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When Kieran invited him to compete in the Pokémon World Championships Junior Cup, Mingyou's instinct was to refuse. He hadn't planned to stay in the Unova Region that long.

Before turning him down, though, he asked, "What are the prizes?"

"Um..."

Kieran froze. He never entered competitions for the prizes; he went to beat his opponents. He didn't know much about that side of things.

Fortunately, Akari knew more than either of them. "A trophy, prize money, and a chance to face Alder, the Unova League Champion, in a match."

"But the real rewards are probably the honor and the achievement. It's a youth competition spun off from the Pokémon World Championships, the biggest tournament in the world. Any Trainer under eighteen can enter."

Something occurred to Mingyou. "Didn't you once say you wanted to save up enough money to travel and challenge the world's top Trainers?"

"I did... once."

Akari smiled faintly. Back then, her amnesia had left her adrift, without a clear goal. Now that all her memories had returned, she no longer wanted to keep fighting. A peaceful life suited her better.

Still, she added, "Of course, if you want to enter, I'll come too. Facing you in a match might be fun."

"Damn, now I'm tempted..."

Mingyou wrestled with the decision, then his eyes sharpened. "I'm going! It'll be good publicity for the Manor. I'll seize the chance to talk to Alder about working together!"

"Yes!"

Kieran was thrilled. Now he couldn't wait to show Mingyou how much stronger he had become since getting a fresh start.

Akari smiled and sat up straighter, turning to look at Mingyou. It seemed she needed to prepare too. A month would be plenty of time!

The three finished dinner in high spirits. Kieran said he would bring the League