Chapter 22: Ah, Shō has always been amazing.

  According to the rules of the Three-Day Gym, challengers only need to choose one of the three trainers to battle against. If they win, they can obtain the gym's badge.

  However, Satoshi's stubbornness insisted on battling three people at the same time, so the rules changed to, as long as he wins two out of the three matches, Satoshi can get the Gym Badge.

  "Ah, that stubborn Shigeru." Yui elegantly raised an eyebrow, but whatever, she was already used to it. "Riolu, let's go take a nap, we can come back after Shigeru finishes challenging the gym."

  "Don't you watch Shō's matches?" Alice looked at her with her chin in her hand.

  She shook her head elegantly, "No, I'd rather see it in my dreams."

  ……

  "Ahh!"

  "Ah, don't be so serious." As if she understood it, the girl waved her hand, "Although I promised Mom to get proof, it doesn't have to be in this way."

  "Ah! Alola Route!" Lillie shook her head, looking at the two boys standing on either side of the field, and thought that if she wanted to prove something, there was no better way than getting a badge and participating in the Iki League!

  "Now the battle begins! The first match of the three-day Pokémon Gym tournament between Satoshi and Gym Leader Birt! Each side will use one Pokémon, and when either side's Pokémon is unable to fight, the match will end!"

  Dante's voice echoed in the dojo, while the girl stared at Rio with a distant look.

  Her goal wasn't the Ishu Alliance, but she had promised her mother at first, and it seemed to be referring to that.

  She always knew that Lior wanted to become stronger, so he could protect her well, but Yuuya was a complete pacifist and had no interest in battles like those of hot-blooded boys...

  "Leo, do you want to fight?"

  After a long time, she finally spoke up.

  Although I don't like it, if that's what you hope for, then go ahead. Hmph, I'm indeed concerned about your feelings, Lioru.

  "Rrroh." Lior nodded, that's exactly what he thought. Only through battle can one become stronger, and only by becoming stronger can one stand beside you to protect you! So, it's me who gets hurt, it's me who falls into crisis, none of this matters, all you need to do is stand behind me and cheer me on.

  "Is it...?" She lowered her head, all along she had been doing things according to her own ideas.

  She thought the best way to avoid harm was to live quietly, and this would also protect her important partners from getting hurt. However, she didn't consider its feelings very well.

  She grasped the shoulder strap of her backpack and suddenly burst out laughing.

  "Yes, we have to prove it to mom and make her admire our decision to travel!"

  What she meant was that she had made up her mind.

  "Ah Lou!"

  Lioluo indeed loves elegance!

  "Then, let's work hard together and prove it to her!" The girl's eyes shone brightly, yes indeed, just like her mother said, if she didn't become more passionate and childish, she would age prematurely!!

  "Pokémon battle can't be helped! Warmth Pig wins! So the winner of the first match is... Challenger Satoshi!"

  At the same time, Shō also won his first victory in Bert's hands.

  "Huh? Already won?" Elegant leaned on the railing, Ahah, didn't even get to see Warm Pig's first official match~

  "I didn't think it was that great." Alice's rare praise.

  Ah, Chibi has always been very formidable.

  So although Satoshi lost his match against Kōn, he won the crucial one against Dent and earned his first badge in the Isshu region with his own strength.