[It's about 11PM on New Years Eve. The feed begins in the middle of the Goldenrod Pokemon Center. There are quite a few trainers bustling around in the Center despite the time. There are probably two reasons for that. 1) it's New Years and trainers are ready to ring in the new year or 2) they're watching some kind of performance going on.

Someone is dressed up in a funky costume that some people may recognize, doing a bunch of tricks and poses, albeit slightly clumsily. They're using a broom in place of a weapon for some of the tricks. They finish up the routine with some attack called "Early Summer Rain Jab" and the audience applauds them.

As the crowd disperses, the costumed person walks over to the 'Gear and picks it up. As the view shifts, we see that it was a Pokemon who was holding the 'Gear before: a Wobbuffet. Well, only a few people in Johto have a Wobbuffet...]

Heh, so what'd you guys think?

[Says the person underneath the mask. Even more familiar than the Wobbuffet is the person's voice. It's quite different than before when he was calling out attacks, but there's no doubt who it is.

Once the mask is off, it's no surprise to see that it was Larry under there. Or maybe it is a surprise. His face is a bit flushed from wearing that mask for a while.]

Pretty cool, huh? My Steel Samurai costume showed up on Christmas, so I thought I'd use it to ring in the New Year! Did I ever tell you guys I played a popular fictional character back home? Well if not, the cat's out of the bag now! [He laughs, rubbing the back of his head.] I'm actually kinda surprised I remembered most of the attacks. It's been a while!

Sooo, how are you guys celebrating? Anybody having a party? Any ladies out there in need of someone to kiss for the New Year? [He laughs again at that one. JUST KIDDING, UR...] I'm in the mood for some fun tonight!

[Why would anyone let you into their party, Larry.]