After returning from the Galar Region, Mingyou sought out Meloetta to discuss the concert. But the band happened to be rehearsing for its next single's video, so it wasn't free.
He left them alone, went up to the third floor, kicked Big Turnip out of the way, and sat in the boss's chair. Then he took out his Rotom Phone to do some research.
He searched for Meloetta's account on Pokémon TV and froze at the number beside its profile picture, which showed it hugging someone.
"Turtle, those followers..."
"Balo?"
Terapagos poked its head out. Did you call me?
Mingyou lifted it out of his bag and set it on the desk, his eyes still fixed on the screen. His expression turned serious. Meloetta had posted only twenty-three videos so far, yet their combined views exceeded 180 million. And that didn't even count the fan-made videos using its songs.
Incredible... Without him noticing, this kid had really grown into a star. Those people in the Unova Region must be kicking themselves now.
He skimmed a few comments. Some were heartfelt, while others seemed more interested in their own feelings. None of that mattered. The concert was in a month and a half, and he could only imagine the crowd it would draw.
Calyrex, whom he had kicked aside, slowly approached with his hands clasped behind his back. He regarded Mingyou sternly. "I heard you want to hold a concert in the Galar Region. You've even gotten involved with a group that uses Dynamax."
"So?"
"My advice is to avoid the Galar Region if you can. Lately, I haven't been able to sense the Fairy King's Sword or the Fighting King's Shield. They're artifacts that can counter Dynamax. Their sudden disappearance... I trust you understand what that could mean?"
Calyrex spoke