002 [video]
[A tennis ball bounces against the ground, one quick bounce before Yukimura catches it easily.]
While we've been doing some more normal training, it has made me wonder why these Pokemon are used to battle each other. Doesn't that seem a bit barbaric? I think there are ways to resolve people's differences without injury - at least, without much injury. The battles can be exciting, but I'd prefer something more sporting.
[He turns to his Chikorita, Gen, which looks about as determined as a Chikorita can look - which isn't very, but it sure is trying. It braces its legs, and catches the tennis ball with its leaf as Yukimura tosses it.]
Gen, serve.
[And oh man, that little Chikorita sure does try to throw the tennis ball. It gets a little height and distance, at least, and it looks oh so proud of itself. Yukimura looks more calculating, judging the throw.]
Not bad, but with a little training you'll do even better. I'm sure -
[Yukimura is cut off as Gen bounces on its little legs, excited, and all of a sudden evolves! Even Yukimura looks startled, blinking at his brand new Bayleef. Naturally he'll attribute this evolution to the godlike powers of tennis, rather than the actual training they've done.]
Well, that was... hmm. I suppose I can do something with this. Perhaps there are others who might be interested in teaching their Pokemon something a little less violent.
While we've been doing some more normal training, it has made me wonder why these Pokemon are used to battle each other. Doesn't that seem a bit barbaric? I think there are ways to resolve people's differences without injury - at least, without much injury. The battles can be exciting, but I'd prefer something more sporting.
[He turns to his Chikorita, Gen, which looks about as determined as a Chikorita can look - which isn't very, but it sure is trying. It braces its legs, and catches the tennis ball with its leaf as Yukimura tosses it.]
Gen, serve.
[And oh man, that little Chikorita sure does try to throw the tennis ball. It gets a little height and distance, at least, and it looks oh so proud of itself. Yukimura looks more calculating, judging the throw.]
Not bad, but with a little training you'll do even better. I'm sure -
[Yukimura is cut off as Gen bounces on its little legs, excited, and all of a sudden evolves! Even Yukimura looks startled, blinking at his brand new Bayleef. Naturally he'll attribute this evolution to the godlike powers of tennis, rather than the actual training they've done.]
Well, that was... hmm. I suppose I can do something with this. Perhaps there are others who might be interested in teaching their Pokemon something a little less violent.