On the roof of the Teaching Building, outside the principal's office he had not visited in so long, Shen Qi had yet to reach the wooden door when Growlithe caught his scent and rushed out, circling his feet nonstop.
Woof!
With Growlithe barking, those inside naturally knew a visitor had arrived.
"Ho ho ho, is that Shen Qi?"
"Principal Gui, don't come out!"
Before Principal Gui could politely come out to greet him, Shen Qi hurried into the office.
There was that same elderly figure in a little suit, his round-brimmed hat pulled low.
"Oh, you have a new partner?"
Beside Shen Qi stood Pelipper, filled with mixed feelings.
In the Mega Evolution World Line, Principal Gui could be considered to have saved his life. Seeing him in another incident truly left Pelipper overwhelmed with emotion.
"Yes, a very hardworking child who loves learning."
As Shen Qi praised Principal Gui, Principal Gui, who had already reached the tea table, vaguely felt something was strange.
"Have I met this Pelipper before? Why does he seem to know me..."
"Oh? Hmm, you might have." Shen Qi stroked Pelipper's springy lower jaw. "He grew up on Island 6."
"I see."
"Principal Gui, I just saw Xiao Chun. I really didn't expect you to plan for him to become a support teacher in the future."
"Ho ho ho." Principal Gui shook his head. "I wouldn't call it a plan, just a suggestion."
Xiao Chun's family farmed, growing local specialties to sell at the market. Now that he had Venonat and Whismur, and had recently grown close to a Poliwag with whom he had hopes of forming a bond,
the burden of farm work at home would be greatly reduced.
Principal Gui hoped Xiao Chun could have a better life. Being a support teacher at