User:Twins1105/Extracted Text/Pikmin 2/Mail

End of day mail from the North American, British English, and Japanese versions of Pikmin 2, Pikmin 2, and Pikmin 2.

President Up to 2999 Pokos 1

US/EU GCN/Wii/NS

“You found your first bit of treasure. Fine work! Our future depends on your efforts, so check your treasure hoard regularly. I'll check in often. Keep up the pace!”

JP NGC/NS

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“さっそくお宝を見つけたようじゃな。その調子じゃよ！わしの未来はキミたちのはたらきにかかっておる。そうそう、あとでお宝一覧をチェックしておくようにな。では、くれぐれもたのむぞい。”

• Translation

“Looks like you found treasure right away. Keep it up! My future depends on your work. By the way, be sure to check the treasure hoard later. Well, I'm counting on you.”

President Up to 2999 Pokos 2

US/EU GCN/Wii/NS

“Baby steps first, Olimar! Plan well, and don't worry about me. Our debt is with Happy Hocotate Savings & Loan, after all. Besides, there's nothing left to repossess, so HA!”

JP NGC/NS

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“まずはノンビリとな。アセってもうまくいかないもんじゃよ。わしは心配いらんよ。なにせニコニコホコタテローンじゃ。借金のカタに持ってかれる物ものこっておらんし、今さらコワいものなど、なにもないわい。”

• Translation

“First of all, take it easy. If you are in a hurry, things will not go well. Don't worry about me. After all, this is Happy Hocotate Savings & Loan. There's nothing left to be taken as collateral, so there's nothing to be afraid of now.”

President Up to 2999 Pokos 3

US/EU GCN

“How's progress, Olimar? Remember, you'll never get anything done if you sit back and watch from afar. Be sure to hold occasionally for a close-up view of the action.”

US/EU Wii

“How's progress, Olimar? Remember, you'll never get anything done if you sit back and watch from afar. Press Left or Right on for a close-up view of the action.”

Nintendo Switch

“How's progress, Olimar? Remember, you'll never get anything done if you sit back and watch from afar. Press for a close-up view of the action.”

JP NGC

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“ノビノビ、やっとるか？いつも高みから見下ろしてても、人生はつまらん！たまにはを押し続けて目線を低くしてみるといいぞい。お宝探しの役には立たんが、散歩するにはぴったりじゃよ。”

• Translation

“Are you at ease? Life is boring if you're always looking down from on high! Sometimes it's good to press and hold to lower your viewpoint. It won't help you find treasure, but it's perfect for taking a stroll.”

JP NS

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“ノビノビ、やっとるか？いつも高みから見下ろしてても、人生はつまらん！たまにはを押して、目線を変えてみるといいぞい。お宝探しの役には立たんが、散歩するにはぴったりじゃよ。”

• Translation

“Are you at ease? Life is boring if you're always looking down from on high! Sometimes it's good to press to change your viewpoint. It won't help you find treasure, but it's perfect for taking a stroll.”

Olimar's wife Up to 2999 Pokos 1

US/EU GCN/Wii

“My dearest dear...how are you? Your boss gave me this space e-mail account and told me all about your business trip. Just remember: you have a family to think about!”

Nintendo Switch

“My dearest dear...how are you? Your boss gave me this space email account and told me all about your business trip. Just remember you have a family to think about!”

JP NGC/NS

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“あなた、元気？社長さんからこのアドレスを教えていただいたの。事情はうかがったけど、家庭のことも忘れないでね！わたしはかまわないけど、子供たちには父親が必要なのよ！”

• Translation

“How are you, honey? The president gave me this address. I've heard about the situation, but don't forget about your family! I don't mind, but the kids need a father!”

President Up to 2999 Pokos 4

US/EU GCN/Wii

“Louie: It's been three months since you joined our company, and I'm sure you love it. I expect big things from you, Louie. Far bigger things than I expect from Olimar!”

Nintendo Switch

“Louie, It's been three months since you joined our company, and I'm sure you love it. I expect big things from you, Louie. Far bigger things than I expect from Olimar!”

JP NGC/NS

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“ルーイくん、入社から３ヶ月。そろそろ、わが社のフンイキにもなれてきたようじゃな。キミはちょっと無口じゃが、クールとかいうやつじゃろ？キミにはオリマーくん以上に期待しておるよ。”

• Translation

“Louie, it's been three months since you joined our company. By now, you must have gotten used to the atmosphere of our company. You're a little quiet, but that's what we call cool, isn't it? I have even higher expectations for you than for Olimar.”

Olimar's son Up to 2999 Pokos 1

US/EU GCN/Wii/NS

“Papa! No fair! No fair! You snuck off and went on an expedition without me! You have to promise to absolutely, positively take me next time! Say it! Say you PROOOOOMISE!”

JP NGC/NS

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“パパ！ズルイよ。ボクにナイショで、あたらしいたんけんにいくなんて！つぎはゼッタイ、ゼッタイ、ボクもいっしょにいくからね！やくそくだよ！”

• Translation

“Papa! No fair! Going on a new expedition without telling me! Next time, I'm coming with you! Promise!”

President Up to 2999 Pokos 5

US/EU GCN/Wii/NS

“Olimar! I see that you're making notes in the treasure hoard. This is no scientific jaunt! It's business! Which is why the ship is writing sales pitches for your finds.”

JP NGC/NS

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“オリマーくん、キミはお宝一覧に探険の記録ばかりつけておるな。商売よりも探険か。若いもんはこれだから……。やれやれ。ドルフィン初号機にセールストークを考えるように命じておいて正解じゃったわい。”

• Translation

“Olimar, you have only been recording your explorations on the treasure hoard. Is exploration more important than business? It's because young people are like this that... Good grief. I was right to order the ship to come up with sales pitches.”

Olimar's daughter Up to 2999 Pokos 1

US/EU GCN/Wii/NS

“Dear Papa... How are you? I am fine. But Mommy is very, very mad at you. Please don't make Mommy mad! Pretty please with sugar?”

JP NGC/NS

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“パパ、げんき？こっち、ピリピリ。ママ、プリプリおこってるの。あんま、おこらせないでね！めっ！”

• Translation

“Papa, how are you? I'm scared. Mama's really angry. Don't make her too angry, okay? Don't!”

President Up to 2999 Pokos 6

US/EU GCN/Wii/NS

“I wonder where we'd be now if I hadn't been so stingy and purchased space insurance... But the route Louie took was always a safe shipping lane...”

JP NGC/NS

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“今日はひさしぶりに平和な１日じゃったよ。それにしても、あの時ケチらずに宇宙保険に入っておけば……。だが、あそこはいつも使っとる安全な航路のはずなんじゃが。不思議なこともあるもんだわい。”

• Translation

“Today was the most peaceful day I've had in a long time. Still, if only I hadn't been so stingy and bought space insurance... But that's supposed to be a safe route that we always use. Strange things happen, eh?”

President Up to 2999 Pokos 7

US/EU GCN/Wii/NS

“You know, Olimar, I've been in this business for over 50 years, and I've never heard of space bunnies in that shipping lane. I have some doubts about Louie's accident...”

JP NGC/NS

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“ううむ。考えれば考えるほど、不思議だわい。５０年、運送業をやっておるが、あの航路に宇宙ウサギが出たことは一度もなかったんじゃが。ホントに事故なのか、ちょっとうたがわしくなってきたわい。”

• Translation

“Hmmm. The more I think about it, the stranger it is. I've been in the shipping business for 50 years, and I've never seen space bunnies on that route. I'm beginning to wonder if it was really an accident.”

Olimar's son Up to 2999 Pokos 2

US/EU GCN/Wii/NS

“Papa! There's this girl at school who's kind of nice, and I've been bragging all about you to her. So, I need you to bring me back the coolest souvenir ever!”

JP NGC/NS

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“パパ！なにかカッコイイおみやげをもってかえってきて！ガッコウにきになるコがいてさ。ボク、パパのこと、おもいきりジマンしちゃったんだ。スッゴイおみやげ、おねがい！”

• Translation

“Papa! Bring home some kind of cool souvenir! There's this girl at school that I'm interested in. I've been bragging to her all about you. Please bring me an awesome souvenir!”

President Up to 2999 Pokos 8

US/EU GCN/Wii/NS

“Yet another lonely day at the office. I have nothing to do here, so I'm just counting the hairs on my head. Like my employees, I have precious few left...”

JP NGC/NS

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“今日も、会社にはわしひとり。ヒマでしかたないから、頭の毛の本数をかぞえておったよ。のこった毛も、のこった社員も、少数精鋭だから大事にせんとな。なんだか毎日おんなじことをやっとる気がするの。”

• Translation

“Today, I am again alone in the office. I was counting the number of hairs on my head because I had nothing else to do. Remaining hairs, remaining employees, I have to be careful with them because they are precious few.”

President 3000-4999 Pokos 1

US/EU GCN

“Olimar! Good work so far! I hereby promote you to Perennial Manager! Press to divide up work, and to delegate more to your subordinate leader. Hope all goes smoothly!”

US/EU Wii

“Olimar! Good work so far! I hereby promote you to Perennial Manager! Press to divide up work, and to delegate more to your subordinate leader. Hope all goes smoothly!”

Nintendo Switch

“Olimar! Good work so far! I hereby promote you to assistant manager! Press to divide up work, and to delegate more work to your subordinate leader. Hope all goes smoothly!”

JP NGC

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“オリマーくん、かなりのお宝を集めたようじゃな。よくやった！！マンネン係長に昇進じゃ！キミもついに管理職。Xで手分けして仕事したり、Yでリーダーを交替したり、仕事の進め方を工夫するんじゃ。”

• Translation

“Olimar, you have collected quite a few treasures. Well done!! You've been promoted to perennial assistant manager! You are finally in management. You'll be splitting up with , switching leaders with , and devising new ways to work.”

JP NS

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“オリマーくん、かなりのお宝を集めたようじゃな。よくやった！！マンネン係長に昇進じゃ！キミもついに管理職。Xでの別行動や、Yでのリーダー交代など仕事の進め方を工夫するんじゃ。”

• Translation

“Olimar, you have collected quite a few treasures. Well done!! You've been promoted to perennial assistant manager! You are finally in management. You'll be devising new ways to work, such as working separately with and switching leaders with .”

President 3000-4999 Pokos 2

US/EU GCN/Wii/NS

“Olimar! Terrible news! I thought I went to Happy Hocotate Savings & Loan, but it seems my loan came from the shop next door: All-Devouring Black Hole Loan Sharks! Oops!”

JP NGC/NS

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“大変じゃ！！ニコニコホコタテローンから借りたはずが、となりのドキドキ暗黒宇宙ブラックホールローンだったんじゃよ！いかつい借金取りどもでな。もうガクガクブルブルじゃよ！早くお宝を集めてくれ！”

• Translation

“It's terrible!! I thought I borrowed from Happy Hocotate Savings & Loan, but it turns out it was the All-Devouring Black Hole Loan Sharks next door! Those were some real scary debt collectors. I'm already shaking with fear! Hurry up and collect treasure!”

President 3000-4999 Pokos 3

US/EU GCN/Wii

“I just took a call from my loan agent! He has the scariest voice I've ever heard. While you two are dawdling about, my life hangs by a thread! Get to work, slackers!”

Nintendo Switch

“I just took a call from my loan agent! He has the scariest voice I've ever heard. While you two are dawdling, my life hangs by a thread! I know it's hard out there, but hurry up!”

JP NGC

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“ついさっき、借金取りどもから電話がかかってきたんじゃ！とてもおそろしい声じゃった。キミたちがモタモタしているとわしの身が危ないんじゃ……。キミたちの身体がぶっ壊れてもかまわん！徹夜でがんばれ！！”

• Translation

“Just a few minutes ago, I received a phone call from those debt collectors! They sounded terrifying. I'm in danger if you're too slow... It doesn't matter if your health is destroyed! Do your best all night long!!”

JP NS

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“ついさっき、借金取りどもから電話がかかってきたんじゃ！とてもおそろしい声じゃった。キミたちがモタモタしているとわしの身が危ないんじゃ……。未開の地での苦労はわかるが、頼む、急いでお宝を集めてくれ！”

• Translation

“Just a few minutes ago, I received a phone call from those debt collectors! They sounded terrifying. I'm in danger if you're too slow... I understand the hardship of being in uncharted land, but please, hurry up and collect treasures!”

Olimar's son 3000-4999 Pokos 1

US/EU GCN/Wii

“Hi, Papa! Mama heard you got a promotion, so now she's very happy. You have lots of people under you now, right? So, does this mean you're a Super Captain?”

Nintendo Switch

“Hi, Papa! Mama heard you got a promotion, so now she's very happy. You have lots of people under you now, right? So, does this mean you're a super captain?”

JP NGC/NS

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“パパ、シュッセしたって、ママがおおよろこびしてたよ。ブカをいっぱいひきつれてるんだよね！すごいや！！こんどはボクもつれていってよ！ところで、キャプテンのうえはグレート・キャプテンなの？”

• Translation

“Papa, Mama's so happy that you've been promoted. You have a lot of subordinates with you, don't you? That's awesome!! You should take me with you next time! By the way, is the title above a captain a great captain?”

President 3000-4999 Pokos 4

US/EU GCN/Wii

“Louie, your auntie sent me some cookies. Now, I only meant to taste one, but...then I ate them all. Sorry. To make up for it, I shall officially make you a Cookie Specialist.”

Nintendo Switch

“Louie, your grandma sent me cookies. Now, I only meant to taste one, but... then I ate them all. Sorry. To make up for it, I shall officially make you a cookie specialist.”

JP NGC/NS

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“ルーイくん、キミのバアさんからつくだ煮が送られてきたんじゃ。ちょっと味見をさせてもらうつもりが、１ビンぜーんぶ、食っちまったわい。スマンの。キミをつくだ煮平社員に任ずる！これでカンベンじゃよ。”

• Translation

“Louie, your grandmother sent me some tsukudani. I was going to have a little taste, but I ate the whole bottle. Sorry. I'm going to appoint you as a tsukudani employee! Please forgive me.”

President 3000-4999 Pokos 5

US/EU GCN/Wii/NS

“Some say that you should look to the past, to places you have been already, in order to make new finds... Of course, extraordinary people like me always press onward.”

JP NGC/NS

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“たまには過去をふり返って、以前探険した地域にもどってはどうかのう。もしかすると、新しい発見があるかもしれんぞい。まあ、わしのような非凡な人間はつねに前進あるのみじゃがな。”

• Translation

“Sometimes it is a good idea to reflect on the past and return to areas you have explored before. Perhaps you will discover something new. However, for extraordinary people like me, we always have to keep moving forward.”

Olimar's wife 3000-4999 Pokos 1

US/EU GCN/Wii/NS

“Hey, you should know... I didn't get that part-time job. That stupid store is only hiring teenagers who wear too much makeup, apparently. Maybe I need a new look or something”

JP NGC/NS

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“あなた、今日もパートの面接に落ちてしまったわ。あの店、若い娘ばかり採用して！わたしだって、まだまだ……。あなたはわたしの魅力をわかってくれるわよね。そんなあなたを愛してるわ。”

• Translation

“Honey, I failed another part time interview today. That store only hires young girls! But I'm still... You know how attractive I am, don't you? I love you for that.”

President 3000-4999 Pokos 6

US GCN/Wii, EU GCN

“Louie... When I was about your age, I made my name thunder through the universe as a great explorer. Model yourself after me, son, and you'll go places. Persevere!”

EU Wii

“Louie... When I was about your age, I made my name thunder through the universe as a great explorer. Model yourself on me, son, and you'll go places. Persevere!”

JP NGC/NS

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“ルーイくん、わしがキミぐらい若かった頃は、大探険家として名前を全宇宙にとどろかせたものじゃよ。キミもわしを見習えば、きっとご近所探険家ぐらいにはなれるかもしれんぞ。精進せよ！”

• Translation

“Louie, when I was as young as you, I was known throughout the universe as a great explorer. If you follow my example, you might even become a neighborhood explorer. Diligence!”

President 3000-4999 Pokos 7

US/EU GCN/Wii

“All I do is take calls from debt collectors! Thinking it was OK to work at a leisurely pace was a big mistake. Work isn't about quality, it's all about speed. Hop to it!”

JP NGC/NS

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“朝から晩まで借金取りから電話がくるんじゃ……。ノンビリはたらけばいいと思っていたわしが甘かった！！仕事は質よりスピードじゃ。キリキリ、ヒーヒー、はたらいてくれ！”

• Translation

“From morning till night, I get calls from debt collectors... I was naive to think that working leisurely was enough!! Work isn't about quality, it's about speed. Chop chop, keep working!”

President 3000-4999 Pokos 8

US/EU GCN/Wii

“The phone is off the hook again today... Darn debt collectors! I'm becoming neurotic! I've begun to lose track of days. What day is today? And what month is it?!?”

Nintendo Switch

“The phone is off the hook again today... Darn debt collectors! I'm becoming neurotic! I've begun to lose track of days. What day is today? And what month is it?!”

JP NGC/NS

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“今日も電話がかかってきた……。借金取りどもめ……。わしはもうノイローゼになりそうじゃよ。ムォォ……月日の感覚もなくなってきた。今日は何月何日かの？”

• Translation

“I got another call today... Those debt collectors... I'm going to have a nervous breakdown. Oh... I'm starting to lose my sense of the days. What day, what month is it?”

President 5000-7999 Pokos 1

US/EU GCN/Wii/NS

“Olimar! You're my hero! You've erased half of our debt. Still, things have become a bit dangerous, so I'm going into hiding. Focus on work...and don't slack off!”

JP NGC/NS

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“オリマーくん、わしは感動した！たくさんのお宝をよく集めた。キミはスレスレ課長に昇進じゃ！借金もあと半分。そろそろ危なくなってきたから、わしはしばらく身を隠す。くれぐれもサボってはいかんぞ！”

• Translation

“Olimar, I'm impressed! You've collected a lot of treasures. You've just been promoted to the position of narrowly section manager! Half of the debt is paid. I'm going to go into hiding for a while. Make sure you don't slack off!”

President 5000-7999 Pokos 2

US/EU GCN/Wii/NS

“Hello... I am still on the lam from debt collectors. For the time being, I've decided to live under the bridge, but if they catch me, I don't know what they'll do to me...”

JP NGC/NS

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“こっちは、コワ〜い借金取りから隠れるのに必死じゃ……。わしはしばらく橋の下でくらすことにした。とっくに返済期限を過ぎとるからのう。捕まったら、わしはどんな目にあうか……。”

• Translation

“I am struggling to hide from the scaaary debt collectors... I've decided to live under a bridge for a while. We're long overdue for repayment. I wonder what will happen to me if I get caught...”

President 5000-7999 Pokos 3

US/EU GCN/Wii/NS

“Some wild animals are nesting under the bridge now. They think I'm their pal or something. My stylish suits are covered in hair. I'm pitiful...but at least they're warm...”

JP NGC/NS

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“野良の動物が寄ってきて、うっとうしくてかなわんよ。自慢のエグゼクティブ・スーツがすっかり毛だらけじゃ。どうもわしを仲間だと思っとるらしい。自分が情けない……。しかし温かいのは助かるわい。”

• Translation

“Stray animals are coming close to me, and it's so annoying. My executive suit is completely covered in fur. Apparently, they think I'm one of them. I'm pitiful... Thank goodness for the warmth, though.”

President 5000-7999 Pokos 4

US/EU GCN/Wii/NS

“Well, the animals that adopted me are actually rather cute once you get used to them. Once we get the debt paid off, I might build a refuge for them. What do you think?”

JP NGC/NS

• Text

“がんばっておるようだのう。その調子じゃよ！！わしになついてる野良たちも、なれれば、かわいいやつらでな。借金を返したら、こいつらをつれて、田舎に野良の王国でも作ろうかのう。”

• Translation

“You're doing a great job. Keep it up!! The strays that have taken to me are cute now that I've gotten used to them. After the debt is paid, maybe I can take them and build a kingdom of strays in the countryside.”

President 5000-7999 Pokos 5

US/EU GCN/Wii/NS

“When you're down, you find out who your true friends are...and I think I finally have. Maybe I'll just fire you two ingrates and hire these nice animals...”

JP NGC/NS

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“人間、追いつめられた時にこそ、本当の友、かけがえのない仲間と出会うのかもしれんのう。キミらをクビにして、野良たちを社員にしようかと思うんじゃ。キミらより、ずっとたよりになりそうだわい。”

• Translation

“It is only when people are trapped that they meet their true friends and irreplaceable companions. I'm thinking of firing you and making the strays my employees. They'll be much more reliable than you.”

President 5000-7999 Pokos 6

US/EU GCN/Wii/NS

“Today, a group from the government offices paid me a visit. They kicked me out from under the bridge as if I were trash. The animals left... I have nowhere left to turn...”

JP NGC/NS

• Text

“今日役所の連中がやってきて、わしは橋の下から追い出されてしまったよ……。きたないモノを見るような目でわしを見おって！野良たちともはぐれ、わしは行くあてもない……”

• Translation

“Today, some government officials came and kicked me out from under the bridge... They looked at me like I was a filthy thing! I was separated from the strays and have nowhere to go...”

President 5000-7999 Pokos 7

US/EU GCN/Wii/NS

“I found some tasty grass today. It was the first time in a while that I could eat until I was full. I've become one heck of a grass and root chef... Maybe I'll write a book.”

JP NGC/NS

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“今日はうまい草を見つけてな。ひさしぶりに満腹じゃったわい。わしもすっかり草の根料理の名人じゃよ。今度、本でも書いてみるかな。きっとベストセラーまちがいなしじゃな。”

• Translation

“I found some tasty grass today. I'm full for the first time in a long time. I'm a master of cooking with grass roots. Maybe I'll write a book about it. I'm sure it will be a bestseller.”

Olimar's son 5000-7999 Pokos 1

US/EU GCN/Wii/NS

“Dad! Mom is not fair! She said that this month I don't get any allowance! And there's this game I really want to buy! She said I'd get more money when you got back! Hurry!”

JP NGC/NS

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“ママったらひどいんだ！こんげつから、おこづかい、なしだって！！ほしいゲームあったのに。パパががんばったら、おこづかいふっかつだって。パパ、ファイト！”

• Translation

“Mama was awful! She says she won't give me any allowance from this month!! There was a game I wanted. She said if Papa works hard, I'll get my allowance back. Papa, fight!”

Olimar's wife 5000-7999 Pokos 1

US/EU GCN/Wii

“Today, as I cleaned the bedroom, I found your secret cash stash. With thanks, I'll accept it gladly. I'll just pretend I didn't see that journal of yours...”

Nintendo Switch

“Today, as I cleaned the bedroom, I found a little cash you tucked away. I’ve spent it on something nice. I found that journal you scribble in too. Don’t worry. I didn’t read it!”

JP NGC/NS

• Text

“今日、あなたの部屋をお掃除していたら、へそくりを見つけたわ。ありがたくいただいておくわね。あやしいキャバレーのマッチは見なかったことにしておくわ。”

• Translation

“Today, I was cleaning your room and found your secret cash stash. Thanks, I'll take it. I'll just pretend I didn't see the suspicious cabaret matches.”

Olimar's daughter 5000-7999 Pokos 2

US/EU GCN/Wii

“Dad! Dad! Thank you so much! Mom is giving me an allowance again! She had this huge smile when she gave it to me, too. You had a TON stashed away, didn't you?”

JP NGC/NS

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“パパ、ありがとう！おこづかい、もらえたの。ママ、とてもニコニコ。めずらしいの。パパのへそくり、すごいね。”

• Translation

“Papa, thank you! I got an allowance. Mama is smiling so much. That's rare. Papa's secret cash stash is amazing.”

President 5000-7999 Pokos 8

Nintendo Switch

“Today, I just missed getting nabbed by the debt collectors. I was able to escape them thanks to my all-grass diet! You should try it too!”

JP NGC/NS

• Text

“今日はあやうく借金取りに捕まるところじゃった。なんとか逃げ切ったがのう。妻にいわれてダイエットしていたおかげじゃよ。キミも中年太りしとるが、わしを見習うといいぞい。”

• Translation

“I almost got caught by the debt collectors today. I managed to escape, though. It was thanks to my wife's advice to stay on a diet. You too are gaining weight in your middle age, but you can learn from me.”

President 5000-7999 Pokos 9

US/EU GCN/Wii

“All day, every day, it's the same old thing: dodge debt collectors! I can't take it! My pleasantly plump face has gotten deathly skinny. Hurry up and collect treasures!”

Nintendo Switch

“All day, every day, it's the same old thing—dodge debt collectors! I can't take it! My pleasantly plump face has gotten deathly skinny. Hurry up and collect treasures!”

JP NGC/NS

• Text

“今日も１日、借金取りと追いかけっこじゃった。連日これでは、たまらんわい！ふくよかなわしの顔も、今ではガリガリじゃ……。早くお宝を集めておくれ……。”

• Translation

“I've been chased by debt collectors all day again today. It's unbearable to be doing this day after day! My once plump face is now so skinny... Please collect treasure quickly...”

President 8000-9999 Pokos 1

US/EU GCN/Wii/NS

“Olimar! You'll soon be promoted to manager! Only a small bit of debt remains. You've done great...as have I! No one dodges debt collectors like I do! I'm a pro!”

JP NGC/NS

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“オリマーくん、キミはハラハラ部長に昇進じゃ！借金ものこりわずかとなった。あともう一息じゃよ！よくがんばった！！わしもがんばって借金取りから逃げのびてみせるからの！”

• Translation

“Olimar, you've been promoted to anxiety director! We're almost out of debt. You're almost there! Good job!! I'll do my best to escape the debt collectors!”

President 8000-9999 Pokos 2

US/EU GCN/Wii/NS

“Today, I tried building a small room at the top of a tree. It reminded me of my younger days, when I lived in a little shed. Those memories help make this bearable.”

JP NGC/NS

• Text

“今日は木の上に小屋を作ってみたんじゃ。なんだか若い頃を思い出したわい。昔は、家もビルもなくてな。ほったて小屋みたいな所にくらしておった。あの頃を思えば今の生活など苦でもないわい。”

• Translation

“Today I built a hut on top of a tree. It kind of reminds me of when I was young. In the old days, there was no house or building. We lived in something like a hut. When I think back to those days, my life now is not so difficult.”

President 8000-9999 Pokos 3

US/EU GCN/Wii/NS

“Only a bit of debt remains! If you two dolts can gather treasures with such ease, I figure I could find boatloads down there. I'll have to think about this...”

JP NGC/NS

• Text

“借金も、のこりわずかじゃな！キミたちでも、ラクラクお宝を集められるなら、わしが行けば、お宝を根こそぎいただけるかもしれんな！ムォーッ、これは検討に値するかもしれん。”

• Translation

“The debt is almost gone! If you can collect treasure so easily, maybe I can go and collect it all myself! Oh, this might be worth considering.”

President 8000-9999 Pokos 4

US/EU GCN/Wii/NS

“All is well! I'll soon be able to bid farewell to this fugitive lifestyle! It's strange, but I think I may miss it a little. It feels good to survive incredible hardships!”

JP NGC/NS

• Text

“いい調子じゃな！この逃亡生活とも、もうすぐオサラバじゃよ！！そう思うと、なんだか名残おしく思えるから不思議なもんじゃな。ムォーッ、わしは人生サバイバルに打ち勝ったんじゃ！”

• Translation

“You're doing great! I'll soon be saying goodbye to this life on the run!! It's strange how that makes me feel a little sad. Oh, I've conquered survival in life!”

President 8000-9999 Pokos 5

US/EU GCN/Wii

“I have a regrettable message. I have been caught. If I don't pay off the company debt right away, I'm to be buried in Hocotate Swamp. It's bleak here... Hurry!”

Nintendo Switch

“I have a regrettable message. I have been caught. If I don't pay off the company debt right away, I'm to be sent off to Hocotate Swamp. It's bleak here... Hurry!”

JP NGC

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“残念なお知らせじゃ。わしはついにコワい人たちに捕まってしまった。早いこと借金を返さんと、わしはホコタテ星沖のブラックホールに沈められてしまうんじゃ……。もう後がない。急いでくれ！”

• Translation

“I have some unfortunate news. I have finally been caught by some scary people. If I don't pay the debt soon, I'm going to be sunk into the black hole visible from Hocotate... There's no time left. Hurry up!”

JP NS

• Text

“残念なお知らせじゃ。わしはついにコワい人たちに捕まってしまった。早いこと借金を返さんと、わしはホコタテ星沖のブラックホールに送られてしまうんじゃ……。もう後がない。急いでくれ！”

• Translation

“I have some unfortunate news. I have finally been caught by some scary people. If I don't pay the debt soon, I'm going to be sent to the black hole visible from Hocotate... There is no time left. Hurry up!”

President 8000-9999 Pokos 6

US/EU GCN/Wii/NS

“Olimar! Come back to Hocotate right away. I need you to be held hostage in my place. I'm going to run....uh, I mean...search for treasures. Hurry up!”

JP NGC/NS

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“オリマーくん！！今すぐホコタテ星にもどってくるんじゃ。わしにかわって人質になってくれ。わしが逃……いや、お宝を探すから、それまでの辛抱じゃよ。悪い話ではないじゃろ。”

• Translation

“Olimar!! Come back to Hocotate right away. Take my place as hostage. I'll escape...no, I'll find treasure, just be patient until then. It's not a bad idea, right?”

President 8000-9999 Pokos 7

US/EU GCN/Wii/NS

“Olimar! You are as slow as molasses. Effective now, I'm reducing you to a bottom-rung employee until you get back on pace! Lately, Louie has held more promise...”

JP NGC/NS

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“オリマーくん、どうもキミは仕事が遅いのう。キミは今日からドンゾコ平社員じゃ。心をいれかえてキリキリガリガリはたらくようにな！どうもルーイくんのほうが見こみがありそうじゃわい。”

• Translation

“Olimar, you're a slow worker. You're a bottom-rung employee starting today. I hope you'll get a new attitude and start working harder and faster! I think Louie has more potential than you.”

President 8000-9999 Pokos 8

US/EU GCN/Wii/NS

“Olimar! Hurry it up! I'm at the end of my rope! If you get this debt repaid for me, I'll pay you any bonus you want! And promote you! And buy you a new suit! Anything!”

JP NGC/NS

• Text

“オリマーくん、急いでおくれ。わしの命は風前の灯火じゃ……。借金を返せたら、いくらでもボーナスをやるぞい。出世も思うがままじゃよ。ほれ、ドキドキ専務に昇進じゃ！わしのかわりに責任とってくれ。”

• Translation

“Hurry up, Olimar. My life is hanging by a thread... If you can pay off the debt, I'll give you any bonus you want. I'll even promote you as much as you want. Here, I'm promoting you to heart-pounding executive director! Please take charge for me.”

President 8000-9999 Pokos 9

US/EU GCN/Wii/NS

“Will my life end in a place like this? No! I won't die! Olimar! I believe in you! Hurry up and get this debt repaid! Oh, how I wish I were there to oversee this project!”

JP NGC/NS

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“わしはこんな所で終わるのか。いや、終わってなるものか。ぬおーっ！オリマーくん、わしはキミを信じておるぞ。だから早く借金を返済するんじゃ！こんなことなら、わしが行っておればよかったわい。”

• Translation

“Is this where I will meet my end? No, I will not be finished. Oh! Olimar, I believe in you. So pay off the debt as soon as possible! If only I would have come along.”

President 8000-9999 Pokos 10

US/EU GCN/Wii/NS

“I wonder how many days have gone by since I was captured by the debt collectors. Olimar... Louie... I'm almost done for... Repay...debt! P...l...e...a...s...e...”

JP NGC/NS

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“借金取りに捕まってからいったい今日は何日目なんじゃ。オリマーくん、ルーイくん、わしはもう限界かもしれん。早く借金を……。…………。……。”

• Translation

“How many days has it been since I got caught by the debt collectors? Olimar, Louie, I may have reached my limit. Quick, repay the... ...... ...”

President's wife After debt is repaid 1

US/EU GCN/Wii/NS

“Hmmph! Some president you are! I just got back from vacation to find out you're on a treasure hunt! Well, don't bother coming home until you've found every item on your list!”

JP NGC/NS

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“あんた、社長のクセに会社をほったらかして！あたしがバカンスからもどってみれば、辺境の惑星でお宝探し。まったくいい気なもんね！お宝一覧が全部埋まるまでは帰ってこないでいいわ。”

• Translation

“You're the president, yet you neglect the company! I come back from vacation and you're off on a treasure hunt on a remote planet. You're always so easygoing! You don't need to come back until the treasure hoard is complete.”

Louie's grandmother After debt is repaid 1

US/EU GCN/Wii/NS

“Louie, we suddenly stopped hearing from you! Everything OK? If things get tough, you can always come home. I'll stock up on those Pikpik carrots you love!”

JP NGC/NS

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“ルーイや。急に便りがこなくなったけど、元気にやってるね？ババは心配でならないよ。どうしてもつらくなったら、一度帰っといで。お前の大好きなピクピクニンジンをたーんと用意しとくからね。”

• Translation

“Louie. I haven't heard from you all of a sudden, how are you doing? Nana can't help but worry. If things get really tough, come home sometime. I'll have plenty of your favorite Pikpik carrots ready for you.”

Olimar's wife After debt is repaid 1

US/EU GCN/Wii/NS

“Olimar, you've worked so hard! Your special bonus arrived today. This is a first, right? I bought the kids a few things they've been wanting. They were so happy! And so was I...”

JP NGC/NS

• Text

“あなた、お仕事ご苦労さま。今日特別ボーナスがとどいたわ。こんなこと、はじめてじゃない？子供たちにもほしい物を買ってあげたの。よろこんでたわ！ひさしぶりに愛してる。”

• Translation

“Thank you for your hard work, honey. I received a special bonus today. That's the first time, isn't it? I bought the kids some things they wanted. They loved it! It's been a long time since I've loved you so much.”

Olimar's son After debt is repaid 1

US/EU GCN/Wii/NS

“Oh yeah! Oh yeah! My allowance doubled! And it's all thanks to my papa! After all, he's a great captain! But when in the world will he be able to come home, huh?”

JP NGC/NS

• Text

“やったー！！おこづかい、２ばいになったよ。これもパパのおかげだね。さすがはキャプテン！でも、いつになったらかえってくるの？”

• Translation

“Yaaay!! My allowance has doubled. It's all thanks to Papa, isn't it? You're a captain, after all! But when are you coming home?”

***SPAM?*** After debt is repaid 1

US GCN

“***SPAM?***
I am so lonely... I want a friend that'll listen to my troubles. I want to meet someone like you. Contact me at http://www.pikmin.com.”

US Wii

“***SPAM?***
I am so lonely... I want a friend that'll listen to my troubles. I want to meet someone like you. Contact me at http://www.nintendo.com.”

EU GCN/Wii

“***SPAM?***
I am so lonely... I want a friend that'll listen to my troubles. I want to meet someone like you. Contact me at http://pikmin2.nintendo.co.uk.”

Nintendo Switch

“***SPAM?***
Don't we all want friends who will smile when we need a little sunshine in our day? Sure! If you see friends who need a smile, give 'em your best one!”

JP NGC

• Text

“未承諾広告※
さびしいの。悩みを聞いてくれるオトモダチがほしいです。やさしいあなたと出会いたい……。パソコンでアクセスしてね。
nintendo.jp/p/c234”

• Translation

“*Unsolicited advertising
I'm lonely. I want a friend who will listen to my problems. I want to meet a kind you... Please access on PC.
nintendo.jp/p/c234”

JP NS

• Text

“迷惑メール……？
見知らぬ星でさびしい思いをしているそこのあなた。悩みを聞いてくれるオトモダチはすぐそばにいるものよ。相手のフトコロに思い切って飛び込んでみたらどうかしら？”

• Translation

“Spam mail...?
You there who are lonely on an unfamiliar planet. There's always a friend nearby who will to listen to your problems. Why don't you take the plunge into their heart?”

Louie's grandmother After debt is repaid 2

US/EU GCN/Wii/NS

“Louie! Are you eating well? When you were a boy, you were quite skinny, so I made you clean your plate. Be sure to cook suspicious food before eating it!”

Olimar's daughter After debt is repaid 1

US/EU GCN/Wii

“Papa! I'm going to prep school! Mama said that if I don't study hard, I can't become a proper lady. Did I write a nice proper mail? Do tell, Papa!”

Nintendo Switch

“Papa! I’m going to prep school! Mama said that if I don’t study hard, I can’t become the best me that I can be! Did I write a nice, proper mail? Do tell, Papa!”

Louie's grandmother After debt is repaid 3

US/EU GCN/Wii

“At my age, reminiscing is wonderful. Louie, do you remember the hill behind our house? You hated to play outside, so I made you eat bugs and plants. Ah, memories...”

Nintendo Switch

“Remember the hill near our house, Louie? You didn't like being outside as a kid, so I took you there to learn to love plants. We ate a bug or two as we went. Lovely fall memory!”

***SPAM?*** After debt is repaid 2

US GCN

“***SPAM?***
Do you love BARGAINS? Do you like DESIGNER ITEMS AT CUT-RATE PRICES? Then come save tons of Pokos at... http://www.pikmin.com.”

US Wii

“***SPAM?***
Do you love BARGAINS? Do you like DESIGNER ITEMS AT CUT-RATE PRICES? Then come save tons of Pokos at... http://www.nintendo.com.”

EU GCN/Wii

“***SPAM?***
Do you love BARGAINS? Do you like DESIGNER ITEMS AT CUT-RATE PRICES? Then come save tons of Pokos at... http://pikmin2.nintendo.co.uk.”

Nintendo Switch

“***SPAM?***
Do you love BARGAINS? Do you like designer items at cut-rate prices? Then come learn how to pinch a Poko from your favorite Hocotate radio station!”

Olimar's son After debt is repaid 2

US/EU GCN/Wii/NS

“Lately, I've been getting a ton of mail from a strange person selling designer items at cut- rate prices. It sounds like a deal. Should I send them your bonus check?”

Louie's grandmother After debt is repaid 4

US/EU GCN/Wii/NS

“Louie, I sent you some of the preserved bug foods from home. You should share some with your company president. As a kid, bugs loved you so much. Always nibbling...”

Louie's grandmother After debt is repaid 5

US/EU GCN/Wii/NS

“Louie... You've sent absolutely no replies. I'm worried about you. I'd like to come see you, but I'm so old... All I can do is send you preserved bug foods...”

Louie's grandmother After Louie is found, before all treasures are collected 1

US/EU GCN/Wii/NS

“Louie, I'm really relieved to know you're safe and sound. I'd heard you'd been eaten by a bug! They sure loved chewing on you as a boy. Guess you haven't changed!”

Olimar's wife After Louie is found, before all treasures are collected 1

US/EU GCN/Wii/NS

“We received yet another special bonus! I've come to love you all anew! I decided to take the kids to the hot springs. We'll have enough fun for you too, so don't worry!”

Olimar's son After Louie is found, before all treasures are collected 1

US/EU GCN/Wii

“Papa! Thanks! There were so many cute girls at the hot springs! I was a little nervous, but I got over it. Next time, you totally have to come with us! We'll have so much fun!”

Nintendo Switch

“Papa! Thanks! There was a slide and a wave pool at the hot springs. I had so much fun splashing around again and again. Can't wait to go there with you!”

President's wife After Louie is found, before all treasures are collected 1

US/EU GCN/Wii/NS

“Your notification report was wrong again. How many times do I have to correct you? It's because of behavior like this that I, the REAL boss, have to work so hard.”

***SPAM?*** After Louie is found, before all treasures are collected 1

US GCN

“***SPAM?***
It slices! It dices! It plays video games! It sends mail! It wraps gifts! It cures snoring! Interested? Check out http://www.nintendo.com.”

US Wii

“***SPAM?***
It slices! It dices! It plays video games! It sends mail! It wraps gifts! It cures snoring! Interested? Check out http://www.nintendo.com.”

EU GCN/Wii

“***SPAM?***
It slices! It dices! It plays video games! It sends mail! It wraps gifts! It cures snoring! Interested? Check out http://pikmin2.nintendo.co.uk.”

Nintendo Switch

“***SPAM?***
All you can eat? That’s not enough at our restaurant. Eat all of the universe! We have a big menu for every kind of appetite. Bring the crew and feast, friend!”

Olimar's daughter After Louie is found, before all treasures are collected 1

US/EU GCN/Wii

“Papa, today I went to see the orchestra to help me become a proper lady. I think it was expensive. Both Mom and Brother slept through it, but not me! Aren't I proper?”

Nintendo Switch

“Papa, today I went to see the orchestra to help me get an ear for the arts. I think it was spendy. Both Mom and Brother slept through it, but not me. Maybe I have that ear already!”

***SPAM?*** After Louie is found, before all treasures are collected 2

US GCN

“***SPAM?***
Would you like to find the new you? If you're thinking about changing jobs, let Hocotate Whiz do the work for you! See http://www.nintendo.com!”

US Wii

“***SPAM?***
Would you like to find the new you? If you're thinking about changing jobs, let Hocotate Whiz do the work for you! See http://www.nintendo.com!”

EU GCN/Wii

“***SPAM?***
Would you like to find the new you? If you're thinking about changing jobs, let Hocotate Whiz do the work for you! See http://pikmin2.nintendo.co.uk!”

Nintendo Switch

“***SPAM?***
Would you like to find the new you? If you're thinking about changing jobs, let Hocotate Whiz help out! We can’t wait to hear from you!”

President's wife After Louie is found, before all treasures are collected 2

US/EU GCN/Wii/NS

“Hey, you think you can loaf because I can't see you? The ship has been reporting everything to me! Are you surprised? That machine knows who the real boss is.”

Olimar's daughter After Louie is found, before all treasures are collected 2

US/EU GCN/Wii

“Mama is being mean. Every day I go to school. I want to be a great lady. But I'm so, so tired... Brother is always crying. Growing up isn't any fun at all...”

Nintendo Switch

“I know Mama wants the best for me. So I go to school all the time. Who wouldn’t want to be a great lady someday? But I’m tired, and Brother keeps crying. Not fun!”

Olimar's son After Louie is found, before all treasures are collected 1

US/EU GCN/Wii

“Papa! Hurry up and come home! Mama is so nuts! Every day, she orders me to study, study, study! She's even thinking about sending our dog, Bulbie, to the circus! Help!”

Nintendo Switch

“Papa! Hurry up and come home! Mama just wants me to study, study, study! I don’t have enough time to play with our dog, Bulbie!”

President's wife After Louie is found, before all treasures are collected 3

US/EU GCN/Wii/NS

“Hey, just how long are you planning on staying on that planet? Men! All they do is chase empty dreams! It's pure, unadulterated nonsense! Nonsense, I tell you!”

President's wife After Louie is found, before all treasures are collected 4

US/EU GCN/Wii/NS

“It may interest you to know I've somehow been able to begin turning the company around in your absence. So, you just go on doing what you like for a bit longer, OK?”

Olimar's wife After Louie is found, before all treasures are collected 2

US/EU GCN/Wii/NS

“Hey, hon! I'm on a solo vacation right now. Beach by day, theater at night. Ahhh, life is grand! And don't worry, the kids are in school every night until 10! Wheeeeee!”

Olimar's son After Louie is found, before all treasures are collected 2

US/EU GCN/Wii

“Papa!!! This is awful! Mama threw away all of my games! Seems like every time money comes in, she gets meaner! I want the old Mama back...”

Nintendo Switch

“Papa!!! This is awful! Mama threw away all of my games! Seems like every time money comes in, she gets meaner! I want our nice Mama back...”

Olimar's daughter After Louie is found, before all treasures are collected 3

US/EU GCN/Wii

“Hey, Papa. I do nothing but study. I hate it. Please come home soon.”

Nintendo Switch

“Hey, Papa. I do nothing but study, and I’m tired of it. Please come home soon.”

Olimar's wife After all treasures are collected 1

US/EU GCN/Wii

“I think I may have messed up, darling... I lost a small fortune buying lottery tickets. It was all a nightmare. I'm afraid we're going to have to live lean for awhile.”

Nintendo Switch

“I think I messed up, darling... A pickpocket stole a small fortune from me. It's been a nightmare. I'm afraid we're going to have to live lean for awhile.”

Olimar's son After all treasures are collected 1

US/EU GCN/Wii/NS

“Hey, Papa! I'm so happy! Mama's back to normal! I'm not sure what the reason is... Love, maybe? Anyway, hurry up and come home, and don't forget to bring souvenirs!”

Olimar's daughter After all treasures are collected 1

US/EU GCN/Wii

“Daddy, Mama has changed again. She's become nice like she used to be. She said it's OK if I don't study. Is it really OK if I don't become a perfect, proper lady? Really?”

Nintendo Switch

“Daddy, Mama has changed again. She's become nice like she used to be. She said it's OK if I don't study as much. Is it... really OK if I don't work so hard to be perfect?”

President's wife After all treasures are collected 1

US/EU GCN/Wii/NS

“All of the treasures on the list have been found! I see you in a new light, honey. Hocotate Freight is open for business once again! Get right back to work tomorrow!”

Louie's grandmother After all treasures are collected 1

US/EU GCN/Wii

“Louie, I heard that you completed your task! Congratulations! My little Louie has become an extraordinary man! How about visiting your dad? I've got bug juice!”

Nintendo Switch

“Louie, I heard that you completed your task! Congratulations! My little Louie has become an extraordinary man! How about visiting your nana? I've got bug juice!”

***SPAM?*** After Louie is found, before all treasures are collected 1

US GCN

“***SPAM?***
Hocotate E-Mag #255. Not just songs; songs of love! Rock out to Pikpik's greatest hits and get sappy! http://www.pikmin.com.”

US Wii

“***SPAM?***
Hocotate E-Mag #255. Not just songs; songs of love! Rock out to Pikpik's greatest hits and get sappy! http://www.nintendo.com.”

EU GCN/Wii

“***SPAM?***
Hocotate E-Mag #255. Not just songs; songs of love! Rock out to Pikpik's greatest hits and get sappy! http://pikmin2.nintendo.co.uk.”

Nintendo Switch

“***SPAM?***
Hocotate E-Mag #255. Not just songs...songs with soul! Rock out to Pikpik's greatest hits and get sappy!”

Olimar's son After all treasures are collected 1

US/EU GCN/Wii

“Dad, today I'm writing on behalf of Bulbie. Mom and I completely forgot to feed him. He got skinny, but he's been eating a lot of Pikpik carrots, so he'll be OK.”

Nintendo Switch

“Dad, today I'm writing on behalf of Bulbie. I've been playing fetch with him, and he's gotten really good at it. Can't wait to show you soon!”

Olimar's daughter After all treasures are collected 2

US/EU GCN/Wii/NS

“Dad! Our dog, Bulbie, has been acting like a pig! He ate all of our carrots! Have you really seen creatures on that planet that look just like Bulbie?!?”

Olimar's wife After all treasures are collected 2

US/EU GCN/Wii

“I love you!!! Don't keep me waiting any longer! Please come home! I've made a ton of your favorite soup, and it's here waiting for you!
P.S. Bring souvenirs!”

Nintendo Switch

“I love you! Don't keep me waiting any longer! Please come home! I've made a ton of your favorite soup, and it's here waiting for you! PS: Bring souvenirs!”