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League Year 201, April 15th, early summer.
The rumors surrounding the Motorcycle Mask hovering over the Alola Region gradually dissipated, and everything seemed to have returned to its original state.
Naoki planned to officially depart to the Alola Region tomorrow to begin his Island Pilgrimage, collecting Z Rings and Z Moves his Pokemon could use.
However, before that, he had one more thing to do, which was to visit Lono in Levincia City.
To be honest, it's quite embarrassing; ever since they confirmed their relationship, it's always been Lono traveling between places, and he hasn't visited Levincia City even once.
But this wasn't Naoki's intention; he was just too busy lately, traveling back and forth between Alola and Paldea, and taking care of the Pokemon on the ranch, leaving him with very little time.
It's really too much to always have the girl traveling back and forth.
So today, Naoki decided to secretly visit Levincia City to surprise Lono.
Early in the morning, after finishing the work on the ranch, Naoki rode Koraidon and embarked on the journey to Levincia City.
After half an hour of flying, Koraidon successfully arrived in Levincia City, landing on the city's bridge.
It's now 9:30 AM, and at this time, Lono should be at the Levincia Gym receiving challengers.
If that's the case, then he and Koraidon should head directly to the Levincia Gym to find her!
"Let's go, Koraidon!"
"Argh! Hiss!"
Koraidon carried Naoki, navigating through streets and alleys as indicated on the map, quickly reaching a tall skyscraper.
This is the Levincia Gym.
Naoki walked forward with Koraidon, and as the sensor door detected someone approaching, it automatically opened, exuding a technological feel.
The first floor was the reception hall, and as soon as Naoki entered, a receptionist came forward to say:
"Hello, if you're here to challenge the Levincia Gym, please register your Trainer information over here!"
"Is your Gym Leader here?" Naoki asked.
The receptionist was a bit surprised, thinking Naoki was a Trainer who came when the Gym was closed yesterday, and replied:
"Our Gym Leader is waiting in the Gym for Trainers to challenge her. If you want to meet her, you'll need to register your Trainer information first!"
Naoki: "..."
Who knew it would be so troublesome to meet the Gym Leader in the Paldea Region.
Oh well, he's not in a hurry anyway. He might as well pretend to be a challenging Trainer to surprise Lono!
Naoki immediately submitted his Trainer information to the receptionist. Because he hadn't challenged any Paldea Gyms before, the receptionist naturally assumed he was a Trainer from another region.
After registering, the girl said: "From here, just head straight forward, and you'll reach the battle arena!"
"Okay," Naoki responded, and then followed the staff's guidance out of the Levincia Gym, heading towards the open-air venue in the city center.
This was also the place where he first met Lono.
However, when Naoki arrived there, he was shocked to realize he had forgotten something.
The Levincia Gym battles are different from other gyms; they are entirely broadcast live on Pichu TV!
At that moment, the vast Central Square was crowded with Trainers watching the battle, people cheering, shouting, the atmosphere incredibly lively.
And Lono stood at the center stage of the square, holding a microphone, her voice full of energy:
"Everybody ready? It's time for Lono's livestream again! Today's challenger is... huh?!"
Upon seeing the name on the challenger information sent by the Gym's front desk, Lono was instantly stunned.
Naoki?
No way, could it be someone with the same name?
"Just ahead, through this passage is the battle arena, go ahead, congratulations, Trainer!" The receptionist guiding Naoki stopped, signaling him to proceed.
Naoki suddenly felt a bit bewildered, not knowing there would be so many spectators watching!
Would his appearance cause trouble for Lono?
With just a quick glance to signal Lono, they could pretend not to know each other and act out a scene.
With that thought, Naoki steeled himself and walked down the entrance passage.
Looking at the name, Lono was taken aback, momentarily forgetting to speak.
And just then, a tall figure appeared on the opposite player's passage.
When Lono saw clearly who it was, her eyes immediately widened.
Her eyes, as agile as a deer, instantly sparkled with light.
Naoki came over! Did he come to see her?!
A wave of surprise surged in her heart, and the next second, Lono made an unexpected move.
In front of countless spectators, with a face full of joy, she ran towards the opposite side and hugged the man.
The crowd of spectators: "!!!"
Seeing Lono's action, Naoki's body stiffened, and he quietly reminded her:
"Hey, your fans are still watching!"