rise Kujikawa is a genuine idol. It's impressive. ]
I'm Ann. It's nice to meet you, too. I won't give you any more future spoilers, okay?
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In my defense, I didn't lie or anything. I do look like Rise Kujikawa~
[She rocks back on the balls of her feet to her heels.] I dunno, I don't think anyone'd mind hearing that they're still popular in half a decade, right?
...I kinda wanna ask you more.
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You're right, though, about still being popular. It's nice to know things are still working out. I wish I could say the same thing. So... if you want, I can tell you a few things, but not too much. My knowledge of your life isn't exactly encyclopedic.
[ Ann laughs again, more or less done picking fruit for the moment. The greenhouse will still be here later. ]
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--oh, you said something like "Risette phase," right? Does that mean I'm not using that name anymore?
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Even so, she knows she'd be curious about her own future life. Fortunately, or unfortunately, Ann really doesn't know a ton about Rise's life in the future--just things about her music. The idol has been good about keeping her private life under wraps. ]
I guess it's nice getting recognized, isn't it? Sometimes people recognize me from my photoshoots, but not all that often.
[ Not that this is about her, but even her small modicum of fame is enough to help her understand Rise's position. She nods in response to the question, though, figuring this one would be safe to answer. ]
No, by my time you're just Rise Kujikawa. You quit being Risette after your hiatus.
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Well, considering everything she'd been through in Inaba, that's not surprising. It's not that Risette wasn't a part of her; it was that she was 'Risette' and more besides.] You know, I can totally see that happening. So, uh, thanks for the idea, I guess!
[She straightens up again, still keeping her hands clasped behind her.] You said photoshoots-- are you a model or something?
[And now she is giving Ann a... very thorough once-over. Girl is a little shameless.] You know, I can totally see that. You've got a gorgeous figure, and your hair's such a pretty color. That doesn't surprise me at all.
What're you doing here, anyway? Looking at weird fuzz-fruit for fun?
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[ Rise's question, followed by the rather lingering look she gives has Ann understandably flustered. She can feel her face heating up, and she fidgets slightly. Is this really happening? ]
Y-yes, I model part time, for now. Or... I did, before I came here. I want to be a full-time model one day, though! The best in the world! But I guess I'd have to make it home first for that to happen.
[ Ann shakes her head then, dropping the fruit into her makeshift bag. ]
No, I'm just picking fruit to eat. Save some money, you know.
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[If she's embarrassed at being caught checking Ann out, she certainly doesn't show it.
Her expression does turn sympathetic, though.] Oh, did you just get here? Getting food before you've started racking up the sex-bucks is a real pain. Been there.
[Rise pauses.] Are you hungry? I don't mind treating a fan, if you'd like something a li'l more substantial.
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[ That's comforting in its own way, she supposes; it represents a light at the end of the tunnel. They all find a way home eventually.
Ann's brain stutters a little at Rise's next comment. ]
S-sex bucks? Oh no. I--no. I don't... I'd rather not. [ She's visibly embarrassed by the verbal flailing, her cheeks turning red. There's no way she could possibly explain her situation to Rise Kujikawa... right? ] I just had... some bad experiences. I want to find a way around all that stuff as much as I can.
[ Still, the offer of food perks her back up again. ]
Wait, are you sure? I don't want to impose...
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But then her expression falls a little.] Ugh, there's so much room for bad experiences here, especially for a girl. I hope it wasn't anything too bad.
[And she reaches out to grab Ann's hand. Apparently the bubbly, affectionate girl from the talk shows isn't an act.] But yeah! You're not imposing at all. It's not often I meet sommeone here who actually knows who I am, right?
Whatcha in the mood for? My treat.
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It was... [ Really bad. ] Let's just say the guy's in jail now, for a very long time.
[ Rise's cheer is infectious, at least, and Ann can't help but smile. ]
Anything is fine, really!
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And is suddenly back to being smiles, because she can recognize a change of subject when she sees them.] C'mon then, let's go to the beach! I think some of the stalls are still open and the weather's still warm! Way better than weird fuzzy fruit stuff.