Valentine's Day is coming up.

[France sounds calm for once on the network, and he is. He's currently relaxing in front of a nice roaring fire in the Violet City Inn's foyer.]

Back in my world, I used to occasionally host a radio show where people could call in and ask questions about their love life. While this isn't the radio, it's the time of the year that I should extend the same courtesy to anyone here who has question. There is no one better to ask of love than this Republic of France.

So, Johto and Kanto, please, ask away. Any and all love ponderings will find their answers here.

[Prose]

( Two years. Two years in this place, and France has nothing to show for it. )



[Text]

I'm thinking of taking on some of the gyms to give my pokémon a challenge and the opportunity to grace Johto and Kanto with the beauty that is the Republic of France! What is the best advice you can offer to conquer the gyms?

[Prose]

( Marianne knows she's not a nice girl. )



[Action]

[The 'Gear comes on to find a very self-satisfied France grinning at the audience of the network. Have you missed this arrogant fail, Johto?]

Today, a milestone has been reached in Johto history!

[The camera shifts around to show one massive Charizard and a glaring Ninetales. If you look closely in the background, you can spot one sunbathing Umbreon as well as a rippling Ditto at her side.]

Louis has evolved into a Charizard, and Marianne has reached her hundredth level nearly a year since my glorious and eventual arrival in this place!

[France shifts the 'Gear back upon himself, wearing his most sparkletastic winning grin.]

I propose this be declared a national holiday, in honor the greatness of France!