The year 199 of the League, April 5th.
The ship successfully arrived in the Paldea Region.
White Wingull called out as they flew over the horizon, landing on top of the lighthouse.
Golden beaches, blue seas, and modern skyscrapers...
This is Levincia City, the most technologically advanced, commercially prosperous city in the Paldea Region!
Naoki brought Koraidon to step foot in the city once again, returning to his homeland, making him feel relaxed all over.
Feeling cheerful, he looked around, and said to Koraidon, "Come on! Let's go to the mall and buy some gifts to bring back for everyone!"
"Aga~" Koraidon replied joyfully.
This time, when coming back, Naoki didn't call the ranch to notify them. He's planning to give everyone a surprise.
Through bustling streets, Naoki headed straight to a skyscraper.
This is the most bustling and lively mall in Levincia City.
From furniture appliances to fruits and vegetables, to clothes and daily necessities, even things for Pokemon can be found here.
Naoki had visited here several times before and already knew this place like the back of his hand.
Before going to choose gifts for everyone, he first went to the third floor of the store, where he bought a Berry blending machine for making Pokeblock.
Then he took the elevator all the way up, arriving at the gift area on the twelfth floor.
To avoid catching attention, Naoki divided his Pokemon into two batches.
The first batch's members were Alcremie, Glaceon, Ogerpon, and Pawmo.
The Pokemon immediately lined up, with Alcremie perched atop Pawmo, looking at Naoki together.
As the elder of the Pokemon, Naoki smiled and introduced to many Pokemon:
"Go ahead, this place specializes in selling Pokemon toys. Look for anything you like, feel free to take it, and after that, I'll pay for them."
"Pamo!"
"Mama!"
"Bonnie!"
"..."
The Pokemon collectively let out a cheer and then scattered like children, roaming between shelves, selecting things they liked.
Naoki pushed a trolley with a laugh following behind them.
He watched Alcremie standing with hands on hips in front of a can of delicately shaped candies, then turning back to point at the candy jar.
Naoki immediately helped Alcremie put the candy jar into the trolley.
Alcremie also hopped over and into the basket of the trolley, letting Naoki push it.
Soon, Pawmo came flying back hugging a can of cereal.
Seeing Alcremie sitting in the trolley, it was immediately drawn to it, then casually tossed the cereal into the trolley and plopped down next to Alcremie.
The two Pokemon looked forward with joy, letting out rounds of cheers.
"Mama~!"
"Pamo~!"
"Two little fools." Naoki said with a smile, then looked at Glaceon running back with a small dinosaur plush toy.
Glaceon glanced at the two Pokemon on the trolley, showing some desire, seemingly wanting to sit on it too.
But owing to its character, it felt a bit shy to ask.
Seeing this, Naoki scooped up Glaceon from the ground amidst its surprise and placed it into the trolley.
Koraidon nearby looked heartened.
It nudged its large head over, wanting to sit on it too.
Naoki was immediately sweating heavily, using his hand to push Koraidon's large face: "No way, you'll break the trolley!"
At these words, Koraidon's head immediately drooped down, showing an expression of grievance.
"Aga..."
Naoki's heart softened, thought for a while, and changed his tone: "This time it won't work, when we get home I'll get a pickup truck, and then take you out for a ride."
"Aga!"
Koraidon was easy to placate, the dark cloud over its head instantly turned sunny, revealing a bright and radiant sun.
At this time, Ogerpon came running back with a Pikachu mask, seeing Pawmo and the others having fun in the trolley, its face immediately showed an eager expression.
"Bonnie!"
Naoki: "..."
He observed the trolley's structure briefly, then had Koraidon bring over a second one.
Naoki directed Ogerpon to sit inside, then transferred Alcremie, Pawmo, and Glaceon over to its side and into its embrace.
The trolley loaded with goods was handed to Koraidon to push, while Naoki pushed a group of Pokemon leisurely wandering between the shelves.
As he wandered, he remembered the preferences of the Pokemon in the ranch and selected gifts for them.
"This Pokemon nest is nice. Get a few to serve as Cyclizar's nests."
"This Christmas reindeer hat set is quite cute, buy it for Dragonite and Dragonair to dress up."
"Oh! Are these Wise Glasses? They have a calm, mature look that I think Indeedee would like."
"Then this blue silk scarf goes as a gift for the sister Indeedee."
"Is this the Charcoal that Fire Type would like? Buy it for Slugma."
"..."
After several rounds, Naoki finally finished selecting gifts for everyone.
Koraidon's trolley was already filled to the brim.
Seeing Pawmo and Ogerpon a bit tired from playing, Naoki recalled them into Poke Balls, then switched them with Dragonite, Cyclizar, and Flutter Mane.
Naoki repeated to them what he just told Pawmo and the others earlier.