Barry

After finishing his special training, Bai Shi reached a nearby town and prepared to take a short break.

Back in town, his taut nerves gradually relaxed.

He planned to visit the Pokémon Center, have Nurse Joy heal his Pokémon, then get a room and enjoy a hot bath.

But just as he reached the Pokémon Center, before he could go inside, someone suddenly ran out.

The person charged around like a headless chicken and nearly bowled Bai Shi over.

Luckily, Bai Shi reacted quickly and barely dodged out of the way.

"What are you doing? Can't you be more careful? You nearly ran into me. That's a fine!"

Before Bai Shi could get a word out, the other boy had already turned the blame on him.

"Oh, really? Let's see who's got the nerve to say that!"

Bai Shi's fists clenched as he glared at him. The boy had blond hair, wore an orange-and-white striped T-shirt and gray pants, and carried a brown travel bag.

"Barry? Of course it's you, you hothead!"

Bai Shi's eyes narrowed as he recalled who the boy was.

His name was Barry, and like Bai Shi, he came from Twinleaf Town.

He had appeared several times in the anime and was one of Ash's rivals in the Sinnoh Region.

But in terms of strength, he was nowhere near Paul.

"Wait, I know you! I just watched your match in the Double Battle Tournament on TV."

"You fought Paul's Electabuzz to a draw with your Staravia. Not bad!"

"What was your name again? Little Shi? Black Shi?"

As it happened, after blaming Bai Shi for the near collision, Barry seemed to recognize him too.

Surprise crossed his face, and he pointed a finger at Bai Shi with no hint of manners.

He kept talking, but couldn't