As it happened, Crispin, whom Bai Shi had battled in Virbank City, was the Savanna Biome's nominal manager.
He had also warmly invited Bai Shi to visit Blueberry Academy.
Since he was already here, Bai Shi decided to pay Crispin a visit along the way.
So, with Lacey guiding him, Bai Shi arrived at the Savanna Biome's large plaza.
Blueberry Academy students bustled about the spacious plaza.
They gathered in small groups, either eagerly discussing amusing moments from their extracurricular activities or immersing themselves in Pokémon battles.
Accompanied by Elite Four member Lacey, Bai Shi stood out in the crowd and immediately drew plenty of attention.
Although the excitement surrounding his victory at the Vertress Conference had gradually faded, Bai Shi had still built up a certain degree of fame.
Thus, when Bai Shi entered the plaza, quite a few Blueberry Academy students recognized him.
Among those students, Crispin was especially sharp-eyed, spotting Bai Shi almost at once.
"Oh, Bai Shi, what brings you here? Did you come looking for a fiery Pokémon battle with me?"
Upon seeing Bai Shi, Crispin's face lit up with delighted surprise. He hurried over and eagerly struck up a conversation.
"Lacey invited me to have a look around Blueberry Academy."
With a slight smile, Bai Shi explained why he was there.
"Since you've come all this way, you absolutely have to try some of my homemade spicy cooking."
Crispin's eyes immediately brightened. He offered Bai Shi an invitation, eager to treat him to a good meal.
"With such a warm invitation, how could I refuse?"
Without much hesitation, Bai Shi readily agreed.
"..."
Seeing Bai Shi nod, Lacey looked as though she wanted to say something but held back, an extremely odd expression on her face.
Crispin's cooking was not something just anyone could