All Worlds, We'll Be Together

League Calendar 2038, July 1st, Donghuang Region, Cloud Marsh Lake.

It was midsummer, and though the blazing sun hung overhead, the temperature over the lake was exceptionally comfortable.

Taking advantage of the lovely weather, many of the aquatic Pokémon living here surfaced to bask in the warm but not scorching sunlight.

A yacht slowly cruised across the lake. The ripples spreading from its sides did not disturb the wild Pokémon; instead, they drew several naturally lively Totodile into chasing the waves with abandon.

On deck, a group of boys and girls around ten years old leaned over the railings, their curious eyes constantly taking in everything around them.

Several calm and reliable Poliwrath stood behind them, poised to rescue any mischievous child who might fall into the water.

The female teacher who was clearly leading the children patiently and meticulously introduced the wild Pokémon appearing around them.

"Totodile are Water type Pokémon that mostly inhabit eastern regions such as Johto and Donghuang. Don't let their small size fool you—their bite force is astonishingly strong. Because they aren't very mature mentally, they can't always judge their own strength. Many novice Trainers who raise Totodile have been bitten while playing with them. Just look at those teeth—"

The children, listening intently, followed their teacher's gesture and saw rows of stark white, sharp teeth in the Totodile's mouths, shaped like short daggers.

Childish cries of alarm rose one after another. A few timid girls trembled so hard that they nearly lost their grip and fell into the water.

Fortunately, the ever-vigilant Poliwrath sharply noticed what was happening and steadied them with a single stride.

Having successfully pulled off her little prank, the teacher tucked away the faint smirk at the corner of her mouth, cleared her throat, and continued, "Still, as long as