I created a Japanese psn account last year to play the demo, so I had some time to get used to the battle system. I tend to be more forgiving towards the Tales Series's tendency towards generic characters; so long as there endearing, I won't mind them. I'm actually a little suprised I like Pascal as much as I do; I usually can't stand the hyperactive party member. I guess I like the fact that her hyperactivity is expressed in her dialect rather than a high pitched voice.