After leaving the Gym, Xia You and Sabrina returned to the town on Grapefruit Island.
They chose a fairly upscale restaurant, and after a lavish meal, they went looking for somewhere to stay that night.
However, when they passed the local Pokémon Center, Xia You did not go inside. Instead, under the pretext of getting a more comfortable night's sleep, he took Sabrina to a nearby hotel, checked in, and booked two rooms with large beds.
After all, although the Pokémon Center provided free food and lodging, its accommodation consisted of separate men's and women's dormitories. Not only were the conditions average, there was little privacy to speak of. Though they could check in whenever they liked with just their bags, it was still rather inconvenient.
Normally, if there were more people, staying there would have been perfectly fine. Everyone could enjoy the lively atmosphere, telling stories before bed and sharing what they had seen and heard. It not only deepened their friendships but broadened their horizons, which was certainly interesting.
But right now, there were only him and Sabrina, making it far too quiet.
And most importantly, he had just gotten a little something out of her last night and was hoping to push his luck further. Naturally, he did not want to stay at the Pokémon Center, where it would get in his way.
As the bustle of the day slowly faded, moonlight once again blanketed the land.
Late at night, the streetlights grew dim. Life on the island moved slowly, with little entertainment. Not only did all the shops close early, but even the streets saw few pedestrians. It seemed the entire world had fallen completely silent.
Inside her room, Sabrina had finished washing up and changed into her pajamas. Just as she was about to get