Backstage at Jubilife Fashion Week.
Many popular models had gathered there,
including Cindy, Naomi, and others...
There were also popular Gym Leaders such as Erika, Nessa, Elesa, and Valerie.
Though in Nessa and Elesa's cases, it was hard to tell which was their main job and which was their side job.
Marnie was there too. She had yet to become the Spikemuth Gym Leader, but she was already a popular idol.
But when Steven appeared...
Steven became the brightest star in the room.
Especially with Jirachi sitting on his shoulder.
So cute... Even with Morpeko, Marnie was helpless against Jirachi's cuteness.
"Miss Erika, sorry for the trouble, but could you help Jirachi dress up? Jirachi wants to give it a try. I'll head back to the private box and wait."
"No problem. Leave it to me."
Steven left as quickly as he had arrived.
He had little reason to linger there.
The models, on the other hand, were a little disappointed.
Fashion Week came to an end.
Steven then took Jirachi out for dinner and a trip to the mall, buying some snacks and toys Jirachi wanted.
"Did you have fun today?"
"Yes! Jirachi had lots of fun!"
Holding a sundae, Jirachi sat on Steven's shoulder and gently swung both legs.
"Good. Then it's time for us to head back."
"Hide-and-seek when we get back! Jirachi wants to play hide-and-seek!"
"All right."
Steven usually stayed at a hotel when he was in Jubilife City. Its facilities were certainly more luxurious than those at the Breeding Center.
But the Breeding Center was safer, with more room for Jirachi to play and more friends around.
Steven hoped Jirachi would make more friends and have more happy memories to keep.
That way, even Jirachi's dreams would be sweet.
Meanwhile, at the