"Thanks for all your hard work, Professor Oak~"
"Thanks for your hard work, everyone~"
With all his work finished, Young Master Mao slipped his hands into his pockets and walked out of the Radio Tower.
The setting sun spilled warmly over his shoulders, leaving him feeling pleasantly lazy.
Instead of riding Ponyta, Young Master Mao strolled back along the street alone.
The chill had faded, and the breeze carried the scent of fresh grass. In the blink of an eye, spring had completely replaced the bitter winter.
"Spring is here~ It's... planting season again!"
"Professor Oak!" He had only gone a few steps when Touko, a girl in a black leather jacket with her hair in a high ponytail, jogged up to him.
"Oh, Touko~ How's your internship going?" Young Master Mao asked with a smile.
"Good! Everyone's really nice. Did the recording go smoothly?" Touko asked curiously.
"Yep~ You'll be able to hear it tomorrow." Gary smiled and nodded.
"I'll definitely tune in on time!" The girl clenched her little fists and promised earnestly.
"Come to think of it, you're a Pokémon Trainer too, aren't you, Touko?" Gary asked curiously.
"Yes! In our Unova Region, you can become a Trainer once you turn fourteen. I only just got my own Pokémon," Touko answered energetically.
"Then have you ever thought about entering a League tournament or a Pokémon Contest?" Young Master Mao stopped in front of a vending machine and asked as he put in some coins.
"Ah~ Well~" Touko scratched her head a little shyly. "I'm still a beginner. I'm not very confident."
"Reporters sometimes have to battle when they're filming on the streets, too, so if you can, you should train your Pokémon a little." Young Master Mao selected two bottles of sweet rice wine with red beans