After the dinner, Aunt Delia returned to the hotel to rest. Professor Oak was called away by old Mr. Damaranch.
The two had been friends for years, and they went off with their arms around each other's shoulders to drink and chat.
Ash and his two companions said they were heading back to the athletes' village to rest, and left together as well.
Gary said goodbye to Lorelei and returned to the villa alone.
The first round of the finals tournament would still be best-of-three, with the sixteen competitors drawn into eight matchups.
Only after reaching the quarterfinals would they compete in 6-on-6 Full Battles.
Although the top sixteen could already be considered the very best handful of trainers in the Pokémon League tournament, they still fell a little short in Young Master Mao's eyes.
Once home, Gary let all his Pokémon out, then curled up on the couch with Eevee-chan in his arms and lazed around.
Wearing glasses and holding a notebook containing Gary's training plans, Golduck was responsible for carrying them out and supervising the others' practice.
Charizard yawned and went off to sunbathe with Venusaur. Gary had already banned alcohol for the next two days.
Charizard might have to carry the team in the upcoming matches, so until vacation came, all Charizard could do was lie on Venusaur's back and sniff the nectar...
Squirtle held a Squirtle-shaped watering can, attentively watering Venusaur from the side...
Electivire and Arcanine raced in circles outside the house. One accelerated with Motor Drive, swinging both arms furiously, while the other ran with a flapping tongue and flying drool. It was quite a harmonious scene...
Gengar put Togepi in the pocket of a little pink apron and floated in the air with plump legs crossed. Blue psychic energy slowly rose, then Gengar's