Chitose/Stories

General Stories Misc

Quotes

On Sortied

One slice of cutie pie, coming right up!

On Entering a Room

Here comes Captain Cutie!

When Quest Begins

Onward to cuteness!

All prim and prepped?

Response to Beginning of a Quest

Let's go make the world a cuter place!

Yes, I'm dressed to kill!

When Controlling Character in Quest

Prepare to be charmed!

When Receiving a Heal

Gosh, you're a lifesaver!

That was a close one...

When Entering a Boss' Room

Let's show them how much strength there is in cuteness!

On my cuteness, I will not lose!

Response to Entering a Boss' Room

You got it! I'll trounce 'em with my charm!

I may be cute, but I'm STRONG, too!

Upon Getting to Low Health

Gettin' kinda frazzled...!

Go away, light, I don't wanna see you yet!

Upon Opening a Chest

Anything cute?

Money money mo-neeey!

Boss on Low Health

I think we're getting to them!

Just a little more!

Boss Enters Break State

There's our opening!

Make it count!

Rare Enemy Spawns

*gasp* It's so CUTE!

Did someone say "glam"?

Upon Death

Lady Mitsuhide... I'm sorry...

But I'm so...cute...

Upon Revival

Cute is eternal!

When Using Weapon/Shared Skills

Damage: Beauty is pain!

Buff Self: You're mine now!

Buff Ally: We'll get you dressed to kill.

Debuff Enemy: You are not cute.

Heal Ally: Let me dress your wounds.

Heal Self: Deeeep breath...

Player Uses Damaging Skill

Dazzling!

I love your style!

When Shape Shifting is Ready

The dragon's ready to rumble!

The dragon's heart is pounding!

Shape Shifting into Dragon

A twirl and a twinkle, and now I'm a dragon!

Idle During Quest

Are you tired? Want me to cutely cheer you on?

Perhaps I'll write a poem...

Quest Clear

Yay! Cute wins again!

Quest Failure

Cute isn't supposed to lose.

Home Screen Walking

Lady Mitsuhiiideee, where aaare youuu?

Let me pick you out something cute!

Is it too late for sweets...?

I should double-check my dye supply!

Hi, kitty!

Proper skincare is essential.

Home Screen Inside

Tee hee hee! Eeeeeeehehehe! Which laugh do you think sounds cuter?

I'm not a big fan of the moon. The way it changes is kinda depressing.

I never skip training! True cuteness comes from a healthy body!

I used to wear Lady Mitsuhide's old clothes, way back when. That's why I'm a kimono expert!

Makeup is powerful, but it can't beat a good smile! Come on, show me those pearls!

Being around Lady Mitsuhide always makes me feel more positive.

Home Screen Portrait

Woodblock printing has become quite popular in Hinomoto lately. And it's not hard to see why: they're simply breath-taking!

Lady Mitsuhide is quite cute. But I'm still cuter, hee hee!

I don't get on very well with Lady Nobunaga's attendant. He can be incredibly stubborn.

I've been studying how to make kimonos recently. After all, who better then me to draw out my own beauty.

There's nothing cuter than being yourself.

Collection Portrait

My legs are beautiful? I get that a lot. But you should check out this biceps too.

Even when mice grow up, they stay all cute and teeny! Makes a guy jealous.

I share my name with a Hinomotoan candy. I like sweets, by I'm sick of that one.

Lately I'm big into collecting rouges and blushers. I met this beautician who knows all about them.

I'm terrible at singing. Isn't it kind of honestly cute? He he!

At The Halidom

Ack, did my hat slip?

You just keep me around 'cause I'm cute, huh?

Hee hee! Stop, stop, I'm ticklish!

New Mana Circle Unlocked

You thought I was cute before? Ha! You haven't seen anything yet!

On Mana Circle Fully Unbound

Now I can share my cuteness with the whole world!

On Promotion to 5

Now I can share my cuteness with the whole world!

Adventurer Story Episodes

Episode 1

Cuteness Diplomacy

*beam* *beam* Hey, folks! Chitose here, ready to inspire! Pre-heat those ovens to 375 degrees, because here comes a bona fide cutie pie! Everybody feeling good today? FEELING GREAT! Chitose! You're SO cute! Gimme a smile! No pushing, now! There's more than enough of me to go around! All right! Time to ride this cheer wave and make cuteness diplomacy a success! We're doing "international exchange"? With Alberia? Yup. And I'm appointing you as the official ambassador. You'll be using the Halidom as your home base, per my arrangement with Euden. Mouse Wyrmclan Leader and Chitose's Master
Mitsuhide
We're swiftly approaching an era where we'll need Alberian connections beyond what we've established in the Halidom. If you'll recall Hinomoto's One Hundred Poems by One Hundred People: "Good relations make for peaceful times." We should get a head start on that. So get out there and weaponize that cuteness for international diplomacy! We'll call it...cuteness diplomacy. Good luck! Maaan, I was super-duper worried about how this would go, but I'm killin' it! Cuteness is universal! And now, I'm gonna go all-out with the diplomacy today! ...Wait, what's going on over there? Some kind of trouble? Hey, no better way to make friends than to lend a helping hand! Aaand we're off to the races!

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...I'm telling you, I'm not really up for it. That sort of thing isn't in my wheelhouse. Born Assassin
Vice
But you shop all the time, don't you? Can't you help me? Pleeease? I only shop when I need groceries... and I'm not even a chef to begin with! Do me a favor and drop it, okay? There's a good girl. Person in need: discovered! Wait, Vice? What the heck's going on here? That you, Chitose? Hey. I guess this kid wants to buy a gift for her sick mother. That's right, but the flower I want to get her is sooo expensive. I don't have enough with just my allowance. So she's asking me to go instead and haggle the price down for her. Can't see it working, no matter how you slice it. Ooh, I see! Yeah, that's probably totally beyond you, Vice. You're a bit of a soft touch, and not much for driving a hard bargain. But fear not, little one, for I am here! My irresistible charm will see your wish granted lickety-split! Uh, mind explaining how "charm" is gonna get a merchant to cut their profits? Hee hee! Watch and learn. To the market, sidekicks!

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Um, excuse me! Do you still have that flower I asked about earlier? I do indeed. Did you bring enough money this time? Um, well... Ch-Chitose? All right! Watch a master in action! Hey there, mister. I'm gonna be taking point for the nervous little lady here. So this is the famous flower, huh? Woooow, it really leaves an impression! What'll it run us? That there's an exceptionally rare breed of flower. It's 15,000 rupies in all. Bwuh-what?! I could buy the whole veggie section at the grocery store for that much! Do you have any idea how hard it was to get my hands on? I'm already giving you a bargain at 15,000. Reeeally? Like, REALLY really? You couldn't throw us a teensy-weensy bone? Er, I mean... Picture this: If I adorned myself with this lovely flower, I could be even CUTER than I am now. Huh? Why would that— Do the math, my friend. Cute plus cute equals even cuter. Don't you want to experience the ultimate in adorableness? I...think I do... Then let's make a deal! All I need is one measly flower to usher in a cutesplosion unlike anything the world's ever seen! The power to make it happen lies with you! Now's your chance to prove yourself an ally of cuteness! Won't you please knock a little off the price of that flower? P-L-E-A-S-E? Well, I'd hate to deprive the world of a new age of cuteness... How does 10,000 sound? Oooh, I think you can do a little better! Let's say...7,000. Perfect, right? Mwah! The cuteness compels me...! Fine, 7,000 it is! Sold! Now, I'll adorn myself with it, like so...and voila! Grab your bib and have a slice of THIS cutie pie! Hee hee... Oh, cuteness, I worship thee...

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Ta-daaa! Here's your flower, little lady. Thank you! Here's the money... Keep it. Knowing how sweet you are and how much you love your mom is payment enough. Really? You're so amazing, Chitose! You're the total package! The way you won over that merchant with your cuteness was like magic! It wasn't magic. It was just negotiation... Sure, it wasn't MAGIC, per se, but there IS a little secret behind my appeal, y'know! A secret? Yep. Wanna know? Please! Tell me! Then pull up a chair for storytime, friends. I call this one: "The Secret Tale of Chitose the Cute!" You listen carefully too, Vice! Are you kidding me...? No bellyaching about it, kitchen jockey! Ears open! Now... Long ago, in a land far, far away...

Episode 2

Chitose's Past: Part One

Long ago, in a land far, far away,
there was a boy whose smiling face
was more radiant than any jewel.
His affirming upbringing only served
to enhance his natural charisma.

That boy's name was Chitose,
and he embraced his lot in life.
So bubbly was his disposition
that he shined bright like the sun.

Yet as surely as a storm spoils a
picnic, there came a day when the
thunderclap of expectation
threatened his sunny nature.

Hinomoto
Several years ago
Your coming-of-age ceremony will be upon us before long, Chitose. Accordingly, you will be taking your examination. Father, no. I don't want to. Refusal is not an option. You cannot persist in interminable fascination with "cuteness"! You must become a strong, stout man— one befitting our role as a warrior family in service of the Mouse Clan. You keep saying that, but I haven't the faintest idea how to do what you ask. I suspected you would say as much. That is why I made arrangements for you to call upon the Boar Clan. Master Ieyasu will model for you the strength and mindset I expect you to embody. Now, off you go! Wh-what?!

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And so, I need to learn what it means to be a "strong, stout man." Ha ha. I admit I found myself curious as to why the Mouse Clan had petitioned me for aid, and here we have it. Leader of the Boar Clan
Ieyasu
I am sorry to trouble you with this, Master Ieyasu. It's no bother at all; the coming-of-age ceremony is a major life event for one born to a warrior family of Hinomoto. It weighs on your father just as it weighs on you. Now, as for what constitutes a strong, stout man... Addis, to me, please. You rang? Ieyasu's Attendant
Addis
Whoa, he looks so cool and strong! Indeed. And if I had to hazard a guess, I'd say that your father hopes for you to become like Addis here. ...Huh? Addis sports a sturdy physique and is as martially adept as they come. I wonder if this is the kind of man your father is imagining when he uses the words "strong" and "stout." What?! W-wait, are you saying that... ...in order to become a strong man, I have to stop being cute?! I mean, I ain't never thought of myself as cute. I KNEW IT! But wait. Waaait a sec. WAIT. If you take the cute outta me, I'll basically just be a lifeless husk! You can't do that! NO WAY, NO HOW! Calm your heart. If you are truly so vexed by the idea, then perhaps a conversation with your father is in order. You mustn't coddle him, Master Ieyasu. Ieyasu's Attendant
Sazanka
Becoming an adult means accepting change. So long as a person lives, they cannot stop growing—in neither mind nor body. In neither mind NOR body? So you're saying I'm going to end up all muscled out like Addis?! I don't want that, though! I want to stay like I am now—cute in mind and body! How can I do that?! You cannot. You can but accept that change is inevitable. No... Say it isn't so... (People have been telling me how cute I am all my life. It's made me so happy.) (But now I'm suddenly supposed to just be at peace with changing who I am? No!) I hate the thought of becoming an adult. Even Lady Mitsuhide has been totally different since she made her soulpact. I know that she's still the same person, but it makes me sad that things have to change. I don't want to be an adult. I just want to freeze time and live like this forever. What do I have to do to stay cute forever? A few days later...
Pull yourself together, Chitose! What's going on in that head of yours? You haven't slept a wink, and you're not eating! Leave me alone! I'm...working, okay?! I don't know where this stubborn streak came from all of a sudden. You need to grow up and— Omigosh, ENOUGH! Shut up about the adult stuff already! I don't want to "grow up"! I'm staying cute—in mind AND in body— and that's that! I don't ever want to change! I'm going to...stop things...as they... ...... Chitose? CHITOSE?! He passed out! Someone, help! Please! I need medical assistance, or else...or else my boy is going to die!

Episode 3

Chitose's Past: Part Two

(This must be a dream. There's a younger me, and he's crying, after all.) (Serious, studious Lady Mitsuhide changed overnight into a layabout. I was so torn up about it that I cried until I couldn't see.) Lady Mitsuhide! I...*sob* I don't WANT you to be a different person! Is it because you're an adult now? Because you "grew up"? Is that gonna happen to me someday? That makes me so sad. My heart hurts... ...... What...am I...? Morning, sunshine. You've been asleep for nearly three days. Three days?! I must have been such a burden on you. You sure were. And you know what caused it all? You not knowing when to cool your jets. What were you thinking? You could have died from this, you know. Tell me that's not what you wanted, Chitose. I wasn't TRYING to die. But if the alternative is becoming an adult... Then yeah, I think I'd rather die. You don't want to become an adult? Why? Because it means giving up my cuteness. For a while now, I've seen "growing up" as synonymous with "losing something." I think the first time it crossed my mind was when you entered into your soulpact. Because of my shortened lifespan? In part, yes. And also because since the moment you made your soulpact, you've changed. You were once such a hard worker, but you've done a total 180. It's as though something is missing. It made me wonder if that's what "becoming an adult" means. Hold up, pal. You're being a tad mawkish. I don't think I lost anything when I made my pact. Making the pact AND deciding to chill out were both what I wanted. Frankly, I'm upset that you came to that conclusion without even asking me. Huh? Lemme just say this: becoming an adult doesn't mean letting go of who you are. But I thought that cuteness and adulthood couldn't mix! Y'know, I dunno why you're so self-assured about the whole "cuteness" thing. Hey! Why would you say that?! Even if you won't acknowledge it, *I* know I'm positively adorable! Then what are you so worked up for? Just keep knowing you're cute no matter how old you get. What got you so hung up on the idea that you'd suddenly lose that upon growing up? Erm, well... I mean... Uh, now that you mention it, why DID I think that? That's literally what I just asked you! *sigh* It's all good. Let's just give it a rest for today. See ya. So I DON'T have to lose something upon becoming an adult, huh? I feel foolish for not getting it until now. I don't need anyone else's validation to feel cute. Only I can decide that. From this day on, whatever trials await me, I shall burst through them with my innate charisma! Cuteness! Is! Justice! Several weeks later, on the day of
Chitose's coming-of-age exam...
I see. Judging by your outfit, I take it to mean that you've given up on becoming an adult. You mustn't judge a book by its cover, Father—even if that book is bedazzled to the moon and back! I can't argue that I'm decked out from head to toe in adorable accoutrements. I am cuteness made manifest, after all! T-true, but... Father, I've been thinking. Just because I'm becoming an adult doesn't mean I need to abandon who I am. Nor do I have to become big and burly. But you know what? I WANT to become a "strong, stout man"—just with a cute twist! So look at me, as I am now. I'm going to conquer my coming-of-age exam as my true self! Watch, and see how strong my resolve really is! I see. Then as a parent, it falls to me to bring you back down to reality. I will harden my heart and give you a coming-of-age exam you'll not soon forget! Defeat all of these opponents. Should you emerge victorious, I will acknowledge that you have come of age—as the strong, stout, and cute man you claim to be. Now we're talking! Get ready to eat the cutest crow you've ever had, Father! *pant* *pant* *pant* It's not over yet! Haaah! Prepare yourself! Hragh! Urk... Whoa! Aaah! *wheeze* *pant* Urgh... I'm...not going down...yet...! Surely you realize the error of your ways by now, my son. No! You don't get to decide who I am and what I can or can't do! I will be CUTE, and I will succeed! Urgh! Uwargh! You would still proclaim "cuteness," filthy and ragged as you are?! I would! Even if I were to roll in the mud, it wouldn't matter, because my cuteness comes from within! And so long as I believe in myself, then I'll always, forever, and eternally be the cutest little button under the sun! HIIIYAAAH! Urgaaah! Cuteness is embedded in my very spirit! You were fools to doubt my resolve! And so, I defeated every last challenger with the almighty power of cuteness. My father was convinced, my problems were resolved, and I found an indelible sense of pride in being true to myself. You have to be making this up. You HAVE to. I'm serious as a heart attack! But, like, a cute little heart, not a gross, veiny one. Hmmm... You know, I think I kind of get it. You really thought long and hard about what cuteness means to you. See, she gets it! You've been following along much better than Vice, haven't you? Oh, can it. I use facts and logic. A pro like me can't act on feelings and emotions. You're good at what you do, Vice, but I think Chitose is a pro in his own way, too! Oh yeah? Yeah! That's why next time I'm in trouble, I'm going to ask Chitose to help again! I'll be like, "Please, Chitose, save me with the almighty power of cuteness!" And I will swoop into action, of course! Whatever woes you might have, by my honor as a bona fide cutie, I'll have them solved with a wink and a sparkle!

Episode 4

The Limits of Cuteness

Odd. I've been searching for quite some time, but I still haven't found the girl... (It all started a few days ago. We were playing hide-and-seek, and in the middle of the game, she vanished.) (She hasn't gone home, and no one's heard from her. I leveraged my cuteness to gather information from the townsfolk, but nobody's seen hide nor hair of her.) I can't believe I haven't turned up a single lead! What the heck is going on? But come to think of it, there HAVE been a lot of disappearances in Hinomoto lately... Could this be connected? Nope. Apples and oranges. Vice?! What are you doing here? And why the fruit analogy? You're normally so carefree, so when I saw you poking around, all serious, I wondered what was going on. That's why I took it upon myself to investigate what happened with that kid. Really?! Well, did you turn anything up? Easy. Info's not going anywhere. I heard a fishy little rumor via my intelligence network. Go on...? Apparently, a notorious band of thieves has moved in on this town, and is plying their criminal trade. Yet there hasn't been a single eyewitness to their misdeeds. I bet they're cleaning house. Surely you don't mean that they're being silenced—or worse?! This is all speculation. But it would be worthwhile to investigate. I've marked a few places on this map where their hideout might be, so we'll go together and— Hey! Thanks, Vice! I'm gonna take point! Hey, stop! You didn't even let me finish talking! You can't go alone, it's gonna be dangerou—dammit, he's already gone!

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No luck so far. This is the last place. My mind is racing with all the awful things that could be happening to her right now. Please be safe, please be safe...! ...Tch. Who's there?! —Hrgh! Hmph. Irritatin' kid, snoopin' around. Time for you to go beddy-bye. Forever. ...! Hey, you're awake. Feeling okay? I'm in...the Halidom? I'm guessing I screwed up and you came to the rescue. You guessed right. Gee, if only someone had warned you not to take off running while he was in the middle of talking. ...I'm sorry, Vice. You're right. I goofed. Listen, Chitose. I want you to forget about this whole matter. What?! You want me to just leave that girl to die?! Never said that. But I'm gonna be the one to help her. The people we're up against... they're bad news. This band of thieves is notorious. The worst of 'em would slit your throat the moment they saw you. In other words, they're pros. All the cuteness in the world won't get you anywhere with guys like them. So do me a favor and leave this to me. Not happening. What did you say? I said, "not happening." I made that girl a promise: that no matter what woes she might have, I'd help her solve them. Rrrgh, Chitose, I'm TELLING you— I don't want to betray her—or myself. I'm going to figure this out my own way. Cuteness is my reason for being. It's my strength. And sometimes, I think it might be my weakness, too. Yet as a paragon of all things adorable, I believe in cuteness more than anyone. That's why no matter what, I will use it to challenge any problem head-on! An admirable sentiment. But how are you going to make this work? You know, concretely? Well... Who is it? Ah, you're awake, Chitose. You have guests. Guests? Fans of yours who live in the area. Scores of them. They say they'd like to help you in your time of need. *gasp* See, I told you cuteness could solve anything! Let's go, Vice! Go where? What are we doing?! Isn't it obvious?! I'm gonna save that girl the way only I know how! *wink*

Episode 5

The Infinite Power of Cuteness

*sniffle* *sob* Cry all ya want, little miss! Ain't nobody gonna swoop in and save ya. Yer fate's been sealed since ya laid eyes on us doin' our work, y'see. Can't have you runnin' around squawkin' our secrets. *sob* Chitose... Help me... Chitose? That eyesore of a kid? Put a fork in 'im, 'cause he's done for. He ain't comin', no matter how much ya wail. And now, I's gonna send ya right along to meet yer precious little Chitose in heaven! DIE! Noooooo! It won't be that easy, I'm afraid! In this world, evil never pays, and cuteness always prevails! Hark, for I am justice, adorned with a bow! No river nor valley can stand in my way! Now, cease your villainy, you...villains! Chitose! Still alive, huh? Pretty dumb move to come here alone! Get 'im, boys! He's ours! HIIIII-YAH! Damn you! But give it up— yer completely outnumbered! *pant* I'm not done yet!

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*wheeze* It's like I kicked a beehive! There's no end to this swarm of jerks! Hmph. If you plant that sweet little face'a yours at our feet and beg forgiveness, I'm willin' to kill you quickly! You got another thing coming if you think I'm gonna be begging for mer—GWAAAH! Bah ha ha! Ya talk a mean game, but yer just a little punk! Now, say yer prayers! Huh? Wha—no! Gah! What was that?! *sigh* You call this buying time? Shoulda let me do it. Just barely got here in time. Vice! You made it! Obviously. I'm a consummate professional. I've got the whole gang here. Now, sic 'em, folks! Yeah! Let's go, everyone! Let's save Chitose! Eyagh! Who the hell are all these punks?! Oh, y'know, just diehard Chitose fans! Yeah! We'll protect Chitose's radiance! Urk... What the HELL is goin' on here?! Hurry up and DO something, you lot! We can't, boss! Th-there're so many folks squirmin' around that we can't move! The hell?! Chitose's FANS?! Hee hee hee! The power of my cuteness is the most magnetic force in the world! Surely even you can feel it, no? *wink* The hell kinda new age crap're you spoutin'?! You got a screw loose, kid! I don't care how many peasants you dredge up, I've still got the girl— What?! Sh-she's gone?! HEY! MINIONS! Where's the damn girl?! Vice saved her while you were focused on the townspeople. And now, it's time for you to pay the piper! Be a good boy and let us tie you up, 'kay? Grrr! Shut the hell up! You think I'm just gonna roll over like a damn dog?! Oooh, watch out, folks. We've got a tough guy here. I guess that means you're DYING to see my trump card! Prepare to be dazzled! Everybody, we can't just stand here! We gotta support Chitose, too! Chitose, Chitose, he's our man! If he can't do it, no one can! You're so cute it makes us blush! Turn this jerk's face into mush! I get my own cheer? Score! All right, let's do this! Time to break some boundaries! Here! I! Gooooo! ...Huh? Whaaat? The...wall? Huh? The wall's...gone? Tee hee. Who needs a wrecking ball when I'm around? I believe in my cuteness, and my fans do, too. And that makes me invincible! *beam* I don't get it, but... Urgh. We totally lost. Total defeat...by the power of cuteness...

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Chitose?! Are you okay? I was so worried! Yeah. I'm okay because I believed in you! Thank you for saving me. You really are amazing, Chitose. I want to be just like you. I hope I can be as cute as you someday. You absolutely can! Really? Yeah. Just so long as you believe in your own cuteness—your own feelings. I'm living proof of that. I decided that no matter what other people expected from me, I'd always be true to myself when I grew up—my unique, adorable self. All you need to do is listen to your heart. If you do, I'm sure you'll be giving even me a run for my money one of these days! Because cuteness is what? Justice! *wink* Okay! I'll use you as a role model and learn everything there is to know! You know why, Vice? Because cuteness is justice! *wink* Ugh, I hear that enough coming from THIS guy. Don't point your love beams or whatever at me, too. You're such a party pooper, Vice! You really don't see Chitose's appeal? Dunno. More importantly, if we're done here, let's escort the people back to town. All right, folks, time to go! Booo. Phew, what a relief. They didn't find out. I can never tell them how I got swept up in the moment and started cheering along with the crowd... Some time later, in Hinomoto...
And that's my report, Lady Mitsuhide. The exchange with Alberia is going well, and the girl I saved is doing even better. Nice work. I knew I was right to put you in charge of networking with other nations. Hee hee. I couldn't have done it without you, Lady Mitsuhide. Uh, how do you figure? I mean... Lemme just say this: becoming an adult doesn't mean letting go of who you are. What got you so hung up on the idea that you'd suddenly lose your cuteness upon growing up? If you hadn't talked some sense into me, I would have given up on being cute. It's no exaggeration to say that my cuteness diplomacy's success and the little girl's rescue are all thanks to you, Lady Mitsuhide. I said that stuff? Huh. Well, I'm glad. Y'know, that you can still be cute and all. Yeah! And that's why I'm gonna keep busting my cute little butt to repay the favor! No matter the task, just leave it to me: your #1 most adorable ambassador!