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( Étude No. 1 ) Video/Action for New Bark

[When the feed begins, the image is a bit blurry and shaky as the Igglybuff holding it can barely stand still, it's just too heavy. It's pretty amazing that she hasn't dropped it yet, actually. The image may be far from perfect but there's definitely nothing wrong with audio:]

Open the door! It's so unfair!! And you're calling yourself a mother?!

[Is she's going to hold a grudge on this "mom" person for not letting her eat breakfast? Yes.

Then, Igglybuff cries out, trying to get the yelling girl's attention, but with no luck. However, the Pokémon finally finds a way to steady the image a little by putting the Pokégear on the ground, while she holds its both sides. The image finally becomes more focused; there's a girl standing in front of the door...and she's about to kick them when Igglybuff squeaks once again, louder this time. Only then she gives Igglybuff her attention.]

Is something wrong? H-Hey, when did you turn that on?

[She leaps forward to cover the camera with both of her hands. What an introduction. After clearing her throat twice, she pulls her hands away and flashes a grin.]

Umm...sorry about that? Anyway! I'm Kaori Miyazono, I've just arrived here...and I'm not sure what to do? All I know is that I'm supposed to go on an adventure!

[It seems like she has already accepted the situation she found herself in...]

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Sure you can. And if you get the right type of Pokémon and teach it the right move, you can even fly back. But that'll take a while.

[He almost sighs at that. It's such a shame for newcomers.]

I walked west to Cherrygrove, and kept walking until I caught myself a pink ball that pinches just as hard as yours does. Surprising creatures, aren't they?

F-Fly?! Tell me more! What should I do to be able to fly?!

[Well, Igglybuff indeed does look like a balloon but she's not sure if that would ever work.]

Cherrygrove? I think I might go there as well.

Oh, so it's natural for them to be so—no, don't pinch me again, it hurts!

[Just in case she picks Igglybuff up; with that done, at least her legs are safe.]

They are! What's your first Pokémon like?

First, you need a disk that can teach Pokémon the move Fly. Second, a Pokémon that can learn the move, usually some sort of bird. Potentially third, you need a badge you can earn by battling the strongest trainer in Violet City, if you happen to be a trainer instead of a breeder. It takes a while, unless you manage to buy an egg that'll know Fly upon hatching.

[Yes, he's quite aware that this'll just lead to more questions. He's ready.]

I had a Houndour. They're little hellhound puppies that can breathe fire, and their fangs would make you glad you're just getting pinched. Very loyal and friendly, though.

[Listening carefully, she tries to remember it all at once...it's confusing a little, but she manages somehow.]

Let me go through that again. I need the disc with Fly, a Pokémon that looks like a bird and a badge. Or an egg...wait, an egg?! They can have babies...?!

[Gasp, that's shocking...]

A puppy that can breathe fire...that's awesome! I wonder what else they can do!

That's right, they can all have eggs. The fish, the cats, the plants, the rocks, even the genderless clay statues.

[Wait, he probably shouldn't introduce her to the brain-breaking aspects of this world so quickly, should he?]

Plenty. I've got a living ice cream cone that can throw blasts of ice, a lion that can shoot lightning... What they can do depends on their type. There are eighteen of those, and all Pokémon have either one or two.

I think I shouldn't have asked...ignorance is bliss at times...

[Too late!]

Wait, a living ice cream cone? [She has priorities...] Where I can get one?! And what's the type of this one here?

[She's pointing at Igglybuff...not that she could check it with the Pokédex.]

There's still so much to learn...

...You know, I'm not sure. I got mine from a breeder, but she disappeared some time ago. But the Ice Cave would be a good bet, once you're ready.

[Ready for the wild Pokémon, ready for the slipperiness, ready for the Zubats...]

Igglybuffs are half-Normal, half-Fairy. That makes them immune to Ghosts and Dragons, but weak against Poison and Steel.

Disappeared, huh...I just hope she's okay. And I'll be sure to check that cave!

[Definitely not ready of any of those, especially the latter...

Please give her a while to process the new information.]

Excuse me, I think I've heard you saying something about fairies, ghosts and dragons. Is this thing broken?

[She's not afraid to give the Pokégear a good shake. Maybe the connection is bad in crowded places or something, she thinks.]

Take your time getting there. It's not for the faint of heart, or for newly-hatched Pokémon.

[Understatement of the century.]

Not one bit. Fairy, Dragon and Ghost are three of the types. Sometimes, they even fit their species in a logical and expected manner.

It's far, faaar away from here anyway...according to the map, at least. Just checked!

[Even though she's relieved that the device isn't broken, it doesn't mean she's less surprised.]

Fairy, huh...well, maybe—AUGH, okay, okay, you are a fairy!

[Obviously she's speaking to the Pokémon. Just one conversation without interrupting and pinching, is she asking for too much?]

You sure know a lot of stuff, by the way! May I ask how long have you been here?

Wow, you certainly ended up with a very aggressive starter. At least this means you shouldn't have to worry about the wild Pokémon along the way.

[It's a tiny silver lining but it's better than nothing, right?]

It's been about... three years and a half, almost. A long stay, but far from one of the longest.

Not all of them are that aggress—That's good to hear!

[This time she picks up and squeezes Igglybuff tight in her arms, preventing her from pinching her...to much, at least.]

Three years and a half? T-That's a lot?! No wonder you know all these things...! But...you like it here, right? I wonder if I'll get used to living here, it's a bit different from the place I come from...

[Not that much different, but still.]

I'm sure you will. This place has its weird moments, like that time it rained cats and dogs, but mostly it offers many opportunities to travel and meet people. You get to go whereever you want, live wherever you want, and if you want to adopt fifty cats the locals will only encourage you.

[All of this sound just too good to be real, especially...]

Fifty cats?! Whoa...! I mean...one or two...three tops would be fine for starters...

The rest sounds really great too...traveling, meeting new people, living freely, it's just like a dream come true!

[She pouncing all over the place and the image is getting a bit shaky for a moment.]

Speaking of cats...maybe I should try to find a Pokémon that looks like a cat first! I always wanted one...

[All that enthusiasm gets a laugh out of Ash.]

Luckily for you, there's plenty of cats out there, waiting for someone to pick them up and feed them every day. But if you're going to start with only one, I recommend a Meowth. They can learn a move to generates money out of nowhere.

[Gotta feed 'em all...!]

Poor kitties...I'll be sure to give them something good. And maybe pick up a few, too...wait a second, generate money? Like...POOF?! And you're rich?!

[She has never been a materialist, but now she has to buy food for herself, no parents to pay for her...]

It's not quite that easy, since using moves over and over tires them out and the payout depends on their level. But yes, if your level 100 Meowth uses Pay Day, you'll get P10000 immediately. Sounds nicer than selling fries and drinks, doesn't it?

[There's no telling what surprised her more: being able to train Pokémon to such high level or being able to get so much money at once. Of course, she has no idea if P10000 is that much here, but ten thousand are quite impressive anyway.]

Just don't tell me that people are keeping them just because of this Pay Day thing...

[If that's the case, she's already planning to track them down and give them a lesson.]

Of course not. Meowths are excellent battlers, excellent companions, and excellent foot heaters in the winter. The money's just a pleasant bonus.

[And a very useful one, too, especially right before Christmas.]

Besides, if they're mistreated or unloved, their claws are sharp enough to teach a lesson to any squishy human.

[That's a good thing to hear, actually. And it means she can leave avenging all poorly treated cats for later...]

Having one really sounds like a win-win situation! I just have to catch one using this, right?

[Apparently, she's been looking for something in her bag in the meantime. Shortly, Kaori opens her hand in which she's holding the Poké Balls to the camera.]

You're a great help, you know?

That's exactly it! You weaken the cat, you throw a ball at the cat, you keep the cat and feed the cat and snuggle with the cat at night.

[He can't be the only one that does that, right?]

Glad I could be of use. I know showing up here and trying to understand what's going on isn't always easy. But every little piece of information helps, right?

Easy peasy!

[She'll see to it if it's really that easy sooner or later. Snuggling part definitely sounds best.]

Yep, that's right...I'm way less confused than I was a while ago, thanks to you!

We should meet some time, too! After I get my cat, maybe?

Sure, that'd be great. Want to make it a feline playdate? I've got a Persian that would love to teach a newly-caught cousin how to most efficiently beg for food, and how to open the fridge silently.

[...Is that supposed to be a reason to meet up, or a reason to stay very far away...?]

Awesome! I'll let you know when I find one! I just hope I won't end up with all my Pokémon being cats...

[The chances that it'll happen are pretty high, though.]

At least I'll know who to blame when one day I'll wake up with absolutely no food in my bag...

[Despite saying that, she doesn't mind at all. Moreover, she's grinning.]

Hey, waking up with no food in just your bag is a sign that you have very reasonable Pokémon. With certain species, you have to consider yourself lucky if there's any food left within a kilometre.

[Snorlax, he's looking at you.]

Is having a full team of cats truly so bad? Unless you'd really like to train birds and fish, too...

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