"Venomoth, Whismur, Poliwhirl... and Pokémon High School's student council president, Xiao Chun."
"Yes..."
Xiao Chun's voice trembled so badly that his words were barely audible.
"You'll make a fine teacher."
"Yes!"
"Lilligant, Blissey, Lopunny, Porygon, Florges, Golurk, Pelipper, Mime Jr., Oricorio, Meowstic, Deerling... and Pokémon High School's legendary student, Shen Qi."
"Principal Gui."
Shen Qi could still keep his emotions under control and had not dissolved into tears and sniffles on the stage.
"Shen Qi, it's your turn to present me with my diploma."
With those words from Principal Gui, Shen Qi finally lost his composure.
Chapter 931: Gui
They switched places. Shen Qi stood behind the lectern on the stage, while Principal Gui stood in front of it and accepted the same diploma as the high school students.
"Ho ho ho, after handing out diplomas for so long, receiving one myself for the first time feels quite extraordinary."
"Principal Gui..."
"Shen Qi, I'm leaving Pokémon High School in your hands."
Pulling down the brim of his hat, Principal Gui walked away, leaving only two words: "Don't worry."
"Principal Gui... come back often."
To the outside guests, Principal Gui was simply too tired and needed to rest, and the rest of the proceedings ought to be handled by the new principal anyway.
Only Shen Qi, the teachers, and some of the students knew that Principal Gui was quietly leaving.
He did not want an extravagant farewell full of wailing, nor did he want to spend his retirement at school until death parted him from the students.
He had quietly nurtured Pokémon High School into existence in the wilderness of Island 6, and he wanted to leave just as quietly.
"I... ahem."
Shen Qi cleared his throat and composed himself. "I'm Shen Qi, Pokémon High School's current principal. Thank