A stranger suddenly appeared.
Ogerpon hid behind Baimu, cautiously peeking out.
Nemona wiped away her sweat, bracing one hand on her knee while raising the other in greeting. "Hi! I'm Nemona, Baimu's friend!"
"I! I'm Baimu's best friend!"
Arven squeezed forward impatiently, pointing at his own face as he tried his hardest to make Ogerpon remember him first.
Baimu laughed and scolded them, "You two should catch your breath before you start talking!"
"Poni-o~"
Seeing how close they were, Ogerpon stopped hiding and openly revealed herself.
The two gradually calmed their breathing.
Nemona looked curiously at Ogerpon. "So it really is a Legendary Pokémon. This is my first time seeing one. Did you catch her?"
"It wouldn't count as catching her. Her former partner asked me to look after her. I guess that means... entrusting an orphan to me?"
Baimu could not find a better way to put it.
Arven busied himself pulling out bowls. "Forget that for now! Baimu, try this! The main ingredients came from Kitakami! It's one of my proudest dishes!"
"Soup? You know, I really am a little hungry. I've been running around all day and haven't eaten anything."
He walked over with interest.
Miraidon had already moved closer, hoping to get a Sandwich from Arven.
Instead, all it received was a steaming bowl of soup.
"Graaah!"
Miraidon turned away in disappointment. Its seemingly disdainful attitude made the veins on Arven's forehead bulge.
He gritted his teeth. "You little—!"
"Save your strength. If it won't drink it, I will."
Baimu took the bowl and smiled at Ogerpon. "Want a taste? My friend's cooking isn't quite as good as mine, but it's still drinkable."
Arven snorted. "You're as annoying as Miraidon! Nemona! Want another bowl?"
"I'll have something cold—thanks~"
Nemona's eyes lit up slightly. In front of