With his beloved pupil Little Sugar Bean and learning-materials expert Touko in tow, Young Master Mao followed his phone's directions to the agreed meeting place.
"Silver Academy, huh~" Looking at the large lettering above the entrance, Gary understood.
So Jasmine also taught part-time. No wonder she could afford to eat out with an appetite like that.
Alongside traveling as a Pokémon Trainer, another main path for growth was to enroll in a Pokémon School for further study.
Students who earned enough credits could also qualify directly for the various regional Pokémon League tournaments.
Just as Rainbow Academy operated under Rainbow University, the Johto Region had its own Pokémon Trainer training school.
It was Silver Academy, right before him.
There were also Rustboro Academy in the Hoenn Region, Snowpoint Academy in the Sinnoh Region, Striaton Academy in the Unova Region, and so on...
After receiving systematic instruction at school, even those who failed to become extraordinary powerhouses like Elite Four members or Champions could find a job within the system, working as an assistant or something similar.
As such, despite the hefty tuition, large numbers of children were still sent to these schools by their parents every year.
"Teacher Oak, you're here." Holding her lesson plans, Jasmine approached from the school gates.
"Teacher! Is this the expert you mentioned?" Behind Jasmine followed a mischievous little potato princess.
The girl had neat, short hair, with one hand on her hip and the other pointing at Young Master Mao.
Bea immediately took offense. Clenching her fist, she was about to step forward to defend her master.
"Don't mind her." Stopping Little Sugar Bean, Young Master Mao instructed her gently, "Little Sugar Bean, as martial artists, what we must avoid most is being aggressive and combative. You can't just hit people, understand?"
Bea froze