July 27.
Jubilife Pokémon Theme Park.
At 8:45 a.m., the medal ceremony was about to begin in the central plaza of the newly completed Pokémon Theme Park.
"It's starting. Get ready!"
Kirishō directed the camera operators as they set up their cameras, adjusting the settings and angles.
Since the news had already announced that a medal ceremony would be held today, most visitors to the theme park were not surprised.
Even those visitors from out of town who knew nothing about it had enthusiastic locals explaining things to them.
"What's going on? It looks pretty grand."
"They're awarding the Pokémon League's highest-ranking Guardian Medal. Of course it's grand."
It was an exciting moment, with colorful flags fluttering.
The enormous backdrop on the stage featured the Pokémon League emblem and a silhouette of Mt. Coronet, the iconic landmark of the Sinnoh Region.
The central plaza was packed with people.
There were not only enthusiastic tourists from all over, but also media reporters who had rushed over after hearing the news.
Naturally, Sinnoh NOW was not the only television station in the entire Sinnoh Region.
The others simply lacked its resources.
Li Wei had changed into a crisp, dark blue suit designed for him by his elder uncle, Li Wen.
Li Wei wore no accessories.
He would have to change again shortly anyway, so there was no need to go to all that trouble.
Someone did notice, however, that Li Wei wore a ring on his left ring finger that matched the one on Cynthia's hand.
Cynthia had bought the matching pair.
Zeraora, Lucario, Metagross, Diancie-Li Wei's Pokémon were all behind him.
"Quack!"
Sirfetch'd held his head high and puffed out his chest.
Dragapult, who could fly, had claimed a spot up high.
Corviknight stood quietly at the outer edge.
Beside Li