"I wanted to talk to Shen Qi a little longer."
"Miss..."
Sayaka wanted to be just a little willful, but the maids were in a difficult position, afraid that disrupting their young lady's routine would earn them a reprimand from her parents.
Considering the maids' predicament, Sayaka could only sigh. "I'll invite you over again when there's a chance."
"All right... but don't let the Lurantis sisters get that affectionate." Shen Qi glanced toward the wall, where the two Lurantis were still snickering.
"You naughty girls." Sayaka chided her Pokémon with affection. "With them around, Lilligant should become more motivated and full of fighting spirit."
"That's true."
During the Vermilion City Autumn Race, the Lurantis sisters' provocation had made Lilligant so angry that she broke through her gloomy state of mind and learned Quiver Dance on the spot.
If for no other reason than to keep Sayaka's reputation from being tarnished, Lilligant would give it everything she had.
The Lurantis sisters' approach could be called a tremendous success, and their racing skills were strong enough to guide Lilligant, too.
"Well then, good night."
It was nine at night, and Sayaka needed to get ready for bed.
Having already "died" as far as the outside world knew, Sayaka normally never saw outsiders, much less invited them over.
Today marked her first exception in three years.
She still wanted to talk to Shen Qi and hear more about Lilligant, but she could only reluctantly say goodbye.
"Good night, Miss Sayaka."
"I told you, just call me by my name."
"All right."
Wheels extended beneath the reclining chair, and the maids, one on either side, pushed it beside the spacious princess bed.
"Quack!"
Dodo, who had remained silent all this time, gave him a warning.
The Lurantis sisters were approaching!
They were saying: