After defeating Nessa, the Psychic's fame grew even further.
When spectators and reporters surrounded him again, he used the same method as before—Teleport.
This time, though, Chairman Rose intercepted him just as he was about to head back to The Captain's Table for another meal.
[You looked at Chairman Rose's smile and suddenly felt that, delicious as the food at The Captain's Table was, getting to eat it in peace was another matter.]
A long string of ellipses appeared over the Psychic's head. He looked utterly speechless.
Baimu guessed he was wondering whether Rose lived inside the restaurant. How else did he run into him every time? It made no sense.
Rose, of course, had no idea what the Psychic was thinking. Dressed in a suit, he invited him to lunch.
The Psychic couldn't refuse, so he quietly accepted.
Over lunch, Rose said he hoped the Psychic would agree to interviews and interact with the spectators after leaving the Arena at the end of a match.
In Galar's Gym Challenge, even someone as socially anxious as the Ghost Gym Leader Allister gave interviews and appeared on television to talk about his past.
Rose didn't want to see the Psychic keep dodging reporters.
[You fell silent for a few seconds. Considering how generously Chairman Rose had given you a letter of endorsement, you decided to agree. Chairman Rose thanked you, delighted.]
Watching this, Baimu couldn't help admiring how far Rose went to treat talented people with respect.
Rose also reminded the Psychic to attend the Gym Challenge opening ceremony in Motostoke. Although he had already beaten two Gym Leaders, the ceremony was held at a fixed time every year.
The Gym Leaders and every challenger would make an appearance. It was an important ritual—
A publicity stunt, in other words. Fair