The two eagerly called out their little partners. These were probably the starter Pokémon the professors and the others had sent over. I was sure he would look up his friend in the Pokédex, but this was my first time seeing one in the Pokédex too. I wanted to try it, so I kept it out.
"Scorbunny. Rabbit Pokémon. Fire type.
When it runs and raises its body temperature, fire energy circulates around its body, allowing it to unleash its true power."
I scanned the Pokémon Yuri had brought out, then moved on to the one Hop had brought out.
"Ape Teach. Small Pokémon. Grass type.
It attacks by repeatedly striking with its stick. As it strikes at incredible speed, the tension builds."
"Scorbunny and Ape Teach are both good Pokémon. They probably fill what we'd call Chimchar and Turtwig's roles, right? I'm curious about the Water type too."
I wondered whether the two of them would grow stronger with time. The new Pokédex's ease of use impressed me too. Although I couldn't say I was that confident, I was just as excited as the other two, trying all sorts of things. After all, being able to try something new really was fun and exciting.
"If you mean the Water-type Pokémon, haven't you already met?"
"Huh?"
As Leon spoke, he tossed a Poké Ball, and a Pokémon leaped out.
"Oh!"
My vision turned pale blue.
"Mmmph-pwah!? Mason!?"
"Metho!!"
When I finally peeled off what had stuck to my face and got a proper look, Mason, whom I had rescued in the Slumbering Weald, answered happily. I had thought the trembling was from a lack of Poké... ref, but I wondered if everything was all right.
"Ahaha, when I came for Mason, I realized how much you liked Furia Jun."
"Me?