Pallet Town, Professor Oak's Laboratory.
At Li Wei and Blue's invitation, more and more people gathered in Pallet Town. The arrival that surprised Professor Oak most was Cynthia's.
Cynthia had competed in Goldenrod City in Johto yesterday and given an exclusive interview this morning, so she only arrived in Pallet Town that afternoon.
When Cynthia appeared at Professor Oak's Laboratory,
Professor Oak was first surprised, then speculative, and finally calm, as though it were only natural.
"That does seem perfectly normal."
Professor Oak almost blurted out,
"I wish you both happiness."
Fortunately, he caught himself. That would have been a little premature.
He could say it when they got married.
Professor Oak teased her:
"Li Wei's in the kitchen out back, making desserts. Now I know who he's making them for. I shouldn't need to show you the way, should I?"
Cynthia blinked, then couldn't help smiling. "I never knew you loved gossip so much."
Cynthia and Professor Oak were old acquaintances.
After all, Professor Rowan had been Professor Oak's senior at school, and Cynthia was Professor Rowan's assistant.
Through that connection, Cynthia had visited Professor Oak's Laboratory quite a few times. She knew Professor Oak well, and they occasionally joked around.
Professor Oak laughed heartily. "Haha."
The corners of Cynthia's lips lifted, and she nodded. "Then I'll head out back."
Cynthia had no intention of denying or concealing anything.
She had previously chosen to keep things quiet for the time being because she feared Professor Carolina would push her to get married. Now, she understood what Professor Carolina really thought.
Professor Carolina was worried that after she passed away,
Cynthia and Roland would have no one besides each other to rely on and grow old with.
As long as the two people deeply loved each other, getting married or