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"Happy New Years!"

"I hope all of us have a great year this year. Last year wasn’t too great… Busy."

"Speak for yourself, Iso! Last year was awesome—well, for me, at least."

"Joki, you’re literally holding three sparklers at once! What are you even doing?!"

"Relax! I’ve got it under control!"

"That’s NOT control! You're next to the fireworks!"

"You two are exhausting."

"C’mon, Kuro! Lighten up—get it? Lighten up?"

"Don’t encourage him!"

"You know… this isn’t bad. Kind of peaceful, actually."

"See? Even Kuro’s enjoying himself. Can’t you just be normal for once, Joki?"

"Normal is boring! This is how you celebrate—with a bang!"

"If this is how you celebrate, I’m surprised we’ve survived this long."

"Alright, maybe this is kind of nice. Just… try not to blow anything up next time."

"Next time? Oh, you’re already planning for next year, huh?"

"Let’s make this year a good one."

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"We're just relaxing on the beach today. My muscles are sore…"

"I brought my notebook with me. Joki’s swimming, but I’m not joining him. Don’t really like getting wet."

"I’d be stuck drying off my fur for hours…"

"Besides that, Joki was just enjoying the view before. The scenery was perfect, and he stayed still long enough for me to sketch it…"

"Hm? Didn’t know you were into art, Iso."

"It’s just a little hobby."

"Uh... is that a Serperior?"

"Why... why is he like that? You didn't have to draw the—"

"YOU DIDN’T SEE ANYTHING!"

"Looks like you put a lot of effort into that."

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//Hey everyone! Just a quick update—I’ll be taking a few weeks off to focus on my exams. I'll be back after that to continue posting, Thanks for your understanding!

-pmdodddegrees

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"I got us some watermelons! Thought we could use a treat—it’s way too hot today."

"How am I supposed to eat this?"

"Wait, you’re telling me you’ve never eaten watermelon before?"

"I’ve only ever had berries, apples, or whatever they serve at restaurants."

"Just cut it open with your claw or something."

"..."

"...Well, that didn’t go as planned."

"This is... surprisingly good."

"I love watermelon!"

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"Hey! Don’t tell Kuro about this, but he did it all for a kid!"

"I didn’t get the whole story, but there was a little Azurill and Vulpix involved. From what I could tell, the bandits had her too. I think they were using her to keep him in line."

"So he just… stayed there? Let them push him around like that?"

"Took everything they threw at him. Taunts, kicks, all of it. He could’ve broken out anytime, I think, but he didn’t!"

"That’s some serious dedication. Honestly, it’s one of the reasons I wanted him to join—he’s so cool! -Ahhh!"

"You're acting like a fanboy."

I am not!"

"Okay, maybe a little. But there’s more to it. He said I reminded him of someone. Called me careless, stubborn, reckless—"

"Yeah, sounds about right."

"Hey!"

"But whoever they were, they must’ve been important. I could tell by the way he looked at me… like I was dragging up something he hadn’t thought about in a long time."

"So you think that’s why he stuck around? You reminded him of someone?"

"He didn’t say much, but I could tell. The way he looked at me… I think I reminded him of someone he really cared about."

"Whoever they were, they must’ve been the kind of person who could deal with him. Kuro doesn’t talk about it, but it’s not hard to figure out. He’s not here just because I nagged him into it!"

"Still, I bet he thinks you’re a pain most of the time."

"..Yeah."

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"Hey, Joki, you’ve never told me—how did you even manage to convince Kuro to join the team?"

"It wasn’t really convincing. More like… an agreement. Not like I had many options."

"An agreement? Joki what did you even—"

"It’s not as dramatic as he makes it sound! I saved him!"

"Three days into being tied to a tree. Outstanding timing,"

"And I did save you! Untied you, got your swords back, rescued a kid—!"

"You also tore through the bandits’ hideout like a lunatic, made a mess of everything, and nearly got me shot."

"Hey, the important thing is I got the job done!"

"Sure. After pestering me for hours."

"He wouldn’t stop bothering you, would he?"

"Not until I caved. He kept waving a rotten apple in my face, calling it a ‘peace offering.’"

"That’s what convinced you?"

"No. He challenged me to a fight. Said if he won, I’d have to join the team."

"And he won?"

"Stumbled through it, barely. But yes."

"So he just annoyed you into submission?"

"Pretty much. Stubborn, reckless and persistent. But… maybe that’s not always a bad thing."

"And now you’re here. So it worked out, didn’t it?"

"I suppose it did."

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"We’re doing some light exercises today to get the blood pumping!"

"Just starting with some stretches—nice and easy!"

"K-Kuro, stop! My legs can’t bend that far!"

"How stiff are you? Can you even groom your own fur properly?"

"Of course I can! Stretching just isn’t my thing!"

"Clearly. At this rate, you’ll pull a muscle just by sneezing."

"Gee, thanks for the vote of confidence—YEOUCH!"

"C'mon, Iso, it’s not that bad! Just breathe and go at your own pace!"

"Easy for you to say! You’re built like you're made of rubber!"

"Or you could stop whining and actually try. You sound like a spoiled kid."

"One more word, Kuro, and you're carrying the supplies next—AAAARGH!"

"Only if you make it through this stretch without falling over."

"Let’s move to the next one before someone throws out their back!"

Note to self: never ask Kuro for help with stretching.

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"Good morning, it's early, I just woke up. I don’t know what Joki’s doing, but apparently, he’s awake at this hour. Why? No idea."

"I thought maybe he was just getting a drink, but nope. I wake up to him staring at me like…"

"Like THIS."

"Joki, if you’re reading this: WHY. WHAT DOES THIS MEAN. Did you drop something and think I woke up because of it? Do you need something? Blink twice for yes."

"Anyway, I need more sleep before I start questioning my life choices. Again."

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“It’s a nice starry night today.”

“Peaceful. As always.”

“Hey Kuro, I’ve noticed you always step out of the den before bed. What’s up with that?”

“… It’s a small way of saying thank you. Every night.”

“Thank you for what?”

“For the days, for everyone and for everything that’s been given to me. It’s my way of showing gratitude.”

“...Hey, Joki.”

“Yeah?”

“Iso’s baking skills. You think he could make Pecha Pie?”

“Oh! Iso says he’s not particularly great at it, but he could give it a try!”

“That’s close enough. It’s something my mother used to bake, every night. Tirelessly.”

“It was something small, but it always made everything feel… better.”

“I get it. Your mom sounds amazing. I wish we could meet her!”

“I wish that too.”

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"I DON'T WANNA DO THIS JOB ANYMORE!"

"Joki?! What’s wrong—what happened?!"

"I-I DON'T WANNA DO THIS JOB ANYMORE!"

"Okay, calm down! Start from the beginning!"

"I was delivering a package, okay?! Everything was fine! I even had a nice little chat with one of the veterans! But then… h-he pulled out this weird machine! It started beeping! He panicked—he shoved the package at me and yelled, ‘Take it!’"

"And—and then he ran off! And I… I-I saw him EXPLODE! Just—BOOM! Right there in the distance!"

"Exploded?! Are the veterans punished for delivering them too late?!"

"I-I don’t know! But the machine—whatever it was—started beeping again, and it said it was my turn! I didn’t know what to do, so I grabbed the trunk and started RUNNING! Every time it beeped louder, I thought—thought I was gonna blow up like him!"

"It almost DID, Iso! I got to the house just in time, shoved the package at the door, and the thing STOPPED!"

"You mean it almost exploded while you were holding it?!"

"What is wrong with WonderMail Corp.!?!"

"Iso… I—I saw the veteran explode, Iso! I’m done with this job. I can’t keep doing this!"

"Then don’t get promoted. Problem solved."

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"Alright, so it’s no secret that not every job request on the bulletin board is… serious. Some of them are so ridiculous they make me question why I even bother with this line of work. But hey, at least they’re good for a laugh.

I lost my favorite leaf! they said. It’s pointy, glossy, and smells like freshly fallen rain! ...It’s a leaf. A leaf. Can you imagine risking life and limb for that?"

"I thought it was sweet! That Gloom probably misses it so much!"

"You just wanted the gummi. Admit it."

"…Maybe."

"If it’s so important, why didn’t they keep it in a safe place? This is why I don’t carry sentimental junk."

"Okay, but this one’s actually hilarious. A Piloswine got its tusks stuck in the ice for two whole days!"

"And they were too embarrassed to ask their friends for help. How do you even get into that situation?"

"Sounds like they deserved to stay stuck."

"Kuro, that’s harsh."

"It’s natural selection."

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"Ouuuugghhh…"

"So, how was the door-to-door Wonder Mail delivery?"

"There were so many deliveries! And so much mail to carry!"

"I kept getting complaints about how slow I was, even though I got every package delivered in under 8 minutes! Aghh!!

"I watched the other couriers, and somehow, they were getting their packages delivered in under 4 minutes! What the heck?! How do they do it?! It’s like they’re built for this!"

"This job is so strict! I hate it!"

"I’m not letting you quit."

"ISOOO!! PLEASEEE!!! I’M SORRRYYY!!! YOU KNOW HOW IMPULSIVE I AM!! DON’T MAKE ME KEEP DOING THIS, I’LL DO ANYTHING!!"

"Earn me back… all my money."

"This is… a pathetic sight to see."

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"I missed National Eevee Day two days ago… I was too busy to notice!"

"I usually spend the day relaxing, maybe trying to bake to celebrate. Instead, I spent it running errands and dealing with someone’s messes."

"I did manage to doodle something to celebrate. It’s based on one of my framed photos from my old daycare."

"I’ll just pretend today is National Eevee Day and call it even."

"I do miss the others sometimes."

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"I applied for Joki’s job. He should be heading there soon."

"I found him something simple, so hopefully, that’ll help us earn a bit more. As for me and Kuro… well, I’m just taking it easy today."

"Kuro, on the other hand, is busy with his training."

"You could be training too, at least try lifting a weight!"

"Fine. I’ll lift one… eventually."

"I’m starting to think you just need some fat on that scrawny body of yours, Iso."

"I’m not that skinny!"

"Hmm, I don’t know… might want to start with some lighter weights. Don’t want you to break a sweat, after all."

"Screw you!"

"I’m just saying, you might bend yourself in half if you try lifting anything heavier."

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"Ehem! Team Odd Degrees is here to announce that we’ve officially reached Silver Rank."

"Woohoo! Silver Rank! We’re moving up in the world!"

"With this rank, we now have access and permission to explore some of the harder dungeons... which also means bigger rewards and more money."

"That is... if I had any money left. The payment I got from the guild for defeating the warlord is... nonexistent."

"Hha… Yeah…"

"I had nothing to do with it."

"Joki."

"I’m finding you a part-time job."

"ISO! DON’T DO THIS TO ME, PLEASE!"

"…Anyway, from now on, I’ll be keeping a lock on my wallet."

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"I'm so full…"

"Today was great! We visited Spinda's Cafe to celebrate!"

"That meal was worth not eating for two weeks!"

"I’m surprised you didn’t eat more!"

"I don’t understand how you ate more than me."

"Because it’s always good! Right, Iso?"

"..."

"M-My… hard-earned… savings…"

"O-Oh, right.."

"Next time, you two can pick up the tab."

Note to self: I’m setting a budget.

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"I'm excited to announce we have a new member! Those silver ring earrings, the way he wields two swords—ahh!! He's so cool!"

"I found him tied to a tree because of some bandits! They stole his swords, but I got them back for him!"

"We made an agreement—if I got his swords back, he’d join the team. That’s the gist of it!"

"Mhm. Hello, my name is Kuro."

"... Joki, you can’t just—"

"I can and I did!

"..."

"I'm going to get evicted."