"More than a month had passed since the World Championships ended. This was Champion Xia Yan—oh, no, Mr. Xia Yan's first time appearing on a television program.
Thank you very much to Mr. Xia Yan for accepting our interview!
That concludes today's Pokémon Radio broadcast. Coming up next is this station's special interview program—Rainbow Academy Arc.
And at Mr. Xia Yan's request, Rainbow Academy Arc will be interviewing Rainbow Academy's honorary vice principal, Mr. Giovanni!"
"Quack—"
Sirfetch'd skillfully turned off the television, pursing its lips as it carefully recalled those fleeting shots from the broadcast where it had appeared.
It nodded in satisfaction.
Every pose had been perfect.
Sure enough.
It had to keep up the good habit of striking poses. After all, it was practically half a celebrity now.
Bang!!
Just as Sirfetch'd was basking in self-admiration, a white wing swung down from behind and smacked squarely into its forehead, sending it stumbling.
"Chakoi!"
Stop narcissistically admiring yourself! Have you prepared all the ingredients? Be careful, or we'll drag you in to make up the numbers if there isn't enough!
Togekiss stood there with its wings on its hips, glaring at it with the fierce yet adorable air of a big sister.
"Quack!!"
Sirfetch'd jolted at the words, scooped up the white apron that had fallen from its undershirt, and tied it around its waist with a heartbreaking familiarity.
Then it grabbed Sacred Sword and ran off in great strides.
"Vee—"
Sylveon happily approached Togekiss, its soft white ribbons carrying two ice cream cones as it generously offered one to Togekiss.
The moment Togekiss saw the glistening cone giving off a faint chill, its eyes lit up, and it secretly swallowed.
It accepted the ice cream, stretched out its tiny pink tongue, and carefully took a lick.
Its round