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Netto sulked all the way home from the arcade.

"Five hundred times?? It's not possible!"

"Of course it is. It just happened." Rockman said from the PET.

Netto glared at him. "My future is not looking so bright. My reputation is at stake!" he sighed, and walked on.

"Come on. His program advance was pretty hard to dodge. And besides, you couldn't have done any better."

"OK. I get it. But, if I ever hear his name one more time, I'll-"

"Enzan! Come on! You're going to be late for your meeting!" Yaito's voice rang in his ears.

"Aaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrgggggggggghhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" Netto screamed and ran into the shop beside him.

"Netto? What's wrong?" Miyuki asked, her face expressionless.

"I'm just frustrated. Sorry, Miyuki."

"You know, you can't get everything you want."

"She's right, Netto. If you won each time, then no one would want to battle you. Same with Enzan." Rockman said.

"I guess you're right." Netto sighed and sat down in a chair. "So, Miyuki, while I'm here, what is ahead in my future?"

Miyuki took a deep breath and concentrated.

"The road of life is glittered with precious stones. Don't be deceived by their beauty; as beautiful things can be quite harmful. Don't ever stop moving. Don't give up if you come to a bump in the road. If you do, you will never get the opportunity to see what was ahead. If you ever get to a fork in the road, choose the path that you think is right for you and your loved ones, and everything will be alright. Your future is clear; pure. You will be a better Net Savior than you are now, but keep in mind not to get too full of yourself. It has always been your destiny to protect the world with Rockman and your friends. And remember; don't give up, no matter what happens."

"So… if my future is pure, then that means Rockman won't turn evil?"

"Maybe. But even if he did, the strong bond between the two of you will set it right."

"What did you mean by 'precious stones'?"

"You'll know when the time comes."

"OK. Thanks, Miyuki." Netto said, but she had already disappeared.

Outside, Netto looked up towards the sky. "Well, Rockman, we will become better Net Saviors."

"And we'll protect the world."

"I guess there's no use sulking for something in the past. Let's go train so we can become better!"

"Sure." Rockman sighed, glad that Netto was not frustrated anymore.

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