"We're back, Komala!"
After spending a day together, Yong and Cynthia had successfully earned Komala's trust.
Komala had even allowed them to set up camp in its territory.
The price was that they had to provide Komala with delicious food!
That was right-this fellow who never seemed to wake up was also a foodie!
They set Jangmo-o and Rockruff on the ground and let them head toward the other companions resting in camp.
By then, Kleavor had already gathered dry firewood, while Roserade and Bronzor had picked plenty of Berries.
Swampert had caught a good number of crustaceans from the seabed, and Larvesta had contributed by lighting the campfire!
Nearby, Aggron and Garchomp each occupied one side of the camp, lying at its edge with their eyes closed. Their presence deterred other wild Pokémon from causing trouble, while Aerodactyl and Togekiss patrolled the sky, guarding the island's perimeter...
Everyone had a job to do, and they thoroughly enjoyed camping in the wilderness.
The atmosphere was warm and harmonious.
Yong began cooking, while Cynthia used the freshly picked Berries, jam, and honey to make desserts.
Komala lay quietly against a tree trunk to one side, its eyes tightly shut. Judging by appearances alone, it was impossible to tell whether it was actually awake.
Only the faint twitching of its nostrils as the aroma of food drifted over seemed to prove that it was indeed awake...
Below the tree, Jangmo-o and Rockruff studied Komala curiously, clearly drawn to its strange posture.
With the playful Gliscor nearby, along with Glaceon pretending not to care...
Rockruff and Jangmo-o suddenly grew much bolder!
With Gliscor's help, Rockruff climbed onto a branch. Looking down at the motionless Komala, the little Pokémon quietly moved directly above its head, held up a ball of ice made by Glaceon,