The 114th day after leaving the Orange Islands, light rain.
On the sixth morning after returning from Indigo Plateau, a light drizzle fell outside the window, the raindrops gently tapping against the glass with crisp sounds.
Yu Hai rubbed his sleepy eyes and stretched. Listening to the patter of rain outside, he got up early as usual.
As he washed up, he gazed at the hazy curtain of rain outside and thought about the training schedule for the day. Though he could have his Pokémon use Sunny Day to change the rainy conditions, there was no need.
Rainy days had their own benefits. It was not as scorching as usual, and the cool air made him feel comfortable. Training like this seemed pretty good too.
When the weather had been especially hot before, he would often have Pelipper and the other Water-type Pokémon repeatedly use Rain Dance to cool down the nearby training grounds and give everyone some relief. There was no need for that now.
After washing up, he went to the Pokémon Center's Dining Room. The air was filled with the aroma of food. He got his breakfast, found a seat, and began eating. Just as he picked up a sandwich, his phone suddenly rang.
"Ring-ring, ring-ring—"
The crisp ringtone sounded especially clear in the sparsely populated Dining Room.
He hurriedly put down his breakfast and pulled out his phone. Seeing A Long's number on the screen, curiosity flashed in his eyes, and he quickly answered the call.
"Hello?" Yu Hai held the phone to his ear, a trace of confusion in his eyes. Calling at this time... had they returned?
"Boss, we're back. Have you returned too, Boss?" A Long's somewhat weak yet barely contained excited voice came from the other end.
"I'm back. How did things