The Special Nature of Gardevoir

Suzuki Ai's words sounded polite and friendly, but paired with the still "fixated" gaze of her Gardevoir, they carried a different undertone to Xinhai.

Xinhai looked at Suzuki Ai, his expression calm and unruffled, his tone equally flat. "Thank you for the compliment. However, our schedule is quite tight lately, so we probably do not have much spare time for this sort of 'exchange.' If there is nothing else, we will be taking our leave."

He directly declined her implied invitation and made his intention to leave clear.

The smile on Suzuki Ai's face stiffened slightly, but she quickly returned to normal. She did not press the matter and merely nodded. "All right, then. What a pity. Perhaps we can chat again when there is another opportunity? I hope you enjoy your time in Slateport City."

"Goodbye." Xinhai said no more. He nodded to Suzuki Ai, then cast a sidelong glance at her male Gardevoir, whose gaze remained glued to his own Gardevoir.

Then he turned decisively, holding Eevee as he and Gardevoir merged into the departing crowd, quickly disappearing through the venue exit.

Watching Xinhai and Gardevoir leave without a hint of reluctance, the bright smile on Suzuki Ai's face finally faded. She sighed helplessly, turned around, and lightly tapped her Gardevoir on the forehead with one finger, her tone mildly reproachful.

"You, honestly! How many times have I told you to hold back a little? Hold back! Who stares straight at someone like that the first time they meet? You scared them away!"

At her words, Gardevoir finally withdrew its gaze from the exit completely. It lowered its head to look at its Trainer, a trace of humanlike helplessness and determination flashing through its red eyes.

As it looked at Suzuki Ai, a clear stream of Telepathic information