It has been a week since the smoke cleared from the Masters Eight finals.
This week, Xiaoyun experienced the most magical seven days in his life.
On the first day, I was interviewed at Galar, which was okay.
The next day, he flew back to Sinnoh and was surrounded by enthusiastic fans at the airport for two full hours.
In the end, Aerodactyl was able to escape.
This guy is getting more and more discerning, Xiaoyun is thinking about giving him extra food when he goes back.
On the third day, the assistant assigned to him by Pokémon League, a young girl named Lila, handed him a document with a smile.
"Mr. Champion, this is the itinerary for the next month. Please take a look."
Xiaoyun turned to the first page, and the dense words made his eyes go dark.
Interviews, endorsements, ribbon-cuttings, charity activities, school speeches, Pokémon League meetings, newbie trainer Coaching, regional exchange activities...
Xiaoyun's fingers trembled. "Do I have to go to all of this?"
Lila smiled and nodded, "Yes, this is also what President Daniel meant."
No matter how much he protested, the trip went on as usual, and he was forced to start his career as a social animal.
One day.
After the media meeting, Xiaoyun felt that his whole body had been hollowed out.
He slumped on the sofa in the lounge, staring at the ceiling blankly, like a Magikarp who had lost his dream.
"How's it going, Mr. Champion? How do you feel?"
A smiling voice came from the door.
Xiaoyun turned his head and saw Flint leaning on the door frame, with his hands folded and a look of gloating on his face.
"You look happy."
Xiaoyun said weakly.
"Of course."
Flint walked in carelessly and sat down on the chair opposite him.
"You don't know how happy I was when I heard that you were coming back. During your absence, all the troubles at Pokémon League were caused by us.
"Media interviews, sponsor entertainment... I am a Fire-type professional trainer, but I was dragged to endorse a freezer brand. Do you know how outrageous it is?"
"Is the refrigerator brand looking for you to endorse it?"
Xiaoyun was stunned for a moment, "Don't they know you are Fire-type Elite Four?"
"I want to know too!"
Flint slapped his thigh. "I asked them at that time, do you think it is suitable for you to find a Fire-type Elite Four to endorse the freezer?"
"What do you think they said?"
"How to say?"
"They said that just because you are Fire-type Elite Four and Fire-type Elite Four uses our freezer, it can better reflect the good cooling effect of our freezer!"
Flint Mimic said it in the tone of the sponsor, speaking vividly.
"I wanted to slap him right then, but I still endured it."
"Why?" Xiaoyun asked curiously.
Flint's expression suddenly became serious, and he said slowly and solemnly:
"Because they really gave too much."
Xiaoyun is happy.
It seems that Flint cannot escape the law of adding money.
There is nothing that more money cannot solve.
If there is, then it means not enough has been added.
"By the way, where are the others?"
Xiaoyun sat up and looked around, "Where is Paul? Where is Lucian? Where is Aaron? Why are you alone here?"
"Don't mention it."
Flint waved his hand with a look of helplessness:
"Paul That guy asked for leave again, saying he wanted to complete some battle."
Xiaoyun knew about this, and Paul was in a great mood after playing Masters Eight, so he decided to face the shadow deep in his heart alone.
That is Mr. Brandon.
To put it simply, it's just a matter of finding a place.
But he didn't expect it to be so soon.
"What about Lucian?" Xiaoyun asked again.
"Lucian? Of course I'm on vacation."
Flint shrugged. "I'm almost exhausted during this period. He said he will go crazy if he doesn't go out for a walk. Now he should take a bath in the hot springs Hoenn."
(Lucian: Finally alive~)
Xiaoyun Think about it.
Okay, that makes sense.
Lucian has really worked hard. During this period, he was working overtime to handle most of Pokémon League's affairs.
"Aaron went to Kalos to promote it."
When Flint said this, he suddenly showed a meaningful smile, "It seems that there is some exchange activity with the Bug-type gym over there."
"Kalos's Bug-type gym?"
Xiaoyun was stunned for a moment, and a figure appeared in his mind:
"It can't be Viola, is that guy communicating normally?"
Flint did not answer, but gave Xiaoyun a "you know" look.
Xiaoyun thought about it carefully.
Viola, Kalos Bug-type Gym Leader, a energetic girl who loves photography.
Aaron, Bug-type Elite Four of Sinnoh Region, a powerful idol.
"Damn, these two are already in a relationship, right?"
Xiaoyun blurted out.
"I don't know either!"
Flint slapped his thigh. "I only found out about it two days ago! That kid Aaron is so well hidden! I usually see him being silent, but in the end he took down the Kalos owner without making any noise!"
"Okay, boy."
Xiaoyun sighed sincerely.
"That's not true."
Flint shook his head, with a hint of envy in his tone. "Even Aaron has a partner, and I, the dignified Fire-type Elite Four, am still single."
"You? Don't you have Volkner? You can find him."
Xiaoyun joked.
"Get out!"
The two laughed for a while, but after they finished laughing, Xiaoyun suddenly realized a problem.
"Wait, they're all gone, which means..."
"That is to say."
Flint grinned and gloated. "During this period, Pokémon League has to shoulder all the big and small affairs here."
Xiaoyun was silent.
He lay back on the sofa silently and looked at the ceiling again, his eyes empty.
What a sin.
He is the grand champion of Sinnoh. He just finished playing Masters Eight and he didn't even take a breath before he was about to come back to deal with government affairs.
Why did he agree to be the champion in the first place?
Is it because of love?
Is it because of responsibility?
No, it was because he was out of his mind at the time.
"Don't look like that,"
Flint Looking at his hopeless look, he couldn't help laughing.
"Actually, it's not that bad. Look, you've already taken care of the media meeting this afternoon. You just need to show up for the celebration party in the evening. No need to drink."
"Daniel said, you are still recovering and cannot drink."
"What do I have to recover from? I'm not injured."
Xiaoyun looked puzzled.
Flint said seriously:
"Daniel's original words are that the champion cannot be drunk. If he says something about other regional champions, the public relations department will go crazy."
Xiaoyun:"..."
Sinnoh League's public relations department is really well-intentioned.
"Okay, okay, don't lie here dead,"
Flint stood up and patted his shoulder,
"Let's go, I'll take you to see your new office, Pokémon League specially prepared it for you."
"I also have a new office?"
Xiaoyun was stunned for a moment.
"Of course."
Flint said naturally,
"We can beat Leon no matter what. Of course the grade needs to be upgraded one liter."
"And in the future, we will need a larger office for approving documents, holding meetings, and receiving visitors... These tasks will definitely require a larger office."
Xiaoyun:"..."
How does it feel that he defeated Leon and took over his job?
Is this life?
Is it too late for him to resign?
"Flint."
"Huh?"
"Can I run away from home?"
"Can't."
"Then can I resign?"
"No way."
Xiaoyun buried his head in the pile of documents in despair.
While Xiaoyun was struggling with piles of files in the office, Dawn on the other side was enjoying a leisurely life.
"Dawn, this way, this way!"
In the arrival hall of Petalburg City airport, May was standing on tiptoes and waving vigorously towards the exit.
Dawn came out with a backpack, and the moment he saw May, a smile appeared on his face.
"May! Long time no see!"
The two girls hugged each other and chatted.
"Why do you feel like you haven't lost weight in a few days? Is that guy Xiaoyun abusing you? He doesn't give you food?"
May looked Dawn up and down and said seriously.
Dawn couldn't laugh or cry, "No way, I have been losing weight recently. Masters Eight Tournament During that time, I ate high-calorie foods every day and gained several pounds."
"You are fat, you are just right like this!"
May held her arm. "Come on, let's go, I'll take you to eat something delicious! Petalburg City has opened a new dessert shop, and their mango pudding is amazing!"
"Eh? But Zoey hasn't arrived yet..."
As soon as they finished speaking, a familiar voice came from behind them.
"Hello, I'm here."
The two of them turned around and saw Zoey standing not far away, holding a simple travel bag in his hands and wearing smart casual clothes.
"Zoey! You came so fast!"
Dawn said in surprise.
"I took an early flight,"
Zoey came over and said hello with a smile.
May smiled and said hello, "Let's go, let's go eat first and chat while eating!"
In the dessert shop, three people were sitting around the window, and the table was filled with various desserts and drinks.
May took a spoonful of mango pudding and looked at Dawn: "So, where is your Mr. Champion? Why didn't he come with you?"
"He reported back to Pokémon League,"
Dawn sighed, "He said he has a lot of things to deal with. Media meetings, sponsor events, and his voice was always hoarse when I heard him talking on the phone."
"Pfft, that sounds so pathetic."
May couldn't help but laugh out loud, "But there is nothing we can do about it. Who made him the champion? With the great honor you enjoy, you have to bear the great responsibility."
"That's right..."
Dawn poked the cake on the plate. "But I always feel that he is too tired. After finally finishing playing Masters Eight Tournament, he didn't even catch his breath, and he had to start busy with these messy things again."
Paul: Am I a cheap person? You didn't think about me when you went on vacation!
"This is the responsibility of a champion,"
Zoey picked up the coffee cup and pointed out something. "However, with Xiaoyun's character, he should soon find a way to Slack Off."
Xiaoyun: It is indeed the strongest assist, you really understand me!
Dawn thought about it and felt that what Zoey said seemed to make sense.
With Xiaoyun's character, he will definitely not sit in the office and approve documents.
He will definitely find a way to catch fish, Slack Off, slip out of his account... and then be caught, and then slip out of his account again.
Thinking of this, Dawn felt a little better.
"Let's not talk about him, let's talk about Grand Festival."
Dawn shook his head and brought his attention back:
"I heard that the winner of Pokémon Contest can challenge Mr. Wallace this time, right?"
"Of course it's true! This time, Mr. Grand Festival Wallace is sitting in charge of the entire audience. He didn't get this treatment in the past."
May put down the spoon and said enthusiastically.
"Wouldn't it be true that many powerful Coordinator will participate?"
Dawn's eyes lit up.
"Yes, yes!"
May became more and more excited as he talked. "Why don't we three travel together? If we still have time, let's speed pass Pokémon Contest of Hoenn."
"Would it be slow for three people to get Ribbon together..."
Dawn glanced at Zoey: "Zoey, what about you? Do you want to participate?"
Zoey thought for a while, "In fact, we can also consider it, it's just to speed up the trip."
You can only get one Ribbon in each competition. The three of them have to travel to fifteen cities in three months.
Hiss, this workload is a bit heavy.
"What are you considering!"
May was very excited. "Let's travel together! Only with competition can we make progress."
Zoey and Dawn are both online. If they travel together, they are not allowed to take off directly.
Zoey thought, "That makes sense!"
May suggested. "Then come, Petalburg City happens to have a Pokémon Contest show tomorrow."
Dawn couldn't help laughing when he saw May's excitement.
Sure enough, she still likes the feeling of being on stage.
On the other side, Lily of the Valley Island.
Xiaoyun finally looked up from the pile of documents, his eyes dull:
"Have you finished reading?"
Flint sat opposite him, crossing his legs and drinking tea leisurely.
"After reading the whole thing, I only watched a third of it."
Xiaoyun said weakly.
"That's good. The first time I saw these documents, I fell asleep after reading only one-fifth of them."
Flint gave a thumbs up.
"... Are you trying to comfort me?"
"Of course I'm trying to comfort you."
Xiaoyun ignored him and continued to read the documents.
He swore that when Paul came back, he would find a chance to slip out and relax.
Paul: I just left.
Flint suddenly remembered something. "By the way, there is an event tomorrow afternoon, you have to participate."
"What activity?"
Xiaoyun asked warily.
He is now on high alert to every word Flint says.
"Guest speech by Jubilife City Pokémon School,"
Flint said, "You are the Sinnoh champion. You have to say a few words to the children to encourage them. Don't worry, it doesn't take anything. Just show your face and say a few words."
"Jubilife City? It actually works."
Xiaoyun was stunned for a moment.
Isn't that the city where his father Qing'an is the mayor?
This is a good opportunity, just in time to visit my dad and also run away.
"Then it's settled."
Flint stood up and said, "Then I'll leave first. You continue to work hard."
"Why are you going?"
Flint had already reached the door. Hearing this, he turned around with a scornful smile on his face:
"Of course it's time to get off work! My working hours are over! Bye!"
"You dog!"
Xiaoyun cursed secretly, but had no choice but to continue fighting with those files.
It's just... he really wants to escape now.
At this moment, Dawn sent a message.
He picked it up and saw that it was a photo.
In the photo, three girls are sitting in a dessert shop, and the table is filled with various exquisite desserts.
May made a scissor gesture to the camera, Zoey was holding coffee, and Dawn himself was smiling like a flower.
There is a line of text attached under the photo:
"Eating dessert! The restaurant recommended by May is super delicious! We will come and eat when you are done!"
Xiaoyun looked at the photo and unconsciously smiled.
"Okay, have fun!"