I was thrilled by the ask and response so fuck it ask meme!! How dyu think Haruko would respond as an NPC battler? (And this can be future/young haru or mpsmp or whatever you're feeling ehehehe)
And any specific reactions to fave Pokemon KOs or OKOs and such!
OMG I love ask memes! Oh man this is a fun one. I think this is post Alola arc Haru, so he's fully in the height of his career as a rank 10 ranger. And also ex champion which might be why he gets approached.
First challenged: "I don't normally do this, but I do have time for a battle between missions."
(Lands Super Effective) "I'm afraid I'm not one for going easy."
(Hit w S.E.) "Oh, I'll have to keep that in mind."
(Win) "Competitive Battling is a hobby of mine. Don't get discouraged, and you'll definitely get stronger with more training."
(Loss) "It's a unique feeling, but not one I hope to get used to."
After defeat: "As a Ranger I don't participate in competitive battling as much as the average trainer. Losing to you reminds me there's still more we can learn."
Sent out his ace: "Zetta has been with me from the start, we'll show you how we reached Rank Ten."
Ace knocked out: "Well. That didn't go to plan."
BONUS PREQUEL HARU!!! He is much more aggressive in his battle style and despite his rough edges he cares very much about his venonat. If you bother him too much after you win you risk getting punched.
First challenged: "What, you wanna fight? Yeah alright. We'll take you on!"
(Lands Super Effective) "Better start counting out my winnings early!"
(Hit With S.E.) "Blueberry! Hey, don't think you're getting away with that hit!"
(Win) "Blueberry doesn't have to evolve just to outmatch some rando!"
(Loss) "Blueberry? No, baby! C'mon you gotta be okay!"
After defeat: "Yeah yeah, take your money and screw off before I give you a real fight. I gotta get Blueberry to a pokecenter fast."