Basically: what dates would these Pokemon characters do with you?
Characters: N Harmonia, Leon, Grimsley, Rika & Prof. Augustine Sycamore
N Harmonia
Was honestly showing affection and did private, one-on-one hangouts together even before you two started dating
It was around this time he got more affectionate in your friendship. Resting his head on top of your hair, deep eye contact (which he was often really bad at), and braiding/playing with your hair or vice versa.
It wasn’t until you “officially” ask him out and he cocks his head to the side like a confused puppy and goes “I thought we already were?”
Confusion ensues.
As for dates, N is a really quiet and private guy. He doesn’t like being out in public or in overstimulating environments.
Most of the time dates are hikes, picnics, exploring, all that the fun outdoorsy stuff where he gets to shine in his element.
Occasionally y’all go to Nimbasa City and go on the Ferris Wheel or play at the arcade in the Amusement Park which you both find enjoyable.
But his favorites are on late nights when neither of you can sleep.
You two will just go to Dragonspiral Tower and stargaze at the top of the ruins or watch the local wild pokemon do their thing.
It’s quiet, it’s fun, and he’s with you. What else could he ask for?
Leon
Dense boy, you probably had to beat him over the head with a book to get his brain to understand (mostly bc he keeps accidentally friend-zoning himself)
Has never really dated before?
Like, Rose set him up on dates because it's good publicity but he probably hasn’t gone on a real date.
He has money, all these brand partnerships and stuff. He tries to do really classy stuff when y’all first start dating but it leads to him being clearly uncomfortable and you getting fed up and explaining you like him for him and to do fun stuff together.
Mostly home dates from that point on or outings that don’t feel like “dates”.
Game nights where you two play video games are super fun. Some days are challenge days where you see who can do the best run on a Roguelike or who can win the most rounds of a battle royale type game
Some days are cozy co-op games where you solve puzzles and create things…
Y’all’s favorite thing to do together though is just walk and get lost. Esp with Leon’s terrible sense of direction, you two find weird hole-in-the-wall places that are so much fun.
The best one you found was a great hole-in-the-wall traditional kantonian ramen bar that was on the edge of going out of business. However, due to you and Leon talking about it so much with friends and posting about it online, you saved the shop from going out of business.
Grimsley
Your first date with Grimsley wasn’t really what you were expecting in all honesty
He took you out for lunch at his favorite Kalosian cafe then took you to a bookstore and had you both pick out different books for each other, then went to his house and read while old records played in the background
Of course, the book he picked out for you was one of Shauntal’s (because gotta support your friends/little sister figure)
It was so different from what you were expecting but so sweet at the same time.
Most common dates are drinks at bars after long days or flower viewings knowing you would like them
He also takes you to his favorite spots whenever he visits Alola with you.
But the most fun dates are when the two of you go to Castelia or Nimbasa to the casinos
You both are given the same amount of money and the challenge is who makes the most in time for your dinner reservation
Whenever the two of you see each other during these you have a habit of teasing the other about who’s in the lead.
In the end, the winner pays for dinner (much to the chagrin of the other)
Rika
She’s the one who asked you and was super casual and blunt about it
Picks you up after work and takes you to the store where the two of you talk about what to make for dinner.
The two of you go back to her place and begin cooking together, smiling and chatting the whole time as the two of you get distracted by cutting veggies and being in each other’s company.
From then on dates were mostly cutesy, one-on-one time for the two of you.
Crafts while watching movies are the most common, sewing, embroidery, sketching, it's just fun and relaxing
Ceramics classes too, wet clay on your hands and you rub it on her face. Only for her to cock her brow and smirk as she cups her face with her filthy hands and kisses your nose.
Her favorite dates are the ones when you get to help her at the Academy. Running after-school activities or working in the library
It combines her admiration of her students and her love of you… her two favorite things
Prof. Augustine Sycamore
Honestly over the moon when you accepted to go on a date with him
The man is in his late 30s/early 40s and his last relationship kinda fell apart really badly
*cough cough Lysandre cough*
So he was out of the dating scene for a while and didn’t exactly know what to do when you said yes
Like, his brain crashed and did a hard reset. He was not expecting to get this far…
He gives all his employees off one day and decks out the backyard of his lab with string lights, and sheets, rummaging around the attic of the lab, and a call to his favorite restaurant.
When you arrived you saw the backyard completely transformed into a cozy outdoor movie spot with takeout and snacks prepared at a picnic table
It’s super sweet
Besides that, you two go on “research” dates together. It’s mostly pokemon watching and taking notes on what you find.
The little sketches he does of the pokemon you find absolutely adorable!
Sharing the box a friend sold to me with Diantha's image. I've collected enough of her pins to fill an ita bag (one that suites her, of course!) I'll always pick up more dupes though, I adore the pink color and gold edge of the pin! Anything to grow my collection! ˚ʚ♡ɞ˚
Headcanon A: realistic- He is best friends with Shauna, as they’ve been neighbours ever since they were babies.
Headcanon B: while it may not be realistic it is hilarious- That both Calem’s Absol and his Greninja are capable of Mega Evolving.
Headcanon C: heart-crushing and awful, but fun to inflict on friends- Not entirely depressing, but he was randomly punched by a school bully named Adam, completely unprovoked. Calem was a total stranger to Adam, but the latter still punched the former (because teenagers are horrible).
Calem is more successful than Adam. He is married to Serena, has two kids with her, has a degree in engineering, and has nice friends. Meanwhile, Adam is probably married to a mean girl with a fake tan, has never attended a university, and has a job that has much lesser pay than Calem does.
Headcanon D: unrealistic, but I will disregard canon about it because I reject canon reality and substitute my own- He is Alain’s little brother, and they’re Professor Sycamore’s nephews. Also, he ends up catching Yveltal.
Serena
Headcanon A: realistic- She’s the protagonist in mine.
Headcanon B: while it may not be realistic it is hilarious- That Serena was a university student who held the position as the Champion for the remainder of her time at university.
Headcanon C: heart-crushing and awful, but fun to inflict on friends- The reason why Serena moved to Kalos is because Serena was being bullied throughout high school. She was bullied for being timid and somewhat quiet, as well as doing well at school. She wanted to start university somewhere far away from the people who bullied her, so her and her family moved to Kalos. Serena managed to start something fresh.
Headcanon D: unrealistic, but I will disregard canon about it because I reject canon reality and substitute my own- Serena was never interested in Showcases, unlike her anime counterpart. She is still good friends with some of the Showcase girls, like Miette, Aria, and Nini.
