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>This Champ is Red Hot!
>Call me Porygon, because this past week has left myself (and many other Kantonians) unsure if we're living in a simulation.
>Team Rocket implodes after getting styled on by a kid? Giovanni revealed as the leader of said evil team? Lance kneels to a challenger? That same challenger is bested in just a day? Well hold your Rapidashes, we've got more info on the way!
>The former champion Blue held the shortest office on record - just one day! His successor, Red, is the same "hero trainer" who singlehandedly ended the Rocket operation in Kanto. And the people are raving!
>From the gym leaders:
>Brock: Anyone who can handle my rock-hard Onix is destined for great things!
>Misty: If only I had known, I would have gotten his autograph - and not the other way around!
>Bvt. Lt. Surge: He had the healthiest Pikachu I've ever seen!
>Sabrina: He was pure of mind and soul...
>Bruno: He had the heart of a warrior...
>Blue: What can I say? We Pallet Town kids don't settle for second place. Speaking of, I gotta train!
>A "Red Fanclub" newsletter has popped up, alongside several other smaller organizations. It seems our new champ's popularity is even higher than Lance's. A few more quotes? Sure thing:
>Youngster: I can't believe it, it seems like just yesterday we were talking about comfortable shorts!
>Lass: I should have gotten his number? Why oh why didn't I get his number??
>Gambler: I nailed his Wartortle with Sheer Cold, I did. Bet you won't read about THAT in the papers!
>Well done Red! Will you hold the champion title for years to come, as Lance did? Or is there something else on your mind? When reached for comment, Red sent back this note:
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>Well, there you have it. Maybe actions do speak louder than words! I'll be around for some more scoops. Next time, an exclusive interview with Koga - and who is this "Janine" kunoichi any way? Tune in to find out!
