Mikan Gym—
At dusk, Yu Hai quietly entered Mikan Gym. The moment he stepped inside, warm yellow light spilled through the room. Dunmei's family was gathered around the dining table having dinner, still completely unaware of his arrival. He had not told them in advance that he would be coming.
The island that had been created in a single day now stood quietly in the distance. When he casually looked west, he could still see thick smoke slowly rising. Fortunately, the active volcano had gradually calmed down, and its impact on the surrounding area had become negligible.
"A Hai, why are you here?" Dunmei had been eating with relish when he happened to glance up and saw Yu Hai standing at the kitchen doorway. Surprise lit up his face as he hurriedly asked.
He had originally planned to bring the prepared food over to Yu Hai after dinner, but Yu Hai had arrived first.
"I need to discuss something with the Gym Leader." Yu Hai stood at the kitchen door and gave a slight nod. His gaze swept across the room, where Dunmei's family sat around a wooden round table. Even Grandpa Dunmei, who rarely showed himself, was there.
Grandpa Dunmei had graying hair and a kindly smile. When he saw him, he even greeted him with a laugh. "Xiao Hai, you're here. Want to come have a few drinks...?"
"Xiao Hai, come eat with us." Dunmei's Mother warmly rose to her feet and briskly walked to the cupboard. She took out a clean set of bowls and chopsticks, smiling kindly as he invited Yu Hai to sit.
Yu Hai did not stand on ceremony. After nodding his thanks, he strode to the dining table, gently pulled out a chair, and sat down.
Dunmei's Mother brought over a steaming bowl