The girl with red marks on her face beneath her sunglasses waved enthusiastically.
A trench coat over her fitted winter clothes made her look fashionable and full of energy.
Sayaka seemed much sunnier and more outgoing than she had three months ago.
"Wow, is this your Lilligant? You've raised her so well!"
She came closer to take a good look at the Lilligant beside Shen Qi.
There was a huge difference between a well-raised Pokémon and a poorly raised one.
The usual signs, such as a glossy coat and bright eyes, were just the basics.
For plant Pokémon, their coloring, the vibrancy of their flowers, and a natural, pure fragrance were all clear indicators.
Up close, she could also sense that the Pokémon's type energy was steady and contained, showing that she was in excellent condition in every respect.
Besides that, Sayaka's eyes met Lilligant's, and they gazed deeply at each other, their eyes filled with lingering tenderness.
"Shen Qi."
"Hmm?"
"The Pokémon you raise really are something else."
"Hmm..." Shen Qi thought for a moment. "Maybe it's also because this Lilligant is unique."
"Hahaha." Sayaka rose from her crouch. "Every Pokémon is unique."
"Thanks for coming all this way from Sinnoh to Celadon City."
Because of the Winter Race, the already bustling Saffron City was extraordinarily lively. It really wasn't suitable for meeting up, and there was nowhere to rent a battlefield, either.
"It's fine." Sayaka waved, and her assistant drove the car over. "I bought a villa in Celadon City to make getting around Kanto easier."
"Uh..."
Shen Qi fiercely resolved never to bother with these pleasantries around rich people again.
Lisia was the same. She even had homes in both Celadon City and Saffron City.
The assistant drove, with Shen Qi in the front passenger seat and