"Swift!" "Gust." Pidove beat its wings, whipping up a current of air that swept toward Little Leaf.
Between attacking and dodging, Little Leaf chose the latter without hesitation. The instant the move began, it pushed backward with all four legs, successfully evading the attack, then unleashed Swift. The move hurtled toward Pidove and struck it-the outcome was already obvious.
"I won." Ruoling felt none of the joy of victory. She stared nervously at her opponent... wait, why was she nervous? Wasn't he just taller than her? What was there to be afraid of?!
...Girl, hadn't you missed the point? His height wasn't the issue! The issue was that he was N, the creep who had battled you before and taken a keen interest in Little Eevee!
Yep, that same N who had recklessly challenged her in Accumula Town, only to get utterly crushed by Little Ice, then given Little Eevee a creepy, intensely interested look as he left.
-it had to be said, the author really had it out for you, N.
N slowly walked up to Ruoling, whose gaze wandered-a bad habit of hers. She almost never looked anyone in the eye, not out of disdain, but because she lacked the courage. Then he bent down, bringing his face very close to hers. Unused to anyone other than her close friends coming so near, Ruoling's little face flushed slightly. He whispered a few words in her ear, and her expression turned startled. She stood frozen, her eyes wide, and only when her friend pulled her away did she realize everyone around them had been staring at her-according to Little Eevee, those were looks of hungry gossip.
"Ling, what did he say to you?" After bringing her back to their room, Shixue sat in a chair and looked at her