"Moon Ball. Little Black is a Pokémon that symbolizes the moon, so it suits him."
"You really didn't have to go out of your way to tell me that. Now you've put me on the spot."
Cynthia said this as she stroked Little Black, whom Kaim held in his arms. Enjoying her touch, Little Black turned his gaze toward Kaim. When Kaim noticed that look, he smiled faintly.
"All right, let's make it a Moon Ball."
"Good for you, Little Black."
At Shirona's words, Little Black smiled happily.
"Well, if Little Black is happy with the Moon Ball, what about everyone else?"
"Why not let them take a look before deciding? That's what Little Black did. We might as well let everyone choose whichever they like."
"Right. Let's start with Blaziken, then."
Kaim's words left Blaziken looking troubled.
"Did you hear what we were talking about? Are there any balls you're interested in? I'll get your next one."
Following Kaim's instructions, Blaziken glanced at the display case. Aside from the iron ball, Basamo considered the ordinary Poké Ball and the Great Ball before choosing the Ultra Ball.
"A Great Ball? The same as Cynthia's."
Blaziken nodded at Kaim's words. He had chosen the Ultra Ball because he wanted the same kind as Lucario and Garchomp, who often trained with him. I want the same ball as the Pokémon belonging to Cynthia, whom I admire. That was what Blaziken thought.
"...Feels like you want the same ball as the Pokémon of Cynthia, whom you admire. That's nice."
Hearing that, Blaziken scratched his cheek a little bashfully. But Kaim understood how he felt and didn't laugh at him. The desire to share something with someone you respected and loved might take different forms, but its roots were the same.
"All right. I'll