"Ahh

The other day, Denji was busy renovating the gymnasium because there was no suitable challenger, but apparently he caused a huge commotion over a power outage throughout the city.

In fact, Mikan was in Nagisa at the time, but Kem couldn't have known about it.

"Long time no see. Shall we try the elevator? ”

"Is that okay?! I must ride! ”

When he said this to McCann, who was a little fidgeting, McCann's eyes sparkled as he listened to Cam's words. McCann has a dignified aura that doesn't belong to girls, but Cam thinks she's a girl her age.

Just like that, Kem takes Mikan to the elevator and asks the gym instructor to raise the elevator. The elevator slowly rose and carried them upstairs.

"Wow, that's amazing!"

"These actions are designed with safety in mind. Challengers are amateurs in such things, except for gym trainers. ”

"When did you become this facility?"

"I don't know much about this, but it looks like it was renovated a few years ago, and of course, regular maintenance is not a mistake."

As complex as the gimmick is, consider security accordingly. Therefore, the maintenance and inspection work was carried out very carefully, and he continued to do so even after Kem replaced him.

"We also check with external contractors. Perhaps because of this, despite the elaborate gimmick we have used, there have been zero injuries or accidents so far. ”

"It's great, they're doing a thorough check."

"It's the kind of equipment we can't go on without that."

While talking, the two went upstairs.

The first basement floor, like the second basement floor, has training rooms and venues.

It doesn't look much different, but there's another room in the back besides the recycling equipment.

"Where's that room?"

McCann asked Keim, pointing to a room that wasn't on the second basement level.

"That room is where documents and data related to the gym are collected. There are a lot of things, from things related to gym management to data on the Pokémon that the gym belongs. ”

"Data?"

"We've compiled a list of skills, personal values, and personalities that you can remember. All gyms may have these, but in addition to that, we have compiled training that is suitable for each Pokémon. ”

This training of each Pokémon was added by Kem after becoming the Gym Curator. Each Pokémon has a different personality and stats. By interacting directly with the Pokémon in the Gym, Kem learns about their desire to become stronger, and after understanding their intentions, he makes a list of training that works for them.

And this training had a positive effect not only on Pokémon, but also on the gym trainers. By writing down workouts that take into account personality, personal worth, and ethnicity, Keim lets gym trainers know that "such workouts exist." "Knowing this, Gym trainers can now think more about how to train their Pokémon.

"Think about training!"

"There's no point in just training aimlessly. If you don't train efficiently and effectively, you're bound to get stuck at some point. In order to reach the potential of trainers and Pokémon, I think it's important to train hard every day. Just my theory. ”

That's how I am. Just like Sirona, I wanted to give what I had accumulated every day to the gym trainer, so I took this action.

As a result, things get better. The ability of gym trainers has been taken up another notch.

This will lead to an increase in overall muscle fitness, but it will take a while.

"That's great, and I want to be a gym leader who can influence gym coaches."

"Is McCann any different?"

"What do you think? No matter what I'm capable of, I still can't coach a gym trainer like Mr. Keim does. \"

"As the leader of the gym, you are older than me, but I have been in the industry for a longer time than you, so I have more experience."

Mikan is a girl who is only 15 years old at most. He can't teach gymnastics instructors like Keim, and there's no way around it.

Still, Mikan doesn't have to say that she has any feelings for it, but it is indeed something that annoys her. That's why McCann was impressed that Cam, who had just become the director of the gym, was able to teach to such an extent. I wonder what kind of guidance that is.

"In terms of simple abilities, mandarins can be stronger. Everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses. I just happen to fit in for "this kind of thing", and I'm older than you. So, I said, "Don't worry. "I'm not going to say anything, but you should do something and get used to it. Little by little. ”

Kaiki said as he poked Mikan's head.

McCann, who was touched, smiled shyly and nodded vigorously.

After a brief tour of the gym, Kem and Mikan went to the gym leadership room.

"Is this a dream that you can't wake up from?"

McCann heard Cam's words and replied. Hearing Mikan's words, Kaimu nodded.

"Ahh There was an incident a while ago where a boy slept for several days without waking up, and it was finally resolved, but we don't know why. I don't know, you know? "Something, so I asked him."

"I'm sorry I can't help you"

"No, don't worry. This is a very special situation. It would be great if you knew. ”

Kem had seen many things, but he had never seen a case like this. I couldn't wake up from a nightmare. At least neither Kem nor McCann knew there was such a case.

"Although it was solved temporarily, I don't know why, and if the same thing happens again, I can't solve it. I wanted to do something, but I was stuck. ”

It is also the responsibility of gym leaders to help maintain public order in the city. The main duty of the police is to maintain public order, but the role of the police is limited. It is common for highly skilled coaches like gym leaders to work with the police.

"I've never seen a case like this, police"

"As you can imagine, the police didn't do much either, so it was transferred to us but we couldn't fix it. The person who solved it was a girl about the same age as Mikan. ”

"Like me, maybe you're Hikari-san?"

"You know what?"

Kaimu's eyes widened, he didn't expect Hikari's name to come out of Mikan's mouth.

"Yes. I met you when I was in Nagisa. \"

"Uh, are you in Nagisa City? When was that? \"

"It was around the summer. I think that was before the Pokémon League started. ”

"Around summer? Have you been to Sinnoh since? ”

"No, after watching the Sinnoh League, I went back to the Johto area once. After that, I spent some time in the Johto area and then returned to the Sinnoh region. ”

I've heard from mandarins that mandarins seem to have gone to various regions. In addition to the Kanto region next door, he also traveled to the Hoenn region and the Sinnoh region to watch the game, and apparently went to the United region to participate in PWT.

Contrary to his appearance, his steps are rather light.

Kem gives Mikan the impression of a quiet, kind girl. I thought he would be more shy, partly because he was quiet, but that doesn't seem to be the case at all.

Originally, I came to Sinnoh to practice, so this is not the case.

She at least knew that Mikan, who was able to act on her own, was not a quiet girl. Kem continued with a wry smile at his innocence.

"Have you been to any other Sinnoh Gym?"

"Ah, yes I was going to go, but"

Kem tilted his head at McCann, but McCann shut up. McCann looked at Kem and replied with a wry smile.

"I was going to go to Nagisa Gym, but during my stay, Nagisa City went out of power"

"You stupid fool"

Just when I wanted to go to Nagisa Gym, I couldn't go there due to a power outage in Nagisa City. In other words, the gym I visited in the Sinnoh area was this Mio-dokan.

Kem also lowered his head when he heard this. I feel bitter when I think of that wonderful gym leader, who has transformed the gym too much, causing a power outage in the entire city.

"Denji Ato, he's good at it, but that's why"

\"Chuanji-san, your strength as the director of the gym is quite good, right? \"

"Ah, at least among the Gym leaders in the Sinnoh region, I'm one of the best. By the way, I've never won. I can't win a bastard who caused a power outage in the city. \"

Kaiki sulked as he said this, and Mikan smiled, funny. Even though he was hated and criticized, I could read how he felt about his love for Denji from every part of his words, and it was interesting to see that he was not so honest.

"Naka, you're good."

"Oh no, we're approaching our age. We just have a lot to say. ”

Looking at Kaimu with an embarrassed face, Mikan smiled. I think he's a bit scary because his facial expressions barely change, but when I actually talk to him, he looks like a good older brother.

"Anyway, thank you for talking to me, what do we do now?"

"I will do everything I can to thank you for showing me around the gym. Battles are also welcome! ”

"Fighting? That's okay, but how long does McCann plan to stay in Mio City? \"

"I'm going to stay in Myeo City for the next few days."

"I see, in that case, you will fight against the gym trainer first, and then fight me, right?"

Kem became the director of the gym, and his policy certainly changed from when he was in Togan. Kem had been a member of the Gym before he was replaced, so he had a general idea of what kind of battles they would have fought in the past.

So I'd like to see how Keim's policy change affects his fight with mandarin here. Of course, it's been less than a month since he was replaced, so I don't think it will have much impact, but I wanted to understand how he started fighting against people other than the trainers he knew. Keim suggested the mandarin.

"Are you with a gym instructor? Never mind! ”

"I'm saved, then I'll ask you right away."

"Yes! I want to show you the power of forged steel! ”

After saying that, I left the hall leadership room with an excited mandarin.

Seeing this, the two gym trainers walked towards Kem and the others.

"Is your consultation over?"

"yes, I've already pitted you against some gym trainers, if you want to challenge, please come forward."

"What?! Are you serious? I! I want to do it! ”

"Wait! I want to do it too! ”

McCann became flustered when the trainer started making a fuss, but Kem was unfazed and let out a soft sigh to calm her down.

"Calm down. This will be decided fairly by drawing lots. The two drawn will play against Mikan. \"

"Isn't that up to Mr. Keim?"

"We don't have many opportunities like this, so if I decide, I won't have a chance. It's better to do it fairly. ”

That being said, Keim used disposable chopsticks as a raffle for gym coaches to draw lots to decide which coach would play against McCann. McConn looked at Kem, who was moving freely as a leader, with a hint of envy in his eyes.

Afterward, they played against two of the winning trainers and discussed the fight with Kem.

*

night

It's when the sun goes down and the sky gets dark.

"Thank you for your hard work!"

"Ah, thank you."

"Thank you for your hard work"

Kaimu and Mikan leave the gym after seeing off the gym trainers.

Although it is April, the Sinnoh region is a northern country. It was still a little cold, and McCann shivered a little.

"It's colder than the city."

"Uh, it's a little cold, indeed."

I wore some warm clothes, including a jacket, but it was still a bit cold.

"It's a northern country, it's not that the summers are particularly cold, but the winters are especially bearable for me. It took me a while to get used to it. ”

"Kaimu-san, aren't you from the Sinnoh region? \"

\"Ahh I'm from Hoen. A lot of things happened that brought me to Sinnoh. \"

Keim didn't think it was necessary to talk about Shirona specifically, so he just said "all sorts of things" about Shirona.

Just when I was about to break up, I heard the sound of my stomach. When I turned my head to look at him, I saw McCann blushing and looking away.

"Now"

"Please don't say anything"

"Say something"

Kem opened his mouth, wondering which one it was.

"Okay, it's time, no wonder you're hungry, do you want to go to the hotel to eat?"

\"Ah no. I'm going to go and eat it in a store that's still open."

Keim trembled inwardly, wondering if he would be able to eat so much more. There is a considerable difference in size between Kaimu and Mandarin, but Mandarin obviously eats more. Kem didn't know where the food had gone on that delicate body.

\"。 If you don't mind, can you go to my house for dinner? \"

Cam is not the kind of person who would leave a hungry young man alone. Since Sirona is a caring person and will take care of even Sirona, who is lazy at home, he inevitably comes to the conclusion of feeding mandarins.

"Uh, are you alright?"

McCann asked timidly at the sudden words.

Kem nodded expressionlessly as usual.

"Ahh Well, it's up to your roommates. ”

Since Sirona and Kaim live together, if you eat at Kem's house, you will inevitably meet Sirona. I don't think Sirona will refuse, but I have no choice but to contact her.

"If it's not a big problem, can I come with you?"

"Okay. Wait a minute. ”

With that, Kem took out his smartphone and dialed Sirona's number. After about 3 phone calls, Shirona answered the call.

"Hello, Kem? What happened? ”

"Oh, I'm going home now and I'd like to add someone to eat with, okay?"

"Oh, maybe it's the girl you mentioned earlier?"

"I guess that's good. I was wondering if you could take me home. ”

"Okay. Since it's been a long time, I want to talk about a variety of things. ”

Sirona had it easier than she expected to get Mikan to sit beside her. Kem didn't expect him to be so reluctant, but he didn't expect him to be so relaxed either, and laughed secretly in his heart.

"Okay, I'll be right back."

"Yes. I'm waiting. ”

With that, Kem hung up the phone and put away his smartphone. Then he turned to the mandarin and opened his mouth.

"Permission has been granted, let's go."

"Yes. Oh uh, is your roommate Mr. Kem's girlfriend? ”

"Ah, yes. Ah, if you think it's going to be embarrassing, you can just say no, and even if you say no, you don't have to worry. ”

Kem thinks she might not like it because she's here to eat with her lover, but Mikan doesn't seem to mind and smiles kindly.

"No, it's okay, thank you for taking care of you all day today, and I want to meet Mr. Khem's girlfriend too."

I see. Since McCann said so, forget it, but you don't have to force yourself. \"

Kaymu smiled to himself, thinking he might reject her, but then he remembered that he hadn't told McCann about Sirona yet.

"Ah, yes, I don't want to surprise you, so I'll tell you first."

"Yes, what?"

"She's my roommate, but Mikan probably knows me too. If you watched the last Sinnoh League, you were absolutely right. ”

McCann tilted his head, not understanding what Kem was talking about.

Well, Kem had already expected this reaction, so he calmly told her.

"My roommate is Sinnoh League champion Sirona."

“？”

McCann's body and head froze.

"Welcome to Little Mandarin. Nice to meet you? I'm Sirona. ”

When she returns home and Sirona is the first to greet her, McCann can't hide her uneasiness. When I heard this from Kem, I thought it was some kind of joke, but when Shirona appeared in front of me, I had to believe it completely.

"Ah, uh, I'm a mandarin. Nice to meet you! ”

"Nice to meet you. Come on. ”

Sirona greeted Mikan with a smile and encouraged her to come up.

McCann didn't know what to do and looked at Cam, but Cam noticed this and urged her to sit up with his chin. Seeing this, Mikan decided that it would be okay to go up, so she took off her shoes and walked in the direction of Sirona's house.

Sirona's home is very clean and nice. Everything was neat, the floor was clean and there was not a single speck of dust.