Akala Island, Konikoni City.
Olivia's handmade jewelry shop.
Li Wei and Cynthia had come to Olivia's gemstone jewelry shop.
For one thing, Cynthia wanted to catch up with Olivia; for another, Li Wei was here for his island challenge.
Challenging Island Kahuna Olivia and completing her grand trial would also earn him a Z-Crystal.
To Li Wei and Cynthia's surprise, their destination for that evening-the Aina Restaurant-was right next door.
The little discovery made Li Wei and Cynthia exchange knowing smiles. They couldn't help marveling at how the world was both vast and closely interconnected.
Olivia greeted Li Wei warmly.
Partly because Li Wei was a Trainer recognized by Tapu Koko, and partly because he was Cynthia's boyfriend.
Of course, even without those two connections, Li Wei's strength and accomplishments would have earned Olivia's respect.
"Hello, Miss Olivia. You're too kind."
Li Wei nodded politely. "Your gemstone shop is lovely."
Olivia covered her mouth with a soft laugh. "You're too kind. I made all of these myself."
"Would you like to come upstairs for a cup of tea?"
"Wouldn't that interfere with your business?"
Smiling, Olivia pointed to the second floor.
"This isn't just my shop. It's also my home. I live upstairs."
"Then I'll have Lucario and the others stay behind to watch the shop for you."
Olivia smiled and pointed toward the stairs in the corner.
"No need. Look over there."
Following Olivia's finger, Li Wei spotted a Lycanroc in Midday Form lying there.
"Awoo~"
Lycanroc raised its head and greeted Li Wei.
There was something else remarkable about Olivia: she had an exceptionally strong affinity with Pokémon.
His Victini, Meloetta, and Diancie-even Larvitar-showed a great deal of interest in Olivia.
After taking a deep sniff of Shaymin, Olivia sighed in delight.
"I can smell the sunshine!"
"Victini,