#( Hearing the news of Sonic & Mario having another olympic game reminds me of how excited I get about the olympics oof )

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 The distinct smell of salt and seaweed wrinkled the hedgehog’s nose, but he didn’t give any thought of it. Nothing like the rolling, foamy waves crawling upon the soaked shore sent chills down his spine. Not this time. His infamous pair of sneakers nailed themselves against the flat, hard batch of sand. He never liked sand, and always found it to be rough and aggravating; especially when it gets into his quills.

However, he wasn’t going to express his disgust with the sand. He wasn’t going to complain like a pint-sized toddler either. Today isn’t the day for that. Instead, it’s one for practice. For fun. For getting adrenaline to course through his veins and his eyes to spark of excitement.

His position was on the opposite end of the net. The net that separated his group of friends, yet established that they’re competing. Competing in hopes of winning against the Blue Blur. And while this blur has an advantage, he’s going to play fair.

That didn’t mean it’s going to be easy to beat him though.

Breathing in the fresh air, he cracked his gloved fingers, get himself into position, and eagerly waited for that volleyball to hurtle his way. His grin of pearly whites glinted in the sun, telling his friends that he’s ready and he’s ready to practice for the upcoming Olympics.

Game on.

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Chao, everybody! It’sa me, Mario!

And I’m Princess Peach Toadstool, Sovereign Ruler of the Mushroom Kingdom.

Yo, Sonic’s my name and speed’s my game.

And I’m Miles Prower, but you can call me Tails.

Peach: Today, we have some very guests with us. Their leader fought with us in the game, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

Tails: And not too long ago, they helped some of our friends.

Sonic: That’s right, everyone, we’ve got with us, the one, the only...

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Thank you, all...

Though, I’m not sure how we got here. All we remember was coming out of the diner to welcome Violet back from her trip only to be shoved into a van...

Peach: (gasping) Details, details. Now, we brought you here to interview you.

A chance to get interviewed by some legendary video game characters? When is that gonna happen again? Count me in!

Same here. A chance to spend some time with my favorite Mario character, Peach is probably the best last minute Christmas present I could ever ask for.

Peach: (happy) I’m glad to hear that. Now, as you probably know, we just released a game sometime around the same time as the release of a game of yours, Persona 5 Royal. That’s right, we’re talking about Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020!

Tails: As you know, the real Olympic Games really is taking place in Tokyo in the summer of 2020. And you guys live in Tokyo.

Mario: So we would like to ask...

What would the Phantom Thieves do in the 2020 Summer Olympic Games?

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Peach: Welcome back to Game Corner Central. Let’s begin our interviews. First up, the leader of the Phantom Thieves, Joker.

Joker: Thank you, Your Highness.

Tails: So, Joker, what sports would you take up in the Olympics?

Joker: Well, at first guess it would have to be shooting. Particularly in pistol. But I’m thinking of giving other sports a try. Like cycling, especially BMX. Also, a trip to Hawaii got me into surfing. And let’s not leave out weightlifting and wrestling. And let’s not forget swimming, baseball, and golf. I’d also like to try out the decathlon. And recently, I got into skateboarding.

Sonic: So basically, you wanna try out for all of them.

Joker: Not really. I know I’m not that good at basketball, unlike Oracle. And for personal reasons...

We’re staying out of volleyball.

Tails: Well, it’s not surprise. Someone at your school was arrested and his sport is volleyball. He was your also your very first target.

Joker: I know. But don’t think we hate the sport. Heck, some of us are still going for it, but that’s another interview with another thief.

Peach: I see. You know, most of us already good with other sports in the Olympics. I’m sure you and your friends might be good.

Mario: That’sa true. Just look at me. I’m good with all sports.

Joker: That’s cool. I guess I could try all those sports as well.

Mario: And I hope we would face off again soon. Whether it be in Smash Bros. or in the Olympics.

I’ll look forward to it.

Sonic: (smiling) Same here. You’re actually quite fast... But not as fast as me.

Peach: Alright, on to the next thief. Next up is the muscles of the group, Skull.

All right! My turn is up!

Sonic: Now from what I’ve heard, you used to be quite the runner.

Skull: You bet. I used to be a member of my school’s track team. So I guess when it comes to the Olympics, track��‘n field would be my first choice. But I’d really like to try other stuff.

Peach: And that’s what we would like to know. What would you do at the Olympics other than track?

Skull: I really like to try shotgun shootin’. I also like to do sailin’, karate, and field hockey. Like Joker, I'm also interested in baseball. And maybe basketball. There’s also hammer throwin’, discus throwin’, swimmin’, water polo, table tennis, and skateboardin’. I’m even thinkin’ of givin’ fencin’ a try.

Tails: That’s a lot. And what about soccer? With your legs already somewhat strong, you look like you might be good at it.

Skull: Actually, I never thought of that. All right, I’ll give it a try.

Tails: And about skateboarding, I guess we can try that together. Right, Sonic?

Sonic: Well, it’s a little different than Extreme Gear Racing, but it’s just as good.

I’ve heard of Extreme Gear. I wish I could try that.

Sonic: (smiling) Maybe someday you will.

Skull: I was never really good a skateboardin’ at first. I have a board, but I don’t think I ever used it. It’s just sittin’ next to my shelf. But when I saw Joker skateboardin’ and a friend of mine made somethin’ similar to Gear, I thought I’d give it another try. He helped me, of course, and now I’m actually good at it.

Sonic: Then I’ll look forward to having a session with you... Not that you have a chance knowing my speed.

We’ll see about that. Yer on.

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Peach: Welcome back to Game Corner Central. Our next Phantom Thieves are Panther, the beauty of the group, and Fox, the artist. First thought, Panther.

Thank you, Your Highness.

Peach: So, Panther, what sports in the Olympics would you like to take part in?

Panther: Well, me and my friend used to play a lot of tennis back in middle school, so I guess there’s that. But I was told I might have a knack for other things. Like equestrian jumping, mountain biking, taekwondo, baseball, trampoline gymnastics, fencing, and boxing. Noir’s also got me into badminton.

Tails: That’s sound great. I also heard that your friend not only does tennis and volleyball, she’s also part of her school’s Stride Club. Have you ever thought of giving it a try?

Panther: I don’t know. I was already told why most girls don’t do Stride.

Peach: I know that. My friend, Princess Daisy, also knows the sport and has seen what happens when girls participate.

I know. I’m surprised my friend wanted to join. I guess she wanted to prove how strong she is.

Peach: But she’s proven that true, hasn’t she?

She has. I’m glad for that.

Peach: I’m sure. Thank you, Panther. Now, on to you, Fox.

I will be honored.

Tails: Before we begin, I love that you’re based on a fox.

Fox: I’m sure you do.

Tails: So Fox, what sports would you like to do in the Olympics?

Fox: Well, I’m not usually the sporty type, but I guess I would love to give archery a try. I would also like to try equestrian sports. As well, there’s artistic swimming, diving, the hurdles, the javelin, the high jump, boxing, fencing, kata in karate, judo, shooting, and table tennis.

Mario: That’sa lot. I thought you set you weren’t the sporty type.

Fox: It never hurts to try things that are considered out of character. I might even try wrestling.

I like the sound of that.

I know you would.

Peach: How romantic.

Mario: (a little unhappy) Reminds me of the Moon.

Sonic: I don’t think we should go there. Good thing we’re going into commercial time now. When we come back, we’ll interview Queen and Oracle.

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Peach: Welcome back to Game Corner Central. Joining us now are Queen and Oracle of the Phantom Thieves. Let’s start with the lead fighter. Thanks for joining us, Queen.

The pleasure is all mine.

Peach: So, Queen, what sport would you be good at in the Olympics? I was told you were quite the martial artist. Maybe karate or judo? Maybe even taekwondo?

Queen: Technically, I trained in aikido. But I think wrestling might be good for me. I might also like to try road cycling. There’s also relay racing, the high jump, marathon racing, pole vaulting, canoeing, rowing, rugby seven, the triathlon, soccer, shooting, and something Noir introduced me to, badminton. I’m also ging to give volleyball a chance.

Mario: Another balance type. Well, if you were in the Olympics for real, we wish you buona fortuna.

Who said I might not be in it?

Tails: Guess that’s a question for another time. Now moving on to my favorite Phantom Thief, Oracle.

I’m your favorite? Thanks, Tails, I’m happy to hear that from a fellow tech head.

Tails: You’re welcome. So, what sport are you interested in the Olympics? We were told you like basketball.

Oracle: I mostly do singles, but I think I can give teams a try. I’m also into handball, golf, trampoline, table tennis, archery, and boxing.

Tails: That sounds like quite the lineup. Though, you could try some team sports as well.

Oracle: Like what?

Peach: Well, there’s relay swimming, relay racing, I also recommend softball and rowing.

Oracle: I’ll think about it. And isn’t handball already a team sport?

Peach: I never thought of that.

Not many people do.

Tails: Tell me about it. When we come back, we’ll be talking with Noir and Crow. So stick around.

>After a repeat of the first commercial.

Sonic: Welcome back to Game Corner Central.

Tails: We’re now going to ask about the Olympics to Noir and Crow of the Phantom Thieves. Let’s start with Noir.

Thank you for having me here today.

Peach: So, Noir, what Olympic sport would you do?

Noir: Well, I suppose Queen and Panther already told you, I’m pretty good at badminton. I’m also thinking of giving wrestling a try. And volleyball. There’s also hammer throwing, shooting, archery, rowing, field hockey, sailing, poll vaulting, and baseball.

Mario: Mama Mia, that’sa lot of hand sports.

Noir: Well, I do a lot with my hands. Especially gardening.

Tails: That sounds like fun. Our friend, Cream, does gardening, too.

Noir: Really? I wish I could see what her garden is like.

Peach: So do I. I’ve heard so much about it.

Me, too. We should all see it sometime.

Tails: You’ll be glad you did. It’s really beautiful. Now, on to Crow.

Thank you. I’ll try to be as honest as I can.

Tails: I’m sure you will. So, Crow, what sport in the Olympics would you do?

Crow: Well, when you ask that, the more honest choice wold be fencing. Joker also got me into weightlifting, cycling, and baseball. I would also like to try the javelin, the discus, equestrian sports, soccer, canoeing, tennis, judo, rugby sevens, and shooting.

Mario: (a little worried) Why do I feel worried hearing you say shooting?

It’s a long story.

Peach: Well, either way, I’m sure you’ll be great. You already have some fame to you.

Crow: Well, it’s not uncommon for a detective to be good at some sport. A colleague of mine, Shinichi Kudo, does both soccer and shooting.

Tails: That’s true. He learned those things as part of his detective training.

Sonic: Don’t tell me it’s the same for you.

You never know. That might be true.

Mario: That’sa little vague. Well, we’ll have time to think about it during the break.

Tails: And when we get back, we’ll have our last guests of the day, Mona and Violet.

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Mario: Chao, everybody. Welcome back to Game Corner Central. We’re here with our last Phantom Thieves to interview, Mona and Violet.

Tails: Mona, you’ve been with the P Thieves longer than Violet. Let’s hear what sport in the Olympics you would like to do.

If you got to know, I’d think any sport that requires cat-like reflexes. Maybe artistic gymnastics? I even want to try fencing and skateboarding. There’s even climbing, hurdles, wrestling, soccer, rugby sevens, and boxing.

Tails: Those do sound like they require cat-like reflexes. But it looks like you can also try swimming.

Mona: (a little hesitant) I’d rather give that a little more thought before trying.

Peach: I see. Still, you also look like you’d be good at karate and judo.

Mona: Yeah, I get that a lot. But yeah, I think I can give those a try, too. They tell me I have potential.

Sonic: Look like it. You might even give Eggman Nega a run for his money.

Mona: (getting ideas) A Phantom Thief of Justice going up against a villain from the future? I like that.

Sonic: (looking a bit grim) Why did I just say that? This is going to get crazy.

Peach: Anyway, now we’re on to out last thief of this edition. Before we begin, thank you again for saying I’m your favorite character.

Violet: You’re welcome.

Peach: So, what sport in the Olympics would you like to do. I was actually told that you are great in rhythmic gymnastics.

Violet: You win that bet. I think I also like to go for fencing and shooting. I also like tennis, badminton, baseball, high jump, judo, equestrian dressage,  and a bit of table tennis.

Peach: Those sound like nice sports. Actually, I do a lot of horseback riding in past Olympics myself.

Violet: Really? I know I played the game, I didn’t know you actually did it.

Peach: I do, sometimes. Actually, if we can, we can ride together.

Violet: Thank you. But I think that may have to wait until February.

Tails: You mean the release of Persona 5 Scramble: The Phantom Strikers.

Violet: That’s right. Me and Crow are not in it, so I think we can go.

Sonic: I wonder why you and Crow aren’t in it.

Violet: ... It’s complicated. I’m sure the other admin will think of something.

Peach: Well, it appears that is all the time we have. So before we wrap this up, any last words?

Only that we wish all the athletes participating in this year’s Olympics all the best of luck.

Good luck, athletes!

Mario: Well, that’s it for this edition. Grazie, Phantom Thieves for being here. Well, so long everybody.

Peach: And thank you for joining us for this edition of Game Corner Central.