A rock protrudes from the ground hit by Gabrias and attacks Empelt.

"Water waves!"

Block the protruding rocks with water waves.

I thought the follow-up attack would come soon, but Gabrias didn't leave his previous position.

？

Hikari was skeptical, but immediately changed his mind and gave instructions to Empelt.

"Hydro pump!"

"Long Bo!"

The wave that hits the dragon from an angle deflects the trajectory of the pump. The deflected hydraulic pump fell next to Gabrias.

Then Sirona noticed. The area around Gabrias was flooded.

“！”

"Frozen Beam!"

Gabrias dodged Empert's frozen beam.

However, Light has figured out what could have been avoided. The purpose of this freezing beam is to freeze the field rather than deal damage.

"Don't do it"

The icy wind slows down, making the field icy and difficult to stand on, and slowing down Gabrias, who is not good at ice.

This means that Gabrias has been completely sealed.

"Gabrias's selling point is that he has high attack power and speed. Sword Dance can increase attack power, but Gabrias can't learn the trick to increase speed! ”

With this scaffolding and my current speed, there's simply no way to dodge the frozen beam. Considering the remaining physical strength, and even considering the rank gap, Gabrias could not stand it.

“Empert！ Water jets! ”

The water glides on the ice shelf, with more momentum than before, and is closing in on Gabrias.

Close the distance with a jet of water and hit the frozen beam at close range!

Gabrias could not move smoothly due to the scaffolding and was shot by a jet of water. Remaining stamina reduced to about 20%.

"That's the end of it! Frozen Beam! ”

Emput's mouth holds the power of ice.

At such close range, it is impossible to avoid freezing the beam, even under the best conditions.

The light heart is filled with the belief of victory.

However, at this moment, the figure of Shirona came into view. Sirona's eyes in the black coat twitched, but she wasn't dead yet.

"Wait! Emput! And so on."

"Undone!"

Emput, who had accumulated the power of ice, was blown away by the upper levels, and Gabrias's power of anger was raised. Immediately, Emput guarded him with steel wings, but his physical strength dropped significantly.

Ah! I couldn't dodge the jet of water! I don't dare to dodge, I have the power to store up my anger! And the reason why I didn't follow up just now was to load the Sword Dance again! I'm guarding it. The fact that I have been hurt like this is proof of this!

"I'll show you the horrors of the exorcised dragons!"

A thud stomped on the ground, breaking through the ice-covered field. The ground itself hasn't changed much, but the ice scaffolding has collapsed.

The attack power is so high?!

"Gabrias! Do it! ”

"Emperor!"

Epter, who hit his chin directly, stumbled slightly. Since it is a steel system, it is difficult to pass the dragon system exercises, otherwise Emput will not have combat effectiveness at all now.

Both were covered in scars. But I can't afford to lose.

"Water waves!"

"Long Bo!"

Skills collide and play. The aftermath once again flooded the battlefield.

With this stamina, Empelt's trait "Riptide" is effective!

Empert also guessed Hikari's intentions and entered into the ruse.

A large amount of water rose from the feet of Empelt and then came in waves towards Gabrias.

"Surf!"

For a moment, Bai Nai didn't know how to face the huge waves in front of him.

However, just then, the decoration of the hairpin hit Sirona's hair.

"I'll knock you down from the front! Gabrias! Meteor shower! ”

The meteor shower summoned by Gabrias collided with the waves of Empelt, and a roar rang out.

The exercises do not cancel each other out, but weaken each other's physical strength through the aftermath. Both of them had only 10 percent of their physical strength left.

Now that the power of the torrent has increased, you can solve it with a jet of water!

Convinced of this, Light immediately gave instructions to Epert.

“Empert！ Water jets! ”

But Shirona didn't move.

Realizing that Aqua's jet was coming, he calculated the timing of the head-on overwhelm of it.

"Gabrias"

I said as I looked directly at the light.

"Rebellion"

Despite his anger and madness, Gabrias was able to move without losing his mind, colliding head-on with Empelt's water jets with his physical abilities enhanced by anger.

Smoke rose with a roar, and the field disappeared.

"Oh!"

“”

Hikari instinctively covered his face with his hands.

And Sirona didn't mind having a dusty face and staring straight at the court.

The smoke cleared.

Two shadows stood.

Empert's beak had not yet reached Gabrias, and Gabrias's arm was precisely gripping Emperth.

Emter stood unconscious.

"Apter, can't fight! So, in this battle, the champion Shirona wins! “

The stadium was filled with deafening cheers.

Hikari put Empert back on the ball and took a deep breath.

"Hah

The feeling of light now is not just the frustration of failure, but the feeling of "it's all over".

The fight with Shirona was really fun and fulfilling, and it made me want to keep fighting. Looking at the clock, almost an hour had passed since the start of the battle. It was a close battle.

"Hikari-chan"

Before I knew it, Sirona was in front of me. Large beads of sweat dripped down her face, and a refreshing smile hung on her face.

"Shirona-san"

"It was a good fight"

"Yes. I had a great time. ”

"I didn't expect you to be pushed to this point, you're such an amazing trainer!"

"Thank you very much.

"Me too. It was a really good fight. Let's do it again. ”

"Yes! Let's do it again! ”

The two shook hands and waved to the audience.

At the same time, Bai Nai turned his gaze to the door. When Kem noticed that gaze, the corners of his mouth raised slightly, and he pretended, "Good job." ”

Bai Nai was full of gratitude and smiled and said, "Thank you." ”

In the midst of cheers, the on-site narrator came to the scene for an interview.

"Champion, congratulations on defending your title again!"

"Thank you"

"The final battle was a very spectacular, fierce battle."

"It's been a while since I've been cornered, so I've become passionate as well."

"What do you think decided this time?"

"It's hard, isn't it? A lot of things pile up and it becomes a situation like this, which is a bit difficult to express in one word. ”

"I see, from the accumulation of small things can achieve victory. Now it's time for the awards ceremony, so I would like to say a few words to you at the end. “

Shirona took the microphone and turned her gaze to the audience.

"Thank you to everyone who supported me. Thanks to everyone's support, I am now able to win the title again. I didn't have the results I have today because of my own efforts. Together. I can thank Pokémon here for the time I lived, all the people who supported me, and the people who supported me. I am grateful to everyone who has supported me. Thank you.

Shirona waved her hand to cheers, returned the microphone, shook hands with Hikari one last time, and left the scene.

The two trainers left the perfect playground with thunderous cheers.

ーー

night

The league is over, and now Lily of the Valley is holding a nighttime festival all over the island.

The once bustling stadium is now empty, with only security guards and staff preparing for the final fireworks.

Kem is right at the rooftop entrance of such a stadium. The lights of activity around the stadium spread below, and I looked down at the people who were having fun, their expressions as expressionless as usual.

"Is it okay if I don't go to the festival?"

A woman walked up behind Kem.

Before you know it, it's Sirona.

"Work"

"Even if other gym instructors are patrolling to keep the festival safe?"

"It's an order from above, and besides, I don't like a place with so many people."

"I thought you would say"

Sirona, who was in a good mood, also leaned against the railing where Kem was leaning.

"Beware"

"Yes"

Quite high underneath the railing. It would be a shame if she fell, but Kem knew very well that Sirona was not the kind of person who would make such a mistake.

"Is the interview over?"

"Yes, I've already finished taking pictures, so my work is over for the time being. I'll show up for a moment at the closing ceremony, but it's not a big deal. ”

"Really"

The brief silence passed.

Since the Sinnoh region is located in the north, the nights are cool even in summer. The breeze blowing was pleasant.

"You defended the title this time."

"Very close. Hikari-chan is really explosive and very tough. ”

"I just thought, 'He's a really good coach.'" ”

"I'm so lucky to be able to play alongside such a trainer."

With that, Sirona sat down on the bench at the entrance, and Kaim sat next to her.

"Kem, you said work, is that okay?"

"I'm a security guard here. Everyone wants to go to an after-party, so no one wants to go to a place like this when they have free time. My shift schedule is flexible, so I should be the one to do it. ”

"You're so loyal."

"I just think I should respond to my obligations and humanity."

Seeing that Kem's attitude had not changed, Bai Nai smiled.

Taking a breath, Bai Nai began to speak.

"Keim"

"Yes?"

"Thank you, thanks to you, I was able to defend the title this time."

"I'm just doing my assistant's job."

"I thought you would."

All the lights around you go out suddenly.

Cheers erupted at the same time.

"It's time for fireworks."

"Is that time already?"

A fireball rises from the center of the stadium and explodes in the sky, blooming with colorful lights.

Two people close to the stadium looked up at the fireworks.

"Beautiful..."

Sirona's side face looks very beautiful and magical against the backdrop of a series of fireworks.

"Oh, it's beautiful."

To whom are these words addressed?

"Hey, Kem."

"Yes"

"I'm a champion now because of your support. I couldn't have won without you. ”

"Unusually pessimistic"

"Maybe. But that's what I think now. ”

“”

"I've known you for over two years, and I didn't expect you to become a big name in my mind."

"Really"

"Thanks to you, I am where I am today.

There is no one other than my family who can take such care of me. Sirona was so considerate of Kem, and she thought so too.

"Really"

The hoarse voice seemed to disappear into the fireworks.

But the voice did reach Sirona's ears, and it continued.

"I decided something in this competition."

“”

"In the finals, I will wear this deity you gave me to fight. If I hadn't worn this, I don't think I would have been able to defeat Hikaru Ko. ”

"It's a good story to be a person who offers it. And then what? What else? ”

"Another thing is to thank you appropriately when you win."

"I see. Then you've done it. ”

"No"

Hearing Cam's words, Sirona shook her head.

Shirona looked at Kaim with moist eyes. Cam remembers the feeling of being sucked into those eyes.

"Is it still there?"

“”

"I decided that if I won, I would express my feelings."

Sirona looked into Kem's eyes.

The moment Kem opened his eyes slightly, the biggest fireworks went up.

"Kem, I love you as a man."

The words spoken at the same time as the fireworks did not drown out the fireworks, and they reached Cam's ears.

“”

"Whew. Ah, I told you. “

Sirona laughs like a mischievous child who has been exposed.

I've decided. Even if Kaim rejects her, Sirona can't hold on to the feeling anymore.

Kem lowered his eyes and looked up at the sky again.

"These two years have been the most fulfilling time of my life."

Keim let go of his arms and began to speak.

"I'm not saying that the nearly two decades before that were meaningless.

"Yes"

"I was able to do it all thanks to Sirona.

“”

"The two years I've been with you have made me grow.

It was Shirona who changed my life dramatically, I went to many places with no big goals until I went to college.

Keim believes that he has grown not only as a trainer and scholar, but also as a person.

Most importantly, I was able to find a place where I felt like my soul was telling me from the bottom of my heart: "I want to come here".

"Where?"

"Uh, damn it.

"Yes, it's a shame to expose your heart."

"I don't know about this."

Kem, blushing and scratching his head, turned to Sirona and said.

"I want to be by Sirona's side. My heart, my soul, is crying out to be with you. ”

“”

"When Sirona cried, laughed, and was happy, when her heart trembled, I wanted to be closer than anyone else to seeing this. I want to share that heart with you. ”

"I want to live next to Sirona."

Kem said without looking away.

Sirona smiled and placed her hand on Cam's.

"Will you stay with me forever?"

"Can I do this?"

"You like it?"

"I will stay forever"

"Will you hold my hand forever?"

"Don't let go, ever"

Her fingers gripped her hand, and Sirona wrapped her arm around Cam's.

"Don't let go"

"Ahh

Sirona rested her head on Cam's shoulder.

We were so close that we could hear each other's heartbeats, just like we did one night.

"Thank you"

"That's the line."

Watch the fireworks go off and feel the warmth of each other.

The two were illuminated by a huge firework at the end.

The shadows of the two merged into one, and as soon as the fireworks dissipated, the shadows melted into the night.

We felt each other's presence in the dark.

The battle is over.

But the road continues.

On that day, their paths became one, and they swore to each other that they would henceforth walk the same path together.

Night is approaching.

The full moon in the sky shimmered, as if blessing the two.

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After a long flight, we finally arrived at our destination, Fukiyoshi City.

After getting off the plane, picking up her luggage, and leaving the hall, Sirona stretched hard.

"It's finally here!"

It's been a long journey, so when I stretched, I felt my stiff body relax.

Kem turned his head, and his bones shattered.

"It's been a long time, and I'm glad to be here again."

"Ahh

"Since we were also based at Villa Gardelia this time, Mr. Cochran, the housekeeper, was supposed to pick us up at the airport."

When Sirona looked around, she spotted an old man dressed as a butler.

"Oh, I was there too."

"I've been waiting for you. Mistress Sirona, Mistress Kem. “

"Long time no see, Mr. Cochrane."

"Yes. It's nice to see you again. ”

As he spoke, Cochran smiled softly.

"Thank you for all the way to pick me up."

"No, that's what Mistress Gardelia asked me to do."

"yes, how's Gardelia?"

"Yes. I'm looking forward to meeting you both. ”

"Huhu, then it's not good to keep you waiting, please."

"Please help me choose"

We followed Cochrane and were taken into the car.

I packed my suitcase into the trunk and got into the car.

"Then please."

"Yes"

Cochran started the car's engine and started the car.

"Oops, I almost forgot, Lord Sirona. Congratulations again on defending your Sinnoh Regional Champion. “

"Oh thanks"

"I can watch it in real time with Lord Gardelia.

"It was the toughest fight I've had in years, but I enjoyed it better."

Such a battle simply cannot happen. On the one hand, there aren't many trainers who can compete with Sirona's strength, but if you take into account the decision at the time, it could be a battle similar to the first or second place in your life.

"It's the first time I've seen Lord Shirona pushed to this extent."

"Maybe"

"I didn't expect you to win such a fight. It's Shirona-sama. “

"I'm not the only one who can do that. This is because Pokémon responded to my wishes. And"

Sirona interrupted herself and turned her gaze to Cam, who was fiddling with the tablet next to her.

"My supporters are outstanding."

"Whew, yes, Master Kem."

"I'm honored."

"I don't have to be embarrassed"

"Shut up"

Sirona's hand poked Kem's cheek with her fingers and swept it away, but Sirona didn't miss the fact that her cheeks were slightly slack.

Cochran smiled at the two young men as he drove to the town of Narrow.

ーー

As soon as I got out of the car, I heard the sound of the waves. Under the strong sunlight, Bai Nai involuntarily narrowed his eyes.

"It's still a good place."

Feeling the sea breeze, Bai Nai took a deep breath. I could feel the smell of the tide and the fresh air filling my lungs.

Located close to the sea, this very beautiful town of Swanami attracts many tourists for their holidays. As a result, the season is crowded. It's not a big town, but obviously a lot of people visit the land and there are a lot of accommodation facilities there.

Of course, the two lived in a villa in Gardelia, not in a lodging facility.

"No matter how many times you look at it, it's a huge mansion."

Kem smiled wryly at the villa in front of him.

The location is not only overlooking the sea, but also close to the beach. There was even a small pool. This mansion, which is larger than Sirona's mansion, is not the main mansion, but a villa, which gives Kem a sense of disparity.

"I'll carry your luggage to your room."

"No need, you can tell me where the room is, and I'll move it myself."

"Then I'll take half of it, and let's go together."

"Then I want half."

"Yes. Lady Bai Nai and Lady Gadelia are waiting for you in the guest room. “

"Uh, but"

Two people were carrying luggage, and one person went to see Gardelia, and I didn't feel very comfortable.

Kem saw through Sirona's thoughts and said.

"Don't worry, Gardelia wants to see you, you can leave quickly."

"Yes, thank you"

With a slightly apologetic expression, Bai Nai took the lead in stepping into the mansion.

Kem opened his luggage, closed the trunk, and turned to Cochrane.

"Okay, half please."

"Please help me choose"

Kem bent down to lift the weight. At this time, the pendant inside the garment is revealed. A blue ring is attached to the pendant. Cochran recently saw a similar ring.

If I'm not mistaken, Mistress Sirona wears a red ring on her finger

If you look closely, you'll see that Kem wears small blue earrings on his ears. Shirona was supposed to wear earrings of the same shape.

I get it

That circumstance alone gave Cochran a good guess.

I don't know what Gardelia will say. But it's good to be young.

He instinctively looked at Kem enthusiastically, but Kem began to carry his luggage, not noticing Cochran's actions.

In the living room, there sat a girl with big blonde hair and big waves and sleepy eyes.

"Long time no see, Gardelia."

"Long time no see, Miss Sirona."

"Yes."