Blue's Challenger

Congratulations on winning that Pokémon tournament, Blue!

You truly are awesome! You're a role model to all us Pallet Towners!

Heh! Thanks for the support, you two!

I couldn't embarrass myself with a poor performance, so I went all out!

Yes, congratulations on your victory.

At least, that's what I'd LIKE to say, but...

It seems another sync pair who saw your battle just now wants to challenge you.

Oh yeah? Sounds interesting.

Sure, why not! I'll take 'em on!

Who is it? If it's someone Blue knows, wouldn't they just ask him directly?

Maybe it's a sync pair who recently arrived on Pasio?

Heh... You'll see when you meet them.

Allow me to introduce you. Come on in!

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Whoa! Red?!

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No, wait...

He definitely LOOKS like Red, but...

His vibe is different somehow.

So it's true!

Hey! Are you really Red?

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Dang... Well, you're quiet just like him... that's for sure.

Either way, I'll figure you out once I battle you!

Won't I?

This setup is pretty familiar, huh? But it doesn't matter.

This time, things won't play out how you think!

Go, Pidgeot! Corner 'em!

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There really IS something off about Red.

Mhm!

I can't quite put my finger on it...but it's almost as if he's not used to how Blue and Pidgeot are battling!

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Oh, c'mon! What's wrong?

Pidgeot and I haven't even gotten serious yet!

We're gonna go all out, so you better give us everything you've got!

Pidgeot, Mega Evolve!

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Heh! Don't think I've seen that look on your face before!

If you thought your Pikachu could take down my Pidgeot, you thought wrong!

Well...maybe not totally wrong.

Depends on whether you're really Red, doesn't it.

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All right! Let's finish this!

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Yeah! Let's battle again sometime!

There he goes...

With that strength, that was definitely Red, right?

But there was something different about him.

Who in the world WAS that?

That was Red, the real deal. I'm sure of it.

What...?

But it might've been a different Red than the one we know.

Apparently, some people on Pasio came here from parallel universes.

That would explain things.

I see! So it was another Red...

(His eyes were sort of...nostalgic.)

(They reminded me of Red back when he was traveling across Kanto!)

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I know that look. You're thinking about your hometown, aren't you.

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Hoho! Blue told me you were here.

I came looking for you to say hello!

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Ah yes. You have a great look in your eyes.

It's the strong yet gentle look of someone who's faced head-on every Pokémon and Trainer he's met.

You and your Pokémon are surely happy.

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You've had quite a journey as a Pokémon Trainer, haven't you.

Along the way, you've ventured through unknown lands, met new Pokémon, and battled formidable foes.

I'm sure it wasn't all fun and games. You must've had your share of struggles.

But despite everything...

Ever since that day you first got your Pokédex and left Pallet Town...

Has your Pokémon journey been fun?

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I see! Well, that's just great!

...I better go, too!

Yes! Go forth, Red!

Your very own Pokémon legend will continue to unfold!

A world of dreams and adventures awaits! Let's go!

A few days later...

Did you all hear?

Apparently, a Red look-alike was spotted.

Yeah! It's been the talk of the town all over Pasio!

He appeared out of nowhere, much like the Red we know...

People say he's also just as strong.

As a Gym Leader who's faced Red before, I'd like to see for myself!

Man, Red always draws attention wherever he goes.

He never says anything, yet everyone always wants to be around him.

True. Including us!

I met that other Red everyone's talking about, and battled him.

He's definitely different!

I wonder where he came from. I'm so curious!

I wanna battle him too!

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