North of Windring Town, there was a highway used by buses.
Taking a bus would bring you to Harbor Town in the north, a port city considerably more prosperous than Windring Town.
Cruise ships from other regions often docked there, too, and it received more tourists each year than anywhere else in the Almia Region.
Tong Hua and Skyla left Windring Town with the Pokémon and continued toward the hot spring inn on the northern outskirts.
Perhaps it was springtime drowsiness, or perhaps they had eaten too much at lunch.
Everyone felt groggy, taking turns yawning as though it were contagious.
"Smol, smol." Smoliv, cradled in Tong Hua's arms, was the first to give in, closing those eyes and falling asleep.
"Poyoyo-"
The three Milcery could not fight off their sleepiness either. Their eyelids grew heavier and heavier, and they slowly sank to the ground.
"Chirp, chirp."
With no other choice, Delibird tucked the three of them into the tail sack. Despite looking completely airtight, the sack was actually very comfortable inside.
"Stee, stee~"
Of everyone there, only Steenee was still full of energy.
Tong Hua could not help wondering whether her Ability was Sweet Veil.
But Sweet Veil's effect prevented allies from falling asleep, which did not quite match their current situation. "It should be Leaf Guard, right? The one that prevents status conditions in sunny weather."
As he pondered this, Tong Hua's thoughts began to grow sluggish too.
It really is hard to get through noon without a nap. Tong Hua felt his eyelids growing heavier, and his steps began to drag. Skyla stole a glance at him, a smile curling at her lips. "Want to take a break? That stream up ahead looks nice. We could wash our faces."
Before Tong Hua could answer, Minccino had already