Poni Island.
Today was Ash and his friends' third day on Poni Island.
Yesterday, Sophocles had successfully evolved his Charjabug into Vikavolt.
The day before that, Ash had even arranged to meet Gladion for a battle between their Lycanroc.
Hapu, who served as the referee, had also seen Ash's Lycanroc, the only Dusk Form Lycanroc in the world.
Lycanroc (Dusk Form) had narrowly lost once again.
Lana had also said goodbye to her master, Ia, and her Popplio had evolved into Brionne.
Mallow's Poni White Radish Pokémon Curry and radish stew with pork ribs had also earned Li Wei's approval.
It was fair to say that Lana, Mallow, and Sophocles had all completed their assignments.
Lillie was still diligently observing Pokémon.
Kiawe continued battling with his Pokémon and training hard, and was about four-fifths of the way through his assignment.
Only Ash had merely managed to see Tapu Fini once, without finding a way to get a battle.
That morning.
Ash and his friends once again ate the breakfast Mallow had prepared.
"What's this? It's so good!"
Mallow proudly explained,
"It's a creamy soup made with Poni White Radish!"
"The sweet Malasada balls are, too!"
Still half asleep, Lana praised her through bleary eyes.
"Mallow really is a cooking genius."
Kiawe asked in confusion, "Why are you so sleepy?"
"I didn't sleep well. I was training with Brionne yesterday, practicing blowing balloons, and we stayed up too late."
"Alola."
"Alola, Teacher Li Wei."
Having gotten up, Li Wei brought Lucario and the others to the Pokémon Center's cafeteria for breakfast as well.
"What are you planning to do today?"
"I'm still going to look for Tapu Fini!"
It was the expected answer, and Li Wei wasn't surprised in the least.
"Try the Ruins of Hope. You might find Tapu Fini