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(Pokémon, I'll get you!)

Whether in fires, in the water, in the grass, in the forests,

In the ground, in the clouds, in that girl's skirt, (KYAA~~~!!)

It's very, very, very, very tricky, but

I'm sure I'll get you!

Pokémon, I'll get you!

Pallet Town, farewell, bye-bye,

I'm going on a journey with this guy (Pikachu~)

We'll win every time with skills we've trained,

Make new friends, and head off to the next town. (We're waiting)

That things will always go well

Is never guaranteed (That's right),

But, forever and always, I live life to the fullest,

When these guys are with me.

Ah! I aim to be a Pokémon Master,

I want to be, I have to be,

I know I'll be one!

Okay, Togepi, open up your mouth!

Make sure to chew properly, okay?

These rice balls sure are tasty.

Naturally.

These rice balls are made with the total skill of Master Takeshi.

Come on, don't be modest. Eat them all up!

It's meal time for Satoshi and his friends.

A suspicious shadow has taken aim at them.

What is their objective, and what is their true identity?

Could it be an enemy, or perhaps an ally?

Okay, I've got this Pikachu now.

Good. That's it. Don't move.

Watch out!

Everybody run!

What are you doing, Satoshi?

Shutter Chance for Pikachu

It's okay now. That was so scary.

What was that about?

You made Togepi cry!

Someone was aiming at us.

Where?

Over there.

There's no one there.

You're all okay now!

That's weird...

Maybe you saw an illusion.

I know what I saw!

Squirtle, I choose you!

Fire a Water Gun at one o'clock!

What are you doing? Cut it out!

R-return, Squirtle!

Hey, are you all right?

Let me check...

It's all right! Nothing's broken.

Not the camera! I'm asking about you!

But this camera is my life.

What do you mean life? You caused a false alarm.

My name's Toru. Stop calling me "you".

In the first place, you were the one who caused the false alarm.

You suddenly attacked with Water Gun. It was real reckless.

What?

Furthermore...

I was only trying to snap a photo of that Pikachu.

Really now?

If you wanted to take photos, you should have asked from the start.

I was really trying to get Pikachu with a natural expression.

That's why I was hiding.

I'm determined to be a cameraman prodigy!

Prodigy?

Blastoise? ["Kamex" sounds like "camera"]

Yes, yes, Blastoise!

No! I said cameraman!

Did you guys hear about it?

A rumour about the prodigy cameraman who took a photo of the legendary Pokémon, Aerodactyl?

Did you hear that?

Not at all.

U-unbelievable. They haven't heard of me.

Here, look in this "Pokémon Friends".

They reported on the Aerodactyl I got.

It's true!

So you're a pretty famous guy, right, Toru?

That's me!

What are you talking about? This is the legendary Pokémon, Aerodactyl...

No, this is me, here!

This is me!

See? This photo is from where I was captured by the Aerodactyl.

You're right. This shameful person is you.

Well, pardon me!

Maybe our meeting was guided by the string of Fate.

What are the chances that you were in the photo that made me renowned as a cameraman prodigy?

I didn't particularly want to meet you.

Let's get to know each other. Relax in my home for today.

I'll put on a feast!

A feast?

No good?

I love feasts!

We didn't get to eat the rice balls, so we're real hungry.

Thank you, Toru.

It's my pleasure.

In exchange, would Pikachu allow me to take its photograph?

I'll take a perfect photo for you.

Time to eat!

These hotcakes are delicious!

They really are tasty!

Pikachu?

Pretend I'm not here. Just act as you usually would.

Come on, relax. Just relax.

Just act natural.

That's it! Come on, give me a smile!

Now, I'm going to snap it.

Here we go!

Pikachu's not used to having its photo taken.

I reckon the sound of the shutter scared it.

There's nothing to be afraid of at all. Let's try one more time.

Come on, smile!

This is no good. This is no good at all.

What's no good?

I want to capture the natural expressions of Pokémon.

That's the type of cameraman I'm determined to be.

Don't say that. Isn't it best to just take them quickly?

Look at my photographs properly.

All of these were taken of Pokémon living peacefully in nature.

Don't you guys feel something when you look at them?

You do sort of get a nice feeling from them.

I feel happier when I look at them.

It's a great feeling.

I want to bring happiness all over the world through my Pokémon photos.

Really?

I get it now!

Sounds just like what a cameraman prodigy would say.

So I don't want to capture Pokémon who are tense or scared.

I really understand how you feel, Toru.

But Pikachu isn't good with cameras.

Capture one of my other Pokémon.

I've got others with me.

How about Pidgeotto?

Here's Bulbasaur.

I've got all sorts too.

I've got some as well.

Go ahead and capture them, Toru!

Here's our happy Pokémon.

Take their photo!

Don't hold back!

It's not quite like that.

What? I'm saying we should work together.

Right now, the only one I want to capture is this Pikachu.

What? Why aren't our other Pokémon good enough?

W-well...

Is there some reason for that?

I can't tell you the reason.

Even though we're trying our best to work together?

I'm s-sorry.

But I want to take a photo of Pikachu no matter what!

I see how it is.

I guess you should just take it your way then.

Of course, if you're allowing it!

I'm going to absolutely get this photo of you, Pikachu!

The truth is...

We want you to capture them for us no matter what...

The Pikachu that young boy has, that is.

Pikachu?

These are some rough photos.

Please!

Please grant the wish of us senior citizens who do not have much time left.

How sad...

This Pikachu...

It must look like one they kept long ago.

All right, in that case I'll take an exceptional photograph for them.

Very well! I'll accept!

Are you sure?

You can count on me.

I'm glad to be alive for this.

You have our gratitude.

We must remind you repeatedly this is our secret.

Absolutely! I always guard the secrets of my clients.

I must! I must take a photo that will bring happiness to that old woman.

I'm about to take it!

But, you know...

I wonder if that Toru boy will really be okay?

He's a prodigy at getting all sorts of Pokémon. He's been featured in this magazine.

That boy's room was decorated with lots of Pokémon he had gotten.

From nyow on, we'll make others do the work, and please ourselves.

But...

We should still check...

...to be as sure as sure can be.

Meat!

I hardly ever get to eat steak!

Now, let's get going!

Yes! We'll go pay close attention!

The Rocket Gang is ready for work!

Sure are!

Who is it?

Geodude

Perfect! That's the smile!

Sorry about that!

Here's my chance!

A-again?

Just congratulating you on your hard work.

I will capture them no matter what!

It's been the longest time since we did a pitfall.

Isn't it nostalgic?

If you've got time for pointless chatter, how about moving your arms?

The brat-boy and his friends will be here very soo—

There's something under here.

Stop dawdling and finish the job!

Roger!

Let's harden it down.

Hey, Toru's coming! Get your disguises on!

Reverse nyat!

I'll capture Pikachu very soon, ma'am!

I'm quite sure you will get them.

...with our handmade super special pitfall.

A-anyway, we're putting our hopes on you!

Get them here?

I guess I point from here.

Okay!

The tripod camera is set!

The telephoto lens is set!

Okay, all preparations are ready!

Here they come!

Pikachu really does have a fear of cameras.

He can't get a happy picture of Pikachu this way.

Some cameraman prodigy!

He's got more to learn before he can understand the feelings of his photo subjects.

The feelings of my photo subjects?

We should just leave that guy behi—

They disappeared!

Ow...

Who dug a hole here?

I'm sure it was them...

Them, for sure...

We caught them! We caught them!

It's a perfect pitfall.

I haven't felt this good in ages!

Your chance is now! Go, prodigy boy!

Let's see what the prodigy's got.

We'll get 'chu, Pikachu!

What are you doing?

Can't you tell?

Does it look like we're having a rest?

Hang on, I'll save you right now.

Are you all right, Pikachu?

What a great expression! Shutter chance!

Hurry up and lower the rope.

What's he doing?

Why's he taking photos?

Meowth!

Well, this book did say he was a prodigy at getting Pokémon...

What?

A prodigy at getting Pokémon... photos...

I get it nyow!

He's a Pokémon-getting prodigy. It's just what he gets is Pokémon photographs.

Nyat's it!

What do you mean, "nyat's it"?!

Yes! Just like that!

I did it! I got Pikachu!

All right! One more!

Oh no! Hurry, climb up!

The bottom of the hole is crumbling!

There's a big underground waterway beneath there!

Satoshi!

Pikachu!

Pikachu, hold on to this tightly!

Satoshi! Pikachu!

Are you okay?

We're okay!

Quickly! Quickly grab onto something!

Easy to say! There's nothing to grab on to!

There's got to be something I can use!

Don't let go, Pikachu!

We're going to go over!

That's it!

Satoshi! Grab onto this!

Satoshi, Pikachu! Are you okay?

We're saved...

I'll pull you up.

Isn't that your valuable camera?

You used it to save us?

I can always get a camera repaired!

More importantly, hold on tight!

Toru!

Well done, little Toru!

What?

Whatever it is you ask us about...

it is the world's pity to answer you!

To prevent the world's destruction.

To protect the world's peace.

Fulfilling the evils of love and truth.

The lovely, charmy villains.

Musashi!

Kojirō!

The Rocket Gang!

The Rocket Gang duo soars through the galaxy!

A white hole, a white tomorrow awaits us!

Nya-t's about right!

We'll be helping ourselves to your Pikachu!

Pikachu!

Why did you trick me?

You were the one who tricked us!

What kind of prodigy is a little boy with a camera?

We wanted this Pikachu, nyot any photos!

You should take a bath, and get familiar with the plunge basin.

I wonder how long you can endure this?

There!

Toru!

Too bad!

This is a rubber bag.

We've nearly reached the end now.

That's right!

That's it!

Okay! Here it goes!

Wait a moment!

Okay, everyone, we're going to take your photo!

Come on! Smile, smile!

One plus one is...

Two!

One second please!

Face to the right, the right!

My make-up's all ruined.

Look at what you did!

Thank you, Toru!

It's your turn now, Rocket Gang!

Go, Bulbasaur!

Bulbasaur, Razor Leaf!

Stop!

Now, escape! Pikachu!

Now, Bulbasaur, Vine Whip!

Ow, ow, ow!

Cut it out!

Let's take refuge there!

No way!

Here is my poem:

"Into the plunge basin, I do not want to fall, but still I will fall."

Still I will fall?!

This feels bad!

We did it!

Return, Bulbasaur.

Hey! Satoshi, Toru!

Are you all right?

You two are a little late!

The incident has already been resolved.

Are those two suddenly getting along now?

We're a camera prodigy and a Pokémon Trainer prodigy.

Prodigies have got to get along, right?

Who's a prodigy?

You said it.

Good grief!

I don't usually take people, but...

This is a special occasion!

This photo will be to commemorate us all becoming friends!

I hope you make me pretty!

Let's get this going!

A good photograph commemorated their friendship as you can see.

And so once again, the journey continued.

(Yes~)

(ha-dokkoi-dokkoi-dokkoi-natto)

(a-sate-a-sate-sate-sate-sate-sate)

(dod-dod-Dogas do-dod-ga-dod shaa~!)

(do-dod-ga-Dogas dod-dod-dod shaa~!)

The swirling whirlpool, the stomach of the Poliwhirl

(Yes, yes!)

It may be very, very, very, very tough, but...

That's where you (dig, dig), that's where you dig

Woof! Woof!

Poké-Poké-Poké-Pokémon Ondo

Get it with a one-two-a-three, very good

Dance, and dance, and be surprised

(Victreebel!)

Be surprised, be surprised, and step back from there

(Golbat!)

That's all for now~

(Yes~!)

There's an exam where you can receive badges without even visiting the Gyms?

I may not like school exams, but you can leave a Pokémon exam to me!

What?

The Rocket Gang is also taking the exam?

I won't lose to the likes of them!

We'll have a match to see which of us will pass the exam!

Next time on Pocket Monsters:

"Pokémon Certification Exam!?"

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