Night fell over the Breeding Center.
Though it was still the height of summer, how could a camping trip be complete without a barbecue?
An Ice Beam from each of the two Milotic cooled the surroundings and solved that problem.
The barbecue master-Dayou-was back in action!
And the god of heat control-Incineroar!
Even Incineroar was a dab hand at barbecuing.
With Shiyin beside him offering all the encouragement he could ask for, Dayou was even more motivated.
Garchomp, Metagross, and Arcanine watched hungrily from the sidelines, practically drooling like a gang of ravenous villains.
A purple-black fatty had slipped into their ranks, looking perfectly at home.
That was the Old Master's Gengar.
Only Li Wei's Arcanine, whose lifelong pursuit was elegance, remained as steady as a rock even in these circumstances.
These days, Lucario seized every spare moment to practice Calm Mind and strengthen its Aura.
When it came to time management, very few Pokémon could compare with Li Wei's Lucario.
"Quack, quack!"
(Wait for me!)
Galarian Farfetch'd dragged its leek along behind Shaymin.
The viewing spot Steven had chosen was very close to the cave where the Carbink lived.
It was a natural playground for hide-and-seek, so Shaymin had started playing with the Carbink.
Watching Dayou and Incineroar, one employee remarked:
"We really should open a Pokémon Restaurant here. Why does it feel like everyone has some special talent?"
Comrade Leon chuckled. "Make yourselves comfortable, everyone. Don't be shy. Lie down if you feel like it!"
Wen Hui pulled Leon away. "Let's go a little farther off and have tea around the stove, so the youngsters won't feel constrained."
Comrade Leon stared longingly toward Dayou.
"But I want barbecue. ┭┮﹏┭┮"
"Can't we just come back and get some when it's ready?"
Li Wei's parents, his Elder Uncle and Elder