"Hmm hmm hmm hmm~ hmm hmm! High touch!"
The weather was clear and sunny, and even beneath the shade of the Orchard's trees, it wasn't muggy. Such lovely weather couldn't help but brighten Tong Hua's mood.
Humming Ash and Dawn's theme song, he walked through the Orchard toward the cave where Vespiquen and her family lived.
For the past few days, aside from cooking, he had been holed up in the basement's Alchemy Workshop, leveling his alchemist profession under Hattrem's coaching.
In just these few days, Tong Hua's level had already passed 15 and was rapidly approaching 20.
The price, however, was that he had barely breathed any fresh air in almost three days.
No matter how interesting alchemy was, once that initial burst of enthusiasm wore off, it inevitably began to feel dull and tedious.
So Tong Hua had made an excuse about visiting Vespiquen's family and slipped out for some air, leaving Hattrem alone in the Alchemy Workshop to keep working hard.
"Hattrem-"
Life was hard, and the witch sighed.
Meanwhile, Tong Hua hummed as he made his way briskly through the Orchard, sunlight spilling through the gaps between the branches and leaves in dappled patches.
"Go go go! Go go go!"
As he finished humming the song, the sweet scent of Berries drifted over on the breeze, making him take a deep breath.
"The air really is fresher outside!" He stretched, feeling as though the warm sunlight had chased away days of fatigue.
"Tomorrow-no, I'll take everyone to Alola to see Lucario, Dusknoir, and the others in a little while!
Might as well invite Sister Jie too. Oh, and Grandpa Yang!
I don't know whether I can bring other people along, but I think it should be fine? After all, having more guests should be a good