Eterna City.
The side hall of the Eterna City History Museum.
Several highly respected professors were enjoying a lively conversation in the center of the hall.
That was, if one ignored Professor Rowan "scolding" Professor Oak.
Professor Rowan was only joking, though. He knew very well how much Professor Oak had devoted to research.
After the teasing, everyone began discussing the reports they would be presenting.
At this point, there was little harm in talking about them ahead of time.
Professor Oak smiled at Professor Rowan.
"So, Rowan, what new discoveries about evolution have you brought us this time?
"I hope your models aren't as complicated as the ones we worked through in the Celadon University library back in the day. Just looking at them nearly made all my hair fall out."
Professor Oak spoke with the easy familiarity he had always shown his senior.
Professor Rowan's expression remained stern. "A rigorous model is the foundation of any conclusion.
"As for your hair, it was already heading that way back in university. It has nothing to do with my models."
Professor Rowan made it clear that he would absolutely not take the blame for that.
Professor Elm smiled at Professor Birch beside him.
"How is that research on Zigzagoon communities in the Hoenn Region you mentioned last time coming along?"
The somewhat plump professor spent his days being chased by either Zigzagoon or Poochyena...
At the mention of Zigzagoon, Professor Birch immediately perked up.
"It's fascinating. We discovered an astonishing connection between their movement patterns and when fruit trees ripen..."
Not far away, Professor Carolina was showing Professor Sycamore the ancient reliefs displayed in the side hall, explaining the ancient Pokémon depicted on them.
"Look at the way this Luxray's mane is carved. It's clearly in the style of the