While Tanie had her eye on Baimu.
Two other people had set their sights on the visitor from another world.
"Mr. Baimu! I'm Yuzi of the Lumiose Social Battle Club, and I'd love to invite you to join us~"
The poised young lady lifted her skirt in an elegant curtsy, looking every bit like a classical Western aristocrat—
If you overlooked her dark skin.
Baimu had thought Nessa and Leon's complexions were as dark as they came. Apparently, he'd been wrong!
Dark! She was really dark!
And with her entire outfit in pale lavender and pinkish purple...
She looked darker still!
Fortunately, her features were still adorable, unlike Ryme, the Montenevera Gym Leader from the Paldea Region.
That was what Baimu thought. Outwardly, he nodded politely. "Thank you for the invitation, but I'm not looking to join any organization right now."
"I see. What a shame. Then would you be interested in the Super Yuzi Tournament? It's one of Lumiose's premier events, with plenty of powerful Trainers competing!"
Yuzi pressed on with another invitation.
Loud laughter suddenly rang out nearby. "Hahaha! Give it up, Yuzi! One look tells you he's an expert! He belongs with our Justice Society!"
A baby-faced, heavily built man with long blond hair walked over.
He was the very picture of a handsome face on a brawny frame. His karate gi hung open around his waist, leaving only a black tank top on his upper body.
The man planted his hands on his hips. "I'm Xibai of the Justice Society, and I'm calling on everyone again today! If Lumiose City wants to promote coexistence with Wild Pokémon, then let's abolish the Wild Zones!"
He shouted toward the busy workers, then turned to Baimu with a grin. "What do you think?"
"When you say 'abolish,' do you