Hau'oli City, Pokémon School.
The next morning, sunlight spilled over the Pokémon School's grounds.
Li Wei had just arrived for class and had yet to enter the school building when he saw Pikachu and Togedemaru race past, chasing each other.
Snowy, Steenee, Ash, and the others came running after them.
Then a clear cry rang out overhead, and a black-and-orange figure quietly appeared.
Tapu Koko had come to challenge Ash again.
Its sharp gaze fixed directly on Ash and Pikachu.
That was exactly what Ash and Pikachu wanted, too.
"You came to battle us, right? We accept!"
Tapu Koko landed steadily on the battlefield in the middle of the school grounds.
"Tapu Koko!"
Ash quickly took his place on the other side of the battlefield.
Li Wei naturally assumed the role of referee.
What else could he do but indulge them?
The commotion drew every student's attention.
Mallow, Sophocles, and the others were no exception.
Soon, more and more students gathered around, chattering excitedly.
"What Pokémon is that? It looks so cool!"
"I think it's Alola's guardian deity, Tapu Koko!"
"Really?"
"Of course!"
Professor Kukui heard the news and hurried over, standing at the edge of the field.
"Looks like we're in for an interesting match."
Holding Snowy, Lillie asked softly in confusion:
"Why does Tapu Koko keep appearing before Ash?"
Professor Kukui folded his arms and smiled knowingly.
"Perhaps this battle will give us the answer we're looking for."
Li Wei raised his arm, then swung it down.
"Begin the battle!"
Almost simultaneously, Tapu Koko's Ability, [Electric Surge], activated!
Dazzling electricity burst from its body, spreading rapidly across the entire field like golden ripples.
A golden Electric Terrain instantly took shape, filling the air with crackling electricity.
"Pikachu, Quick Attack!"
"Pika!"
Pikachu shot forward in a streak of light,