October 2. Weather: clear. Mood: very complicated!
The beauty's skin was like jade, her peaks whiter than snow; by the window she arranged her cloudlike hair, before the mirror she applied her floral makeup...
Wearing an apron, Young Master Mao brought breakfast out from the suite's kitchen.
Seeing her young boyfriend pouting so hard he could hang a bottle of soy sauce from his lips, Lorelei couldn't help finding it funny.
"All right, you little rascal. You've already gotten so many perks. Still not satisfied?" Hugging Gary from behind, Lorelei gently poked Young Master Mao's cheek.
"Ah... what a sin..." Gary turned back and hugged the beauty beside him, unsure whether to laugh or cry.
After the two finally laid their feelings bare, Young Master Mao had at last begun a shamelessly intimate life of living together.
Yet when their passion deepened, Lorelei reminded Gary that he had to wait until he was eighteen (sixteen)...
Young Master Mao counted on his fingers for ages: fourteen in Sinnoh, fifteen in Unova, sixteen in Kalos, seventeen in Alola, eighteen in Galar...
"Give me a home once you've fulfilled your dream. It's only a few years. I can wait," Lorelei said earnestly.
Young Master Mao knew this was for his own good, so he could only nod in agreement.
Ah... Little Gary, you've got it rough...
After breakfast, Gary and Lorelei went out to the lobby. Brendan and Max were eating while watching television.
"Incredible! Sinnoh Region's genius, Volkner, has defeated Aaron of the Elite Four as a Gym Trainer!" The television was broadcasting the Master Class being held in Sunyshore City live.
"Gym Leader Volkner is so strong!" Max watched with stars in his eyes.
"Yeah, he's definitely strong, but I'll surpass him someday." Brendan clenched his fist confidently.
"That's some nice