Episode 1: A Trainer's Grand Debut!

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[Video post, backdated to afternoon or so]

[There's a young man on the network, maybe seventeen or so, handsome and pale as only a sheltered rich kid could be. He's smiling in a friendly and charming manner.]

Good day, everyone. For those who might not know me, my name is Kyouya Ootori. I'm a little [completely] new to being a Trainer, and so I thought I might ask if anyone had advice for someone on their way out to the forest for the first time.

[Social networking is important no matter where you are, after all, and Kyouya wants to get a feel for how this part of society handles itself. Being a polite newcomer should be a good way of accomplishing that, particularly since he's not even lying.

A canine nose suddenly interrupts the video feed, which is abruptly moved.] Hotta, no. Down. ...Here, have a look. [It's returned to its position, but now there's a Houndour next to Kyouya, regarding the video feed curiously.] It's for communication. [Really, he isn't sure how much a Houndour will understand, but talking to things that can't understand you is a charming and harmless quirk, so he doesn't have any problem displaying it.]

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voice;

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Hmm... Here's an idea. If you're just starting out, it might be good to pair up with another trainer! That way you can watch each other's backs. You might even be able to take on bigger Pokémon if things start to look bad.

voice;

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I'll...consider it. [But he wants to try on his own, at least for now. It's a rare chance, to simply be alone, instead of alone in a crowd.]

voice;

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I admit I've been going out alone, too. But I also have abilities that make it a little safer.

Anyway, if you get hurt, don't hesitate to let me know. It's the least I can do for a fellow newbie.