"Yes, sir. I want to place well in the Spring City Rookie Tournament, so I'd like to spend some time training in the Alola Region!" Hu Bin told his homeroom teacher.
"All right. You're the top student at our school, so train hard and aim for a good result. The Spring City Rookie Tournament is your gateway to bigger things. Make sure you give it your all!" his teacher said earnestly.
Hu Bin nodded. "Don't worry, sir. I'm going for the championship this time!"
His teacher laughed heartily. "If you win the championship, you'll have more acceptance letters from universities across the country than you know what to do with!"
Hu Bin had gone to school first thing that morning to discuss his training plans with his teacher. The school readily gave the green light to trainers eligible for the rookie tournament and supported his decision. By the time school let out that afternoon, his leave of absence had been approved!
After school, Hu Bin and his friends gathered at the Milk Tea Shop for milk tea!
"I'm leaving for the Alola Region the day after tomorrow. Keep working hard on your training. Let's see what everyone can do in the rookie tournament!"
Hu Bin spoke to Wu Jin and the others as he sipped his milk tea.
Wu Jin grinned smugly. "Bro, just don't get scared by how much we've improved when you get back. You'll see!"
Liu Yi smiled too. "Bro, we're going all out this time-for the girls at university and a sweet romance!"
Yi Nanzi scoffed from beside them. "How shallow. Is dating all you think campus life is good for?"
Wu Jin and Liu Yi immediately bristled. They stood up and grabbed Yi Nanzi by the collar. "Then tell us how we should make the