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C hapter XII-aside
Roark was training at his Gym.
"Quit acting so angry, Roark," a Junior Trainer told him.
"Well, when you...um...take your mining hat off and get hit by a large rock, it breaks your day, okay?" Roark replied.
"Well, I was just saying that maybe you need a little fresh air, that's all."
Suddenly, a miner burst into the room.
"You'll never believe this, Roark!" he said. "I was having dinner at this fancy restaurant, and they were having karaoke performances, right? Well, I saw the Eterna City Gym Leader up there dancing with some guy, and I've never seen a couple more in love! Roark, you have to eat at this restaurant!"
"I need some time alone," Roark said before walking through a door. He sat down and cried. "What have I done?" he said. "They were made for each other and I had to get in the way because I was so selfish! I'm beyond redemption! Why couldn't I see things for what they were? This was all about...what she wanted... If the Pokémon League finds out about this, I can kiss this Gym good-bye."
He started to write his father a letter.
Dad,
I am not proud of everything I've done, and I especially regret what happened during the past few days. Maybe I was never meant to experience true love...the sensation of being held close...warm kisses at night...a woman to help me through thick and thin. How did you ever meet Mom? Well, I hope that your life has treated you more kindly than my life has treated me. I hope to see you again soon, father.
-Roark
He put the letter in an envelope and walked to the post office.
"What may I do for you today, handsome?" the woman behind the counter said.
"I just want to...Would you like to go out with me tonight?"
"I'd love to! What's that you have there?"
"It's...nothing," Roark said, tearing the envelope. "See you later." He skipped all the way back to his Gym.
Chapter XIII
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