I'm not a Pokémon succubus.

In preparation for tonight's performance, she had just spent a full hour in the dressing room putting on her makeup. Not only was her long, shiny black hair styled with all kinds of expensive fabrics, but her face was also covered in delicate makeup and eye shadow, with powdered cheeks and red lips.

When she smiled, her pink eyes curved, revealing the softness unique to traditional women in the Johto region.

However, Aisha's attention was more focused on the love ball above her head.

"Is this a tangerine ball?"

Blinking, he could tell the difference between this ball and an ordinary Poké Ball.

"..."

Sakura also blinked. She didn't expect that her charm in full makeup could not attract Aisha at all. This boy actually cared more about the tangerine ball on his head than herself.

Or is it that compared to the kimono beauty, Coach Ai's XP is actually that of the maid?

Thinking of this, Sakura looked at Latias who was standing at the entrance of the alley, looking out with curiosity.

She was very curious about this red-haired maid who was wearing a maid outfit and following Aisha closely from the first moment she saw her.

But Aixia had no intention of explaining, and she didn't dare to ask.

Anyway, just by looking at her appearance, Sakura knew that this maid was definitely not an ordinary person - an ordinary girl would never have such an extraordinary temperament.

In terms of looks and temperament, Sakura knew that she couldn't compare to Latias.

But being ignored by Aixia like this, she couldn't help but feel depressed...

"Yes......"

Sakura's emotions were mixed, almost sinking into self-doubt, but she still responded to Aisha's question, saying, "The Mandarin Fruit Ball was crafted from mandarin fruit by the Iron Master of Hinoki Town. Every generation of dancers at the Vermillion Dance Grounds possesses one, just like the Eevee we each raise."

"I see."

Aisha nodded.

Speaking of Eevee, he also thought of Sakura's Sun Eevee.

If I remember correctly, the five dancers at the Yuzu Dance Floor each possess an evolved form of Eevee.

Flareon, Vaporeon, Jolteon, Sol and Umbreon happen to be all the Eevee evolutions that appeared in the second generation.

"Maybe you can expand the dancer team. We have vacancies for Leafeon, Glaceon, and Sylveon."

Aisha said this half-jokingly.

"Coach Ai really knows how to joke."

Upon hearing this, Sakura smiled and waved her fair hands, saying, "The tradition of having five dancers perform on stage is a rule passed down by our ancestors. The rules of our ancestors cannot be changed."

At the end of her words, she winked at Aisha playfully.

"Too."

Aisha folded her arms and nodded.

"I don't remember leaving them with such a rule."

At this moment, Ho-Oh was whispering in Aisha's ear.

"The ancestor they are talking about is not you."

Aisha responded softly.

"not to mention......"

You are not the protagonist of today's scene - Aisha did not say this.

That's right, although the dance floor's promotional page features portraits of Ho-Oh and Lugia, that picture has obviously been used many times.

When Aisha came here, she paid special attention to the promotional slogan of the dance hall, so she knew that Lugia was actually the protagonist of tonight's dance drama.

It’s not difficult to understand either.

After all, the Bell Tower of the King of Phoenix has always stood to the east of Enju City. Pilgrims, believers, and tourists come to worship there all year round. It is already a household name in Enju City and even the entire Johto area. There is really no need to add to its popularity and legend.

But Lugia is different.

Compared to Ho-Oh, this "displaced" sea god who has lost his bell tower is the one who needs dancers to promote him with traditional songs and dances.

As for Ho-Oh...

Ha ha.

Just a photographer!

"Sakura, it's almost time, time to get ready for the stage!"

At this time, the door to the staff passage was pushed open, and a girl called out to Sakura.

"Good~"

Sakura responded in a cute voice.

Then, she looked at Ai Xia and said, "Then, Coach Ai, please follow me."

"Ah."

Aixia didn't want to waste Sakura's time, so she obediently followed her into the backstage of the dance floor.

"gone!"

He called out to Latias.

"Okay~"

Latias followed.

Then, they met four other dancers backstage.

I have to say that there is really nothing wrong with the appearance of these five people who were chosen by Yuanzhu Dance Theater to perform the most important ballet in Yuanzhu City.

Including Sakura, every one of the five dancers is a beautiful woman who can become a big star just by her looks.

Especially when wearing a kimono designed for ballet...

Aisha was taken by Sakura to exchange a few words with the four sisters, and then he and Latias were arranged by Sakura to sit in the VIP seats in the front row.

After Aisha sat down, Sakura's four sisters surrounded her in the backstage, with gossipy expressions on their faces.

"Sakura, what is your relationship with Coach Ai?"

The older sister in a black kimono asked the question first, with a teasing expression on her face, obviously teasing her younger sister with malicious intent.

"It's nothing. Although we know each other, we've only met a few times."

Sakura replied helplessly.

She wanted to have some relationship with Aisha, but the other party was not interested in her looks and charm at all.

Where can she reason from this?

"He's so handsome, and he even has a personal maid... Is he some rich young master? I can tell he's the handsome and wealthy type!"

The third sister in a yellow kimono came over with a curious look on her face and a lively smile. Her eyes lit up when she mentioned Aisha's conditions.

"have no idea......"

Sakura shook her head.

The four sisters also sighed.

After all, although she had seen many rich people, she had never seen the type who had a lively and cute maid with him.

"He looks like an icy, ascetic handsome guy, but I didn't expect there to be such a contrast." The second sister in a blue kimono said this with an interested smile on her face.

"Tell the truth, Sakura!" The fourth sister, wearing a red kimono, came over and asked, "Are you interested in her?"

"Oh my! What kind of questions are you asking?"

Sakura finally got angry.

"I brought a friend over to watch a show, and you guys are acting like I'm going to elope with him. Besides, even if I had the idea, he might not be interested in me..."

Seeing that Sakura was dissatisfied, the four sisters smiled and backed away, and stopped teasing her.

However, after saying this, Sakura's expression seemed a little lonely.

What she said just now was not an excuse, but her true thoughts.

after all......

Sakura will never forget that one year ago, on the New Island, the aftermath of the battle between Mewtwo and Mew alone was enough to cause changes in the world.

And Aisha who single-handedly solved the problems of Mewtwo and Mew.

Such an existence, who is now a champion-level trainer recognized by the league, is indeed not something that a little dancer like me can match.

Sakura still doesn't know how strong he is, and she doesn't even dare to imagine it.

After all, the scene of the destruction of the world and the sea flowing backwards truly shattered her worldview.

"Hey."

Shaking her head, Sakura put away the lost expression on her face and cheered herself up again.

She also has her own things to do...

There must be no mistakes in the following dance!

......

"Coach Ai, you're here."

Aisha met Songye, who had invited him and Latias to lunch today, in the VIP seats.

Songye was still dressed the same way, waving at Aisha with a smile.

"Ah."

Aisha nodded in response and sat down next to him.

"Jie~"

Pine Leaf's Gengar poked his head out from his shadow and gave Aisha and Latias a friendly smile.

"Kou Jie~"

But the next moment, Aisha's Shiny Gengar came out from his shadow and made a face at Songye's Gengar.

What a ghost face!

"Jie!"

Songye's Gengar was so scared by Shiny Gengar that he started crying. The thorns on his back stood up and he wailed and hugged Songye's thighs.

"Kou Jie?"

Shiny Gengar looked confused.

Aisha and Songye smiled at each other.

It seems that even among Gengar, Shiny Gengar is one of the more terrifying ones.

After all, this gray-black shiny skin is too murderous compared to other Gengar's original purple skins.

"This is Ai's Shiny Gengar..."

Songye looked at Shiny Gengar with shining eyes.

For a trainer who specializes in ghost attributes and is still learning ghost secrets, the temptation of a shiny Gengar to him is no less than the temptation of a shiny Dratini!

"Sure enough, so strong."

Because of his long-term contact with ghost-attribute Pokémon, Matsuba is actually not an ordinary person and has a more acute perception than ordinary people.

He could clearly sense the power of Aisha's Shiny Gengar. If the power of his own Gengar could be described by stars, then Aisha's Shiny Gengar was undoubtedly the bright moon surrounded by countless stars. There was no need to compare the two!

With such strength, Matsuba had only seen the Gengar raised by Grandma Kikuko before.

At the same time, Aisha focused his attention on the furnishings inside the dance floor.

The dance hall is very spacious and can accommodate many spectators.

In addition to the first floor, there are upper areas on the left and right sides for audience seating.

The stage is made of solid, spotlessly clean wood, and two cherry trees are planted on both sides of the stage, one on the left and one on the right.

The VIP seats where Aisha and Songye were located were not in the first row closest to the stage, but in the upper area in front of the stage.