"And even if it doesn't work out, you won't lose anything, will you? After all, pursuing the path of a Pokémon Coordinator is simply an added advantage in the arts."
Seeing the hesitation on Eve's face, Xiao Ran made one final point.
Eve leaned back in her chair without speaking. She gazed out through the enormous floor-to-ceiling window beside her, deep in thought.
"You're right. The path of a Pokémon Coordinator is an added advantage in conventional arts." After a long while, Principal Eve finally spoke.
"I can let you try, and I'll do my best to meet your requirements, but only for Pokémon Coordinator Class Four. And you mustn't interfere with their regular arts courses."
"Also, I won't help you publicize any class transfers. Only if students genuinely want to transfer into your class will I refrain from blocking them. Do you understand?"
"Understood! That's all I need!"
Xiao Ran nodded readily in agreement. It wasn't his school anyway. If you're willing, great. If not, it doesn't really matter to me. At worst, I'll just settle down and be a student. I'd welcome that.
After returning from the principal's office, Xiao Ran felt considerably more relaxed. He would have to set aside some time to prepare lessons for the class, but his Pokémon's strength had been growing steadily all the while.
Since leaving the Alola Great Secret Realm, quite a few of his Pokémon had advanced to Entry Class, including the swarm of hardworking Cutiefly and the lazy little Morelull. Several months had passed, after all.
However, Primarina and the others had made no further progress. They were firmly stuck at late Elite Class, without the slightest sign of a breakthrough. Reaching Gym Leader Class wasn't so easy.
Sylveon, on the other hand, had taken another step toward late