"Phew—"
On an antique street somewhere in Violet City.
Cynthia slowly let out a breath.
"Was that really necessary?"
Tetsuya, standing beside her, found it both amusing and exasperating.
If Mirai's fans found out that the Sinnoh Champion had such a side to her, it would definitely become an embarrassing part of her past.
Then again, maybe not.
After all, beauty was justice.
Perhaps this side of Cynthia would unexpectedly make her seem even more charming.
Still, not many people were destined to see her like this.
"How was it not necessary!"
Cynthia smoothed out her long golden hair, which had become disheveled from flying too fast. "I don't want Grandfather and Grandmother to keep arguing."
It had not been easy to persuade Professor Rowan, who had been away from Sinnoh for years, to return.
She did not want all her previous efforts to go to waste because of another argument.
"Flap, flap~"
The sound of beating wings came from above them.
It was a Taillow, Hoenn Region's Regional Bird.
These Pokemon were steadfast and kind, somewhat similar to Pidgey, so they were not uncommon in cities.
Still, it was rare to see one in Violet City of Johto.
It landed on a roadside eave and tilted its head at the two humans.
"It's a little guy that just grew up and left the nest."
Cynthia looked at it, with a smile in her eyes. "No wonder it's so curious."
Most Taillow did not live in flocks.
After leaving the nest once they had passed their juvenile stage, they often went through a period of time of discomfort.
For example, they had no companions by their side, could not find a mild place to settle, or could not catch suitable prey for food.
However.
By nature, they were steadfast and