February 14, Saturday. Weather: clear.
Today was a special day. Kimarō was heading to Izabe Island for a Pokémon Contest, while Brendan was going to Fortree City to join May and the others at the Sky Festival.
That left only Gary and Wally at home.
Looking at the photo Brock had posted in the group chat, with May laughing merrily on Brendan's back, Young Master Mao wore a complicated look.
You've really outdone yourself, Brendan!
You spent your vacation training at the Petalburg Gym, and instead of paying Mr. Norman some tuition, you went and carried off the little flower he'd raised, pot and all...
Regarding such behavior, Young Master Mao had only one thing to say: well done! Just like me in my younger days!
Boom! A tremor shook the backyard. Young Master Mao turned to see Absol clambering awkwardly out of the pool.
Milotic cheerfully swished that tail. After some pointers from Dewgong, the power of that Aqua Tail had indeed improved significantly.
Eevee-chan stood on a tall stool, head held high and chest puffed out, watching the underlings train.
Blaziken and Charizard's close-quarters combat training was also in full swing.
Dragon Claw against Blaze Kick, Iron Tail against Brick Break-every blow struck flesh!
Charizard had the advantage in raw power, while Blaziken had the edge in agility.
After two consecutive Dragon Claws were dodged, Charizard chomped down on the long leg Blaziken kicked over...
"Hey! Charizard, don't be a sore loser! Save that move for a real battle. Show a little restraint with your own teammates," Young Master Mao called from the sidelines.
Charizard released the deadly, fragrant chicken drumstick in that mouth, and Blaziken immediately countered with a Fire Punch straight to Charizard's face.
Blaziken: "Sha-mo! (You old geezer! That's for chewing on my leg!)"
Charizard