Dear Journal,

The radio is our only window into the world beyond Pewter. It's the only thing that keeps the peace now. At least until today.

News came that other cities are adapting the border system. Only one, so far, but there would be more to follow, for sure. Vermillion City had planted a huge tree that could only be cut by Pokémon who could learn Cut. Thing is, the only way to learn Cut is by boarding the SS Anne to learn it from its captain.

At least our Gym Leader doesn't do some blatant marketing tactic like that…

All while no mention of Team Rocket being at large despite the whole reason why the borders were set up in the first place. For many, they believe that the Team Rocket fiasco is just an excuse to create the borders in the first place. That there was never any real danger from them. That we'll be treated as the criminals and not be able to get out of Pewter City.

Something must change.

Something must be done…

… This may be my last entry.

See you around,

Kenji