After spending another night at the Pewter Science Museum, Shen Qi said goodbye to the racing drivers he knew.
With Shen Qi leaving Pewter City, Taichi was also leaving to return to his hometown, Stanton Town.
Before they parted, Shen Qi told Taichi that Pokémon High School had agreed to give him an extra chance to take the entrance assessment.
It really had only taken a phone call from Shen Qi-or rather, Pokémon High School was more than eager to welcome talented students.
"That's great!"
As Taichi cheered, Shen Qi reminded him, "Don't get carried away. If you fail to meet the firm requirements, like compatibility with your Pokémon and control over energy chakras, even calling in favors won't help."
"I'll prepare properly!"
After saying goodbye to Taichi, Shen Qi left his car at the Pewter Science Museum and departed from Pewter City Airport, flying straight to Lilycove City in the Hoenn Region.
He needed to buy a ticket for the S.S. Tidal here to reach Slateport City.
It really was a classic.
Standing at Lilycove City Port, Pelipper took to the skies, mingling with the large numbers of local Wingull and Pelipper.
Looking out over the distant sea, Lilligant and Florges held hands, quietly enjoying the ocean breeze.
Golurk chased after a running Blissey, and Lopunny hopped over to join their play.
After the intense competition, the Pokémon thoroughly enjoyed the peace and leisure of the seaside.
As for Shen Qi's remark about it being a "classic," that was because, when playing Ruby and Sapphire, aside from using Fly, Surf, or traveling overland, players really did take the S.S. Tidal to the pier in Slateport City to get there from Lilycove City.
"Don't go too far! The ship's about to leave!"
Shen Qi's reminder dispersed in the sea breeze.