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[complexrestart]

[As Rika promised, she's currently recording her gym battle in Azalea. The battle seems to be going well for Rika, although she runs into a bit of trouble when her Vulpix becomes poisoned, becoming weak. However, Rika is able to solve the problem quickly and turn the tides back into her favor.]

Hope! Finish off his last pokémon! Use Fire Blast! [The Vulpix does just that, causing the opponent's pokémon to faint. As soon as the battle is over, Rika scoops up her Vulpix into her arms in celebration.] We did it! Nipaa!

[She faces the camera and holds up the badge with her free hand and grins.]

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[complexrestart.livejournal.com]

[She turns to Asuka.] Thank you.

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[primaduelerina.livejournal.com]

That was a very clean hit just then. How is she doing?

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[complexrestart.livejournal.com]

She's doing great. [The Vulpix takes the badge from Rika's hand, holding onto it with her mouth.]

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[primaduelerina.livejournal.com]

Congratulations, Hope. Your efforts paid off wonderfully.

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[complexrestart.livejournal.com]

See, Hope? Hard work really does pay off.

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[primaduelerina.livejournal.com]

Did she ever doubt it?

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[complexrestart.livejournal.com]

I think she might have, if only for just a little while.

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[primaduelerina.livejournal.com]

Hope, you can't let yourself think like that.

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[complexrestart.livejournal.com]

That's right, Hope. You can't! It is very bad for you.

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[primaduelerina.livejournal.com]

And you did well, despite your doubts, didn't you?

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[complexrestart.livejournal.com]

[Rika hugs the Vulpix to her.] She really did. I am very proud of her.

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[primaduelerina.livejournal.com]

Well done. Both of you.

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[complexrestart.livejournal.com]

Mii! Thank you very much, Asuka.