The mansion's owner, Gardelia, greets Sirona. He used to be one of the leaders of the Sinnoh region, and now he is one of the four heavenly kings of the Ichishu region.

"I'm glad we were able to meet again"

"Me too. I was relieved to see that you looked good. ”

"There are no more people who are swayed by supernatural forces like they used to be."

Gadelia smiled softly, and Sirona smiled in response.

"Thank you for letting us use your villa again."

"I don't mind because we have a lot of rooms and I enjoy it more if I invite people to come."

"I can help you."

"Where's Kem?"

Gadelia couldn't see Keim, who had been with Sirona, and inquired about his whereabouts.

"I'm carrying my luggage right now, you let me see you first."

"Oh, I didn't expect you to care about me"

"Hoohoo, Kem really grew up clumsy."

The last time I saw him, I had the impression that he was "not a bad character, but immature". I don't think he's a person who cares about others because he doesn't have much wiggle room and gives the impression that he just wants to do what's in front of him.

"You've grown a lot better than before"

"Because I'm training."

"I really envy you to be trained by Miss Sirona"

"But I think Gardelia is strong enough."

"Because I haven't tried to defeat you once."

"Hehe, I'm not going to let you win easily."

Sirona smiled as she sat down on the couch in front of Gadelia.

"That's right. Miss Shirona has defended her Sinnoh League title, congratulations. “

"Oh, thank you, this time was tough."

"The girl in the final, she's a great talent"

"You're amazing. I didn't expect you to be pushed to such a point. ”

"A few days ago, there was an amazing kid in the One Repair Alliance. Champion Adek retired, and he is now a champion. ”

"Huhu, the breakthrough of the little ones, it's amazing."

"Of course, I have no intention of failing, and I will put in it every day."

"Of course.

"Please."

During her conversation with Sirona, Gadelia noticed something different in her atmosphere. Compared to the previous meeting, the atmosphere was softer and warmer. It's not like the previous cold or anything.,It's just that compared with before.,It's a bit of a 'joyful' atmosphere.。

Of course, Gardelia didn't know why this atmosphere came about.

"Gardelia?"

"Hah! Yes, what is that? ”

"What happened? I'm at a loss, but"

"Not exactly"

"Is that so?

Your tone hasn't changed. What kind of atmosphere is this? How I feel confused

Gadelia, who doesn't know the relationship between the two, can't know the true nature of Sirona's breath.

"You must be tired from a long journey.

"Oh, how are you?"

While Cam was resting in the living room after carrying his luggage, Cochran poured him a cup of tea.

"It's a long way, it's a bit tiring, and there's a jet lag."

"Ish, after all, is still far from Sinnoh."

Have a cup of tea and take a break.

Only the sound of the waves and the cries of seagulls echoed silently, and time passed peacefully. It was not yet noon and the sun was very strong, but the interior of the villa was moderately cool and comfortable. Blackie, who came out of the dance party alone, curled up comfortably on the sofa.

"Thank you for letting me use it again."

"Thank you, Mistress Gardelia.

"Of course, I'll tell Cordelia herself. Later. ”

"Mistress Gardelia is looking forward to meeting you both. To Mistress Gardelia, you two"

"Cochrane, don't say anything unnecessary."

Gadelia and Sirona walked into the living room at the same time.

"Hello, Kem. I'm glad you're doing well. ”

"Domo, long time no see, Gardelia."

"Are you getting stronger? Lanks alone, it is impossible to complete the three verticals, right? ”

"If not, leave it alone"

Gadelia is younger than Kem, but as one of the Four Heavenly Kings of the First Cultivation Region, her combat power is stronger than Kem. As a result, the interaction between Gadelia and Keim is relatively intermittent. Of course, Kem also belongs to the category of friends, but he doesn't think he's old.

"Is that so?

"Hey, you were about to hit me, and you almost said that."

"It's an imagination"

"You bastard"

I'd like to say I'm going to cry, but it's a pity that Cam can't beat Gardelia.

"Gadelia, don't bully Cam too much."

When Kem openly starts saying "trouble" in his face, Sirona intervenes.

"If Miss Sirona says so."

"Maybe it's nice to see you in a long time, but if you do too much, Kem will get bored."

"Sorry, it's so funny"

Gadelia is one of the Four Heavenly Kings and a young lady. Therefore, a partner who is so honest with him is precious, and he has a habit of getting excited when he meets a partner who is outspoken but treats Frank.

"Stop treating people as toys."

"It's a pity your reaction is so hilarious"

“Ch”

"Hehe, I'm glad we have a good relationship."

Looking at the swollen Gadelia and the tongue-smacking Kem without hesitation, Sirona laughed happily.

"By the way, Miss Hakuna."

Gadelia asked, turning to Sirona.

"What's going on lately?"

Hearing this, Sirona's body froze.

Because I didn't know how to answer Gardelia's question: "Did something happen?" ”

After all, if you ask me if something happened, I'd say: because it's inevitable. Sure enough, I don't want to say anything, my relationship with Kem has changed from an assistant and a disciple to a more intimate lover. This was very important to Sirona, even if it was to deceive something big, she didn't want to say it.

"What do you mean?"

"The atmosphere has changed from the last time we met."

"I see"

I thought I was hiding well, but it seems that I was discovered by Gadelia. Doesn't salvation know anything concrete?

"Yes."

In fact, it does happen, and I'm being honest here.

Shirona didn't care what she said. Because Gardelia and Cochrane are reliable people who don't blindly spread the word.

But I don't know how Kem feels when he talks about the details. Because it was about Kem, he might have been too shy to say it.

Thinking of this, Sirona turned her gaze to Kem. Keim, who immediately sensed this, said in a normal tone.

"Do whatever you like, I'm not so stingy as to make you uncomfortable."

Kem did not disclose his relationship with Sirona. However, even for Kem, his relationship with Shirona is important, so he intends to avoid making any statements unless it is someone he can trust.

But Catlea and Cochran are trustworthy people. So, I decided that it would be okay to tell her, so I said this to Sirona.

In addition, there is another reason, which is that Gadelia sincerely admires Sirona, but she can't hide it in any way. I just decided that if I had to know anyway, I would have told me sooner.

"Yes, I understand."

“？”

"The question is, what happened?"

"Yes"

"Simply put, I'm dating Kem."

This time the Cattelan hardened.

"I'm dating?"

"Yes"

"Lover?"

"Yes"

"I see, that's what it means."

It sounded like a good thing, but it was clear that Gadelia was not in a good mood. Kem looked away from Gadelia, who puffed out her cheeks and stared at Kem.

"Is that so? Congratulations. ”

"Show a little more congratulations and let me know."

No matter how I think about it, I can't help but spit on my face that doesn't want to congratulate me.

However, Gardelia's mood did not change at all, and she was still sullen.

"Uh, Gardelia?"

"Nothing"

Kem made a bitter face at Gardelia, who was clearly dissatisfied.

"Are you so unhappy that I'm Sirona's lover?"

Keim's tone remained unchanged as always.

Her face was expressionless as always, but the aura on her body seemed a little unsatisfactory.

Of course, Kem's combat power is somewhat weaker than Gardelia's. But I know this, and I try to overcome it every day. Sirona has admitted it, but I don't know what the world will say. Not only Kaim, but even Sirona herself, someone would say ruthless words. Kem worked harder than ever to silence these people.

"I am..."

"I'll tell you first, but I don't have any resentment that Miss Sirona's partner is Cam."

“？”

When I tried to tell Cordelia that I was working on my own, Kem made a strange noise and responded to my unexpected answer.

"On the contrary, if someone other than Kem were chosen as Miss Sirona's partner, I would doubt my ears."

"Oh, thank you."

"Even though you look like this, you're admitting yourself, aren't you? You are immature, but I like your attitude of acknowledging your weaknesses, confronting them, and trying to overcome them. ”

"Oooh"

"And, I've heard about your success as an assistant, and that's enough to recognize you."

"Uh, oh yes"

Kem finds something suspicious about Gadelia, and despite the fact that he often makes him angry, Gadelia constantly praises him.

Gadelia looked at Cam like that.

"What are those eyes?

"It's unusual"

"Maybe so."

Gadelia also looked away, wondering if she had thought of something.

After clearing his throat, he began to speak again.

"I don't have any complaints if Miss Sirona's partner is Cam."

"Then why are you in a bad mood?"

“… I'm in a bad mood. ”

That being said, Gardelia was clearly swollen and clutched the mat. It looks a lot like a wailing child, so it's more dissatisfying than genuinely unpleasant.

"Then stop slapping your swollen face."

"Whew"

"Can you talk to me? Gardelia, I want to have a good relationship with you too. ”

In the face of Sirona's appeal, Gadelia hesitated slightly, but still made up her mind, sighed and began to speak.

"I just want you to say it yourself."

“？”

"As an assistant, I don't want you to tell me something important because I was told to do it, but I want you to tell me personally. If you tell me I can be fully prepared, then congratulations. ”

The two were important friends to Gardelia. I can imagine that one day, the two will have such a relationship. So, if we can become such a relationship, I want to congratulate him well, and at the same time I plan to give Shikimi a little surprise.

However, this time, although it was the first time we had met in a long time, I had no idea how the relationship was progressing. Gardelia was not satisfied that she could not congratulate the two. That's it.

“… I see."

"That said, I'm selfish, I apologize if I offend you"

Gardelia lowered her gaze in embarrassment.

Shirona and Kem glanced at each other.

Sirona gasped, and Kem sighed in exasperation.

"Hehe, I didn't expect you to think so much about us, thank you, Gardelia."

"It's a shame"

Although she is in the position of the Four Heavenly Kings, Gadelia herself is a box girl who has not even reached adulthood. Compared with the mature Sirona and Kem of the same age, it is inevitable that there are some childish places.

"I'm grateful. Also, I'm sorry I didn't tell you right away. ”

"It's okay, I'll give you the proper blessing later. But "

"But?"

"Please take care of it."

In Gardelia's eyes, it's like getting a boyfriend for a respectable sister. Honestly, it's a pleasure, but it's not fun to just care about Kem.

"You're really cute now."

"I don't want you to treat me like a child."

Such a Gardelia was so endearing that Sirona unconsciously hugged her and touched her head.

I don't want you to treat me like a child, but my face is full of happiness.

"Keim"

"Yes"

Gadelia was held in Sirona's arms and looked into Kaimu's eyes.

"If you do something that makes Shirona sad, do you know what I mean?"

Gardelia's dark eyes seemed cold, but they also seemed to have some kind of breath.

However, in the face of such a Cattelan, Cam returned without flinching.

"Oh, I'll never make you sad."

Gardelia seemed pleased with Cam's calm words, and extinguished the aura on her body.

"Shirona-san"

Gadelia left Sirona's embrace and said to Sirona with a smile.

"Congratulations"

"Thank you"

"And Kaim."

"Hey, just in case"

Everyone laughed at Cam's complaint.

"Do you have any plans for today?"

Gadelia calmed down before interrupting the sentence.

"I didn't think too much about it. I'm thinking about tomorrow and beyond, but I don't have any plans for today. ”

As soon as the league ended, he ended his work and went to the one-state region, so he was in a state where he couldn't completely shake off the fatigue of the league.

That's why I wanted to stop doing anything special on the first day and take it easy to thank the Pokémon who fought with me in the Alliance.

"Is that so? Then I have a suggestion, how about going for a walk by the sea?

"Oh, good."

There are some clouds, so the sunlight is weaker and the temperature is not too high. It may be a little too cold for swimming, but the temperature is just right for walking.

"It's a very mild climate today, so I thought it would be good."

"Yes, can we?"

"Yes. Cochrane, get your clothes out. ”

"Understood."

"I'm going to change too. What about Kem? “

"Change the top only"

"Yes. Then when you're ready, let's go. ”

Then Kem looked at the clock with only his eyes. The short needle points to 12 and the long needle is also between 12 and 1. I had breakfast on the plane and it was time to empty my stomach.

"Mr. Cochrane, can you show me the kitchen?"

"I see. Is that so? “

"That's what you're too good at guessing."

Cochran understood everything immediately from Cam's words, and as Cam stood up, his heart retracted.

"Please feel free to use the ingredients and utensils."

"Domo"

“？”

"Don't worry, you can change your clothes, I'll change too."

Gadelia didn't understand Cam's true intentions, but Sirona vaguely guessed Cam's thoughts.

"Alright, let's go, Gardelia."

"Oh yes"

After confirming that the two had left the living room, Kem quickly changed into his room and put on the apron that Cochran had handed him.

Sirona and Gadelia change their clothes and return to the living room.

It took some time to touch up the makeup a little, but considering Kem's work, it was okay to take some time.

As Sirona expected, Kem is still working, albeit for a while.

"Kem, what are you doing?"

"Make Lunch"

"Bento?"

"It's only noon, I haven't eaten lunch yet, and if I leave now, I'll definitely be hungry."

"Ah, I see"

"I'm also making Pokémon, so it's going to take some time. Please wait a minute. ”

"Thank you"

Ten minutes later, Kem came out of the kitchen with a rather delicate bento box in his hand.

"Everyone has a copy of Pokémon, so it becomes quite a lot."

"Being able to do so much in such a short period of time"

"Because Mr. Cochran helped me too."

"I guarantee the taste, because it's a dish made by Kem."

"Why is Sirona so proud?"

Kem smiled wryly as he took off his apron.

Kem changed into a black shirt and leggings that were easy to move, while Sirona changed into a black off-the-shoulder shirt and skinny jeans. Gadelia also wore a pale pink dress and a white short-sleeved blouse instead of her usual white dress and shawl.

"That's right"

Gadelia stared at Cam's outfit and packed her lunch box into her bag.