On the beach.
The Rotom Pokédex's electronic eyes flashed wildly.
"What's Tapu Koko doing here, Rotom?"
It cried in alarm, "Did we make too much noise, Rotom?"
Ash threw his hands behind his head and laughed. "No way! Don't Z-Moves make even more noise?"
In terms of flashy effects, he wasn't wrong.
But when it came to destructive power...
The Rotom Pokédex glanced at the crater Dragon's Maw had blasted into the ground. By its reckoning, only a Z-Move used by Pikachu could match it right now.
Brock and Misty asked curiously what Tapu Koko was.
When they learned it was the Pokémon that guarded Melemele Island, they regretted missing their chance to see it.
"You can come again next time!"
Ash said with a grin.
It wasn't just the audience that enjoyed a bit of nostalgia. Reuniting with old friends made the people involved happy, too.
Brock and Misty agreed they could visit again and answered with smiles.
They had thoroughly enjoyed the past two days. Alola's beautiful climate and distinctive local culture made it a perfect vacation spot.
Both thought they should bring their families next time.
Meanwhile.
Gladion and Lillie had comforted the upset Shiny Nihilego.
The barbecue resumed.
After their defeats, everyone's appetite had surged. They ate until their bellies were round and only called it a night when they couldn't fit in another bite.
Before they parted.
Misty presented Baimu with the teardrop-shaped Cascade Badge and invited him to visit the Cerulean Gym when he had time.
"Our Cerulean Gym isn't just strong," she said. "We also have an underwater ballet performed by four beautiful mermaids~"
"Don't you mean three mermaids?"
Ash teased. Though many years had passed, he still couldn't resist needling Misty whenever they met.
Thud! Thud!
Both of them fell to the