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[complexrestart]

[Rika is currently sitting under a tree on the outskirts of Violet City, and she's holding a badge in her hands.] Mii. I am sorry that I did not tell anyone that I would be challenging Falkner today. Satoko, I thought it would be better to show you a more even battle since I was too strong for Falkner and the battle went by quickly... I was not able to fight to my fullest, and I want to show you what my team is really like.

[She's silent as she shifts around, putting the badge down on the ground and picking up her Shinx and setting it in her lap.] ... I have also been thinking about Johto and everyone here lately. We all come from different places, and I've wondered if, given the choice, would you go back home right now? Would you forget all of the memories you've made here?

Or would you prefer to bring all of your loved ones here, and leave your home behind? ... Or maybe you would leave all of your loved ones at home and just stay here? [Rika opens her mouth again as she prepares to say something else when her Shinx licks her on the cheek. Her attention immediately turns to the pokémon and she smiles at it.]

Mii? Would you like something to eat? [Rika cuts off the feed as she reaches into her bag to look for food.]

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[youhavemybat.livejournal.com]

[Guess who was sitting on the other side of the tree and thinking of the same thoughts? Keiichi peers around after Rika finishes talking into the guide.]

--Yo, Rika-chan! Falkner was a breeze for you, huh?

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[complexrestart.livejournal.com]

[Rika is a little startled, but she turns to Keiichi with a smile.]

Mii. He was. I can't believe that the battle went by so quickly.

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[combat_butler]

*Hayate listened to the post, and was close enough that he could home in on Rika after she finished talking! So he shall be approaching after a minute.*

--congratulations, Rika-san! It sure sounds like you're thinking about some rather complicated topics...

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[complexrestart.livejournal.com]

[She grins.] Thank you very much, Hayate.

Mii. I am always thinking about complicated things!

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[vagabondfool.livejournal.com]

I wouldn't want to forget anything from here, even if I went home to the exact same time and place I came from... even if it seemed like I wouldn't be missing anything.

Ideally, I'd like my friends to be able to have their own lives where they belong... but when we go home, I don't want to forget what happened here, either.

And I completely believe it wouldn't be the last time we see each other, even if we're sent home.

I don't want to leave either world behind. I want to build a bridge between these two worlds, just like the worlds at home.

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[complexrestart.livejournal.com]

Do you think it would be possible?

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[paladinlost]

I'd return home. [Not a single second of hesitation there.] I have too many responsibilities there, especially at the moment. It would be a shame to lose all these memories, but I cannot abandon the people of my world.

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[complexrestart.livejournal.com]

I understand that. What sort of responsibilities do you have?

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[cantrapanarmy.livejournal.com]

[She saw the message and rushes to her.]

Congratulation Rika. Wow, the Gym Leader probably didn't put much effort into it.

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[complexrestart.livejournal.com]

Thank very much, Satoko.

[Rika giggles.] Actually, I believe he tried very hard. I think he was actually sweating at the end of the battle.

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[trollsikebukuro.livejournal.com]

Such a deep question, Rika-chan. And quite a tough decision as well.

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[complexrestart.livejournal.com]

Mii. Thank you.

I agree. I have given it a lot of thought.

[justicereigns]

Tough call. Ideally, I'd want to leave it up them.

As it is, when I thought Kaz went home, she didn't even do that.

[complexrestart.livejournal.com]

Mii? She didn't?

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[newhero.livejournal.com]

Congrats, Rika!

[and a pause.] I like to think I won't forget everything that's happened here, but... I've got a lot of important things to take care of back home. I guess I'd choose to go.

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[complexrestart.livejournal.com]

[Rika smiles.] Thank you.

... It sounds like many people have things they need to take care of back home.

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[radiantxsmile.livejournal.com]

The idea of my family and friends staying in this world along with me is very tempting. But... [She will shake her head softly.] I can't stay here. No matter how much I'd love to stay here, I can't.

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[complexrestart.livejournal.com]

... Why not?

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[bakaitoukid]

I won't forget the things that have happened here.

... but I can't stay here, either. I'd rather bring everyone back home with me.

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[complexrestart.livejournal.com]

You sound very sure of that.

Mii. What would you have planned when you brought them home with you?

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[redeyesforpride.livejournal.com]

[She was walking around to buy some food for her baby Bagon when she heard Rika. Well, at least they can meet in person now.]

Well, well! Furude Erika, it's been a long time.

As for me, I was born to serve Beatrice-Sama, and if she's here, I don't see why I would return to my world.

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[complexrestart.livejournal.com]

[When she hears Lucifer's voice, Rika looks up.] Hello, Lucifer.

... Are you her servant?

[uses-metaphors.livejournal.com]

[He doesn't have to think long]

I would stay, seeing how I have died in my own world.

And perhaps I would bring a particular old friend along, if I could.

[complexrestart.livejournal.com]

... You died?

[used-beatup.livejournal.com]

I got my sister here and my best friend. So I'm down wit' whatever. Only people at home are my folks, and you gotta move out sooner or later, yo!

But I wanna keep my Pokemon, and they'd stick out like a sore thumb in Shibuya.

[complexrestart.livejournal.com]

Yes. This is preparing you for that day.

Mii. I suppose they would stick out anywhere.