>>48577722That's a pretty cute story anon. I was in college when XY came out, our difference in age terrifies me a bit honestly.
I've been playing since Sapphire, but despite hunting for one, I didn't find a shiny until well into Diamond/Pearl's release.
>be playing at night, around midnight, with middle school the next day >Red DS Lite under my pillow like a typical naughty child>don't remember what I was doing, but holy fuck a Shiny Wingull!>catch it, name it GREENWING in all caps because I still refused to use the lowercase in Pokemon>go to school the next day excited as hell to show my friendsBeing a massive Hoennfag, I've used many Pelippers in my time, so having a shiny one seemed awfully fitting.
He's currently sitting safe in Galar all these years later, along with some other shinies I was blessed enough to find along the way. I really appreciate these threads, they're very comfy
