One day, the sun shone brightly.
When Kukui came to visit Hala, he discovered that Bai Shi was still training near Iki Town.
"Bai Shi, besides being a Pokémon Professor, I'm also a teacher at Alola School. Would you be interested in visiting?"
An idea struck Kukui, and he took the opportunity to invite Bai Shi.
He happened to have a class that day, and this might be a chance to give his students a lively, entertaining lesson.
Besides, anyone who could catch Tapu Koko's attention had to possess some extraordinary qualities.
Naturally, Kukui wanted to get to know him better.
"Well, Professor, with such a warm invitation, how could I refuse?"
Bai Shi had been thinking about continuing his search for Z-Crystals, but out of consideration for Hala, he ultimately accepted Kukui's invitation.
The Pokémon School where Kukui taught was also a central setting for many events in the Sun and Moon anime, which naturally piqued Bai Shi's curiosity.
With that settled, the two promptly set off for the school.
Alola's Pokémon School stood on the outskirts of Hau'oli City, and its principal was Samson Oak.
Notably, Principal Samson was a cousin of the renowned Professor Oak from Pallet Town.
With Kukui leading the way, Bai Shi arrived at the entrance to the Pokémon School.
"Alola, Professor Kukui!"
As soon as Kukui came into view, several students eagerly hurried over to greet him in the Alola Region's distinctive fashion.
"Alola!"
Kukui smiled and warmly returned their greetings, without any of the stuffiness one might expect from a teacher.
Unlike most schools, this one had no towering walls.
Instead, it cleverly used the blue sea and orderly rows of trees to create a natural boundary between the campus and its surroundings.
Upon entering, Bai Shi's gaze was immediately drawn to