Borrowing the Sootopolis Gym's kitchen, Young Master Mao enthusiastically showed off his cooking skills.
Milky-white bone broth and springy noodles came with a hot spring egg, thick slices of chashu, shredded nori, corn kernels, shredded red ginger, and bok choy.
The instant the tonkotsu ramen reached the table, its colors, aroma, and flavor seemed to send colorful wisps of warmth drifting through the air.
Grrr. Hearing Jasmine's stomach rumble softly, Gary's right hand trembled...
Oh no, I let my guard down! How did I end up bringing Jasmine back too?!
Looking at Jasmine's expectant eyes, Young Master Mao couldn't bear to send her home hungry.
And so, Gary could only watch tearfully as Jasmine ate sixteen bowls of tonkotsu ramen.
By the end, it wasn't the noodles that had run out, but the broth...
Jasmine had drained an entire tall stockpot of broth.
"Whew... This is bliss. I haven't had ramen this delicious in ages." Cupping her little face in both hands, Jasmine flushed with happiness.
Kimarō had eaten two large bowls today too, and now he was so stuffed his eyes were rolling back.
Young Master Mao hadn't eaten a single bite. He was just there for company...
It feels like my cooking has improved along with my breeding skills. Watching the two of them eat until their eyes glazed over, Young Master Mao nodded.
"All right, I still have to return to Olivine City. My flight is tonight, so I'll be going.
"Young Master Mao, thank you for the ramen. Next time you visit Olivine City, I'll treat you to a feast." Having eaten and drunk her fill, Jasmine stood to say goodbye.
"Teacher, I'm heading out too." Kimarō scratched his head sheepishly. "I want to try entering the Pokémon Contest on Izabe Island, and collect Badges along