Mossdeep City was not particularly far from Rustboro City.
Riding Salamence, Young Master Mao arrived at the Mossdeep City Space Center base at two in the afternoon sharp.
A launch vehicle launch was quite a major event, so the moment Young Master Mao landed, he spotted TV hosts and reporters armed with cameras of every size.
"Hello, viewers. This is the Unova League's Raven TV Station. Today, we're here at the Mossdeep City Space Center in the Hoenn Region.
"At eight thirty-five this evening, the Lugia II launch vehicle will lift off from here to carry out its communications satellite launch mission." The girl holding the microphone was a striking sight, dressed in a black baseball cap, a sleeveless black jacket over a white sweatshirt, and a denim skirt.
"Everyone, let's look forward to the rocket launch together." Beside the girl, a boy in blue casual clothes and a white baseball cap waved with effortless charm.
At a "Cut!" from the camera crew, both of them instantly relaxed.
"Yo, isn't that Touko? Long time no see!" Young Master Mao calmly walked over to greet her with Eevee-chan perched on his shoulder.
"Gary!" Touko exclaimed in delighted surprise.
"Vee~" Eevee-chan rolled her eyes impatiently. There were enough women at home already. Keep your distance~
"Who's this?" The boy with the center-parted fringe came over and stood beside Touko, looking curious.
Young Master Mao gave a knowing smile. That positioning... something was going on!
"This is Gary, my senior," Touko introduced enthusiastically. "He really looked after me when I was interning at the Johto Radio Tower.
"I'm telling you, he isn't just a radio host. He's also an independent musician, a Pokémon Trainer, and a scholar. He's seriously an all-around superstar!"
"You're exaggerating." Gary smiled helplessly. "You haven't introduced your companion yet."