Kaoru was sleeping in a chair with her feet up on the table when the camera came lit up the scene. A clicking noise was heard through out the studio. "You know, we really need a better signal about when the show starts. At least one person is always unaware when it does. Kaoru...Kaoru! Wake up!"

"Mr. Director?," Cream said from off camera. "I think she may be wearing the product."

"Well can you wake her up, please? We really do need to get started."

Cream ran across the stage and tapped Kaoru on the shoulder. When Kaoru didn't move, Cream removed something covering Kaoru's ears and pulled it down around her neck. She yelled, "Wake up!"

Kaoru jumped to her feet so quickly that no one had time to register what they were seeing. Kaoru blinked absently and noticed Cream was struggling against Kaoru's grip on her arm. "Sorry," Kaoru muttered, dropping her arm. "Show about to start?"

Cream rubbed her arm and shook her head, "Already started, Boss."

Kaoru cursed under her breath and nodded. Cream ran off stage as Kaoru smiled at the camera. "Hello everybody and thanks for joining us for another one of our wonderful shows. Today's product is something useful to all ages no matter what time it is or where you are." Kaoru pulled what was around her neck off and held it above her head for the camera to zoom in on. The item appeared to be earmuffs. The earmuffs had a crossed out Eggman insignia on the sides. "This, dear watchers, is something I like to call Eggman Unapproved: Earmuffs! As I am sure everyone here is aware of, Eggman has an awfully annoying laugh. In fact, his laugh is so annoying most of us can barely stand to hear it at all. Which is why I came up with these earmuffs."

She put the earmuffs back around her neck as the camera zoomed out. "Now, I'm sure some of you are wondering why they are called "Eggman Unapproved," well, I actually have video footage on this exact reason. Mr. Director, cue the tape."


Kaoru was seen on camera walking up to Eggman's base and knocked on the front door. A confused looking Decoe answered the door and blinked at her and the camera crew, "You...knocked?"

Kaoru nodded, "Remember a few weeks ago when I stopped by? I need to ask something similar."

Decoe nodded enthusiastically and stepped aside for her. The last time she had been there, she had given him a free Eggman Approved: Personal Robot Builder Kit for him to have just because he had asked.

"How do you like the toy I gave you?" She asked.

Decoe's face became one of pure joy, "Watch this." Decoe snapped his fingers and a long line of robots appeared in front of him. He clapped his hands once and one of the robots pulled out speakers. Decoe thought for a second and said, "Song P-G-2-N," suddenly the song "It's Raining Men" was heard over the speakers and the robots started a perfectly choreographed dance.

Kaoru laughed, "Wow, dancing robots sure are popular."

Decoe nodded again, "And that's not all they do. I've taught them to cook and clean and my personal favorite-" Decoe made a low clicking noise and the robots started to change shape and pile on top of each other. When they had become still, Kaoru's eyes widened. The little toy robots had assembled themselves to look EXACTLY like Decoe. "I can make them look like both me and Bocoe, too," he said as if he were a proud parent. We use them whenever we don't want to be around Eggman. They take our places."

"Well," Kaoru said, smiling, "That's new."

"Yes, Decoe," came a voice behind them, "I'll keep that in mind."

Both Decoe and Kaoru turned around and looked up at Dr. Eggman. Decoe tapped his toe on the floor and all of the robots jumped into his arms. He ran away, leaving Kaoru with Dr. Eggman.

"Hello, Dr." Kaoru said, "I have another toy you may be interested in having your name attached to."

"Oh?" Eggman laughed, and Kaoru winced noticeable. " on up." Kaoru followed Eggman upstairs and sat down with him at a table. "Tell me about this toy idea."

Kaoru tapped earmuffs that hung around her neck, "Here's a prototype." She pulled the earmuffs over her ears, "Do me a favor and laugh please." Eggman laughed nervously and Kaoru smiled. "Perfect," she said as she pulled the earmuffs back off.

"But those are just earmuffs," Eggman said with a confused look on his face.

"Au contraire, my dear Doctor. These are very, very special earmuffs. Normal earmuffs are only there to warm ears. These earmuffs are specifically designed to block out every single sound. Not even an atomic explosion could penetrate these things. Plus they keep your ears warm. Plus they can play soothing sounds, like the ocean or bacon sizzling in a pan."

"What does that have to do with me?" Eggman asked, his eyes narrowing. "Because I always build robots that make noise?"

"Oh no, no, no. I built these with you in mind, Dr. Eggman. You know how your laugh is annoying? I specifically built these to block out your laugh, the other features just came along the way."

Eggman's face filled with anger, "WHAT? NO! I WILL NOT APPROVE OF THIS! IN FACT, I UNAPPROVE IT! GET OUT OF HERE!"

Kaoru ran out of the room, laughing to herself. "Unapproved it is." Downstairs, Kaoru ran into Decoe, Bocoe, and Bokkun. They all looked at her expectantly. "Hello boys. What can I do for you?"

Decoe looked at her intently, "Well, we heard what you were saying about the earmuffs...and well...Do you happen to have three extra pairs on you?"

Kaoru laughed loudly and pulled three earmuffs out of the pockets of her hoodie. "Here, take them. I'll send a camera here in a couple of days for a happy customers video. I hope you three decide to be in it." They nodded gratefully as she handed the earmuffs to them. "Goodbye boys. Enjoy those. If you lose them you have to pay 79432749 Halos just like everyone else." Kaoru walked out the door of the base and turned to face the camera. "I think I have all the information I need on this video. So when we play this and cut straight from here to the happy customers video."


Sonic appeared on camera. His eyes were closed and a content smile was on his face. Next to him, Amy was yelling at him loudly. He turned his head and opened his eyes, looking startled when he saw the camera. He smiled broadly and made an "okay" sign with his fingers.

Decoe, Bocoe, and Bokkun were staring out of a window in a daze. Eggman was laughing wildly in the background. Decoe moved the earmuff off of one ear, winced at Eggman's laughter and looked into the camera. "Tell Kaoru we love these! We've been daydreaming since we got them. It's amazing." He sighed, replaced the earmuff, and stared out the window again.


The camera cut back to Kaoru in the studio. "Yes, yes, yes. I do think that this is a wonderful product indeed. Warning: Eggman may become extremely angry if he sees you wearing these. Please use with caution. Well everyone, it looks like we are running over on time, so I'm going to say goodbye for now. See you next week." Kaoru waved and smile broadly as the camera faded out.


A/N

I love this product. Just to prove that Eggman has and annoying laugh: youtube dot com /watch?v=KKetET3rnDw. His laugh is at the 8 minute mark. And for those of you wondering. This is the Japanese version of the laugh not the "santa claus" like laugh of the english version.

I dedicate this chapter to myself.

Have a good night.

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