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[Christmas had been good to Cloche; particularly the fact that she had gotten a TON of collectable Gergo merchandise. It even included some limited run items that she wasn't able to obtain in Metafalss.

But it's not the same without Cocona here. No Gergo friends here in Luceti. So, she would just have to make them.

Her video feed opens with her favourite Gergo plush 'waving' at the camera. After, she'll move it away and smile.]

Hello, Luceti. Today, I'd like to tell you about the wonderful, ugly-cute Gergo. He's incredibly popular where I come from, and he has a lot of merchandise. His appeal is his ugly-cuteness- -but I think he's just cute. Gergo even has collectable, limited items! One that was brought to me this past holiday was a toothbrush I was not able to get in my world.

I was hoping I would find someone here that could share my appreciation and love for Gergo. Is there anyone here that would? I can answer questions about him as well.

[And with that, Gergo will 'wave' once more before Cloche ends the video.]

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What exactly does "ugly-cute" even mean?

Exactly that. Some think he's a little ugly, but he's cute as well. So, he's marketed as "ugly-cute" because of that. Of course, I think he's just cute.

That doesn't sound like a good way to market somethin'. It's like sellin' "hot-cold" water that's actually just tepid.

It's his charm that people go after, his charm! He doesn't need to be one or the other, people will buy his products regardless if they think he's ugly or cute! So, that's why they say he's "ugly-cute"!

Charm?

[He raises an eyebrow.]

I'm... not exactly sure you could say a stuffed animal like that has "charm."

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Why not just make him cute instead of ugly-cute? I think it'd be great if you get rid of the eyebrows.

Because his being ugly-cute is where his charm is -- and there's nothing wrong with his eyebrows.

They're way too thick! And being white makes him look like he's some kind of old man. Anyway, who likes ugly stuff?

He's not just ugly, he's ugly-cute! He's nothing like that ridiculous knock-off, Geugo. Ugh, just saying that terrible names makes me want to be sick.

And anyway, Gergo can be anything he wants to be. He's even Gergozilla, a mixture of himself and a lizard. He even had a telemo show about it.

Geugo? [Squints.] Gergozilla? Telemo?

[She is so lost.]

Ugh, whatever! Ugly-cute just doesn't have the same charm as pure, cute-cute!

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He looks more cute than ugly-cute.

[Kouki, your taste for things is a little off.]

[FINALLY. SOMEONE WHO UNDERSTANDS sorta.]

I don't mind his ugly-cuteness, but I agree that he's more cute than ugly-cute.

[No one ever said he have normal tastes in things...]

What kind of collectable items does Gergo have?

Oh, he has a lot! Toothbrushes, magazines, bracelet charms, trading cards... he has quite a bit of things to collect. The shop where he's sold in Pastalia -- er, where I'm from-- has a stamp card for how much Leaf you spend there. Once you spend enough, you get a special item.

[What is he, ~~Mickey Mouse~~ Jack Frost?]

Ooh, did anyone manage to get the special item?

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So basically it's like a toy you really like? I wouldn't mind hearing more about it.

Gergo is not just simply a toy, Rin. He's a collector's item. People have even tried to create a horrible knock-off of him he's so popular! You've been in my room before, I'm sure you've seen the collection I have of him.

[Probably not the best thing to be broadcasting over the network, huh?]

Oh, was that-- [RRRRRCK] don't tell people that!

Don't tell people what? [CONFUSION. Once Alfman was out of the picture for the most part, all of her friends, males included, were in her room all the time. WHY IS THIS BAD. To be so naive, it must be nice.]

That I was-- That I might have been- Your room, you know!

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...Ugly cuteness? That's a new one.

[Pardon the eyebrow raise. That's just... strange.]

Dunno if I'd call it ugly, but that looks like the kinda thign Fluttershy'd get a kick outta.

Fluttershy? She's one of your friends, right? Do you really think she'd like Gergo?

[:|a plan making for if Fluttershy ever returns? You betcha.]

Hey, if she made friends with a ferocious Manticore, I think she'd like just about any kinda animal.

[A beat.]

Except dragons, anyway.

Dragons? Do they exist where you are? [She's pretty sure they exist in Ar Ciel somewhere, but she's never seen one herself.] But perhaps if Fluttershy comes back, I can show her Gergo? I'd like to have another friend here who likes him.

Sure do! I've only ever bumped into two, but one of 'em hangs around Ponyville with my pal Twilight.

[A beat.]

And let's just hope Fluttershy pops up again so she can see him.

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