Morning sunlight streamed through the cafeteria windows as Tong Hua enjoyed breakfast with the children.
Riolu sat obediently beside him, taking small bites of the Pokémon food provided by the cafeteria. Although it could not compare to Tong Hua's cooking, a change of flavor felt refreshing sometimes.
Grovyle stood to one side, remaining as alert and aloof as ever.
"Hattrem, Hattrem~"
A pink figure slipped quietly into the cafeteria. Hattrem hid beneath the tables, inching toward Tong Hua.
Her large red eyes were fixed on the shoulder bag resting snugly against Tong Hua. The scent of magic coming from it made her itch with desire.
Just as she was about to reach her target, Tong Hua suddenly stood up.
"Thank you for the meal."
Tong Hua had finished eating. He stood up, picked up his tray, and placed it in the return area.
"Hattrem-" She had been so close to getting it. The feeling of having success slip through her fingers left Hattrem extremely annoyed-
"Let's go, then." "To Blue Sky Plaza!"
Huangyao and Lümei became Tong Hua's little entourage, walking ahead to show him the way.
Blue Sky Plaza was the largest open-air plaza at the Pokémon Ranger School, named for its view of the boundless blue sky.
Many children participating in the event and their Pokémon had already gathered in the plaza, making it a bustling, lively scene.
With Huangyao and Lümei guiding him, Tong Hua found a place to sit. Riolu and Grovyle guarded his left and right sides.
The opening ceremony was about to begin. The principal and several teachers had already taken their seats before the statue on the podium.
"Hattrem!"
Hattrem hid angrily in the bushes at the edge of the plaza, her little fists clenched in frustration.
She stared at the shoulder bag