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"Kamo!" ("The Haruka Show") Primer

Before reading this fan fiction, here are a few guidelines on how to read this one. That way, you can relate and understand the story well especially when it comes to vague information. I'm giving you readers a head start before since I can't wait anymore. But the first chapter will be uploaded on January 5, 2009. This is unlike anything the production team has ever made before so I'm pulling all the stops on this one.

1. Since this story will make use of the original Japanese character names and terminologies, their American counterparts have been placed beside them enclosed in parentheses. These quick notes will help you who is talking and doing an action; considering that much of the population got used to the American names. These quick notes however will only be present in the first few chapters of the story. Any names or terms that have not yet been identified in the first few chapters will be identified accordingly also for a few chapters. Make sure you remember each and every one of them (but you can always backtrack to the previous chapters and check). See guideline #4 for an example.

2. Since the series didn't provide most of the characters with surnames, the story will provide one for distinction. They, however, are not in league with the series itself. They are only there to help distinguish a name from another since you can expect multiple usage of a name or several names in this story. These surnames are fictional bases and are not according to the series, the manga, or anything connected to the series itself.

3. The timeline and the outline of the story are not connected with the series. Think of it as an alternative parallel universe where the rules have been changed a little. For example instead of a trainer being ten years old to acquire a starter Pokemon, it has been changed to twelve for storyline reasons. There are going to be lots of changes in this story so keep an eye out for them.

4. There are some lines in the story that have been annexed with a Japanese word, especially May's (Haruka's) lines. To avoid the feeling of awkwardness, just think that she's speaking the Japanese language instead of the English one and that the English lines are functioning as rough translations. Remember this is not already based on the Americanized series but the original series now. Expect potential culture shock the moment you read this fan fiction (wear shock absorbers, they're pretty darn effective).

5. Some characters to be mentioned here are, in anyway, fictional characters and are not present in the Pokemon series. Most of them are secondary characters or extras.

6. Although this story is rated T (13 years old and above), viewer discretion is still strongly advised especially to those that are not covered by the rating. It doesn't contain as much explicit or mature content as adult videos or the like (that I can assure you) however let's try to be on the safe side.

7. Some chapters contain trivia portions for story support and general reference. Send a message through the site's private messaging system immediately if you think there is discrepancy in the trivia or something wrong in the facts. I will make the necessary changes if errors are reported as soon as possible for future readers to read the correct things. If you need to flame, then do so (just think about it before flaming me) if you think that's what will correct the error.

8. BY ALL MEANS, THE PRODUCTION TEAM DOES NOT OWN POKEMON/POCKET MONSTERS, ITS CHARACTERS, ITS STORYLINE, AND OTHERS. THEY ARE THE SOLE PROPERTY OF ITS CREATORS AND PARTNERS. THIS FAN FICTION IS CREATED BY FANS JUST FOR FANS FOR THEIR ENTERTAINMENT AND VIEWING PLEASURE. AND NO, I AM NOT ANGRY. MY CAPS LOCK ON MY COMPUTER WENT HAYWIRE WHEN I WAS TYPING THIS MOST CRUCIAL TIP OF ALL. SORRY FOR THE INCONVENIENCE.

If you feel you're ready, then proceed to the first chapter if it has been uploaded. Happy viewing and reviewing, fellow readers…