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[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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[bufudyned.livejournal.com]

[she lowers her head a bit and nods]

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[complexrestart.livejournal.com]

[Rika reaches her hand out to pat Mitsuru on the head.] I am sure that he knew he was going to die. I am also sure that he was glad that he was successful in defeating Nyx.

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[bufudyned.livejournal.com]

[Mitsuru glances up, a bit surprised]

... yes, I believe he did it willingly. Still... his loss hurt us all.

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[complexrestart.livejournal.com]

Yes, I am sure that it did. I cannot say that I have had an experience that was close to that... However, I do know how you feel.

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[bufudyned.livejournal.com]

... you do, don't you?

You have been through far more than I.

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[complexrestart.livejournal.com]

I suppose you could say that. However, I have only been through several different experiences like that... only, I have been through each many times.

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[bufudyned.livejournal.com]

Nevertheless, constantly reliving your death...

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[complexrestart.livejournal.com]

... You're right.

Although... I did become numb towards it after a while.