They were so worried now because Shen Qi was inexplicably troubled.
From an observer's perspective, Shen Qi's behavior really was strange. No matter how much he wanted to help Porygon, he could just wait for news from the Security Bureau. What was the point of racking his brains alone?
Especially after Lilligant had said at the Luxury Resort, "I'm your Pokémon. You can lean on me more..."
Yet Shen Qi seemed not to have taken it seriously, which upset her even more.
"Lilligant."
The call from inside startled Buneary. Knowing Shen Qi would be coming out any moment, she hurried to hide behind Lilligant.
But even with the flower on her head, Lilligant was only a meter tall. How could she hide Buneary while sitting down?
"What is it?"
"Hmm... there are some things I can't figure out. I'd like to discuss them with you."
"Sure!"
Lilligant's expression immediately brightened considerably. She hadn't felt comfortable asking questions while Shen Qi buried himself in his searches, but she had actually been longing for more communication and contact.
"Um..." Shen Qi pointed at his shoulder. "After all that driving and running around yesterday, my shoulders are a little sore. Could you give me a massage?"
A faint smile spread across Lilligant's face. She knew Shen Qi was giving Buneary a "chance to win him over." He really knew how to snag a freebie.
Just then, Lilligant distinctly felt a gentle tug on the back of her skirt. Buneary was excited too.
"My massage skills aren't as good as Jili's."
Lilligant said this for Buneary's benefit, so she wouldn't be too nervous later. Even if she made a mistake, it could be put down to Lilligant's lack of professional massage skills.
"That's fine. Just rub them a little. I'll go get ready in