Where's the Gundam? Bring It Out!

"Tapu Bulu, Tapu Koko, we'll come again next time."

Standing on Latios's back, Xia Yan waved to the two Island Guardians.

Tapu Koko seemed very calm and gave Xia Yan a slight nod.

But when it glanced at its friend beside it, whose expression was dark and who looked utterly exhausted, sympathy filled its eyes.

Tapu Bulu looked utterly despairing.

It had already tried to hide.

But there was a "traitor." Whatever Xia Yan said, it believed, and it had actually led Xia Yan and his Pokémon to Tapu Bulu again.

And after that...

Tapu Bulu once again became Xia Yan's "tool Pokémon," a Qualified cheat device.

Xia Yan even provided excellent meals every day so Tapu Bulu could last longer.

Of course, Xia Yan said nothing when Tapu Koko openly mooched food and drinks off him.

Feeling the resentment-filled look Tapu Bulu cast its way, Tapu Koko coughed lightly. It stopped looking at its companion's expression, waved its hand, and flew away with flair.

Tapu Bulu looked ashen.

It really couldn't hide. As long as Xia Yan was in the Alola Region, he would definitely find a way to locate it.

There was no helping it.

After all, the decision to entrust Nebby to him had been approved by all the Island Guardians.

Now that he was holding the emperor hostage to command the lords, no Pokémon could refuse the "reasonable" help he sought.

Besides, Xia Yan knew how to treat others well.

Whenever he asked for help, delicious food and fun things were never lacking.

As Island Guardians, they rarely ate human food. But after trying it, they found themselves unable to put it down.

It was just that...

Two streams of tears ran down Tapu Bulu's face.

Why did all of you get the benefits while I