rejuvenation | @bun-nyeared
Despite all the money he saved from battling, Kyouhei actually hadn't had a good meal in a long time. Ever since his journey began, his meals consisted of bottled beverages he bought from vending machines and shared with his Pokemon, of Castelia Cones that he couldn't resist, and whatever fast food he was able to find or bagged chips he was able to carry. He was never able to find the time to stop to actually eat. He could have at the very beginning of his journey where, while the world seemed to be speeding by him, there actually wasn't much going on. Then later, he got dragged into another conflict involving Team Plasma -- not that he really minded, he was happy to help and finally play his childhood dream of becoming a hero -- and always had to rush to the next city.
In short, it's been a really long time since he had a healthy meal.
However, recently he arrived to Striaton City. This city used to be home to a gym with three leaders who specialized in different types and would match their opponent's weakness. However, recently, within a span of two years, they resigned their duties as gym leaders, but continued their jobs as waiters. Honestly, Kyouhei never understood their decision, but he was still glad they kept the restaurant going since he was stopping there now.
"H-Hungry..." He spent most of his energy peddling from Castelia City to Nacrene City to Striaton City with no break in between. He could have stopped at Nacrene, but he wasn't tired then and thought he could keep going without consequence. Now, he knew fate proved him wrong.
Luckily, there didn't seem to be a waiting list for the restaurant today, and he was seated by the receptionist at a table for two because they didn't have any for one. A waitress came to serve him, and he immediately ordered a burger with fries and a drink, and then dessert. He saved money, he decided it would be fine to indulge this once. Not to mention, the food here looked good.
Unfortunately, he knew the meal would take a while to cook up and in the mean time Kyouhei laid his head down on the table, closing his eyes and hoping that time would go by faster that way.
The sound of a bell rang through his ears, indicating that someone else had come into the restaurant. He didn't want to open his eyes, but did so on instinct and curiosity. To his surprise, he recognized the familiar figure with a distinct hairstyle that he liked to call cinnamon buns, poking out from a white visor.
Kyouhei's head shot up and his whole body straightened. He hadn't seen her in a long time, so the excitement and surprise of seeing an old friend overshadowed his hunger, and for a moment, he forgot the feeling of lethargy from a moment ago.
"Mei!" He called out, and then got up, waving his hand in the air to greet her and signify that he was there.
"It's been a while! I haven't seen you since, what -- Nimbasa's Battle Subway? How've you been?"