Just then...
Mew?
A childish cry suddenly echoed in Lucario's mind.
...Are you looking for me?
Lucario was startled and swiftly concealed itself behind a tree trunk, carefully observing its surroundings.
Its Aura scanned the area again and again, yet it still failed to detect the presence of any Pokémon.
A moment later.
Mew!
The cry rang out again.
...Time's up. You lost!
As soon as the words fell, an olive-shaped tail tip swept past Lucario's eyes.
This...
Lucario's pupils contracted as it turned to look at its shoulder.
At some point, a pink, kitten-like Pokémon had sat down there.
Seeing that Lucario had discovered it, the pink kitten covered its mouth with both paws and giggled. Its tail was like a cat teaser, constantly dangling before Lucario's face and occasionally brushing across its nose.
So strong.
Lucario could not imagine how long this Pokémon had been sitting on its shoulder. It had always been skilled at sensing, yet it had remained completely unaware of a Pokémon right beside it, one that had already made physical contact with it.
Yet because of that, it relaxed somewhat.
After all, if the other party had meant it harm, it would have had countless chances to take its life.
Mew! (Now it's your turn to find me!)
Lucario froze for a moment before realizing that the other party had decided on its own that this was a game of hide-and-seek and was ready to begin the next round.
Seeing the terrifying pink kitten float into the air, Lucario hurriedly stopped it just as it was wondering where to hide.
I've been separated from my companions, and I need to find them. Sorry, I don't have time to play with you.
Mew lowered its tail dejectedly.
It had always been very fond of Pokémon