Video 001 | New Bark Town

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[The video feed turns on to show a little fox cat like creature looking expectantly upwards. Its tail swishes back and forth like how a puppy would wag its tail when happy. This earns the little creature a soft giggle from the person behind the camera.]

You're so cute, Himiko!

[Himiko chirps in response, and the camera is panned around to show a young girl now with curly brown pigtails.]

Hey there~! If anyone is watching this, I'm Rise Kujikawa!

[The camera is put down and the girl sits down on the ground, Himiko climbing into her lap. She looks less happy now. Her backdrop is the small town of New Bark.]

So, what is this place, really? I woke up in a strange house, and a crazy lady who called herself my mom shoved a bag in my hand and told me 'Good luck!'. She didn't even let me ask any questions!

[She now pats Himiko's head, and the small creature enjoys this immensely.]

This old man gave me what he called a Pokéball, goes on and on about this 'world of Pokémon', calls me a trainer, and then sends me off. The trainer manual is confusing, and this whole thing seems like some little kids video game or TV show! I know that Himiko is an Eevee because this really loud voice from my Gear told me what she is. It's called a PokéDex, right? Can I go home when I catch them all?

[She's pouting now. Himiko does the same. She seems to enjoy copying her trainer.]

Oh! And this music is really annoying. How do you turn it off?!

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[dangerousidol]

[Himiko does a better job of calming Rise down than Ringabel, nuzzling her trainer. All this stress of being in a new place has caught up with Rise. She would have broken down eventually.]

H-Himiko...

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...I'm sorry.

[Sigh. He'd no idea she'd take the teasing so poorly. He'll have to mind his tongue in the future.]

If it's any consolation, I had absolutely no intention to insult you.

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[Rise sniffles and wipes he eyes before shaking her head.]

N-No... I think I'm just tired. This is all too much! I want to go home...

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I understand. It's new, unexpected, and overwhelming, even.

[And there's no point in denying it. Even he's overwhelmed by all the changes he's encountered.]

I wish I could say it would be easy, but it's... unclear. However, even the darkest storm clouds give way to the clear, blue sky. If you can push past the initial hurdles, perhaps you'll find a silver lining. Your furry friend, for example.

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[She hugs Himiko closer as she sniffles some more.]

It's still embarrassing! I was trying to stay strong for Sempai and the others..

[She nods, and after taking a deep breath, she smiles a bit.]

T-Thank you, Ringabel-san. You're actually really nice.

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And you still can. One moment of hesitation doesn't make you weak, and I doubt they'd hold it against you.

[Chuckling, he gives her a softer smile than before.]

But your smile is all the thanks I need. And thank you for being so forgiving.

[After all, that was kind of his fault.]

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They've seen the worst of me, so you're probably right...

[She lets out a little laugh, looking relieved before nodding.]

You know, if I kind of wish I had a big brother like you when I was little! You're so kind!

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[A big brother? Hmm, interesting. Perhaps he did take on a somewhat brotherly role with Tiz before.

It's certainly not unprecedented.]

Well, I may not be your brother, but if you're ever in need of company, you need only ask. We may be worlds apart, but we've got these little devices in the mean time.

[dangerousidol]

Really? So you don't mind little messages from time to time?

[She'd love to have someone to regularly contact, even about little things!]