"A-Tian, as long as two people are determined enough to see each other, they'll meet again someday. Is that true?" Su Han sat on the bench, her head resting on Cheng Tian's shoulder.
"It's true," Cheng Tian said, watching Xiaomiaozi happily circling Gyarados in the distance.
"As long as two people's desire to see each other is strong enough, they'll definitely meet again."
No one knew what twists and turns had brought Magikarp to this year's Harvest Festival over the past two years. Nor could Xiaomiaozi have recognized Magikarp right away.
But their intense desire to see each other had finally turned into the sound of a flute, becoming the key to their recognizing each other. In the end, it had driven Magikarp to break his shackles and leap into dragonhood, saving Xiaomiaozi in a moment of crisis.
That feeling was called friendship, called a bond.
"I'm a little tired..." Su Han closed her eyes against Cheng Tian's shoulder. "I really want to sleep..."
"Go to sleep." Cheng Tian kissed Su Han on the cheek.
"I'll stay right here with you."
"Have you made up your mind?"
A middle-aged man covered in hard muscle asked Bai Yun, who stood before him.
"Yes, teacher. I've made up my mind," Bai Yun said firmly.
This man was none other than the master Bai Yun had taken on Training Island: Shi Shen, the Fighting-type Elite Four member.
Though now, he should have been called the former Fighting-type Elite Four member. Shi Shen had only just retired this year, and the Fighting-type seat in the Elite Four was currently vacant.
"We haven't seen each other for two years... but you haven't let your training slide. I'm very pleased." Shi Shen nodded. "But Xiaoyun, I have to remind you that becoming an Elite Four