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==Terminology==
==Terminology==
In Japanese, '''{{j|クリス}}''' is a name equally suggested for both the male and female player characters. In English, this suggested name was adapted as '''Chris''' for the boy and '''Kris''' for the girl.
In the Japanese version of Pokémon Crystal, '''{{j|クリス}}''' is a name equally suggested for both the male and female player characters in a [[new game]]. In English, this suggested name was adapted as '''Chris''' for the boy and '''Kris''' for the girl.


In the player's story from the Japanese manual, the name '''{{j|クリス}}''' simultaneously refers to either player character. However, this was adapted as "'''you'''" instead in the English version. For instance:
In the player's story from the Japanese manual, the name '''{{j|クリス}}''' simultaneously refers to either player character. However, this was adapted as "'''you'''" instead in the English version. For instance:
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*: ''"After '''you''' choose your Pokémon [...]"''
*: ''"After '''you''' choose your Pokémon [...]"''


In several screenshots from the English manual, the player is named '''Chris''', possibly referring to the male character (later known as {{ga|Ethan}}) instead of Kris.
In several game screenshots from the English manual, the male player character (later known as {{ga|Ethan}}) is named '''Chris'''.


In English, she was first specifically named '''Kris''' on the American and Australian boxart. They include a [[Pokémon battle]] screenshot featuring Kris and an {{p|Unown}}, which is described as: ''"New female trainer '''Kris''' faces the Unown."''
In English, she was first specifically named '''Kris''' on the American and Australian boxart. They include a [[Pokémon battle]] screenshot featuring Kris and an {{p|Unown}}, which is described as: ''"New female trainer '''Kris''' faces the Unown."''