Everyone seemed to have tacitly agreed to show off their Pokémon, taking them along wherever they went.
A shiny Kirlia was naturally exceedingly rare, so she became the center of attention as she followed Ye Qing like a little daughter.
"Riruru."
With so many people watching her, Kirlia grew a little bashful, her little hand slightly awkward in Ye Qing's grasp.
"It's all right. Everyone admires you precisely because you're so wonderful."
Seeing that Kirlia was a little uncomfortable, Ye Qing deliberately lowered his voice to reassure her.
"Ri."
Kirlia held Ye Qing's index finger and nodded gently.
Just then, an elderly woman in luxurious clothing approached them. Looking at the petite, adorable Kirlia, she praised her. "A Kirlia! How beautiful."
"Flor~"
The Florges beside her also nodded politely to Kirlia in greeting.
"Riruru."
Kirlia gave them a slight smile.
"Thank you."
Ye Qing nodded to the elderly woman and continued toward the deck.
The stars glittered in the night sky, and the bright, snowy-white moon cast a stunning reflection on the sea.
They were already far from shore, surrounded by a pitch-black sea, with only the sound of surging waves continually crashing against the cruise ship.
The deck was bustling, and numerous colorful spotlights lit up the cruise ship.
Every kind of delicious snack could be found on the enormous deck, where crowds of tourists wove among the stalls with their Pokémon, sampling the food.
"Bzz~"
A Magnemite continuously supplied electricity to an electric grill, its big, adorably vacant eye smiling at the customers before it.
"Riruru!"
Kirlia looked ahead to the left and gave a soft cry.
An ice cream cart stood there, displaying all sorts of ice cream.
Besides the vendor, a Vanillish was enthusiastically drawing customers in for its owner.
"Want some? Come on, I'll buy