Pokémon School, care room.
They busied themselves brushing Kubfu's fur first, then examining its condition and selecting the appropriate care products...
Kiawe had plenty of experience caring for Pokémon.
Even Lana and Sophocles had to ask him for advice.
Sophocles's machines came in handy now, too, analyzing the condition of the fur and muscles...
Naturally, none of Li Wei's Pokémon had any such problems, especially since the Kubfu were only two days old.
Still, they had to go through all the proper steps.
"Next up is bath time!"
After bathing the Kubfu, they chose dryers of different sizes based on their size and how much fur they had...
Meanwhile, Mallow and Lillie were preparing Pokémon Food separately in the adjoining room.
"What would Kubfu like?"
Mallow couldn't help recalling Oranguru's trial.
Two days earlier, Mallow had gone into the forest.
There, she had taken Oranguru's trial.
Of course, she had originally only wanted to find some big mushrooms, but ended up being asked to stay.
Oranguru had her stay there to serve Pokémon.
That was her trial for Mallow.
Mallow had to understand what the Pokémon wanted.
Then she had to prepare suitable dishes for them.
That day, Mallow had served Fearow, Drampa, Pangoro... and even Bewear.
And finally, Tapu Koko.
The meal she made with Poni White Radish...
Had left Tapu Koko very satisfied.
As thanks, Tapu Koko had given Mallow a Grass-type Z-Crystal.
Oranguru had also given Mallow a Z-Ring with a broken chain, which Olivia had already repaired.
After Mallow received her Z-Ring and Grass Z-Crystal...
All six students, including Ash...
Had their own Z-Rings and Z-Crystals.
Lillie was temporarily using her father Mohn's ring, while her Ice Z-Crystal had come from Alolan Sandslash.
"I've decided to use Poni White Radish!"
Mallow first chopped up the Poni