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[ Video messages or voice messages are easier for Eri, who is still learning how to spell and whatnot. First off, let's list off how Eri's time here has been so far. She arrived at 'Mom's' house like everybody else, got plopped down outside with her starter (A Galarian Ponyta), somehow made it to Cherrygrove (helped by the fact that it's a very simple route), and met up with Ochako.

Honestly, meeting up with Ochako was the best thing that could have happened. There was no way this poor six-year-old was making it anywhere past that on her own. With this, she was at least supervised and not on her own... and boy, having someone familiar with her definitely made this whole thing much better on her.

In any case, though, it would be good to make it known that she was here, right? Since apparently Deku-san and a few others from home were here as well, after all. So, with Ochako holding the Pokegear and recording her... ]

Um, hello! I'm Eri, and I'm here now! So, um... hello!

[ She just said 'hello' twice, and you might hear Ochako trying and failing to hold back giggles in the video's background audio. Eri definitely notices it, though, being the one looking directly at her, and pouts a bit... which is honestly cuter, to be honest. Still, whatever, they need to finish the video. ]

I'm six years old, here with Uravity-san, and—AH!

[ She's suddenly cut off by her own surprised yelp as she spots her Applin off to the side... but only after it's found a way to try and catapult itself offscreen and into Eri's arms. Unfortunately, it's aim isn't the best, and it's actually headed straight for Ochako.

There's a brief moment of shouting, the mixed voices of Eri and Ochako filling the audio for a brief moment, but long story short... there's a loud THUMP as Applin collides with the Pokegear in Ochako's hands, and after the screen blurs as the camera flies out of Ochako's hands, the video cuts out.

And that's the post, everybody. Say hello to the newest baby here in the Pokemon World, and... surprise for all the MHA's! ]

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[ So his several battles - and failures - against Whitney have been televised and if Ururaka digs, she can probably find them. But needless to say? Kirishima is humble and knows how stressful being televised is, even if Ochako pulled out a win!

He gives a little chuckle. ]

I don't know why you'd feel embarrassed about not controlling your Pokemon completely after you met Jack! [ He rubs the back of his neck, smiling even wider. ] I almost raised her from a baby and she's still pretty hard for me to control sometimes!

Pokemon all have minds of their own! They're pretty smart - some of them, um, may be even smarter than us. But that's just part of the challenge. So don't worry if they don't always move like you tell them to.

But now you know you can lead, right? That's what being a trainer is all about. When it comes down to it, it was your leadership and training that made the victory against Falkner!

[floatsaway]

[It's tempting...just to see how her friends' teams work, and how they battle and strategize, but the first loss would probably break Ochako's heart...and worsen with each consecutive one. These gym battles really are so much like a practical exam at UA - stressful, difficult, and nerve-wrecking. Hopefully it gets easier to have them be televised, too]

Eeeh...I guess you're right, these animals really do all have minds of their own. I-It just, um...it's a bit embarrassing for my first gym, you know? Thuban-kun is just too playful and friendly for his own good, I think. It's part of how I met and caught him, actually.

But...thank you, Kirishima-kun. It means a lot to hear that. [Considering she's still pretty new here, after all! Just about two months now, only.] I spent a lot of time at the School here in Violet, and I think that's what really helped. I was struggling so much before I really cracked down and got to work studying and practicing fighting!! They may not all be super strong, yet, but just you wait!! I'm going to catch up to you boys faster than you know it!!

[And she huffs, punching the air several time, before stopping suddenly as a lightbulb goes off in her head, remembering something.]

Oh, right!! The Snom you gave me is doing really well. Sorbet-chan is sooo cute!! I love her so much! [And she's just gonna sidle on over to where the little gummi worm is and pick her up to show off. Sorbet just wiggles, her tiny feeties waving back and forth. Hewwo! owo] Ehehe, though I'd let you know that.

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[ Kirishima's team got there eventually and he overcame the challenge - that's what really matters, right? Though there was something more stressful about losing the gym challenges than having his defeat during the Sports Festival broadcast ( something they have in common, including their opponent ). It was one thing to fail yourself and another to feel like you set up someone else you care about for defeat. ]

You went back to school? [ 'Willingly?' Kirishima's widening eyes seems to suggest. But then he gives a wry chuckle. ] I guess that's one way to do it. I learn more by watchin' the matches, which is why I saw yours.

[ Maybe some day she'll actually invite him to attend.

Seeing the little Snom and her wiggly feet gets a soft little laugh. ]

I was wondering, especially since it's getting hotter! Hey, Sorbet! Lookin' good!

But what did you mean about catching Thuban...?

[ Do they both have weird Gible stories? ]

[floatsaway]

[Indeed, Ochako's Sports Festival loss wasn't nearly as devastating to her if it weren't for the crowd's jeering. If it was just a match between her and Bakugou? Despite her loss, she was proud after her initial tearfest with her parents on the phone. Bakugou is a tough opponent...but a great one, too. She learned a lot from it, from him, and is thankful every day for the chance and opportunity that helped her grow.

These gyms, though...she doesn't know her opponent like she does her classmates, so it's way more stressful. Plus, they're skilled trainers and only get more and more challenging as things progress, right? It's so much to learn and prepare for.]

Pffft--yeah, I actually learned a lot!! [Oh, Kirishima, she noticed the look and tone of voice, grinning to herself as she leans a hand into her cheek.] It's weird, I know, but I actually really missed going to classes, so this was kind of nostalgic... I really wish I still had my school uniform here sometimes, you know? At least the blazer. But I think it really helped me to at least learn things I wouldn't have if I just did trial and error, you know? Putting what we learn from school into practice in the street was what helped at UA, too. Just more familiar too me, I guess, ehehe.

[And vice versa, though Ochako is far more limited in that she doesn't have the capability to Fly, yet, or even a Pokemon big enough to carry her. Maybe once her Swablu evolves...but it's going to be a while yet. Perhaps when she takes on Bugsy next, i-if she remembers. Ochako usually gets neurotic and stressed right before a gym challenge. Or at least she did before facing Falkner.

Sorbet squeaks happily back at Kirishima trying to crawl up towards the camera to get a better look. Ochako just giggles, gives the little gummi worm a kissy on the head, then sets her down.]

I make sure to keep her in her ball if it's too hot, but you're right about her needing a lot of cold snacks... But, eeh...Thuban-kun. Mmh. I don't really remember all of it, it felt almost like a weird dream, but I woke up one day and I was at the foot of a volcano. Wh-While traveling down to get to an actual city, I found him. He was really cute and playful and friendly, even wild, so I let him play with Parfait-chan and the rest. And when he dove underground and came back up again he was suddenly huge, kirishima-kun!!

L-Like the size of a big ol' bus!! [She holds out the one arm WAY OUT.] And, um...oh!! I had my quirk!! So to get away, I floated up to the air but he was still trying to play and jumping at up and snapping his teeth, which was super duper scary and--...I think Todoroki was there? Or, wait...no, a boy with a sword that looked like a key? I think? I don't really remember it all.

But! I threw Parfait like a baseball!! [FASTBALL SPECIAL.] Then Sword-Key boy that was also maybe Todoroki-kun caught her and held her up way high and mighty over his head like...like YAAH!! Then she put Thuban-kun to sleep by singing and I caught him!!

[The fact that this all literally happened is the craziest part of this insane story.]