The 155th day after leaving the Orange Islands, sunny.
It was another clear day. The morning sunlight spilled gently into the room as Yu Hai groggily opened his eyes and sat up from the bed. Umbreon was still sleeping soundly beside him.
After quickly washing up, he went to the open area of the room and released his Pokémon in batches. The little ones clustered around him, chirping noisily.
Smiling, he could tell that the little ones were hungry. He immediately took out the carefully prepared Pokémon food from his backpack and set it down before them one by one. Seeing their satisfied expressions, he smiled in relief.
After feeding the Pokémon, he recalled them and straightened his clothes. He was still wearing a loose black athletic T-shirt, dark blue jeans, and white sneakers as he left the competitor dormitory.
He then arrived at the large cafeteria in Competitor Village. People came and went through the hall, while the scents of all kinds of food mingled in the air.
He found an empty seat and ordered a simple breakfast of bread, milk, and fruit. After quickly finishing his meal, he got up and prepared to head to the battle venue. He still had an important match that morning.
Last night, he had retrieved the Pokémon participating in the battles from the Pokémon Center. After being examined and treated, none of them had suffered any serious injuries. At most, they had used up some stamina, but they could still continue battling.
When he arrived at the main venue, the broadcast was loudly calling for him to enter. He took a deep breath and walked through the competitor passage toward the main arena with steady steps.
The instant he stepped into the main venue, thunderous cheers surged toward him. The deafening cries