On the trip from Wailz Island back to Dewford Town, even Aerodactyl lacked the stamina to fly nonstop. After taking breaks on islands along the way, Yong finally caught sight of his hometown from the sky.
He had to admit that the Pokémon Pokédex had an impressive range of functions, and its built-in map was extremely detailed.
Its only shortcoming, perhaps, was that its catalog of Pokémon species was still being filled in. Even the latest Pokédex developed by Professor Oak at the start of the story in Yong's previous life had not included every Pokémon species.
Instead, that task had been entrusted to all the rookie Trainers who received a Pokédex, in the hope that every Pokémon could eventually be recorded. Ash and Gary were among them.
The great dragon swooped down, streaking over Dewford Town before disappearing into the Mountain Range north of the island amid startled cries from the townspeople. Below, sprawling clusters of buildings and mining sites were clearly visible. Among them, an understated yet elegant villa caught Yong's eye.
Home at last!
Yong had not told his family in advance that he was coming back. He jumped off Aerodactyl and smiled at the familiar sights before him. After recalling Aerodactyl, he went up to the front door, gently opened it, and stepped inside.
He tiptoed into the living room. Seeing his mother sitting on the sofa preparing food for Larvesta, Yong smiled silently and walked up behind her.
The sleeping Larvesta suddenly opened its eyes, sensing a familiar presence. A cheerful shout followed.
"Mom! I'm home!"
Startled, Nakamura Aoi instinctively let out a soft cry, but upon hearing that familiar voice, she turned around in delighted surprise.
"Yong!"
She hurried to her feet and hugged her son, laughing as she scolded him in excitement.
"Why