Cosplay: Ohayou Sekai Vol. 2 x AITI

Me: So, last week we ended the month; this time, we kick it off.

Ash: This looks neat. 

Goh: Uh-huh. But... "Vol. 2"? When was the first?

Me: Good question. That one actually happened when this happened.

Goh: Oh, the day when there were two at the same time.

Ash: Oh, that's the one!

Me: Yeah, so now like this year's edition of that, there's nothing holding back. 

Goh: Other than other Pokémon things like Community Day.

Me: Pretty much. But my radar says there's nothing going on today... just yesterday, and I already took care of that myself.

Goh: Well, so Ash only needs to enjoy the festival.

Ash: Almost. I, uh...

Pikachu: Pi pika? ["Hmm?"]

Ash: Is it something that our friend needs to deal with?

Me: Oh, um... How's the "vibe" of the festival, from what you can see and hear from the outside?

Ash: I think it's OK.

Me: Then you can get in. Here.

Goh: I see. But then you'd have Ash in regardless if you signed him up for competitions.

Me: Sure. There's a singing competition... but it turns out it was already full when I wanted to sign him up. And then it turns out I was really busy the week before, so no way it was going to happen for Ash.

Goh: I think your business is really going to make up for that.

Me: I think it should. Then there's a character parade...

Ash: I got you in for that after I got in. 

Goh: There you go. 

Ash: I think there's only going to be three winners for that.

Goh: And you can bet there'll be a lot of characters.

Me: So, have fun and don't stress out. You have the Alola outfit for that. 

Ash: Great!

Pikachu: Pika! ["Seconded!"]

Goh: What about the rest of the festival?

Ash: Communities, food, and a lot of dance groups.

Me: Oh, yes. I almost forgot. The rest of this festival is somewhat focused on dance groups. Have a look.

Goh: So it is. Two stages, and most everything are for dance groups. I guess Ash didn't look at them too much.

Ash: I think they're just OK. They're still fun to watch sometimes.

Goh: And after all that, there were the winners. 

Ash: Uh... yeah. All of the characters had all won before somehow. And a couple are good friends of our friend.

Goh: Didn't happen after all.

Ash: And the ones for the singing competition were all male!

Goh: That's neat. So you might have gotten a chance.

Me: Depends on a lot of things, though. Maybe we'll see what next time holds.

Ash: After all that, the festival wasn't too bad!

Pikachu: Pika chu. ["Just great."]

Goh: That's neat. So it makes sense why a lot of people went to here instead of the other one.

Me: Yeah, that. Some lessons were learned that day, I think.

Ash: Even everyone else can't win 'em all.

Me: Well, sure. By the way, the festival's title means "good morning, world".

Goh: It's a bright name for a bright happening. 

Me: You can say that. So on that note, good morning - and if don't see you, good afternoon, good evening, and good night.

Ash: Who are you talking to?

Me: Um... nobody.

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