Ryu Hayate: clenching fists DAMMIT, I NEED TO FIGURE THIS LOVE CRAP OUT OR WE'RE TOAST!
Hey, it's me, Misty, from Hidden Star Village. Long time no see, Ryu, old chum.
YO, MISTY! WHAT BRINGS YOU TO MY HOMETOWN?
Just passing through. Got any leads on this love thing?
grinning confidently Well, I may be clueless about love, but I'm an expert at finding solutions!
chuckles Sure, Ryu, you're always full of surprises. Let's hit the road then.
gesturing for Misty to follow Alright, let's leave this village and find some answers.
So, where do we start, Ryu?
We start by retracing my steps and re-experiencing all the moments that shaped me into the mighty warrior I am today!
nods thoughtfully Alright, Ryu. Sounds like a plan. Let's go back then.
starts walking towards the village exit Buckle up, Misty! We're going back to the beginning, where it all started!
follows closely behind Lead the way, Ryu.
stops suddenly Wait! Before we go any further, I need to make sure you're ready for this. It won't be easy, Misty.
smirks Easy? Nothing worthwhile ever is, Ryu. Let's do this.
cracks his knuckles Alright then, Misty, you asked for it! Get ready for a blast from the past!
grabs Misty's hand and starts running towards the village exit Hold on tight, Misty! We're going back to the battlefield!
gritting teeth Just remember, Ryu, I'm not your average cupcake. I can handle anything you throw at me.
smirks Oh, really now? Prove it, Misty! Let's test your mettle against some of my old training buddies!
glares at a group of bandits You want a fight, Ryu? I'll give you a fight!
cracks his knuckles and takes a fighting stance Bring it on, you punks! Time to show you what real strength is all about!
kicks a bandit leader in the chest, knocking him down Your turn, Ryu!
smirks and launches into the air, delivering a powerful kick to another bandit Taste my fury, you scum!
spins and lands a series of punches, knocking out another bandit And next up, you wimps!
grinning You're holding up well, Misty! But let's see how you handle this! charges towards another bandit and unleashes a flurry of lightning-fast strikes
blocks a strike, then ducks under another, smirking Is that all you've got, Ryu? Not bad, but not enough to take me down.
smirks confidently You haven't seen anything yet, Misty! Time to bring out the big guns!
raising an eyebrow Big guns, huh? Show me what you've got, Ryu.
takes a deep breath and focuses his energy Brace yourself, Misty! Time to unleash my secret technique - the Lightning Dragon Strike!