Jubilife Breeding Center.
The Rowan Research Institute's Pokémon Summer Camp officially began.
After head chef Yumi, who was in charge of meals, and Nurse Joy, who handled Pokémon treatment, introduced themselves,
Professor Rowan's assistant Yongzhi said with a smile,
"Next, let's have everyone introduce themselves. As for how we'll do that..." At this point, Yongzhi looked at Professor Rowan.
A Poké Ball appeared in Professor Rowan's palm.
"With Pokémon battles, of course!"
At the mention of Pokémon battles, the children, most of whom did not even have starter Pokémon yet, were fired up.
"YEAH!!!"
"Pokémon battles!"
The children answered Professor Rowan with spirited cheers, marking the opening notes of summer camp.
Jubilife's Officer Jenny could not help smiling.
"They really are full of energy."
Seeing these energetic children fired up even Professor Rowan.
This was one reason Professor Rowan kept running Pokémon Summer Camp, even though it did not make money.
Professor Rowan loved seeing the children smile as they interacted with Pokémon and learned about them.
"But we don't have starter Pokémon."
All the children here were under ten, and only a handful had starter Pokémon.
A box sat at Yongzhi's feet. "Don't worry, everyone. The starter Pokémon you'll be using are right here."
As he spoke, Yongzhi opened the box, revealing a whole boxful of Poké Balls.
These Pokémon had all been raised by the Rowan Research Institute and carefully selected. They might each have their own issues, but they would not attack people without cause.
Elder Aunt Mizuho smiled. "What kind of Pokémon will become your partner? Finding out is part of the fun."
"Partners!!!"
The children's eyes lit up at Mizuho's mention of partners.
"Now, please line up nicely and come choose one."
"I got this one first!"
"Let go! I got this one first!"
Sure