Two months ago, Wingull had gone with the group to Saffron City for an exhibition tournament. After returning, he had been inexplicably filled with melancholy.
At first, they had thought it was because he had not been allowed to compete, but Wingull had never had much desire to battle, so that probably was not it.
After that, Wingull had inexplicably disappeared for a long time. He had returned much thinner and weaker, and everyone had wondered whether he had gone to Saffron City.
"Wingull set off again a while ago. He only came back two days ago."
At this point, Cassidy sighed. "Poor thing. He's so weak now that he's recuperating alone in a little private room in the greenhouse."
Hearing Wingull's story made Shen Qi's heart ache.
What should I do now?
Reveal who I am and take Wingull away?
But to be safe, Shen Qi had used a false identity when coming to Twin School, claiming to be a trainee from the Shallow Leaf Protected Area visiting to learn.
Suddenly saying that he had another purpose and was Wingull's owner would seem far too abrupt.
"Cassidy."
A call came from behind. A boy with short, dark green hair beckoned to her. It was time to start preparing today's Pokémon Rations.
To make them easier to store, Twin School's homemade Pokémon Rations were kept in a semi-finished state and needed a little preparation before being eaten.
It was like buying a boxed meal at a convenience store: it needed heating in the microwave before eating.
"Sorry, Aqi, I need to step away for a moment."
"That's fine. I'll look around on my own and let the staff know before I leave later. I won't keep you from your work."
"Sorry, sorry. I haven't been a very good host."
Cassidy