"Pizza? Kem's habit of eating pizza is unusual. ”

"It's okay to eat once in a while, right? I didn't think it was good to eat pizza after getting sick, but Xiao Hei chose it, and he had an appetite, so it didn't matter. ”

"You're still as sweet as ever with Pokémon."

"What are you talking about?"

Kem shrugged, as if he realized it. Even he himself felt that it was naïve to choose what the Pokémon had chosen, even though he was not eaten by the Pokémon.

However, Kem doesn't particularly want to eat anything. So I thought it would be nice if he chose me. After I recovered, I felt that the pizza was heavy, but I was hungry again, so I thought it would be okay and made a call with my smartphone.

"Where's Full Moon Island?"

Kem replied to Sirona's words as he put the pizza in his mouth and fed the Pokémon.

Shirona nodded and continued.

"Kem, how much do you know about Wanyue Island?"

\"The island of Wanyue is the island where light meets Creslia, right? What is that? \"

"I'm a little curious about your nightmares. Isn't Creselia the one who rescued the teenager from his nightmare? If your dreams are the same as those of your teenage years, then understanding Creslia is key. I don't think you're here. ”

Creselia is a legendary Pokémon that is said to live on Full Moon Island. Sirona thinks that if Creselia saved the boy from the nightmare, then if he knew about Cresalia, he might be able to find out the culprit of the nightmare.

"Is it Full Moon Island?" It's an island located directly north of Myok City.,There's basically nothing on the island.,But uh,I don't know if there's something going on.。 \"

After wiping the oil off his hands, Kem turned on the tablet. Sirona, Blakey, and Gabriel look at the screen.

The screen that Kem opens is a map of the world. Zoom in on the world map and show the area around the Sinnoh region on the screen.

"This is Full Moon Island, right? As Hikari said, there seems to be nothing on the island. There seems to be almost no information on the Internet, but there seem to have been rumors about it. "Go to Creselia for a while."

Kem muttered as he quickly switched between screens. I looked around and couldn't find any new information.

\"Is Full Moon Island an island? Let's do some research on the islands in the Sinnoh region. \"

As a result, Kem decided to change his research strategy a bit and investigate the island. Bring up a table listing all the islands in the Sinnoh region. While observing several islands, Kem spotted one that caught his attention.

"This Island"

"Did you find anything?"

"Crescent Island"

“？”

Kem returns to the first world map and slightly increases the visibility range. Among them, I found an island a little further away, as small as Full Moon Island.

"Is this island Crescent Island?"

I can't believe it's true

Sirona didn't know that the Nobutsuki she was joking about existed, and she smiled bitterly in her heart.

Kem doesn't understand Sirona's thoughts, so he manipulates the tablet to gather information about Crescent Island. However, for some reason, no matter how I searched, I couldn't find any information about Crescent Island.

\"Cut, you can't come out at all\"

"Even Kem can't find out"

"Is this an empty island? It didn't come out so far, so there was no need to record anything"

"No, quite the opposite."

Hearing Sirona's words, Kem looked up from his tablet.

"Something happened, but the records haven't come out yet."

"What does that mean?"

"There's a 'Nanika' that we ordinary people shouldn't know, or there's something related to that 'Nanika.'"

When I looked up the name of "Shingetsu Island", I just looked it up and found nothing. I tried to do a lot of research related to Full Moon Island, but in the end I couldn't find anything but the name.

Sirona believes that there are no records so far, which means that something has happened in the past, or that something has happened. Otherwise, there's no reason not to get this far.

"Crescent Island. What's there? ”

"I don't know. But there must be something. Something that shouldn't be known by anyone. ”

“… Perhaps"

Kem put down his tablet, grabbed a piece of pizza and said. Then I cut off a small piece of the ear and gave it to the three-toothed dragon near my feet. Tritolong shook his head as he ate the leftovers. Kem found the situation amusing, and gently patted the head of the three-toothed dragon.

"Now, I'm going to do more research. I don't know what the results will be, but if something happens, this information will be useful. ”

"yes. I'll ask you some questions as well. So now you take a break first. ”

Sirona said as she rested her head on Kem's shoulder.

Kem handed Sirona a pizza, and Sirona opened her mouth slightly. Kem understood what Sirona was trying to say and put the pizza in Sirona's mouth. Shirona put the pizza in her mouth and chewed it.

"I feel like I'm feeding you."

"It's the opposite of lunchtime."

"Not at all."

Kem feeds me during the day. As Sirona said, the situation now is the opposite of what it is during the day.

But neither of them liked the fact that they did. On the contrary, when I see it as a benefit, I can understand how these two people see each other.

"You said you made your own porridge for lunch."

"Yes, yes."

"I see, you can't do it alone. \"

"What? Are you feeling a little lonely? ”

Seeing that Kaim was a little embarrassed, Sirona poked his cheek with her finger. Cam, who was poked, smiled bitterly.

"No, I'm scared you're growing so fast."

"It's not a good thing, if I know how to cook, it won't be a burden for Kem, right?"

"Yes, but there are still many fatal places, don't just drink porridge and put on a smug look."

As he spoke, Kem poked Sirona's forehead with his finger. Sirona smiled at this. Returning to Keim as usual fills my heart with joy.

"Keim"

"Yes?"

I hugged Keim, lips closed.

Shirona said as she let go of her lips.

"Actually, I'm a little worried about whether to refute it.

"I see. Thank you for me. ”

As for Kem, he was very happy that Sirona had done something for him. Also, I'm glad he took the initiative to cook dishes that I knew he wasn't good at.

"Huhu, so far, I've never cooked for anyone other than you, so I'm honored."

"Ahh

With that, Kem kissed Shirona this time. When I took my mouth away, Sirona blushed and smiled happily.

"I look forward to your continued guidance."

"That's the line."

The two pressed their foreheads together and smiled happily.

Seeing the two of them like this, the Pokémon except for Xiao Hei were all angry and made an expression of "here again".

*

A few days later

Looking at Keim, whose face had regained her blood color and health, Sirona nodded.

"yes, it doesn't seem to be a problem anymore."

"Oh. You take good care of me. ”

Kem said around his neck. Then, I used my fist to face the outstretched fist of Bashamo, who was standing next to me.

"I've taken care of you, too. I'm sorry. ”

Bashamo shook his head, as if to say, "No problem," and walked out. Then, when Bashamo pointed at him with his palm, as if to provoke him, the corners of Kem's mouth twisted.

“？ Are you going to do something right away? Don't think I'm sick and I don't care. ”

Kem followed Bashamo out, folded his jacket, and placed it on the wooden deck. Then, as he walked up to Bashamo, he did a slight warm-up exercise and then set up a stance in front of Bashamo.

"Let's go"

As soon as Bashamo received Kem's palm, the grappling began. Smiling at the situation, Shirona shouted to Kem.

"Don't put too much pressure on yourself."

"Oh, I understand!"

Sirona gave Kem a friendly smile, and Kem replied as she shook her fist with Bashamo.

When I looked away, Metagros was walking around, with a three-toothed dragon, a mouthpiece, and a rose-colored overhead. In addition, Gabrias is training Cheli Mountain, while Lucario is in charge of the combination of Kem and Bashamo.

Blackie, on the other hand, stood beside Sirona, her eyes wide open and she looked a little sleepy. Blakey continued to care for Kaym until he fully recovered. That's why he looks sleepy, probably because of lack of sleep.

"Well done, Blackie."

When Sirona stroked him, Black sat down and turned over, using Sirona's feet as pillows. Soon after, seeing that he began to fall asleep peacefully, Bai Nai smiled.

“… Thank you"

And Sirona's expression tensed. The reason is that when Kem is not feeling well these days, he has a feeling of uneasiness in his heart. This sense of presence is very similar to what Mikan felt when she came to see me not long ago.

This sign is not normal. There is no doubt that something will happen soon.

I had a sense of danger. But since he didn't know where this aura came from, there was nothing he could do.

"It's not fun."

You'll be on the back burner from the start, but there's nothing you can do about it. I decided to at least be prepared and act quickly as soon as something happened.

ーーーー

Keim's body was back in shape, so he went to the gym for the first time in a few days.

Along the way, however, he sensed a strange atmosphere permeating the entire city. There was always a feeling of heaviness in the air.

What kind of atmosphere is this?

The people walking in the town also seemed to feel this atmosphere, and their faces were a little gloomy.

But where is this feeling somewhere?

But Kem couldn't help but feel like he had felt the atmosphere somewhere. I can't help but feel like I knew it from the first time I felt it in the air, but I don't remember where I knew it.

"Let's go quickly"

As if trying to shake off this unpleasant feeling, Kem walked briskly.

When Kem arrived at Wonder Gym, he was warmly welcomed by the gym's instructors.

"Kemsan! Are you okay now? ”

"Ahh I'm sorry that this happened shortly after I took office. ”

"Don't worry! You have a lot of other things to do besides being the director of the gym, right? I'm not used to it yet, so I can't help it. ”

When an older fitness trainer told Kem about this, Kem smiled wryly and lowered his head. He has only been in office for about a month.

Even though I didn't, I got sick and as a Kem, I just felt worthless.

But more than that, there's one more thing that annoys Kem.

"Hey, what's going on weird these days? There was something strange about the air throughout the city, and I could only assume that something strange was going on. ”

\"Ah, did Mr. Keim notice it too? Indeed, there is a strange atmosphere throughout the city. \"

As the gym instructor said, nothing has happened in town yet. It was obviously a strange atmosphere, but since the report hadn't come yet, Kem wasn't going to do anything special.

“… Right.

Seeing Keim's slightly relieved expression, the manager laughed, as if to say, "You're worried too much."

"Yes. Also, if anything happens, I'll report back to Mr. Keim. The current police investigation does not seem to have found any hazardous substances, if not, is it okay? ”

The gym trainer is right. If there is no actual damage, no action is required. Since the likelihood of being useless is much higher, at least for now there should be no problem waiting.

However, in Kem's opinion, this is not the end of the story. Honestly, I felt like a failure because I could only choose "leave it alone" and I didn't show it despite the strange atmosphere I felt.

Not knowing how Kem was feeling, the elderly fitness trainer patted him on the shoulder and smiled heartily.

"Oh yes.

"Well, not me. I'm just calling. ”

"In any case, there is nothing I can do now.

Hearing the manager say this, Kem sighed softly. Of course, as the manager said, there is nothing that can be done now. Then shift your mind, you should do what is in front of you first.

"Oh, okay. If anything, let me know. ”

"Yes.

Keim listened to the head coach's plan today, and there was an inexplicable feeling in his chest that tightened.

*

night

After dinner and a shower, Sirona and Kem lay in the same bed.

Sirona leaned against Kem, staring at the tablet that Cam was operating.

"Work?"

"Ah, just a little bit of my sister."

"Isana-san? Why? ”

Kem's sister, Isanna, is a stylist and has nothing to do with Kem's archaeological work or gym leaders. Sirona couldn't find any reason to bother contacting her sister Isana to discuss work.

"There is an interesting record in the Galel region that there seem to be other types of cashier Pokémon besides the ones we know."

"Really? It's the first time I've heard of it. ”

"I didn't find out about it until recently.

What has been discovered in the Galar area is a group of ruins similar to the structure of the Daikaze stone chamber in the Hoenn area.

"I've heard it's called the Giant's Bed. Giant is also another name for cashier-type Pokémon. I haven't done much research yet, but I'm pretty much sure of it. ”

"So, are you going to investigate the Galel region? \"

"No, that's a bit harsh, I decided to ask an acquaintance over there to investigate."

"Acquaintances?"

"Sonya"

Ah, Sirona agreed.

Championship tournaments have been held before. At the time, Sirona, who had met and worked together to solve the Mewtwo incident as a supporter of Dande, was a fellow apprentice and a good friend of Cam along with Kem.

Kem asks Sonia to investigate the ruins. As a result, I owe Sonia a huge debt, but even with that in mind, the investigation is a good thing for her.

I see. You asked Miss Sonia. \"

\"Ahh Well, leave it to me for now. However, it would not be funny if the person making the request knew nothing about these ruins. That's why I prepared in advance. \"

"A special kindness"

With that, Sirona approached Kem. Ever since she got sick, Sirona has been sticking to Kem for the past few days. They have always been a clingy couple, but in the last few days, their relationship has become more intimate.

Kem is happy to be able to cling to Shirona, whom he loves with all his heart, but he still notices that Shirona behaves a little differently.

"Sirona"

"Yes?"

"Did something happen?"

Kem's words made Shirona react slightly.

After a moment of silence, Bai Nai sighed helplessly and said:

"Kem, you can't fool me."

"Ahh How long do you think I'll be with you? ”

“… Yes. ”

Sirona put her hand on Cam's cheek and began to speak.

"I'm sure Kem noticed it too, but a strange atmosphere has been hanging over the area since the day you fell asleep. I don't know where this air came from or why it now covers the whole world. However, there must be something here. "It's what happened in the last few days."

"I guess."

"This atmosphere is a kind of omen, and I can't help but think so."

Sirona's expression darkened. Seeing this expression, Kem hugged Sirona.

"I was scared. I guess the reason you're sick is this hunch that if I don't leave it alone you might get hurt. ”

"I will protect you. But I'm not omnipotent, and there are some things I can't do. So I kept thinking that maybe even I can't protect you. ”

The boy thing before. Ever since I thought that the incident and Kem's ill health might be the same cause, this fear has been building in my heart.

As a child, Light was able to solve problems with the help of Kresalia, but without the help of Light, Bai Nai was powerless. At the very least, Bai Nai knew that although he was able to connect with Cresalia, Creselia did not approve of her. Therefore, in the event of an accident, Sirona will not be able to save Kaim.

"I'm afraid you'll get hurt, I'm afraid you'll disappear from my presence. I'm scared because you are important to me. ”

Sirona's expression was distorted with sadness. I have a bad premonition that it won't go away. Except for seeing the fall of Cam, who had never been sick so far, that nightmarish event. The combination of these two things made her think of bad things and made Bai Nai fall into an involuntary anxiety.

Kem sensed Sirona's thoughts, hugged her, and placed her on Kaim's chest, so that her head rested on Kem's chest.

\"Me too. I'm scared of Shirona getting hurt. I can't say I'm not worried. I can't say I won't disappear all of a sudden. \"

All existence and relationships come to an end, no matter what form they take. I don't know if this is due to a huge drop in lifespan or something like an accident, but there is no doubt about it.

"But I want to spend a lot of time with Sirona and don't know when it's going to end. I want to continue to love Shirona until the last moment. ”

“… Me too."

Hearing Cam's words, Sirona's expression softened, and she buried her face in Cam's chest. You can hear the sound of a constant-rhythm heartbeat, which is comforting.

\"That's not going to work. Kem is also human and should have been sick sometimes, but that's what scared me so much. \"

"I can take care of myself, I haven't been sick since I was overworked."

"I only suffered a minor injury," he added, patting Sirona lightly on the head.

"Sirona"

Kaim said to Sirona, who was still burying her face in Kaim's chest, with a worried expression.

"No matter what happens, I will come back to Sirona. Where Shirona is, that's where I'm going back. Because I want to be in the landscape reflected in your eyes. ”

"Thank you, Kem. I'm calling you because this is where you belong. Wherever you go, I will definitely take you home. ”

Shirona took Kem's hand and told him to make a decision. Hearing Sirona's words, the corners of Kem's mouth curled slightly, and he exhaled softly.

“… I'm looking forward to it. ”

A nauseous sensation ran down my spine. Kem accepted this as he gently stroked Sirona's back. Shirona put her arms around Kem's neck and hugged him gently.

Then, Kaim pulled Rahirona's cheek.

"Hey!"

"You're as cute as ever."

"Nothing~!"

So, as if she was going to fight back, Sirona pinched Keim's cheek tightly.

"Mugo!"

"Hey, hey, hey."

"Let's talk to each other."

Both of them laughed out loud at the current situation where they couldn't talk well. Hearing this laughter, Mukuhawk and Heiki, who were sleeping next to Kem, opened their eyes slightly.

"Oh, my bad. Did you wake me up? ”

"I'm sorry"

Mukuhawk closed his eyes again and fell asleep without any worries. Blackie crawled up to Cam's face and pressed his face against Cam's neck, as if to say, "You should get in there too." ”

"You're a spoiled stinky boy."

"Who do you look like?"

"Isn't this Kaim?"

“？”

Kem is reluctant to Shirona's words, but Kem is actually as sweet as Blackie in the morning. Keim, who doesn't remember exactly, thought it was reluctant, but from Sirona's point of view, he could only say that it was the same.

"Because of the morning Kem"

"What did you do?"

"It's okay if you don't remember."

"No, wait, what did I do?"

Sirona smiled, thinking that Kem's flustered friendliness was amused.

“？ You didn't do anything, did you? ”

"I was tired and sleepy, and my memory was blurry, what did I do?"

"I'm just acting cute"

“？ What kind? ”

"Secret!"

As he spoke, Hakuna hugged Kem and Heiki and closed her eyes.

"Blue!"

Since she didn't know what she had done, Shirona tried to ask her what she had done, but Shirona seemed to be asleep and did not seem to respond.

Kem gives up and hugs Sirona. When I looked away, I saw Gavrias, two three-toothed dragons, and Chekizan snuggled up to sleep. Kem turned his gaze to Gabriel, who sensed his gaze and opened his eyes slightly, staring at Kem.

"Just ask, if you need it."

“？”

Bai Nai couldn't hear his whispered words clearly, and even though she had decided to fall asleep, she couldn't help but ask rhetorically.

However, Kem shook his head lightly and kissed Sirona on the forehead.

"Nothing. Good night. ”

Kem closed his eyes and looked at Sirona's curious face. Sirona also understood what Kem didn't mean and closed her eyes. After a while, the two of them began to breathe steadily.

Gabriel was staring at the sleeping Cam with a piercing gaze.