The seven-day summer camp quickly came to an end.
After handing the children who had attended the camp over to their parents, Professor Oak took Dongshu and Ash to Professor Oak's Research Lab in Pallet Town.
"We're here. This is my research lab!"
Professor Oak introduced it to Dongshu with a smile.
Dongshu looked around curiously and soon realized that it seemed no different from how he remembered it from the anime.
"Would you like to stay here and play for a couple more days?" Professor Oak invited him.
Dongshu had enjoyed this trip so much that he did not want to leave. Just as he was about to agree, he heard Raikou speak to him through telepathy.
"Little One, it's time for us to go back. Fire Emperor has returned to Heavenly Green Mountain."
Dongshu swallowed the words that had reached his lips and shook his head regretfully.
"No, Professor Oak. We've been away for too long this time. It's time to head back now."
Seeing that Dongshu had made up his mind to leave, Professor Oak could only nod. "All right."
Then, an embarrassed smile suddenly appeared on his face as he made a request.
"Um... Dongshu, I have a small favor to ask of you."
"What?" Dongshu froze for a moment.
Professor Oak's eyes burned with excitement. "Could I take a picture with Raikou?"
Raikou frowned slightly upon hearing that.
It exchanged a glance with Dongshu, then sighed helplessly.
Dongshu grinned. "Dad said yes!"
Professor Oak's face lit up. He hurriedly had his dumbfounded assistant fetch a camera and take a photo of him with Raikou.
With a click, the moment was captured.
Professor Oak gazed at the photo, filled with delight.
"Thank you, Dongshu, Raikou."
"We'll be going now!" Dongshu swung himself onto Raikou's back and