After all, everyone present was either wealthy or influential, and all of them were among the best Trainers. Though they were not at the exaggerated level of Champion Trainers, the experience that came with age gave them a deeper understanding of people.
To possess such a store of knowledge at this age, while raising Pokémon so exceptionally well and conducting himself so appropriately...
His commoner status became a point in his favor instead.
Tetsuya hurriedly told the playing Combusken and Roggenrola to head straight back to their room later, then told Pidgeot to make its own arrangements. Once back in his room, he began organizing his notes.
For the next two days, Tetsuya spent the mornings at the battlefields observing opponents and watching videos. In the afternoons, he went fishing for Pokémon to relax, cultivate his patience, and ask Professor Rowan a few questions along the way.
Over those two days, he gained quite a lot, and got along better and better with his fellow "fishing buddies."
The fourth day after the St. Anne set sail.
Morning.
Tetsuya opened his eyes, put on a black sleeveless shirt and athletic shorts, then brushed his teeth and washed his face.
After giving his three Pokémon a simple meal and confirming everything was in order, he headed for the third-floor deck.
One of the battlefields for today's matches was located there.
When he reached the side of the battlefield, some people were already waiting. Seeing Tetsuya arrive, they smiled at him amicably.
Tetsuya returned their greetings with a smile.
Over the past two days, he had gotten to know a few people and at least become a familiar face.
Most people were rather friendly.
From them, he learned that Reiji had apparently been lectured by several Elite Trainers that night because of his