game 010 | video - Goldenrod City

It's rather late in the evening when Akaya starts recording; he has Yagyuu's Vulpix, Masako, snuggled up in his lap. He is uncharacteristically despondent, and for somebody who wears all his emotions openly, it's pretty obvious that something really has him down. ]

... It feels like everybody from my team is leaving. You know, I was super happy that all of my team showed up, but... maybe it would've been better if they never came. If I knew they were just gonna leave me behind anyways. I mean, I know they should be back home where they belong, but it's just... [ there's a hesitation. For a few moments he just sits and pets Masako. ]

It's just hard, 'cause I never got to say good-bye, I guess. Like I didn't appreciate them enough while they were there.

[ ... ] Sorry, I'm being really depressing, I know. I'll be okay, I promise. Me and Masako here will work things out together, eheheh.

Akaya seems to be trying to make up for his last video by being relentlessly cheerful in this one! He's attempting to conduct his Pokemon into singing some holiday songs - while they're at least recognizable, they are far from Pokemon prodigies at music, but at least they're having fun (and are being awfully cute about it, too). ]

What do you think, guys? I was thinkin' about going caroling around Goldenrod. You think we're good enough or should we practice some more?

... Oh, and I need some advice. What kinda gift should you get for a girl? And... how much do you usually spend per gift? Should you, I dunno, try to spend about the same amount on each gift? Holiday shopping is kinda hard for me... usually I'd just ask people what they wanted first, but I'm gonna try to think up gifts by myself this year.