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[It's sometime midday when Rika turns the Gear on, and faces the camera towards herself. She's currently sitting down on the trail right outside of Goldenrod, coming back from a training session with her team.] Mii. Training really is a lot of fun. It's a great way to spend time with all of my pokémon. [She grins as a Ninetails nuzzles against her face.] Ah, that's right! Hope has finally evolved. She's become very strong, and I decided that it was time for her to evolve, and now she's gotten even stronger. [Rika pats the Ninetails on the head.] I'm very proud of her.

[There's a small pause before Rika smiles again.] As of today, I have a new member on my team! [She puts the Gear down for a moment as she releases a pokémon. Once she picks it back up, Rika now has a Bulbasaur in her lap.] I'm not exactly sure what to name him yet, but I know that I will come up with a good name! Nipaa!

I've noticed that so many people seem to have really interesting names for their pokémon. How do you decide what to name your pokémon?

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Thank you. Yes, I have had her for a long time.

I wouldn't say that! Those things mean a lot to you, right?

It feels nice, seeing them evolve and become stronger. Like raising a child, somewhat.

They do. I suppose you could say I gave them these names to feel just a little closer to my home.

You're right. They begin to feel like family after a while.

Has it helped?

I always did want to have many children.

A little. I still miss it, of course, but their presence always fills me with joy.

[Rika smiles.] At least it feels like you have them now.

I'm glad it does.

They do act like siblings, squabbles included.

What about you? How did you choose the names of your previous Pokémon?

Most of them are named after things that are important to me, like Hope. Others are named things that I felt suited their personalities. One of my pokémon, Hanyuu, is named after someone very important to me.

Names are important, and should be precious in our hearts. Therefore, I have no doubt that the one you will choose for Bulbasaur will suit him perfectly.

Thank you very much. I will be spending a lot of time trying to decide on the perfect name.

Make sure to share it with the rest of us!

All right. I'll even make sure that you're the first to know!

Thank you very much for this honor, Miss...?

Ah, I'm Rika Furude!

Cecil Harvey. [He bows elegantly.] It is a pleasure to meet you, Miss Rika.

[She smiles.] It's very nice to meet you as well, Cecil.

That city is Goldenrod, is it not? How do you like it?

It is! I really like it. It's very busy and there are a lot of things to do.

What town are you currently in?

It must be hard to feel bored there.

Violet. I've been here for nearly a month, and I spent two months in Cherrygrove before that. I really hope my group will move on quickly next time. I could navigate either one of them with my eyes closed.

It sounds like your group likes to take their time.

There are nearly ten of us, and we all arrived at different times. That makes getting badges and training together complicated.

Mii... I bet it does. I can't imagine having that many people traveling together in one group.

Most of us had travelled together before, so we naturally gravitated toward each other. But my group at home was even larger; there were over twenty of us.

Mii... That's a lot.

So, everyone in your traveling group is from the same world?

Actually, no one is from the same world. But all of our homes ended up connected by a war between gods, and we managed to meet and team up in the Void, until we found a way to return home.