On the day of the Wallace Cup...
The already narrow streets were completely occupied by crowds coming and going, along with stalls selling all sorts of goods. Contestants, tourists, and vendors mingled together, making everywhere unbearably congested.
Even the usually empty waterways were jammed with boats and canoes of all sizes. Some people were even riding atop Blastoise or other large Water-type Pokémon.
"It's so lively! I knew I loved scenes like this the most!"
Lisia and Altaria poked their heads out from the yacht's cabin, stars practically shining in their eyes, with no awareness whatsoever that they might be late.
Baimu twitched his lips, then suddenly spotted several figures in the crowd holding Lava Cookies, eating as they slowly shuffled forward.
Without a doubt, it was Dawn, May, and the others.
Dawn had replaced Ash in the original group of four, yet somehow she did not look out of place at all... no wonder she had once been called the female version of Ash.
As though he had sensed Baimu's gaze, Brock, who was walking at the rear, turned his head.
"Ah! Baimu!"
"Baimu? Where, where?" Wally's eyes lit up as he raised one hand to shield his eyes from the sun and scanned the area.
Ever since becoming a Trainer, this kid had become more and more like Ash—a battle idiot. He had clearly mocked Ash for it before.
The powerful Baimu had naturally become someone Wally admired and wanted to catch up to.
May and Dawn also looked over. When May saw Brock pointing at the yacht, she gave a soft gasp.
"Isn't that..."
"That's right! Gym Leader Juan's yacht from the Sootopolis Pokémon Gym!" Wally said excitedly. Back when Ash had challenged the Hoenn Pokémon Gyms, they had been lucky enough to ride it.
Wally even