[Pokemon] Sycamore

The blue sky has returned again, and the water is as clear as if you can see the bottom. Without the weird and changeable changes in the previous time, everything is so peaceful and peaceful...

"Pfft!"

"I said, your luggage fell into the sea again."

"Ah!? Sorry, sorry!"

"Pikapi!? Qiu~~"

Sitting on the boat, feeling the long-lost shaking, Xiaotong didn't need to look back and just listened to the sound to know that a temporary hitchhiker on the boat was distracted again.

"Dawu, please drive slower~"

After shouting to Daigo who was manning the boat in front and receiving a response from him, Xiaotong rested his elbows on his legs and supported his chin with his hands, looking helplessly at the young man who hurriedly retrieved his luggage from the sea and the other people who were working in a hurry. Young Pikachu.

"Are you sure your destination is Liugan Island?" Otherwise, why do you look so restless and resistant?Xiaotong calmly observed the faces of the passengers on the boat.

To be honest, it is really thanks to various coincidences that there are such unexpected passengers on the ship now.

That is to say, when Daigo and I were about to set off this morning, during the discussion, they all revealed their upcoming itinerary to Liugan Island. Then, before they left the port, they were stopped by the young man next to them.

"Please, please, if you are going to Liugan Island, can you give me a ride? Of course! I won't take the boat in vain, I will pay for it."

At that time, the young man asked with a embarrassed look on his face. He was carrying a large backpack behind him and was wearing dark blue travel attire. His face was full of fatigue, and even the Pikachu on his shoulder seemed to have no energy.

After inquiring, he learned that his hometown was Liuguan Island. The boat he originally planned to take home was canceled due to a natural disaster not long ago, so he had to stay on Asia Island and wait for several days. I couldn't wait for the flight, so I made the request with the mentality of giving it a try after accidentally overhearing the conversation between myself and Daigo.

Helping others is not a big deal, Xiaotong thought so, and seeing that Dawu had no objection, he agreed.

And now, this young man named Koji has been acting gaffe-like from time to time after boarding the ship.

"Huh~~ That's great Pikachu, none of the important things have been soaked in water." After opening the rescued large backpack and inspecting it, Koji breathed a sigh of relief.

Only then did he have the energy to answer Xiaotong's question just now.

"My hometown is indeed Liuguan Island, but how can I put it...I really don't dare to go back..."

"Are you more timid when you're close to home?" Xiaotong guessed.

But Koji shook his head bitterly, "No, that's not the case. It would be nice if I just missed you."

"It's just... I'm a little embarrassed to see my mother who had high expectations for me when she saw me off."

Koji's eyes were full of confusion, like a child who didn't dare to go home after receiving a failing grade.

It would be better if he was scolded, but what he was more worried about was actually...

"I was scared, seeing the disappointment in my mother's eyes."

While sailing in front of the boat, Hao Er seemed to want to relieve his anxiety. Before Xiao Tong could speak, he recounted his travel experience.

"He obviously boasted that he wanted to become a Pokémon master in Haikou, but he couldn't even collect all the badges. He failed to collect eight badges until the deadline. He missed the opportunity to join the Chengdu League. Now he can only return to his hometown in despair..."

The lower the volume, the lower the mood, and Hao Er's whole person seemed to be shrouded in a shadow.

In this regard, Xiaotong has no good solution. She doesn't understand the other party's family affairs. As a bystander, everything she says is like making sarcastic remarks. Especially in her own situation, it is more like ridicule from the perspective of a successful person.

"If it were a family member, they wouldn't care about this at all."

However, before Xiaotong could say words of comfort, Daiwu unexpectedly spoke first.

The hands that controlled the equipment were still steady, and Daigo, who did not look back, looked straight at the sea ahead, his tone revealing determination.

"Leaving aside family members, if Pokémon master is really your goal, then you don't have any extra time to be discouraged and complain here."

"As far as I know, there is a girl who, even though she has achieved achievements that are infinitely higher than those of her peers, she still does not stop moving forward. Instead, she sets stricter demands on herself."

Daigo glanced back from the corner of his eye and saw Hao Er's lowered head. He also didn't miss the helpless look Xiaotong looked at him, so he continued with a bit of sternness: "It's a good choice to go back to your hometown to recharge, but Remember, don’t indulge too much! Do you understand?”

"Yes Yes!"

The sudden turn of events and encouragement made Koji a little flattered.

He was already regretful and thought he would be lectured by the man who looked very imposing.

At this time, Xiaotong calmly approached Daiwu and said, "Is this the encouragement from the senior Pokémon trainer?"

"And don't use me as an example. I'm embarrassed." I always felt that Dawu exaggerated myself. The more Xiaotong talked, the redder she turned. In the end, she simply refused to look at Dawu's smiling eyes.

"Why not? What I said is the truth and what I really think."

"Ugh..." Xiaotong was speechless for a moment.

Not wanting to pay attention to the 'unreasonable' Daigo for the time being, Xiaotong turned around and found a new topic, "Haoji, since you were born on Liuguan Island, you should know what kind of person the Northern Star of the Southern Cross is, right? Can you tell me? Tell me?"

"Ah? Could it be that the reason why you came to Liugan Island is for a challenge?" Then I realized that Koji Koji was very surprised.

There was a hint of nostalgia in his tone.

Before Xiaotong could dig deeper, Hao Er's next answer immediately revealed the answer.

"Mom, she is a very powerful Pokémon trainer!" Speaking of his proudest family member, Koji showed the brightest smile he had ever known.

"In my eyes, my mother is the greatest trainer, so...that's why I want to make her proud."

"That's it..." Seeing Hao Er like this, Xiaotong suddenly missed her sister.

"I can understand this feeling..."

[So~ sister is leaving today, Xiaotong, do you want to give me some blessings~~]

【Uh-huh!Sister will definitely become the best champion! 】

[Yes, I received it!Since it is Xiaotong's wish, it will definitely come true. 】

What's this?

It was obviously just a slight ripple in the sea, but it made Xiaotong feel dizzy. She supported the boat with one hand and pressed her head with the other. The images that suddenly flashed through her mind and the familiar and unfamiliar voices that echoed made her feel confused.

It made her want to cry inexplicably.

"Xiaotong? Xiaotong, are you okay!"

"Ah...it's okay." He gently pulled Dawu's arm away, and Xiaotong, who came over slowly, showed a reassuring smile.

"Maybe there is still some fatigue left, and it will be fine soon." Although her heart warmed that Dawu was so nervous about her, it was still very dangerous to control the boat without anyone.

Waving his hand to indicate to the equally nervous Haoji that he was really fine, Xiaotong pushed Daigo away to sail the boat and at the same time changed the subject and continued to ask about Liuguan Island.

As for the strangeness just now, only she knew whether she took it to heart.