Before he knew it, Yuri had stepped forward and came face to face with a fluorescent pink person.

"You see, you were recommended by the current champions and Sinnoh champions in the community"

The boy combed his hair and spoke with a condescending look in his eyes.

"Garbage"

"What?"

"I was recommended by the chairman to come to this?? Gym Challenge. If you ask me, who is better champion or chairman, chairman is better. This is common knowledge that everyone knows. I have higher expectations. But just because I'm the first time, I'm excited not only for the people who recommend the champion, but even Tenmatsu has expectations for people from other parts of the country, don't you think it's really stupid? ”

“！！”

"Yuri"

Yuuri is angry at his words and seems to grab her, but she grabs him by the shoulder and calms him down. Yongli is not calm now. I should have stepped forward.

"So, Mr. Phosphor, what exactly do you want?"

"Who's the phosphor!!"

"Oh, sorry, I don't know your name, so just call your name in my heart"

I'm really sorry, it's really my fault.

"It's because the rednecks don't understand how good this fashion is"

I really like that dress, I'm really sorry

"Well, I'll tell you my name specifically, and he will easily surpass this challenge and become the champion. My name is Bit, and I'm an excellent trainer recommended by the president. ”

"Thank you for the introduction. I'm Philia. This is Yongli. ”

"Yes, I know."

He said with a slightly mocking expression on his face, one of his lips curled. I didn't care, but that look was painful. Well, that's okay. For now, I have to do something here calmly to stop Yuri from trembling "And I also know that you are much weaker than me, why don't you prove it to me now?" ”

"It was a very attractive offer, but I had to turn it down."

\"？ No, in a sense, it was a wise decision. Are you so afraid of failure and lose self-confidence? \"

"And vice versa, to be honest, I don't mean to lose to you, but even if I win now, I'm sure you'll make excuses because I'm exhausted from fighting that guy." The top hat just now, huh? In that case, why don't you wait until both sides are in perfect condition? ”

"If you agree, then I'll be your partner, okay?"

A few seconds of silence. Hit the loud laughter that broke it all in the first place.

"Hahaha, what funny things you said, it doesn't matter, if you make you laugh this time, I'll let you go, and in return, I'll remind you next time."

"That's it, you wash your neck first, wait."

In fact, the rhythm is getting deeper and deeper into the cave. It seems that one of those troubles is gone.

"Alright, let's go, Yongli."

"Why"

"Yes?"

Just as I was about to urge him to move on, a voice shouted. When I turned around, Yuri was staring at me with his head down, looking a little annoyed.

"Why don't you fight? If you were like that, Freya would definitely \"

"To be honest, I'm confident I can win."

What I have now is stronger during those five days of waiting in Engine City. I don't want to lose, I have one more companion besides Mason and Lartes, and I have placed absolute trust in him since I came to Sinnoh. I haven't used him yet because I think he's a bit timid, but I still think that if we fight with all our strength and get this kid on the field, we're going to win. As long as I don't hide the beats I have, there may only be three on the stand on my waist. Well, the probability that he has already been somewhere with me is non-zero. But that's not all

"You don't like that person's atmosphere, Yuri, do you?"

"Ahh

"I've been walking for a long time today, it's the first time I've walked in this kind of place, and I think I'm tired too. And dealing with someone with such strong habits is a little too exciting. "Now for Yongli. In addition"

"Besides?"

Bit's face was sweating a little. I guess he was trying to cover it up well. ”

“？”

To be honest, he may have been too proud. But it looks sturdy to me. He may have wanted to help her recover. Despite his character, I believe he is a good guy in nature. It's just dishonest.

\"The guy in the top hat must have been strong too. There are a lot of strong opponents here. It's going to be tough, isn't it? Yongli. \"

"Yuri is tired, and so are his Pokémon. Of course, I thought the provocation was too much, and I simply couldn't forgive him for insulting Yuri and the others, but for now, my priority was to protect Yuri. Me: "I don't feel well. So, isn't the best thing to do now be to postpone? ”

"It's nice for Freya to say that, but"

He still looked a little unconvinced.

Well, I'm a little sorry about that, but

"Yuri"

"What?"

"Ray"

\"What!? Oh, that!? \"

I gave Yongli a gentle push on the shoulder. Then I stepped on Tatara more than I expected and almost fell backwards

"Ah, I'm sorry, I'm sorry!!"

In fact, I was about to fall, so I grabbed his hand and held him.

"Really sorry? I didn't expect you to be so tired."

"I, I, too, don't have too much pressure on my legs, thank you, but don't push me suddenly! You must be surprised!! ”

"Yes. I'm really sorry."

I was really a little frustrated. I just feel like I still have a long way to go before I can make mistakes.

\"But you've been watching me, too. Thank you. \"

"No. As a veteran adventurer, I have to give you proper support in a place like this, don't I? \"

It's only been a year, but it's only been a year. A year is a very long time for us. I had to make the most of this experience.

"Looking at the map, we're almost out of the way, and once we've made it through this cave, we'll probably be camping there today, so let's do our best until then."

"Yes! Well, when I realized this, I felt a little lazy in my legs, but I would have tried a little harder!! ”

Because I was in a cave, I couldn't see where the sun was, but when I looked at my watch, it was already around 6 pm. Sure enough, this mine is run by a large company, so the area is quite large. I said it would be a little longer, but it could take more than an hour because the scaffolding was unfamiliar. I believe that when we pass through this cave, we will be greeted by a starry sky. I continued on my way while looking forward to the view.

☆

"Uh, is that boy's name Bate?" There's a lot to see. \"

"Maybe it's better than a failure like this"

"Now, am I going to tell my husband about it?"

"That's right"

A depth that even the fluorescent lights of the cave can't reach. The two figures quietly left the scene.

"Outside!!"

The two screamed as they used all their strength.

It was already 7:30 p.m.

After passing through the Galel Mine, I looked up at the sky, and sure enough, as I expected, there was a starry sky waiting for me inside. It's already dark, and that's all for today. Turf Town may not be too far away, but unfortunately I can't see it from my field of vision. It's dark at night and there are no street lights on the road, so there are no lights, so you can see a very beautiful starry sky, but at the cost of darkness. I didn't have the courage to get here.

Luckily, the Alliance seems to understand that this Garrell pit is an obstacle for beginners, as there are people standing at the entrance and exit of the pit to heal Pokémon, and there is also a campground nearby.

They probably wanted us to use the camp to make some preparations before going to the cave and rest after the breach. When I actually looked around, I could see the shadows of the gym challengers and interesting people setting up camp, there were no street lights, but the small campfires cooking food were clearly visible.

Today we are going to set up two camps and spend the night here. It was my first time camping in the Galel area. However, I was used to pitching a tent, so I set it up quickly, and with the help of Yuri, who was not used to it, it was done in a short time. I lit a bonfire, borrowed a pot from Yuori, and began to prepare dinner.

"I—can I do something for you?"

"No, it doesn't matter. I'll do everything for you so that Yuri can rest. ”

"Ugh"

Yuri spoke timidly, but when I gently refused, Yuri began to feel frustrated and seemed to be worried about lunch

"I can't cook after all"

"No, it's not like that, is it? You can't walk the road you are familiar with, and your legs are stiff, right? I'm used to it, and I still have a little stamina, so I'll make it for you. "Actually, you can't move anymore, can you?"

\"Ahaha, actually, can I leave it to you? \"

"Leave it to me~"

Yuri said thank you and walked into his tent. He looked visibly tired, so I went to dinner and thought to myself that he must have reached his limit.

\"So, let's let the hard-working juniors show off their talents!! \"

That is, it's just a man's meal, and it's not that hard. Because I had curry for lunch, I thought it would be painful to eat it continuously, so I was going to cook some pasta. Pasta is slowly digested and absorbed, so it's an excellent dish to fuel the next day. If I get to Turf Town tomorrow, I'll probably go to the gym right away, and I'll probably be tired, so I thought it would be a good idea to make some easy-to-eat noodles. After all, the noodles are delicious.

Immediately bring water to a boil, cook the noodles, and heat the pate and other ingredients with the noodles to serve. I had some desire to make things more elaborate, but I hid it away, but I was also tired.

I haven't seen you in a while

It's been quite a while since the Sinnoh League, and it looks like it's going to be pretty tough physically. Let's try to regain some of these feelings little by little.

I also made juice with mushrooms

And just like that, the meal was done. I'll be calling Yongli soon.

\"Yuri~, okay~\"

"Yes"

Yuri came out of the tent. Place the assembled table and two folding chairs, then take out Mason and Latos, who were sitting on one of them. I prepared enough Pokémon food for everyone and put it in front of everyone. At this time, Yuri also sits on a chair, summons the rabbit and gives him Pokémon food in the same way.

\"Thank you ~ Freya I'm really tired\"

"Hahaha, that's how the journey began. I understand. ”

"But it's fun! If you don't eat it quickly, it will be cold. Eat, eat, eat!! ”

"I'm going to enjoy this"

I folded my hands and said happily. We continued to eat, smiling and watching as everyone who had eaten the food joined us and said the same thing. I can't say it's as delicious as the curry I had for lunch, but maybe it's due to the heightened hunger, this pasta is delicious enough. Sure enough, I can cook, but of course I can't compete with someone who is good at cooking, so I guess that's all.

"I'm tired and hungry, so thank you for me, Freea, it's delicious."

"It's a simple dish that anyone can make. Well, I'll accept your gratitude. ”

"I've never made anything like this before."

"Don't you have a chance to make that much money?"

"On the contrary, my brother cooks really well, so I don't have to do it. He's really good at cooking. ”

"I'd like to try it."

\"I want you to eat it too, but my brother isn't in Garrell right now. \"

I brought the pasta to my mouth and continued to speak while moistening my throat with mushroom juice. Come to think of it, having said all that, I realized that I didn't know much about Yuri's younger brother.

"What kind of person is Yongli's brother?"

"You're a good cook, you're a kind person, and you're also very good at Pokémon battles!"

"Now that I think about it, I've heard about it from time to time, but I heard that you were last year's champion."

"Yes, it is said that his strength is overwhelming compared to other gym challengers, and he won the last tournament by a landslide, and even reached the final of the Championship Tournament, however, he just missed out on Dandesang. \"

"No, I think you're proud enough"

This is essentially the league championship of the Sinnoh region. If you just look at his record, you can say that he has a better record than me. I was the runner-up

"I'm proud of that, but I really hope he can win and surpass Dandesang to become the champion."

"Relatives are special after all, so Yongli participated in the gym challenge for revenge?"

"I wonder what's going on?"

Yuri thought as he put his finger under his face.

"I do like Pokémon and love fighting. I'm looking forward to the challenge of the gym and I want to be as strong as my brother. It's something I admired a lot when I was a kid and watched it with Jump since I was a kid. But sometimes I don't have an absolute goal to become an absolute champion like my brother, and I don't have a clear goal to surpass my brother like I did, so sometimes I wonder why I have such a goal. Ah, the conclusion is, I probably didn't think about revenge, right? ”

Yongli said with a smile and sticking out his tongue. However, I feel that there are some dark signs emerging.

"If you think so, I don't have a clear reason why I think it's okay."

"Why not?"

“？”

Yongli looked a little embarrassed, but he still spoke his mind.

"Everybody's dream of being a champion, right? There are big and small reasons for this. ”

"I don't think so?"

"But I think so too."

When you were a little kid, there must have been a lot of people who adored the athletes and celebrities they saw on TV and dreamed of being like that. I think Yongli is just one of them. furthermore

"The reason why I traveled all over the Sinnoh region and set my sights on the league is because I was very impressed by the championship battles I watched as a kid and I watched those with my friends, so let's do our role as opponents aiming to be champions, it's better to work together." "Promise me, this is the beginning of my dream."

Unfortunately, this dream has not yet come true

"If that's what you think, is my way of dreaming similar to Yuri's?"

"That's it, right?"

"If you're still worried, let's find a goal for this trip. But I don't think it's too late. I don't think there's any need to rush. Even though we're only 13 or 14 years old, right? I think it's okay to enjoy the fight right now. ”

"Yes, maybe so."

"If you're still interested, I'll help you find your target."

"Yes, thank you."

After eating the pasta, Yuri looked slightly relieved. It's a bit of a heavy topic, but well, maybe I just put it off, but it's basically settled, so I agree! And

"Yes, it's a gift."

“？”

What I handed to Yuri was a basket with a little more candy in it.

"I'm sure."

"This is Bofen. This is the first time I did it when I taught Miss Mijiu at lunch. If you like it, why not give it a try? \"

"Yes"

Slowly put it in your mouth and chew. At that moment, his face suddenly sank.

"Sweet and delicious!!"

"That's good. It's been a while, so I decided to work with Feifei, Oren, Muni, and Standard. \"

"Really delicious!! Can I try it again? ”

"Of course, if you want a different taste, I also make syrup, you can taste it and eat it."

"Yes!!"

Yuri stuffs the delicacy into her mouth like she doesn't want to eat sweets. After all, it's tired, and sweet things are best for the brain. Also, I want to smile and have fun instead of feeling pain.

"Meso"

"Ral"

"Barney"

"Yes, yes, I've got some for you, please."

I couldn't help but laugh and handed the coffin to the three animals standing at my feet, who looked at me with extremely sad eyes. Obviously, this was also welcomed by the Pokémon, who all smiled happily. I'm a little worried because I haven't done it in a while, but I'm glad it turned out well.

Maybe just teaching me will be well rewarded.

Just as I was thinking this, in the blink of an eye, the puffin was gone.

Yuri noticed this and looked a little sad.

"Also, do you want to eat?"

"Yes!!"

"No"

I was a little surprised by the sheer power.

It's so delicious, but it's made on the fly, so it's not that much, now think about it

Remove a bottle from the bag. It is filled with colorful sweets of various shapes. Needless to say, these are the sweets I got at the famous Battle Cafe. Let's take a moment to eat this. It feels like a small candy party.

"Do you want to eat this too?"

"Ah, the Battle Cafe!!"

"I think I'd like to try this."

Hope and Mary aren't there, but the candy should have a long shelf life, so it should be safe to open it here. The rest of the money should be enough for the two of you to split. Hurry up and prepare sweets

"Let's start over, then."

"Me!"

"Mum~!"

"Lily!"

““？” ”

Before I knew it, two Pokémon appeared next to me.

☆

The next morning. I got up, had a simple breakfast, packed my tent more efficiently than I had yesterday, and now that I was ready, I headed for Route Four.

Route 4.

The atmosphere is a bit close to the furry town. Stone walls are erected everywhere, and the meadow enclosed by these stone walls looks a bit like a field. A lot of the grass inside the stone wall is very high, and various Pokémon hide in the grass and walk around, making a rustling sound. The sound is somewhat soothing, creating a cozy space that can be called a great ensemble of nature. Also, perhaps because of the abundance of natural wood, the trees that grow inside the stone walls are filled with fresh wood, and Pokémon gather there in search of wood.

Unlike the Garrell Mine, the road appears straight, but there is no sign of Turf Town. When I saw that it would be a few hours before I arrived, I realized again that it was a good idea to pitch a tent yesterday.

As expected, Yongli and I started walking down the road to Turf Town again, believing that we wouldn't be there until after noon

"Mum~!"

"Lily!"

"What are we going to do with these children"

Yuri and I each have two Pokémon attached to our arms. I wore Mahom on my arm that I saw in the Battle Cafe, and Yuri wore the Turiab Pokémon Avery on my arm.

Mahome and Avery popped up at yesterday's candy party. They both stared intently at the sweets we were eating, as if they were interested in the sweets we ate, so I gave them some sweets and mahomir, and Yongli gave Avery some muffins and syrup, but they seemed to like it more than I thought, so we continued to eat together and I was eating sweets. It was fine, but it wasn't early, and I had to go to bed, so I was tired and slept soundly. Today, when I felt a little less tired from yesterday and had a pleasant morning, I felt a little strange, so I looked to the side and saw a mahomir clinging to me. When I went outside to look at Bravery, I noticed that Brave had also walked out with Avery on his shoulder.

In other words, I would like to say yes

"I didn't expect me to be so persistent"

Each of them is attached to each other.

"Mam, Mam"

"Lily~"

The two animals kept clutching my arms, and I looked at each other, smiling wryly and not knowing what to do. As the two pondered if they had any good ideas, Mahom and Avery began rummaging through the cabinets.

"A little!?"

\"Ahh \"

The two of them blocked the food and candy in the bag to protect it. Judging by the performance of these kids yesterday, I'm sure the candy is delicious and they're looking for something to eat. That's what I thought when I was acting

““？” ”

We both raised questions. Because the place where the two fish have worked so hard to find is where the fish come in. Mahome and Avery take out the monster ball without permission.

"'Wait a minute!!' ”

Yongli and I scrambling to stop him, but our bodies were slow to react to the unexpected movement

"Mum!!"

"Lily!!"

Both of them hit their heads on the demon ball switch and entered the demon ball. The ball, which contained Mahomer and Avery, shook for a few seconds, then stopped with a childish click.

””

Although the atmosphere between us was a little strange, it was not good to go on like this, so we all picked up our respective demon balls.

"Come out, Mahomer."

"Mum~!!"

"Wow!?"

When I released the monster ball I picked up, Mahomer jumped out and stuck to my face. Although it was a little difficult to breathe, the sweet smell that entered my nose calmed me down, and I began to think that despite all this, it was okay.

When I suddenly looked to the side, I saw that Yongli had indeed been released for her Avery pickpocketing, and although she looked troubled, she smiled, as if she wasn't happy about it.

"It was one of the best parts of the trip, thank you again, Mahome."

"Mum!!"

"Avery, nice to meet you!!"

"Lily!!"

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Turf Town.

A small town located in the central part of the Galel region, its geomorphology is characterized by bowl-shaped depressions. As for agriculture, it is a small but important town with the largest production in Garrell, providing most of the Garrell family's meals, such as cereals, vegetables, and dairy products. Most of the ingredients for the curry that is now popular in the Galel region are produced here, and you can feel the hidden importance of this town. In addition to agriculture, there are several historical buildings, there are stone monuments all over the town, and there is an extremely large hieroglyph on the west side of the town that seems to represent something, so there is also a forgotten side. Tourist attractions. As a result, the town is quite crowded in terms of size, and from an economic point of view, it is also one of the most prosperous places in Galel. Most notable is the presence of the Turf Stadium, a gymnasium built on the lowest point of the conical terrain. This is where the first Gym is located and the first level in the Gym Challenger.

"It's here~"

"I'm tired."

Yongli and I stretched as we walked through the entrance to Turf Town. I think the time is just before noon. I felt like I had walked a long distance because of the mine, but I didn't think I could go that far in a straight line. However, due to the unfamiliarity of the mine roads, I still felt more tired than I had walked. That was before I ate pasta yesterday, but I think it's better not to go to the gym today, get a good rest, and go back tomorrow.

Well, we're going to have to make an appointment anyway, and since the sun is still high, let's go to the stadium first. There were so many people walking around Turf Town that I couldn't help but feel like I was in a small town. Definitely a challenger for the gym.

"In this way, there are still a lot of challengers in the gym. \"

"It's only been a week since it opened, but I'm sure there are still people who haven't broken through or even tried it. Come to think of it, gyms in my area need to be kept, but here. What do you think?

"Reservations are also required here. I told the gym instructor at the front desk that I wanted to take on a challenge, and I made the appointment. However, I heard that unlike gyms in other regions, I told the gym that there was a gym quest before the boss challenge, and you can't fight the gym boss without clearing the level. ”

"Mission?"

When I heard the unfamiliar words, I couldn't help but tilt my head. In the Sinnoh region, there are no special conditions before challenging the gym director, so I can't imagine being tested before the challenge, so I don't quite understand it. More specifically, I've never heard of problems trying to be a gym leader, so I can't believe where gyms are at the moment. Considering the large number of participants in the Gym Challenge, and the fact that the first gym is shared, it is understandable that there are many people.

"In the Gym Mission, you will be given a task to test your skills to see if you can clear the level. The content is related to Pokémon battles, and there are completely unrelated ones, and the content changes from year to year, so it's impossible to generalize. \"Predictions. It's a game of hide and seek. There are also tasks such as quizzes and even suggestions for furniture placement. ”

"What animal forest problem?"

Probably Animal Crossing.

"Either way, there are often some unusual challenges, so we have to overcome them first."

"I see, even if you don't go, it will take you a few days to go to the gym, right?"

"Yes, one day you can use it to challenge the gym, and the next day you can challenge the curator of the gym, this is just the fastest version, right? Of course, the longer the gym quest, the longer it will take. "It Requires Death"

"yes, I can't imagine that it would take days to challenge the Gym, what if I lose to the Gym Director after completing the mission?"

"When the time comes, you can immediately rematch with the gym master, and it will be enough to complete the task once."

"It's wise."

While we were talking, we arrived at the stadium gate. There were automatic doors in front of me and the presence of the stadium made me feel a little stressed

"Wow, ah, ah, !!"

"Wow!?"

"Looks like they're going to fight soon."

Suddenly there was a burst of cheers inside. What surprised me even more was its size.

"It's only the first hall!? Is there such an audience? ”

"It turns out that everyone is looking forward to this holiday, now let's hurry to the reception, it seems that we have received a lot of attention, because we are the ones who submit the letters of recommendation, so we may get more cheers.

"Uh, I see"

It made me a little nervous. I have to be patient here. With this in mind, I took the step to make an appointment. Inside the lawn stadium.

As I stepped through the automatic door and entered, the cheers I had heard earlier were even louder. I walked to the reception and listened to the bell in my ear and felt a little dizzy. I passed by a stranger wearing a monster ball hood and shouted to the front desk to make an appointment.

"Your reservation has been accepted. I will confirm the booking date repeatedly. The gym mission will take place tomorrow at 10 a.m. with Julia. Can Yuri do it at 10:20? ”

"Yes, it's okay"

"Please!!"

"Thank you. Good luck today. ”

"Yes!!" ”

"Hey, you two are late!!"

"You're a very laid-back person, aren't you?"

After the appointment was completed, I was thinking about what to do, when I heard a voice next to me. When I shifted my attention, Hope and Mary were there. Both of them looked bored, and they must have broken through the gym here. I really don't understand why you look so boring

"To my surprise, even though I finished my gym training in Turf Town, both of those things didn't come easily."

"I was also waiting for the jump, but he didn't come for days, so I was worried."

"I should have gone first, not waited"

"By the way, you're curious about your progress, right?"

"I understand your feelings, but"

Indeed, every time we met, I asked Kem and Jun how many badges they had collected, so I knew exactly how they felt. However, if the two of them set off on the first day, it would take about five days to wait, and if they fought the gym director many days in advance, the date of the challenge would have to be postponed to the next day. Gym. I can't help but wonder if we don't have to wait that long.

"For me, I think the main thing is to see how strong they are, to see how strong they really are, I don't know much about them, and the jumps have already given me a thumbs up." Up is something I'm interested in. ”

"I'm sure they'll meet new people before trying the gym, so that's what I'm curious about."

Mary replied with her hand on her chin, and Hope replied energetically and enthusiastically. It's true that the only people who have ever fought between these four guys are me and Hope Yuri and Hope may be one-on-one fights, but when you get into a situation where you can fight at any time, I guess that's the phenomenon of people not fighting anymore.

\"Of course, I think the two of us can win, but I'm curious that the gym fight doesn't have the same atmosphere as we fight together, isn't it? How will we fight there and win? Because of the opponent, it is natural to check!! ”

"There's still a long way to go, but once we've all collected the badges, we're going to be the enemies we're going to fight in the tournament, so of course we should gather information."

"I feel like I'm too fast because I'm already confident to race"

This is the first badge. There are still many obstacles ahead, but I am now confident to face them

"I've been scared since I fought Freya that day, haven't I? Freya will definitely be involved in the tournament!! Or are you planning to meddle here? ”

"Of course, I don't mean to do it, of course my goal is to be at the top, but don't forget that I'm from a different region, okay? I'm here for the first time, so let's go sightseeing, okay?" That's why I take this gym challenge so seriously. I'm thinking about taking my time. ”

"Uh, yes, that's not good."

"Although I, a local, say so, Garrell also has a lot of tourist attractions and charms. \"

"Indeed. I've only been here for about a week, but I'm already happy. I'm afraid I haven't fully grasped the charm of Garrell yet. \"

I think I've only walked about a fifth of the wilderness or even less. Considering there's so much more to offer, balancing fitness challenges and sightseeing can be quite difficult.

\"Then again, Freya is from Sinnoh, right? So, do you see the ground paintings here? \"

"Oh, now that I think about it, there is also a huge hieroglyph in the West, right? Is this also popular? ”

"That's one of the reasons why Turf Town is known as a tourist destination. Why don't you check it out? ”

"Your appointment is complete, right? Would you like to come later if you have time? ”

"Should we do this?"

Indeed, I don't have much to do today because my appointment is over. I don't really have anything I want to do, to be honest, I'm just preparing for tomorrow, but if you ask me if it's going to take half a day from now on, I know it won't, so it looks like a good fit.

Once we decided what we were going to do, the four of us left the stadium and headed west to Turf Town. We chatted as we climbed the mortar-shaped terrain and enjoyed the atmosphere of Turf Town while looking at the stone monuments. The idyllic atmosphere was a lot like Bristle Town, which made me feel a little reassured, and Yuri and Hope felt the same way, so they looked a little relieved. Mary, on the other hand, seems a little upset, perhaps because she's not used to it, or because it's something new. I wonder if the girl next to her is also happy to look at the scenery around her

"So, Mary. Who is that child? ”

"Oh, so you're seeing Freya for the first time? Well, I guess I should introduce her. The girl is Morpeco. She's my number one partner. ”

"Morpe!!"

The Pokémon, known as Mopec, raised his right hand and replied happily. I picked up the coloring book and investigated. They listened to the explanations of the Lothom Encyclopedia while interacting with Mopec shaking hands, petting, playing, etc.

Mopeko. Nimon Pokémon. Electric, dark type

I'm always hungry. It generates electricity by eating seeds in its pockets. When it eats saturated and hungry, it changes its appearance.

"You're lovely, Mopeko. Okay, okay. ”

"Mope~"

When I stroked Mopeko's chin, she made a pleasant sound. Maybe I like it here.

"I've never seen Mopec stick so quickly"

"Really? I thought you were friendly."

"I think it's probably because I don't know the characteristics of this kid."

"Features?"

When I think about it, the explanation in the Lotom Encyclopedia seems to say that when you are hungry, your appearance changes, and just as I thought so, Maupeko's body color began to change. Originally, it had a Pikachu-like body, yellow in the middle, brown on the left, and black on the right, but now it has turned purple in the middle, and the black on the right has invaded the left, and from this moment on, when it smiles, it becomes very irritable and angry. His face changed, as if he was about to bite me.

"Has my body changed? Ah, maybe that's what I just said in the encyclopedia about the 'hunger switch'? I see, it's so much fun to change. ”

"Ah, now that I think about it, it's almost noon, and I'm hungry and hurry away from that girl—"

While we were talking about various things, Mopeko seemed to have endured to the limit and jumped out to bite me

I guess that's what happens when you're hungry. If that's the case, you're only left with about a piece or two

"Ray"

\"────Yes? \"

When I took a puffin out of the bag and placed it between me and Mopeco, it stuck to the puffin and ate it as if it had been sucked in. Maybe he really liked the taste of puffin, but he didn't change his attitude, but his face looked relaxed and seemed a little satisfied.

"I'm sorry~ I'd love to feed you a little more, but I finished eating yesterday and there's not much left."

"Are you okay? Sorry for the sudden "

"No, I don't mind, it's okay."

"It would help if you said so, but"

"What did you just give to Mopeko?"

While Maupeco became obsessed with Poffin, Hope and Mary became interested in Poffin. If it's true, I'd like to give it to you right away so you can eat it, but I'm a little sorry that I don't have any leftovers.

"It's a snack from the Sinnoh region called Puffin. It is a candy made from mushrooms that was originally a snack for Pokémon, but humans can also eat it, so they eat it together. ”

"Is this a snack made of mushrooms? It looks sweet and delicious!! ”

"It looks delicious."

"It's amazing, it's delicious."

"Are you saying you ate Yongli?"

"Yes, it's delicious, it's really sweet, it makes me happy"

\"Ancestor, Crane!! \"

"I want to eat it too!!"

\"Freya!! \"

"Oh, calm down, okay?"

Yongli closed his eyes and nodded, and Hope and Mary looked at Yongli's face, eager to taste the candy they hadn't discovered yet. The pressure on Hope and Mary is staggering, and both seem to care about it, with Mary even speaking directly to Mopeco to see if she can share some with her. Of course, the hungry Mopeko ignored the opinion of his master and gulped down the puffin

"I'm talking to Yuri too, but should we go camping next time?" When the time comes, I will prepare a lot of mushrooms and make a lot of puffins. \"

"Really!! Let's do it!! ”

"Ah, can I participate too?"

\"I said at the beginning, we're four people, right? There are also sweets in the battle café, so let's have some candy for all four of us!! It's the second candy party!! \"

"I'm looking forward to the sweet party!!"

The four of us set up our tents, sat around the table, took everything out, and ate candy while chatting. Yes, it looks interesting. Hope imagined the scene and began to itch even more, probably because he was looking forward to it.

\"I'm looking forward to the dessert party, but Freya, can you do it? \"

"Yes, I can make sweets, I can cook. Yesterday I went camping with you, you are very good at your craft and the sweets are delicious"

"The energy of cooking, inviting everyone to a dessert party Uh, Freya, you're a man, aren't you?" What kind of feminine power is this?"

"I feel like I'm losing"

\"Yuri, let's work hard too\"

"Yes"

"What are they doing?"

“？ Anyway, let's hurry up and go to the geological symbols, right? ”

"That's right."

"Peco~!!"

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"It's a picture of a bit of a mystery of a geographical symbol."

"That's right. No one knows who painted it, why, and how. ”

"Sonia says it seems to have something to do with the Black Knight."

"It has to do with the Black Knight, it should be the same as the statue in Engine City, right?"

Move to a small park west of Turf Town.

It is a small park with several display panels that visitors often stick their heads in to take pictures, as well as a few benches that allow us to leisurely look at the geological formations in front of us. Do you know how big the types of parks are without rides?

You can see a huge painting from such a small park. A photograph that looks like a giant whirlpool with a tall figure standing next to it. A sheet that looks like a person looks like a person, but if you say it's a big Pokémon, you can say it's a dynamic Pokémon, and if the spiral looks like that adult or Pokémon move, it's a dynamic Pokémon. When you do, it looks like a red and black cloud floating above your head. Well, either way

"Even from the perspective of the locals, I don't quite understand why they like to look at something like this"

"Even if you come to see it, it won't take that long"

"I've heard about it, but like it might be interesting for researchers interested in it, but I don't quite understand it"

"Aha, I think you can really understand my hobby"

I don't seem to be very popular around me. Indeed, for people like us who are still young, it is more fun to go out, fight, and have adventures than to watch such things. Yes, I'm not interested in such a thing. but

When I think of the murals and books in Kaminagi, I find it impossible for me not to be interested in the painting, although it may be irrelevant or meaningless

As I thought, I remembered the empty place in my bag.

Well, if this has anything to do with the Black Knight, it's likely that this giant has a lot of power

"Yes?"

Just as I was thinking this, I felt something furry under my feet, and when I looked down, there was a Uru at my feet.

"Does anyone have wool?"

"Isn't this Hope's?"

"I'm not crazy yet, what about you?"

"I feel like I've seen this Ulu somewhere"

"Hey, woo!"

A loud sound rang out in the stadium. When the four of us turned around, we saw a burly man standing there. No, I know this person.

A gymnasium leader lined up at the opening ceremony.

"Mirossan"

"Oh, Hejun and Mary-san are still there. Considering the attitude of the two of you towards the gym challenge, I thought you had already started to challenge Lurina-san. \"

\"Mr. Yoro! I'm waiting for my friend's first challenge!! \"

"I also think you should watch these guys fight."

"These are the people I've seen at the opening ceremony."

Mr. Yaro looked at me and Yuri carefully. Due to his height and good physique, it gives an extremely terrifying feeling. Although his expression was gentle, I could definitely feel the majesty of the hall leader. But it's not just about overwhelming the opponent, it's more like I don't know if I can convey the feeling of being surrounded by an aura. I was scared, but not scared, it was a strange feeling.

"I see, you were recommended by the same champion as Hejun, and it was recommended by the champion of the Sinnoh region, your vision is really good, and I'm looking forward to testing your strength in this regard." Battle of the gyms. ”

Grunt.

Yongli and I both had throats in our throats. It looks hard.

"Oh, I just stopped by to take a break between gym fights. Now that Ulu has been found safely, I'll take my leave. ”

As he spoke, he picked up Uru with one hand and left. Yes, it's powerful. Ulu weighs 6 kilograms, so if you think about it, it seems like anyone can do it

However, it was a match against Mr. Yarrow.

\"Mr. Yoro, I'm a grass user, what should I do with what I have now\"

"How will my two animals get along"

It seems that Mr. Yarrow's gym battle will be a 2v2 solo battle. So I had to choose two from the available options: Latos, Mahomer and Mason. When asked if any of them were good for the grass type, I found myself scratching my head. Maesson, in particular, was exploited for his weaknesses. I should be able to train ice moves as a secondary weapon unique to the water system, but unfortunately I don't have ice moves in my move machine or skill record. However, it is true that I currently have the highest level other than the one I carry with me, and I am considering a technique for grasses. I'm thinking about whether or not to post it.

It might be a good idea to keep Raltz in an almost guaranteed position. He's the second most mature fighter and has already established his fighting style. He should also be able to do well in this gym battle.

Finally, there's Mahom I don't know.

It's only been a day since I caught it, and I haven't had time to test its skills and strength, or even time to train it. To be honest, I don't have the confidence to fight in real life. All I know is that it's a fairy type, and you can use the skills I saw during the battle café battle, and even as far as I know, if you ask me if there are any skills that are particularly effective against the grass type, it's mediocre If you can get rid of the gym quest at once, you can check it after the gym quest is over, so it depends on the result at the time

If that's the case, it's these two people who are fighting now

I think about the thoughts in my head and figure out how to fight. Yuri also seems to be thinking about the gym battle, grunting as he worries.

For Yuri, there is nothing he can do about himself, because he only has two. He has a powerful ally named Shibani, but the Gym leader can't let him break through just because of type compatibility.) Something that doesn't exist)

Of course, unless you pass the Gym quest, you won't be able to challenge this in the first place. It's never good to see too far and stumble.

"I've got to pick myself up"

"I agree"

Yongli and I nodded and wished each other the best of luck. They were enemies, but now they are rivals who help each other to progress. I don't want you to fall in a place like this.

"You're so excited! I'm looking forward to this gym assignment!! ”

"As for the gym mission, I don't think I'll tell you, right?"

"yes, I'll have to see it with my own eyes."

"I think I want to try it for the first time, too. I want to be excited. ”

"I mean, do you watch the Gym quest too?"

"Yes, the mission is the same as the gym battle, there are monitoring broadcasts, and there are audience activities, but you can't see the players in the waiting room."

"The original schedule was to do the gym mission in the morning and the gym battle in the afternoon. This is designed so that they don't overlap. ”

"That's why there are more people stopping at the gym than I thought"

"I promise I won't say that."

"I—I know."

The jump kept piercing into my body, and I couldn't help but back away, but I was already satisfied. To compensate for this, the gym challenge period was put on hold for a long time, so I think this slow progress is okay. Maybe.

"Still, Mr. Yarrow is very good. He's taking care of Uru while he's working as a gym curator, and he's also doing farm work or something, right? Moreover, as the director of the first course hall, he was also the most challenged. Because there is a gym director. \"A lot"

"That's why he's so busy. He does all of this with a smile on his face, so I think he's actually a very strong person. ”

"The reason why he was able to become the first hall master was because he was so kind, so he couldn't show his true feelings to new trainers or opponents who were weaker than him! In fact, rumor has it that he's still hiding his hole cards. It's become"

"So, Rabbit and Kaku, let's go tomorrow and the day after tomorrow!!"

"Yes!!" ”

Woooooooo

"I—I'm sorry. \"

When you're fully focused, your stomach will ring. I looked at Yuri who was blushing and clutching his stomach, thinking that it was already past lunchtime, and the three of us looked at each other and smiled except for Yuri.

"Well, then eat well and support tomorrow! Turf Town is an agricultural town! Lots of delicious vegetables and dairy products!! Freya will love it too!! \"

"Oh! It's so funny!! ”

"Dairy products, I don't know if there's such a thing as cheese fondue"

"Cheese fondue looks delicious!!"

"Wait a minute."

I opened the Turf Town map on my phone and searched for restaurants. Then, there is a shop where you can eat the aforementioned cheese fondue.

"Oh, I see!! Let's go!! ”

"Really!?"

As soon as I explained, Yuri's eyes lit up. Marie is also looking forward to it, and is a little excited.

"Then let's go to dinner together."

"Protocol!!" ””

I was expecting hops, I was hungry myself. The four of us talked and laughed and slowly walked towards the food in Turf Town.

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The next morning we all had cheese fondue.

Despite the large number of people in the venue, I walked to the reception in a daze. Yuri is right next to her, and she seems to be focused on the upcoming gym mission.

"This is the reserved contestants, Julia and Yuri. There is still some time before the start time, so please go to the changing room to change and wait in the departure room. ”

"Yes"

Yongli and I walked in the direction of the locker room that the receptionist told us. Soon, we came to a fork in the road.

"So from now on, I'll work on my own."

\"yes. Freya also good luck!! \"

"Of course!!"

The two high-fived and parted ways. There were quite a few people in the locker room, some nervous because of the first gym mission, some simulated in their minds because it was the second time, and some panicked because of the first failure. It makes a difference. I glanced at each other and changed into the uniform I received.

I carried 928 on my back to the waiting room.

I couldn't see the gym mission from the waiting room, and Yuri wasn't there, so I guessed I might be waiting in another place, so I closed my eyes and focused.

It's okay, I can go as usual

The heartbeat is a bit big.

I think I'm nervous too. It's been a long time since I've tried to go to the gym.

This feeling, this nervousness, is so nostalgic

But oddly enough, it's not unpleasant. Same as then. A state of euphoria prevailing. My temperature is also elevated.

"Julia, it's time. Please enter. ''

"Phew!!"

I exhaled and patted my cheek gently. Let's pick ourselves up again

"Let's go, conquer the First Pavilion!!"

The door to the waiting room opened, and my first challenge in Galel began.

Coming out through the waiting room, it's a very open space.

The ceilings are high and the space is quite spacious. If you compare, it is about the same size as the stadium of the opening ceremony. I looked around, and although there weren't as many as at the opening ceremony, there were still quite a few spectators watching and cheering.

I haven't done anything yet

The audience seems to have gathered here to watch, probably because it was recommended by the Sinnoh regional champion. I felt embarrassed and nervous because there were so many eyes and expectations on me.

\"Well, this is the next challenger for the Gym Mission! He came all the way from the Sinnoh region and was recommended by Miss Sirona, the champion of the Sinnoh region!! Everyone is interested in Frya!! \"

"Wow!!"

"Ahh

Although there were fewer people than that stadium, the sound was deafening enough. Even considering that this is indoors, the echo is so strong that it makes me dizzy. I tried not to be attracted by the atmosphere of this venue and concentrated my strength. When I fought with the gym director, he was definitely bigger, so I couldn't be scared in a place like this.

"This is the gym mission of the turf stadium that Fria is going to take on!!"

As far as the eye can see, you'll see many Ulu people strolling leisurely across the open meadows. There was a different place in the back than the lawn, and the road to there was blocked by a wooden fence.

"The rules are simple! Take the whine that is scattered on the field to the fence and you can move on to the next road!! In other words, chase oh oh oh!! No matter how you chase it, as long as you don't woo woo! "Special reasons. Will you pursue it, understand each other, or force it? Your understanding of Pokémon Ulu and your affection for it will be tested!! ”

That's why I told everyone to shoot at Ulu. No matter what you do, throwing something or attacking may be allowed, but the way to do it is to pass. I feel sorry for Ulu and most importantly, people are watching her. I don't know how others broke through, but others. I am me. Moreover, since I was treated as a representative of the Sinnoh region, my actions would affect the reputation of the Sinnoh region and would also cause a lot of trouble for Miss Sirona who recommended me. It would be nice if I was the only one to be criticized, but I can't let others get into such a situation. Now that I think about it, the pressure is actually even greater

I don't care about this right now!!

Since they said they were chasing Uru, they should have run away from me. That being the case, if we make a big turn and chase slowly, Urus will naturally go towards goal.