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himiko-yumehellno · 5 years

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Saiouma Week Day Two: Games

Title: Quests Must Wait For Pokepark Discussions and Boyfriend Shenanigans

Summary: Kokichi and Shuichi argue over Pokepark while Shuichi just wants to play Pokemon Ranger. Also there's a misunderstanding but there's no angst and they make up like two seconds later.

Words: 1139

Note: As soon as I saw the prompt "games" I was instantly like, "Ah, yes, an opportunity to talk about the forgotten Pokemon games that only me and my brother ever discuss now in the fandom." So I guess this was inspired by my brother in a way...? Anyway, hope you enjoy!

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"Hey, hey, Shuichi! Are you ever going to get around to playing Pokepark 2? I'm still waiting for you to unlock the attractions so we can play together!"

At Kokichi's question, Shuichi sighed, opening the menu to pause the game. He didn't expect a conversation about Pokepark to be the first thing Kokichi said after plopping down to lie on the couch next to him, head in his lap, but Shuichi wasn't completely unsurprised, either. Leaning to the side just a little so he could see Kokichi's face, he wasn't surprised at all to see his boyfriend was wearing a cheeky smile.

Shuichi smiled back, and answered politely. "Probably, yeah. But I've told you before that I've played it already and... It's just not as interesting to me as the first game, sorry."

Immediately, Kokichi gave a fake scandalized gasp, and Shuichi had to hold back a snort at the wide eyed, horrified act Kokichi was putting on, like Shuichi's words had been some admittance of betrayal. Holding back giggles as Kokichi sat up and immediately launched into what could almost be mistaken for a well-rehearsed speech, Shuichi sat back and went back playing Shadows of Almia, only partly listening to Kokichi even as he concentrated on not getting hit by any Gliscor. He just needed to get this Cherrim for his quest...

But almost as soon as he'd raised his game back up, Kokichi's whine about being ignored cut through his concentration, and Shuichi quickly lowered his 2DS before Kokichi tried tugging it out of his hands. Kokichi gave him a look filled with annoyance, and Shuichi sent him one right back with a mix of amusement and exasperation.

Okay, to be honest, Shuichi did feel a bit guilty for trying to ignore Kokichi, but... he also just wanted to finish his quest already. He'd been trying for half an hour, and hadn't managed to get across Peril Cliffs even once yet... Swallowing down his frustration, Shuichi offered Kokichi a placid smile. "Ah, sorry, Kokichi. You were talking about the plot of Pokepark 2... Something how it was better storywise than the first game, correct?"

Kokichi gave an exaggerated groan, leaning back and surely rolling his eyes at Shuichi, and as he sat back up Shuichi had to hide his grin behind his hand; Kokichi was giving him his fake pouty face, and as Kokichi opened his mouth to once again rant about Pokepark 1 and 2, Shuichi inwardly sighed, admitted defeat, and turned his 2DS to sleep mode.

"Yes! Pokepark 2 is soooo much better with the plot! It's more than just 'gotta get the crystals or else everyone dies;' it actually has a story and a villain in it. And Wish Park is much cooler than the Sky Pavilion!"

Shuichi hummed, but staring at Kokichi a bit blankly. To be honest, he had no idea what Kokichi was referencing. That, and his mind was still partly thinking about his current quest... "Mhm. I see."

Kokichi poked him in the side as he frowned, but Shuichi knew he wasn't really mad. On one of his pokes, Kokichi made sure to look Shuichi in the eye, and Shuichi tensed up.

Kokichi tilted his head, still frowning, but seeming a little bit more serious than before. "Hey, are you gonna listen to me, or are you gonna become boring on me? If you become boring and break my poor little heart, I'll have to sic my whole organization on you!"

Shuichi lowered his hand from his face, smile gone as he caught Kokichi's hand mid-poke. Shuichi put down his DS on the table next to him, and with his other hand gave Kokichi a poke right back, one on his nose.

As Kokichi squeaked, Shuichi took a breath. "That's a lie, isn't it?" It wasn't really a question, and Shuichi didn't wait for Kokichi to respond before continuing. "I'm sorry for seeming like I wasn't listening, Kokichi. I just wanted to finish what I was doing, but I guess I came off as rude, and I'm genuinely sorry about that.

"Anyway, I just think Pokepark 1 is better because I like the attractions and story better. Pokepark 2 might have the objective lol better plot, but... I prefer Pokepark 1's more relaxed pace. Remember when you asked me to watch you while you were in Cove Town? Even though I wasn't the one playing, Pokepark 2 made me feel like it was rushing me."

Kokichi's face went blank as he took a moment to digest that, and Shuichi took this opportunity to shift how he was sitting, so now Kokichi could lie on him if he wanted to. And he did – Kokichi lay on top of him like it was second instinct, which didn't surprise Shuichi, although the thoughtful look on Kokichi's face was uncommon to see; Kokichi did most of his thinking "behind the scenes," so to speak, so to actually see him thinking hard about something was almost refreshing!

... Even if it was because of a Pokemon Wii game.

"Ugh, alriiight," Kokichi sighed, and Shuichi blinked at him in surprise. Kokichi flopped over onto his belly, eyes narrowed at Shuichi, and elaborated with that same pouty look from earlier on his face. "Maybe I can accept your apology and you being a traitor to Pokepark 2 for reasons like those... But only if you buy me Panta!"

"I was never – nevermind. Alright," Shuichi replied lightly, shaking his head. He couldn't keep the relieved grin off his face though; even if nothing had escalated above a frown from his boyfriend, Shuichi was glad Kokichi seemed happier now. And he didn't mind getting his favorite soda for him, either. "I'll get some when I next go out. Do you, uh, mind getting off me so I can add it to the shopping list?"

"No need!" Kokichi said, even though he was already rolling off Shuichi's chest to land on his feet on the floor. Kokichi beamed at him while heading to the doorway to the kitchen. "I'll do it, so don't you worry your pretty little head about it, Shumai!"

Shuichi smiled after him. For all his faults, and for all the silly arguments and less-than-stellar moments they had, Kokichi was genuinely sweet sometimes...

... Shuichi paused.

"If you've beaten the attractions, you don't need me to beat them too if you want me to play with you, you know!"

"It's more fun if we've both gotten to that point, screw you!"

Shuichi laughed, shook his head again, and settled in where he lay to keep playing Pokemon Ranger.

Maybe later he'd start Pokepark 2, since it mattered that much to Kokichi. But right now, he was gonna relax and catch this Cherrim.

... And give Kokichi a kiss when he came back from the kitchen.

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