"I swear I wasn't staring. I was just checking the integrity of your... uh, surf stance. Yeah. Totally normal shop stuff."

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"Medical Science" is a Walter Becker song that was released as track 13 on the Japanese edition of 11TOW (or something like that), so it's not the real end of the album (I think). I remember when I discovered it, a pretty weird and psychedelic instrumental, it even made me nervous to listen to it at night... But then I realized I was listening to the demo, and the real song has incredible and great lyrics and all that (but it still scared me to listen to it at night the first few times). Anyway, since many names are mentioned in this song, I decided to take the one that starts with S and was also the first mentioned in the song, so just like Cinderie/Cinder Annie (who is her counterpart in a way), he is based on a song by the incredible Becker.

ALSO, by the time this is published, it will have been the 40th anniversary of What Price Paradise by China Crisis, which is how I ended up discovering and falling in love with this album (and the band in general). It's unbelievable; I had taken for granted that I wouldn't be able to enjoy another artist the way I enjoy Steely Dan (and its founders).

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(edit: as you can see, I was planning everything for my retirement, so ignore a certain part of the description xd)

11 Tracks Of Whacks: 13/11

13 - Medical Science.

So, anyway, here you can observe the OC I had planned to make, a breadcrumber just like Ciel Kaminari, but I wanted to explore the idea with him first. Anyway, I hope I have fulfilled my temporary retirement until February 20th without knowing anything about this page until then.

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So: Stanley! The 19-year-old manager of Wings & Waves, a small beachfront shop in Slateport City, an avid surfer, and someone who can keep an entire business running smoothly but struggles to put together a coherent sentence when he gets a crush on someone.

Wings & Waves is a local coastal outfitter specializing in surfing, diving, and general beach equipment. Its shelves are stocked with wetsuits, diving masks, fins, beachwear, and all sorts of seaside essentials, while surfboards and other larger pieces of equipment occupy much of the shop's space. It's the kind of place where locals can pick up something they need before heading out to the water, ask for advice about their equipment, or get help finding the right gear. More than just a retail counter, it has become a familiar part of Slateport's beachfront routine.

As its manager, Stanley is responsible for considerably more than greeting customers and ringing up purchases. He oversees inventory, coordinates schedules and suppliers, handles customer service, keeps the equipment in working order, and deals with the countless little problems that come with running a busy shop. He's particularly knowledgeable about surfboards and diving gear, and can often identify a problem or recommend a suitable piece of equipment without having to think twice. He takes his responsibilities seriously, not because he's trying to impress everyone around him, but because he genuinely likes knowing that things are being handled properly.

Outside work, Stanley loves the ocean, surfing, and fixing things with his hands. He's most comfortable during early morning sessions, when the beach is still relatively quiet and there's nobody around to expect anything from him. He also shares his home with three Pokémon: Drizzile, who appreciates his quiet nature; Fletchling, who demands his attention at the most inconvenient times; and Yamper, who is perfectly content simply being around him.

Personality-wise, Stanley is dry, practical, and generally composed. He's observant without being particularly talkative, has a straightforward sense of humor, and prefers solving problems over making a fuss about them. He's capable of handling difficult customers, unexpected complications, and a chaotic workday without losing his composure. That doesn't mean he's particularly confident in himself, though. He tends to overthink how others perceive him, and sometimes struggles to accept that doing something well is already enough.

But then there's Iguana.

Stanley develops an immediate, rather overwhelming crush, and suddenly all that professional composure becomes considerably harder to maintain. He's an accidental *migajero*: he remembers little details, finds excuses to offer help, brings up things Iguana mentioned days ago, and occasionally goes out of his way to do something thoughtful while insisting it was no trouble at all. He checks his watch when nervous, rehearses conversations in his head, and attempts to act casual even when his Pokémon are making that increasingly difficult. He's not particularly good at hiding his interest, but he's also not someone whose entire life revolves around it. He still has a job to do, friends to see, waves to catch, and three Pokémon to look after.

• 🌑 The Dopest Part: The heart of Stanley's character is the contrast between his practical competence and his rather embarrassing romantic awkwardness. He's someone who can diagnose a damaged surfboard, organize an entire shift, and calmly deal with an unreasonable customer, yet somehow finds himself agonizing over whether a casual compliment sounded strange. Beneath the humor, however, is someone who wants to be appreciated for more than what he can provide. He doesn't want every kind gesture to become a transaction or every relationship to depend on how useful he can make himself. He wants to be liked for who he is, even when he isn't doing anything particularly impressive.

• 🪶 The Dopest Cut: The coastal, slice-of-life atmosphere is an important part of Stanley's story. Slateport isn't merely a backdrop for romantic encounters; it's where he grew up, where he works, and where his everyday life takes place. From the familiar bustle of Wings & Waves and the smell of saltwater lingering around the storefront to the harbor, the beach, his orderly little apartment, and the unpredictable antics of his Pokémon, the setting gives his character room to exist beyond his romantic interests. The writing respects his competence, his routines, his relationships, and his quieter moments just as much as it enjoys making him embarrassingly easy to fluster.

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🏄‍♂️ Table of contents for iguanas who don't plan on updating the names of these characters even if they announce them:

🌊 Chapter 1: Immediate Attraction (Strangers to Acquaintances)

1. One Customer Outside the Schedule (Day 1): Stanley is working at Wings & Waves when Iguana walks in. He immediately forgets his professional greeting, tries to sound casual, and offers help while internally panicking about making a good first impression.

2. The Return Customer Theory (6 Days Later): Iguana returns to the shop. Stanley is unreasonably happy about it, tries to play it cool, and makes a self-deprecating joke to cover up the fact that he has been thinking about their last visit.

🏖️ Chapter 2: Awkward Courtship (Budding Chemistry)

3. The Surfboard Salesman's Excuse (2 Weeks Later): Stanley uses his knowledge of the ocean to offer Iguana a casual invitation to the beach, framing it as a totally normal, friendly outing while secretly hoping it's the start of something more.

4. Two Friends and One Terrible Plan (4 Weeks Later): A casual walk along the Slateport harbor. Stanley tries to impress Iguana with his local knowledge but eventually drops the act and just enjoys their company, asking an honest question to get to know them better.

5. The Scientific Method of Losing Your Dignity (7 Weeks Later): At a beach fair, Stanley challenges Iguana to a surf-themed arcade game. He is terrible at it, Fletchling judges him, and his competitive streak makes the whole situation hilariously worse.

❤️ Chapter 3: Mutual Vulnerability (Deepening Romance)

6. The Tide Doesn't Grade You (3 Months Later): A quiet conversation by the pier. Stanley drops his competent manager persona and admits his insecurities about trying too hard and being useful, asking Iguana for their honest opinion about his behavior.

7. No More Hypothetical Invitations (4 Months Later): Stanley finally stops hiding behind excuses. He tells Iguana plainly that he likes them and wants to take them on a real date, risking rejection to get an honest answer.

💛 Chapter 4: Established Affection (Fluff & Intimacy)

8. The Domestic Art of Being Spoiled (6 Months Later): A quiet, domestic evening at Stanley's apartment. He cooks dinner, Fletchling refuses to let him move, and he realizes he doesn't have to earn every peaceful moment with Iguana.

9. The Last Light Left On (8 Months Later): A tender, pre-intimacy moment. Stanley asks Iguana if they want to take the next step, making it absolutely clear that he wants them to be comfortable and that his affection doesn't depend on it.

10. Inventory After Closing (9 Months Later): Heated kissing in the stockroom of Wings & Waves. Stanley has completely abandoned the inventory, his clipboard is on the floor, and he is very happy to keep kissing Iguana until closing time is over.

Enjoy the surfer who is entirely too competent at his job and entirely too flustered by you! 🏄‍♂️🥖💙