>>18188739"Yup, yup, yup!~ Poppy's gonna win by'a landslide!"
Alice suddenly hogs your speed line screentime, but she makes up for it by imitating your pose in the cutest way possible. It is Serena who truly shatters the delusion.
"Excuse me, before either of you get in over your heads,"
The speed lines and your sudden boost in confidence are taken down a few notches. You and Alice turn to Serena, who is pointing at the cozy cottage-esque door of Laverre City's uniquely-designed gym.
"perhaps you should try /opening/ the door first?"
A blush covers your face as you make your way over to the door. Although she is right, you have all the time to celebrate once you finally get your hands on the...
On the...
....Whatever badge that the gym leader hands out! (You should really start studying up on them.)
Despite being open for the day for challengers, the gym's door is locked for some reason. Unable to let that deter you from a victory, you give it a knock and patiently await for a response.
That response comes in the form of two beautiful eyes gazing upon your face from a slit in the door.
>Approach the doorkeeper how...A) Proclaim yourself as best boy. It works everytime.
B) Act total alpha and treat the keeper like she's your bitch.
C) Declare yourself as a twink arriving live amongst your people.
D) Compliment the doorkeeper's eyes.