With help from Ash and Team Rocket, the opening and ending songs for the new game were finally finished.
Next, they needed an impressive opening MV.
Considering that Ash still had one Badge left to earn, Gary reluctantly took on the on-screen role himself.
The premise of [Pokémon-Blue] also changed from a boy in Pallet Town who overslept to Professor Oak's grandson.
Young Master Mao declared that there was absolutely nothing wrong with that. Authentic Blue, through and through!
After arranging the work in Goldenrod City, Young Master Mao tidied up the villa, let Lorelei know, and returned to the Kanto Region.
Upon hearing about Gary's itinerary, Lorelei generously offered, "You can stay at the seaside villa in Vermilion City if you need it."
Gary replied, "I hardly ever get to go back, so I'll stay at home. We need to film in Pallet Town and the surrounding area too, so staying home will be more convenient.
"I'll probably be busy for a week, then head back to Johto to prepare for the Silver Conference."
"You're determined to win this time, huh?" Lorelei asked with a smile.
"Mm~ I have a dream: winning a grand slam across every region," Gary said seriously.
"Go for it. I believe in you." Lorelei's voice was gentle.
"Oh, right. I'm planning to visit the Whirl Islands afterward. Want to come?" Gary looked at the feather around Eevee-chan's neck. The thing kept sparkling in the middle of the night for no reason, and he always felt as though Lugia was hinting at something.
"Hmm~ That should more or less work, but I might still have a match or two to play then." Lorelei hesitated for a moment. "Why don't you come to the summit of Mt. Silver first and experience the upper limits of wild