((Route)) [029] Video/Action Goldenrod [China's Bday]

[gochuugoku]

[Today is October 10 and it is drizzling in Johto. China can be seen walking around Goldenrod, holding a red umbrella over his head. His Glaceon, Meimei, happily jumps into puddles as she follows her master. China looks into the various shop windows until something in the music shop catches his eye.]

Oh! They actually have one, aru!

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Hold the camera nice and steady, Meimei.

[China can be seen standing behind an interesting-looking instrument. He tests the strings first, before playing this song. Pay attention at how he's using his fingers. When he's finished he looks up at the gear, smiling gently.]

Today is my birthday, aru. Also, I first arrived in Johto on October ninth last year, a day before my birthday. [He sighs, but keeps smiling.] I have noticed that there are quite a few people who also have their birthdays in October, so consider the song I just played as my gift to you all, aru.

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[gochuugoku.livejournal.com]

[It's okay, Ritsu. China can always give you gifts during the holidays.]

Hm? Why thank goodness, aru?

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[trouser-chimp.livejournal.com]

[nooooo]

Those who have the misfortune of knowing it won't be forced to celebrate it yet.

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[gochuugoku.livejournal.com]

But a birthday is all about family and friends coming together to celebrate one's day of birth, aru.

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[trouser-chimp.livejournal.com]

There's nothing to celebrate about my birth.

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[gochuugoku.livejournal.com]

[He'll be locking this now.]

...Do you say that because of the zodiac curse?

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[trouser-chimp.livejournal.com]

[whoa

wait

what what what WHAT]

... Hu... huh...?

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[gochuugoku.livejournal.com]

Kisa told me, aru. I have not said a word to anyone else, though.

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[trouser-chimp.livejournal.com]

She...

[he runs a hand over his face. True, he 'told' Ur in a way, but he would have hoped Kisa would tell Ritsu about this. He bites his lip very hard, nervous.]

... I... I see.

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[gochuugoku.livejournal.com]

Please, don't be angry with her. If you want to be angry, then be angry at me, aru.

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[trouser-chimp.livejournal.com]

[He shakes his head.]

I'm not angry... and I know how much she trusts you.

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[gochuugoku.livejournal.com]

And you can trust me that I will continue to keep my lips sealed, aru.

Kisa told me about it in the first place because she wanted to see if I could help in someway.

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[trouser-chimp.livejournal.com]

I'm afraid this not something that can typically be 'helped'.

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[gochuugoku.livejournal.com]

If we were back home, then maybe I could have found something, aru.

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[trouser-chimp.livejournal.com]

I'm not sure there is something to be found. This is something that has gone on for generations.

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[gochuugoku.livejournal.com]

And I have seen many generations go by, aru.

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[trouser-chimp.livejournal.com]

... Thank you for giving her hope.

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[gochuugoku.livejournal.com]

Of course, but don't be sounding like you are giving up, aru.

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[trouser-chimp.livejournal.com]

That would imply there was hope to begin with. Please don't concern yourself with me.

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[gochuugoku.livejournal.com]

[Well, he's not America, so he's not going to be too nosy.]

If that is what you wish, but remember, Ritsu, and I say this from many past experiences... There is always hope, aru. You just have to find it.