"First of all, why would you recommend someone I haven't seen in a long time? Is there anything else besides your abilities? ”

"I see. That's really where I'm worried. To put it simply, it's because you like it, and because of me. "

"Mr. Tugan himself?"

"yes. In order to raise the level of trainers. That's what I thought the last time I watched Pokémon League. "

In the previous Pokémon League, Higashi Iwa actually participated in the qualifiers, but at that time he lost to Hikari in the qualifiers and was unable to participate in the main event. At that time, I thought, as a trainer, I have to improve myself as well.

"At that time, I thought that in order not to lose to the young people, I must become stronger than I am now."

"Why is this recommended by the gym leader?"

"By putting myself in a different environment than I am now, I can expect further progress. That's why I've been looking for a successor since the Pokémon League. ”

Tougan is the oldest and longest-serving Gym Curator. That's why I couldn't quit so easily, and I didn't think about quitting until the league was over.

However, after losing to Hikari, his feelings as a trainer began to stagnate even more.

"My goal in the future is the Four Heavenly Kings or the Frontier Brain, so I hope you can become the master of the Gym."

"I see. I understand. ”

"Hahahaha! At the end of the day, I don't know how strong I can be at this age, but I want to prove that I can still do it! ”

"No, as a trainer, it's natural to want to aim higher."

As a coach, it's a natural urge to go for the top. Therefore, Togan's words that seemed to return to his original intention reminded Kem of his former self, and because of this, he completely lost the will to refuse the leader of the gym.

"So, it's okay to be a gym director, but what kind of gym director do you want to be?"

"Of course, the place where I am is is Minchem. Because of the location of your home, I think your commute time can be greatly reduced compared to Tobari Dokan, which is an advantage. ”

"That's right."

The outer moat was filled in various ways, and although I didn't want to refuse, I couldn't. Keim realized that he had no choice but to endure it, and replied, "Let's say something." ”

"There are various procedures and exams to become a gym director!"

"Mother..."

"Kem is the gym leader! I'm looking forward to next year! ”

"I can't use being a surrogate as an excuse anymore."

"When you decide to do that, can you stop saying things that are stressing you?"

Shirona and Bing, who immediately apologized, complained too much, and everyone laughed.

ーー

"No, I'm full!"

"Yes"

Kem and Hyota leave the store after eating. Sirona went to the bathroom before leaving, and East Eye said, "I'm in for a treat today!" "', now it's just the two of us as we are standing alone in line at the cashier to pay.

"But Keim is the gym leader. I am happy. ”

"Hey, I don't know if I can get there."

"I'll pass. It's not sumo-chan, it's that all the dojo leaders aren't so cute and can get away with winning. I've beaten sumo sauce. Your abilities are sufficient. Once you've cleared that, all that's left is your character. During the interview, you'll be asked if you have the kind of personality that Pokémon League officially sanctions, but you don't have to worry about that, do you?

"It was bought at a very high price."

"Yes, they're friends."

Kem scratched his head, perhaps embarrassed by Kota's outspokenness.

Hyota continues on to Kem.

"Also, I'm glad I have a gym leader friend."

"What does that mean?"

The relationship between Hyota and the other leaders of the gym should be good. Even so, Kem asked rhetorically, wondering if he had a reason to be friends.

"I do have relationships with other gym leaders, but my relationship with them is different from that of friends. Moreover, there are quite a few people in charge of the gym who are very free, aren't they? It's just that

Hyota continued, adding that sometimes his father doesn't listen to what others say.

"That's why I'm happy to have someone in the same position who can be called a friend. And, if there is such a close friend in the same position, I believe I will be able to do my best because I don't want to lose. ”

"Opponents?"

"yes, it's only when I'm in the same position that I can recognize you as an opponent."

Never have I ever fought a hyena. Considering each other's current strength and type compatibility, it's probably 50/50, or maybe a little more Hyota. But Hyota was convinced. Kem will get stronger.

That's why I'm working hard so I don't lose to Kem. Because of this, if Kem becomes the director of the gym, Nita will be even more motivated.

"Is it for me?"

"Yes, I want you to become the head of the Gym so that I can become stronger."

"Damn, I'll go now, I'll tell you, we're not weak anymore."

"I understand, next time I fight, I won't allow half-hearted fighting!"

As he spoke, Hyota threw a fist at Kem. Seeing this, Kem reciprocated with an aggressive smile that he rarely showed to others, and confronted the fist handed by the other party with his own fist.

"Oh, I know.

"Of course! Don't underestimate Dwayne Johnson, okay? ”

In this way, the opponent of the current gym curator and the future gym curator is completed.

In front of the store, Dongyan watched as Kota and Kem chatted happily. Shirona came out of the store and lined up next to Dongyan to question him.

"East Coast Mulberry"

“？ How is everything? ”

"May I ask what is the real reason why I recommended Kem to be the owner of the Gym?"

Hearing this, Tugan's eyes widened in surprise for a moment, but then his expression softened and he replied.

"Haha, did Shirona find out?"

"Of course, the reason I just said may be right, but I don't think that's the only reason."

"Hahahaha! It's you. ”

Dongyan looked at Bingtai and folded his arms.

"Of course, the reason I told Kem was sincere, and I did feel like he was the head of the gym.

"Kem will help Hyo-tae-kun make a breakthrough."

"Yes. The presence of a good opponent will allow you to reach greater heights. Kem-kun is best suited for this. "

As he spoke, Togen shyly touched the beard on his chin.

"I'm also a parent.

"Is that so?"

Sirona, who was raised by her grandparents and unaware of her parents' existence, still can't understand that feeling. I wonder if I'll be able to fix this one day when I become a parent.

"What, one day you'll understand. I hope that one day you will become a parent too. ”

“… I agree"

When you become a parent When I imagine a video of myself becoming a parent, Shirona has a baby in her arms and a man with a blank face but gentle temperament next to him.

The picture looks blissful, and Sirona's wish is also included, making her face involuntarily red.

"Well, let's go, we two wait."

Sirona walked over and hid her flushed face.

Seeing that back, Tugen smiled slightly and chased after him.

*

"Arrived"

In her sleep, Kem's voice brought Sirona back to her senses.

When I opened my eyes, the scene of my garage entered.

"Oh sorry, I fell asleep."

"Okay, I was exhausted the first time I did it."

Even Kem, who trains to use muscles that are different from normal exercises, was exhausted during the first mining and fell asleep like mud. So Kem expected that Sirona might fall asleep as well, and it did.

"Hmm"

"Come, take a shower and go to bed, there's something to do tomorrow, right?"

“~”

Kem sighed in surprise and watched as Bai Nai rubbed her eyes and made a half-asleep sound.

"Hey, wake up"

"Wake me up"

Shirona held out her hand to Kem. I didn't know what it was for a moment, but Kem understood it right away, and responded in surprise.

"Here"

In response to his outstretched arms, Kem hugged Sirona. Sirona was embraced, and she put her arms around Kaim's neck and hugged him. Kem pulled Sirona, who was hugging her tightly, and told her to get up from her car seat.

"Get up"

"Nothing~"

"Why do you sometimes go backwards when you're asleep?"

Seeing that Sirona doesn't seem to be fully up yet, Kem decides to take her away faster than wake her up. This is the colloquial saying for a princess to hug.

Kem then takes Bashamo and Lucario out of the monster ball.

"I'm sorry, you two. Can you open the door and help me make my bed? ”

Bashamo and Lucario nodded, unlocked the lock, and did as Kem instructed.

"Hmm"

The real Sirona hugged Kaim and buried her face in his neck.

"I hope you don't suddenly become cute. It's not good for my heart. ”

Kaim muttered quietly and led Sirona into the house.

The cold wind caressed their cheeks, but the cold wind was just the right temperature for the hot two.