20demayo Chapter 398 The Water Lily Festival, News from Shangzhi
Chapter 398 The Water Lily Festival, News from Shangzhi
Peaceful and quiet.
This is the most direct feeling of people in the Sinnoh region recently.
Since the last time the league and the Galaxy played against each other, the Galaxy has been relatively quiet.
At most, Officer Jenny would catch a few Team Galactic members wandering around various cities every few days.
During this period, many towns and cities, like Futaba Town, held festivals, and the riots caused by Team Galactic were gradually forgotten in the atmosphere of the summer festival.
The upcoming grand competition to be held in Water Lily Town has once again ignited the people's passion for watching the spectacle.
After all, this tournament can be considered a preview of this year's major festival in the Sinnoh region.
Many dark horses responded to the call of Sinnoh TV and gathered from all corners of the Sinnoh continent, with everyone looking forward to the arrival of the competition.
As the most watched dark horse at the conference, Xiao Guang's popularity in Lily Town is evident.
"Go, Miss Xiaoguang! We support you!"
"Not just the Grand Contest! You absolutely have to participate in the next Sinnoh NOW event too!"
"Th-thank you..."
Just a moment ago, Hikari was able to wave and greet everyone calmly, but the next second, when she heard the Sinnoh NOW program, her expression visibly stiffened.
Even so, Xiaoguang maintained her "professional" spirit and continued to wave to the tourists around her.
However, Hikari's gaze had already leisurely shifted to Satoshi, who was standing to the side.
"Don't worry! I'll do my best in the next variety show too!"
Unlike Hikari's somewhat awkward mood, Ash responded to the shouts of those around him in a very open and generous manner.
Seeing Ash's nonchalant demeanor, Dawn couldn't help but take a few deep breaths, not even noticing that Piplup, whom she was holding, had started to groan in pain.
It's definitely fake to say that the anger has completely dissipated.
At least the variety show I participated in with Xiaozhi was called "Best Partners"!
The show was clearly meant to showcase the bond and chemistry between her and Ash.
But in the last program, it was Princess Salubia who replaced her.
Let them take my place.
Why does she perform just as well as me on the show?
Moreover, the CD sales for the episode featuring Princess Salubia broke all previous records.
How could Xiao Guang not mind this!
It's like a wife watching her husband being...
Ok.
It's a feeling I can't quite describe.
That is to say, Xiaoguang has refrained from watching the replay of the show so far. Otherwise, when she saw the interaction between the two at the dinner table, she definitely wouldn't be able to resist...
"Xiao Guang? Why are you standing here alone, lost in thought?"
"?! Xiao Wang?"
Just moments before, Hikari was staring blankly at Ash's figure, inwardly grumbling about him, when Nozomi's sudden arrival startled him.
"What's wrong? You seem startled. I was just greeting you as I walked over."
After Xiaowang finished speaking, his gaze inadvertently shifted to Xiaozhi.
Perhaps understanding, he also had the idea of teasing Xiao Guang, and laughed:
"Are you so engrossed in watching Ash?"
"No way!" Xiao Guang immediately denied, putting one hand on his hip.
Today, Xiao Guang was enveloped in an aura of sorrow.
Engrossed in watching?
nonexistent.
It wasn't like Ash was usually battling.
"Really? Oh, that girl is so close to Ash."
"!?"
"You see?"
"Waaah—"
Xiao Guang's object of lamentation suddenly changed from Xiao Zhi to two people.
"Sorry, I was just joking because you seemed preoccupied." Xiaowang immediately apologized again, seeing that Xiaoguang seemed genuinely concerned about the matter.
"But Ash is really popular. Even though we're having a Grand Contest here today, Ash is getting more cheers than us."
Of course! This is Ash Ketchum!
Xiao Guang was about to say it, but he held back.
If I said that at this moment, Xiao Wang would inevitably laugh at me again.
Thinking of this, Xiao Guang simply fell silent as well. Although he wanted to put on a poker face, no matter how he changed his micro-expressions, he still looked a bit dull and completely lacked the aptitude for it.
Looking at Xiaoguang's current appearance, Xiaowang unconsciously recalled the scene when he last met Xiaoguang in Qiefeng City.
It's only been such a short time, but I feel like Xiaoguang has somehow grown up.
It’s weird.
"Anyway—" Xiaowang shook his head, putting those extra thoughts behind him. "Let's do our best together in this Water Lily Tournament. I'm really looking forward to facing you."
Xiao Wang's tone was flat.
She has always been a kind person, but that doesn’t mean Xiao Wang lacks confidence in her abilities.
This does not mean she cannot see the strength of others.
When raising Pokémon, Xiao Guang, like herself, did not deliberately pursue so-called flashiness, but instead concealed all the flashiness beneath strength. Even though there are still some variables, Xiao Wang is very sure that when the grand festival officially begins, as long as she and Xiao Guang are not assigned to the same group, they will definitely meet in the finals.
"Of course! I'll definitely win! Right, Bogarman? Huh? Bogarman!?"
"Poga—"
Without Xiaoguang noticing, Bogarman had already become completely unable to fight back.
.......
Xiao Guang behind them had already begun emergency treatment for Bogarman.
After all, Bogaman is going to be the first to take the field in the upcoming match, so he can't afford to faint now.
Ash and Brock, who were walking ahead, also ran into acquaintances, just like Dawn.
"Mr. Shangzhi, are you also attending this Water Lily Conference?"
Xiao Zhi and Xiao Gang meet the bard, Shang Zhi, whom they haven't seen in a long time.
"Of course." Shang Zhi gently plucked the strings of his harp, and the beautiful notes danced gracefully, as if expressing Shang Zhi's feelings at that moment.
"Whether you're a Coordinator or a Bard, this is a scene you can't miss."
Shang Zhi tilted his head slightly, a smile unconsciously appearing on his lips.
"This peaceful time probably won't last much longer."
"?"
Xiao Zhi and Xiao Gang looked at each other in bewilderment.
It seems that he couldn't understand the meaning of Shangzhi's words.
"The villainous organization that recently harassed the Sinnoh region seems to be making a new move."
.......
P.S.: Finally finished supervising military training, classes officially start tomorrow!