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[When Hanayo's transmission begins, it could almost be mistaken for an audio post, considering that there's no one visible on the screen. The only sound that can be heard is clearly coming from somewhere off-camera, slightly muted from the distance.]

Eh...?! B-but... I don't think...! Th-that's...!

[However, it's only a matter of moments before a flustered looking young girl with glasses is pushed into view by a Happiny, a Magby, and a Kricketot. All three of them smile cheerfully for the camera - a glaring juxtaposition with the girl's own nervous expression. She sighs and makes a little 'mooouuuu~' noise at her Pokemon before addressing the camera, though she never makes direct eye contact and her voice is rather quiet.]

U-um... hello. My name is Hanayo Koizumi.

[...She pauses there for a moment, but her Pokemon egg her on for more.]

Oh...! Ah... I just got my Warp Band today, and I'm thinking of looking for more Pokemon friends. I'm sure I'll see some of you around, so...

[Hanayo awkwardly bows her head, eyes squinted shut tightly. She really has to concentrate to speak at a normal volume.]

...I hope we can get along!

[And she reaches out to shut off the feed. She'll answer anyone who calls her back, but right now she needs a moment or two to collect herself.]

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[It's difficult to hear her, but Umi manages. Thankfully, the swamp isn't all that loud. It also seems like this girl's Pokémon are more in control than she is. Overall though, she definitely seems shy and...Umi can relate to that.]

It doesn't seem all that difficult to get along with most people around here.

That's true... there are a lot of friendly people here.

[While Caldera's all about strength for the most part, Union seems far more forgiving and friendly.]

There are. Are you normally so quiet?

I don't mean to be...

It's alright. You'll get better.

Do you think so?

It's sort of inevitable isn't it? It could take some work, though.

Were you like that once? Um...

[Fishing for a name here, realizing just now that she never got that.]

You could say that.

[Umi's still kind of awkward around people, especially if she's doing something she isn't entirely confident in.]

I'm Umi Sonoda.

Nice to meet you, Umi.

It's nice to meet you too.

Are you from outside of Union, Umi? Earlier, it sounded a little like you might be.

I'm from Caldera. I came to Union to study at the university.

[Well, sort of. She hasn't started yet.]

At the university? But you don't look much older than me.

[...]

Could it be that you're actually a genius, Umi?

I wouldn't go that far.

I just wanted to further my education.

I think that's very admirable.

Caldera doesn't focus all that much on scholarly pursuits. Most of their schools focus on trade skills and other similar things.

What happens to the people who aren't good at that stuff?

If I recall correctly there is one school that works to try and teach other subjects, but most Calderans value strength more than anything else.

Living there sounds hard.

It can be difficult, sure. But the residents of Caldera are all the stronger for it.

[Hanayo looks thoughtful for a moment, but decides not to voice whatever it is she's thinking.]

Well... it's been nice meeting you, Umi.

[That's alright. Umi won't push to find out whatever it is.]

It was nice meeting you too, Hanayo. Good luck in finding more Pokémon friends.

Thank you, Umi. Good luck to you too.