Behind the folding screen was a tatami area ten meters square. They took off their shoes and stepped onto the tatami from the entrance, immediately spotting a cool, striking woman in a black kimono kneeling there.
The woman was about Xia You's age and also wore a Poké Ball on her head. Even without an introduction, her unusual attire made it clear that she had to be one of the Eevee Sisters!
At this point, Xia You had met all five sisters.
Seeing Xia You and the others enter, the woman gave a deep bow in accordance with formal etiquette.
Xia You had learned about this during a previous chat with Erika. He knew this was the shin bow, the etiquette used between hosts and guests. It was the most formal type of bow, requiring a ninety-degree bend, and was generally used only at tea ceremonies or other important occasions.
"Welcome to my tea room, both of you."
Erika returned the same formal bow. Only Xia You felt uncomfortable with such etiquette, merely giving Xiaoyu a firm nod.
Xiaomei introduced her to them. "This is Xiaoyu, my third-oldest sister."
Then she introduced Xia You and Erika to Xiaoyu.
"Sis, this is Mr. Xia You, and this is Miss Erika. One is the Indigo Conference champion, and the other is a Gym Leader from Kanto!"
After learning that Xia You was a champion, Xiaomei had also learned from him that Erika was actually a Gym Leader!
She had been absolutely delighted. Who could have imagined that the two audience members she had met at the dance theater were no ordinary people-and had even become her friends!
After all, Pokémon had become part of every aspect of this world, and Pokémon battles were the most popular competitive events. Gym Leaders and champions