A pavilion stood beside the rockery and pond in the old-fashioned courtyard.
Young Master Mao came out of the kitchen carrying several plates of glutinous rice balls.
Wearing an apron and looking every bit the househusband, Young Master Mao pointed to the stove beside the table. "It's chilly, so have some tea first. Green Tangerine Pu'er with fresh Moomoo Milk takes the edge off the tea's astringency.
"Have some rice balls with it. I specially made three flavors: nori, red bean paste, and cheese."
"Thanks for the effort." Lorelei sat in the pavilion with her chin propped on her hand, watching the Pokémon playing outside.
Eevee-chan had taken Glaceon's form and was romping with Alolan Ninetales in the moonlight. They truly represented the good-looking contingent.
Weavile and Slowbro gazed blankly at the moon together.
Dragon-Slaying Clam and Dewgong stayed in the pond nearby, where Wartortle was entertaining the two big shots.
They had not seen him for a while, and their little buddy Wartortle's presence had grown increasingly steady.
Now even the two big shots regarded Turtle in a new light. It was like no longer having to lower your glass when toasting them at a drinking table...
Decidueye and Gliscor hung together from the glazed-tile eaves, their eyes sparkling~
Lapras stayed with Dragonair. Who knew how those two had hooked up...
Togetic played on a phone while pointing at the snacks on the table. "Quick, shovel those into my mouth."
Gengar happily looked after the kid, even though the kid had already grown up...
The ancient duo, Cradily and Aerodactyl, had bulldozed through their dinner and were already fast asleep, snot bubbles floating from their noses...
"Aw, it's no trouble. The night's long anyway, and I don't feel like sleeping." Young Master Mao took off his apron, sat down,