Jubilife Airport.
Despite his sunglasses, Li Wei still drew plenty of attention with Lucario beside him.
His arrival caught everyone's eye.
"Who's he waiting for?"
Some fans looked around curiously.
Bolder fans came up to ask Li Wei for autographs and photos.
He usually agreed to requests like these.
The answer soon became clear.
"Teacher! Lucario! We're here!!!"
A clear, energetic shout rang out from the entrance.
A golden figure came rushing over like a whirlwind.
Korrina's signature high blond ponytail bounced merrily as she raced toward them, her smile brighter than the sunshine.
On her roller skates, Korrina sped through the airport waiting area.
Most eye-catching of all was the dazzling gold belt she held high in both hands.
It was the symbol of the P1 Fighting Championship's champion.
Li Wei pressed his index finger to his lips. "Keep your voice down in public!"
Realizing she had been too loud, Korrina blushed and quickly pressed her lips together.
"Okay, Teacher!"
Her shout had also drawn the gazes of passing onlookers.
But the P1 championship gold belt she held aloft attracted even more attention.
As the prize of a well-known Fighting-type tournament in Kanto that had just concluded, the P1 gold belt was recognizable to quite a few people.
"It really is her! I watched the tournament livestream yesterday!"
The P1 Fighting Championship finals had been livestreamed; the three weight divisions provided more than enough matches for a broadcast.
"Did she just call him Teacher?"
"I think so."
"So Li Wei has started taking students?"
The onlookers suddenly caught on.
"And his student has already won a championship gold belt?"
"Korrina, slow down. Mind your manners!"
A steady voice tinged with resignation followed.
Korrina's grandpa, Gurkinn, approached at an unhurried pace, a gratified smile on his face.
Li Wei smiled