21. It only happens once a year. [Video/Action for Goldenrod]

[isthedeadcat]

[The transmission opens to show Lion, sitting in the outskirts of Goldenrod. In the background we can see a Dragonite (wearing a red ribbon), a Salamence, a Milotic and an Altaria playing around (in varying degrees of "playing nice"), a Lucario is sitting to Lion's right, and a not-suspicious-at-all book on the left.

If the book moves, well that's totally normal. It's just a book. Yep.]

Today it marks two years since I arrived here.

If I look back, I don't think I could've imagined spending this long here, and even less all the things that I've seen and done, or the people I have met.

[There is a thoughtful pause, before Lion smiles once more.]

To celebrate, I have a small question for everyone. It's an easy one, I'm sure almost everyone must have an answer.

What makes you feel happy?

Small things or larger ones, it doesn't matter... Let's talk about the things we enjoy or love.

Comments

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[positivelynormal]

For me, I like to sing, especially in front of people!

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[isthedeadcat]

That is really nice. Do you get the chance to do that often?

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[positivelynormal]

I sure do! Though I want to do it more and more!

I'm an idol!

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[isthedeadcat]

I see.

That sounds like a really busy job, but that must be good if it is something you enjoy, right?

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[positivelynormal]

Umm, it depends on who you ask whether or not I'm good... [ Because in Haruka's language, good = popular, and she's not quite popular yet, alas... ]

But it definitely is something I truly enjoy. I don't know anything else that really gets me as motivated like being able to sing in front of people.

[ There's a quiet energy and joy that seems to radiate from Haruka, even just by talking about this... ]

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[isthedeadcat]

With how much you enjoy singing, I hope you are doing your best to pursue that goal.

I'm certain that if you do, good things will come your way sooner or later.

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[positivelynormal]

Yes, that's right! I don't want to lose sight of how much fun I have when doing it and kind of let the rest fall into place. It's a bit childish I suppose...

[ Haruka trails off briefly, but shrugs. ]

But I'm having fun!

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[isthedeadcat]

There is nothing bad about having fun, as long as you put effort to achieve your goals.

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[positivelynormal]

[ Ooh this girl understands! Honest hardworking Haruka resigns with a soft smile, reminiscing her fight to get where she is currently back home with her career as an idol... ]

Oh, I'm sorry, I've been so rude! What makes you happy?

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[isthedeadcat]

That's an easy one for me. I like seeing the people I love happy.