The students at Pokémon High School generally came from families of limited means. A trip far from home was a rare opportunity, yet there was little laughter or chatter.
Their faces were thoughtful as they considered their own futures and the future of Pokémon High School.
Until...
"Bleeurgh-"
The ship began to rock, and Taichi threw up.
Xiao Chun roared with laughter beside him. "So lame! You even get seasick on a boat."
Bleeurgh...
Taichi had already recalled Eevee into a Poké Ball. "I used to live near the Shallow Leaf Protected Area. I hardly ever rode boats..."
It was not just Taichi. Many of the students had rarely left Island 6. Even Xiao Chun had only gone as far as Island 2 Pier for work. As the voyage continued, Taichi was no longer the only seasick student.
By the time they reached Kinkan Island, no one had time to marvel at the bustling city. They all collapsed every which way at their lodgings.
Luckily, they had arrived two days early. If they had to compete tomorrow, they would be in no shape for it.
"Ugh... no..."
Looking green, Little Reporter forced herself to get up. "I can't just lie here."
Shen Qi felt a little touched. Little Reporter was growing up, too.
"Don't push yourself. You need proper rest to compete in the matches ahead."
"No... that's not it." Little Reporter braced herself against the doorway. "I've almost posted all the high-end material saved on my phone. I need to go take more pictures... or I won't have anything to upload on social media..."
Hearing this, Shen Qi gave a gentle smile, took out a Poké Ball, and summoned Blissey.
"Look, she's sick."
"Bliss?"
Bang-
On the hotel's second floor, the floor shook. Little Reporter obtained Baby-like Sleep.
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