I, Zhulan's childhood sweetheart, was trapped in Xicui.

With the help of Greedy Lapu, Aserola, who did not forget to bring the Z Pure Crystal, successfully passed the test at the cost of two for three.

Merdan produced a small cross-shaped emblem. "Aserola, this is the symbol of the captain of Ula'ula Island. Now it's yours! I'm sure you're familiar with the captain's duties, so I won't elaborate."

Acerola took the badge with a solemn expression.

Then Xu Li helped her pin it on her purple hair, making it a hair accessory.

For children born in Alola, becoming a captain is undoubtedly the most accomplished thing they can do at that stage.

……

Malie City Library.

Still in the lounge, on the balcony, Xu Li put the little snow boy on the ground, took out the brush he had prepared earlier, and brushed its slightly dirty conical hat one by one.

Not long after,

The Snow Boy, with its glittering hat, was brand new. Although still somewhat immersed in the sadness of being abandoned by its parents, it couldn't help but flash its new hat, and raised the corners of its mouth, which usually turned down, and looked at Xu Li brightly.

"How about it? Girls should be more beautiful."

"Mi-ho!"

The Snow Boy stared at Xu Li intently, trembling, nodding repeatedly, his eyes sparkling.

"Woo..."

"You have it too... you all have it, one by one."

Looking at the Pokémon that popped their heads out from the aisle, Xu Li spoke repeatedly.

He first picked up the snow-white Vulpix beside him. Even after walking for a long time on Mount Lanakila, Vulpix was spotless and there was no need to clean it at all, but Xu Li still symbolically combed its fur.

Then came Leafmeow and Sylveon. Even Xiaozhao's Sniper Owl came to join in the fun, but Xu Li just threw the brush at it.

"Brush it yourself."

“Gu!?”

Xi Cui Sniper Tree Owl stared at Xu Li in disbelief with his big eyes. It was obvious that when he was a child, Xu Li would rub him a few times even if he didn't want to!

Why are you falling in love with someone else now?!

Xu Li: “…”

You know how cute Minami-kotori was when she was little?

Looking at the powerful and strong appearance of Xi Cui Sniper Shu Xiao... he really couldn't bring himself to do it.

"We are leaving." Xu Liba waved his hand, picked up Xinye Cat, and said goodbye to Aserola with its "meow".

Acerola suddenly jumped up from the sofa, a little panicked: "Leaving!?"

Xu Li: "Yeah, after all, we're just here for tourism. Come visit Sinnoh when you have time."

"Okay..." Acerola lowered her head, "I...I'll go!"

Xu Li rubbed Aserola's adorable head and waved, "Let's go! Contact Rotom if you need anything."

"goodbye……"

I patted little Z, who had turned into a Doberman and was guarding the door, and told it to follow quickly.

"Woo woof..." Little Z followed with a limp, breathing heavily.

Xu Li: “…”

It feels like Xiao Z has not only changed in appearance, but also in personality.

The bug looks timid and likes comfort. In the 10% form, it becomes like a real dog. As for the 50% form... it won't really like to stay in the cave, right?

no,

We need to find that Zygarde polyhedron, or at least be able to control the number of Zygarde cells in Little Z's body. Otherwise, it will be like Xu Li now, unable to turn Little Z back into a bug.

Xu Li did not leave immediately. He walked around the quiet city of Malie and smelled a lot of Zygarde cells scattered there with his dog nose.

Current cell progress - 18%

……

Two days later,

Aether Paradise, Lusamine's House, Living Room.

"Dr. Bratano's assistant in the Kalos region—Dexiou? How did you know he was researching Zygarde?"

"Just ask for it for me."

"Really? You're asking me for help as soon as you get here!" Lusamine changed into a long, hip-hugging knitted skirt that accentuated her figure, and looked straight at Xu Li. "So... is there any compensation?"

Xu Li avoided her gaze and took out an Ultra Ball: "Pheromone, I think this Pokémon is quite suitable for you. It has good combat power and can prevent attacks. I have already made an agreement with her."

Lusamine took it and snorted, "What else?"

Xu Li grasped Lusamine's outstretched calf, stroking her rosy sole with his thumb, and looked at her with a half-smile: "Do you want more?"

Lusamine recalled the strange feeling of being tickled under the table that day. Her face flushed slightly and she rolled her eyes at Xu Li: "You know what I want!"

Xu Li snorted in imitation. "...Don't push your luck. I've placed Necrozma over your house. It will close the Ultima Hole that suddenly appeared in your home. Don't move it. As for the rest... we'll talk about it next time."

Lusamine muttered, "How could there be an Ultra Hole that just happened to appear above my house?!"

Xu Li smiled and said, "That's not necessarily true..."

For this meeting, Lusamine chose the Lusamine House next to the Ether Paradise as the venue. Lusamine was not there when Xu Li arrived.

But Necrozma had already discovered the deep hidden Ultimate Hole, which was slowly gathering energy in the sky.

Xu Li directly asked Necrozma to shut it down!

Team Rainbow Rocket? Want to come? Stay outside the cave!

After giving his things, Xu Li stood up and said, "Then I'll be leaving first... Zhulan's vacation is almost over, and I have to go back to Sinnoh."

Lusamine puffed out her rosy lips: "What about me?"

Xu Li just waved his hand and said, "Let's go."

Just as he was walking to the door, a warm body suddenly pressed against his back. The plump figure pressed tightly against Xu Li's latissimus dorsi. He breathed a breath of hot air onto Xu Li's neck, but said nothing.

Needless to say, it was Lusamine.

"...What for?" Xu Li asked in confusion.

"Can't you just give me a hug before you leave..." Lusamine's voice sounded softly, "You don't want to do more than that."

"..."

After an unknown number of minutes, Lusamine slowly loosened her tightly wrapped hands and watched Xu Li slowly walk out the door.

Just looking at the body that she had dressed up specially for today, she couldn't help but pursed her lips and murmured: "In the future..."

Although she was sure that she would have further contact with Xu Li in the future, but... she was unwilling to wait for those illusory memories, she wanted to take the initiative to obtain them.

"Sinnoh, there doesn't seem to be any special consortium...it's just too far away..."

Lusamine was lost in thought.

"However, distance doesn't matter. The Aether Foundation... shouldn't be limited to Alola!"

……

Back to Melemele Island,

Xu Li suddenly felt a heaviness on his back.

"Nazi, what are you doing?"

Nazi instantly moved to Xu Li's back and sniffed the unfamiliar scent on him: "Hmph, Xu Li... You don't want me to tell Sister Zhulan that you've been in contact with a woman again, do you?"

Xu Li: “…”

"Go ahead and tell me if you want... Anyway, you can only watch from the sidelines."

"Well!"

Nazi was furious at Xu Li's words. She snorted and got off Xu Li, her fair face full of anger: "Hmph! Tell me, which woman?"

Xu Li looked around and after confirming that there was no one around, he motioned for Nazhi to come closer.

Nazi immediately showed an interested look and put her white ear close to Xu Li's face.

"Hurry up and tell me..."

Call ~

Xu Li just breathed out a breath of hot air, which instantly made Nazhi's face turn red. Looking at her angry and hesitant look after she realized that she had been fooled, he snorted and laughed.

He knows a lot about the sensitive areas of Nazi's body.

"Well...I don't care..."

Naz simply turned her head away.

Xu Li smiled and said, "Let's go, they are on the beach, right?"

Nancy snorted through her nose: "Hmm."

Then she obediently took Xu Li's hand and walked along the beach.

Soon, they could see the base camp on the beach. It was no longer a busy day for tourists, and there was no one else there except them, so they released their Pokémon as they pleased.

Even the more shy Ralts were released, lined up with Gardevoir, and strolled on the beach.

When they saw Xu Li, the eyes of several Ralts lit up and they moved together instantly, just like Nancy before. In an instant, several Ralts were hanging on Xu Li's body.

Gardevoir just stood by and watched them quietly with a smile.

"Alright, alright..." Xu Li quickly stroked the round green heads of the Larulas, "How are you doing here?"

Although Xu Li cannot always touch these little Larulas that he brought back from the pure white frozen soil of Xicui, he will take time to play with them every once in a while.

So they still like Xu Li very much.

"Woo-hoo..."

The climate here is very comfortable!

A Larulas raised its hands and said, and in an instant, it emitted the light of evolution.

"Oh?"

A few seconds later, a brand new Kirlia appeared in front of Xu Li. She looked at her new body in surprise, and then bowed to Xu Li like a lady.

“Haha, that’s awesome!”

After playing with the Ralts on the beach for a while, Xu Li came to Zhulanpan, rubbed the furry head of the little Eevee who was lying under the beach lounge chair, and lay down.

"We are going back the day after tomorrow. It feels like not much time has passed... There are too many unexpected things!" Zhulan muttered.

"There's plenty of time...we can come later." Xu Li said with a smile.

"Humph……"

……

Two days passed in a flash, and Xu Li also had two days of leisure.

——Although the evening is not a leisurely one.

After greeting the children at the Pokémon School, Xu Li received many gifts from them, most of which were small items and toys that they liked, and Xu Li took them all away.

Mao specially prepared a meal for Xu Li and his group in the restaurant run by her family, and received praise from Zhulan and Nazhi.

Shui Lian specially brought Xu Li a fishing rod that was her grandfather's treasured collection, which was said to have mysterious effects.

Xu Li was afraid that Shui Lian had secretly given the treasure to him from Lao Deng, so he asked her several times and confirmed that her grandfather agreed before accepting it as a precious gift.

"I'm sorry...! I'm late..."

In front of the cruise ship heading to Sinnoh, Lillie ran over breathlessly, followed closely by Shiro Gungun, who was also slightly panting.

Lillie also wanted to go to Sinnoh with Xu Li, it was Lusamine's idea.

"It's okay, don't be so anxious..."

Xu Li quickly supported Lilia's shaky body.