A Gathering of Dance Lovers!

When Dahlia, the Frontier Brain and famous dancer, arrived on Pasio...

Some sync pairs who also love dancing planned a dance event!

Dahlia! I am très happy to meet you!

The way you dance! Especially the way you wiggle! Ooh la la! I love your style!

Oh, you're the Alluring, Soulful Dancer! Thank you!

I'm happy to meet you, too!

The four of us would make the best dance team on Pasio!

Yeah! Our dance event is going to be flaming hot!

Oui! Let's put on the best performance with our dancing!

Hmm... At the risk of sounding a little greedy...

it'd be nice if we had a few more people! Just sayin'!

I agree! Getting a few more dance fans together would be great!

On that topic, I heard an interesting rumor.

Apparently at night, people have been hearing raucous voices and loud footsteps coming from the forest...

Maybe someone's dancing the night away there!

You've certainly got my attention!

All riiight! It sounds a bit scary, but let's go check out the forest tonight!

Should be around here, I think!

Th-that rumor was actually about THIS?

Wh-what's this?!

Ah! Umm...

We've been found...

Because you're so loud, Adaman.

EXCUSE ME?!

Hey, what were you doing here?

You looked like you were trying to calm your Pokémon down...

Now those are some Pokémon you don't see every day!

Oh, these are Pokémon from Hisui. They are called Ursaluna and Zoroark.

Have you heard of space-time distortions? It's a phenomenon that causes wild Pokémon to appear out of nowhere. They happen on Pasio, too.

We encountered those two Pokémon in one of those space-time distortions...

Look over there!

We need to focus on protecting everyone!

Akari and I will draw the Pokémon's attention...

While they're distracted, you two deal with them!

By "deal with them," you mean...

...Catch them?!

It's gonna be tough, but I know you two can do it!

Just keep your eye on the Pokémon and throw the Poké Ball in a straight line!

And most importantly, don't be afraid of the Pokémon, face it head on!

Got it! Let's do this!

I'm ready, too!

Don't you dare miss!

Same to you! Don't rush your throw!

There!

And that's how they caught Ursaluna and Zoroark.

But they both go out of control when they're let out of their balls. Probably because they're in unfamiliar land...

So, to avoid disturbing other people and Pokémon...

we've been practicing how to communicate with them at night when no one's around.

I see... So that's what's been going on.

If that's the problem, we may have a solution!

Yup! There's a special way to communicate your feelings to Pokémon!

Let's all danse together! Allons danse!

"Danse"?

I see! So "danse" is...

...The dancing of this era!

Trainers and Pokémon expressing their thoughts and feelings to each other...

That makes everyone happy!

So the bond between a sync pair can deepen just by dancing together? Fascinating!

Dancing does not deepen bonds just for Pokémon!

When I arrived in Sinnoh, I could not speak the language at all...

But I managed to communicate through dance and become friends with everyone!

Dance of this era has incredible power!

Yup! It's a performance to make everyone happy and get them smiling!

It's decided, then!

I will dance with Ursaluna!

If dancing will bring me closer to Zoroark, I'd like to do it as well.

All riiight! Now we're talking!

The two of you can join us onstage during our dance performance!

We'll help you two polish your dancing skills so we perform as a perfect team!

Dance is all about having fun!

Let's do a dance that'll set a fire in everyone's hearts!

Now then! What should we teach them first?

Since we all have different styles of dance...

how about we split into two groups?

Sure, that works! Now let's start learning!

Ursaluna and I are going to build a deeper connection than you two!

Huh? Are you suggesting that Zoroark and I are going to lose to you?

How could I lose to a clumsy oaf who can't even play the Celestica Flute?

I don't think you can keep up with the fast-paced dance moves of this era.

Oh dear... Looks like this is turning into a showdown.

I never said this was a competition, but still...

They're both fired up and ready to go!

Although...it might be hard to dance in those clothes.

Let's start off by preparing you some lovely dance attire!

I wonder what kind of dancing they'll do!

I'm excited to find out!

Days later...

We're making progress!

And your dance outfits look great on you!

Thank you! It's all thanks to your thorough instruction!

But...I still haven't managed to get much closer to Zoroark...

Maybe we need more time before they're ready to open up…

You still don't want to open up to me, Zoroark?

Maybe there's a reason besides her just being nervous.

Another reason...

Now that you mention it, when Rei showed me his Pokédex...

I believe it said Zoroark from Hisui harbor a strong hatred toward humans...

That may be why Zoroark won't accept me...

Irida!

If a Trainer looks unhappy, their Pokémon won't be happy either!

That's right! No matter what happens, believe in your partner Pokémon...

and let's smile, dance, and have fun!

That's right... Thank you, both of you!

Some people told me that humans and Pokémon are capable of walking side by side and understanding each other...

For their sake, I can't give up!

That's the spirit, Irida!

Although, right now, this is the only way I can truly express my feelings...

Wow! What a beautiful tone!

Huh? Zoroark...

Zoroark! Do you like the sound of my flute?

Maybe she's telling you to keep playing it!

Then I'll play it as much as you want, until you're satisfied!

Zoroark moved to the sound of the flute as if she were dancing...

Little by little, she started opening up to Irida...

Looks like your hearts have connected!

Zoroark's rhythm... What magnificent dancing!

Zoroark... From now on, will you walk by my side?

I'll never forget the trust you've placed in me!

I think I've got it now!

I just can't get enough of this feeling of acceleration!

Your dancing is on point!

I can't say the same for your Pokémon, though.

Looks like Ursaluna is a fan of the moon.

I wonder what he's feeling while he's roaring at the moon...

Why don't you try asking with a dance?

Asking...with a dance?

Of course. You can express your feelings to others through dancing.

That's what I do when I want to communicate my feelings to Pokémon!

Is that so... I could try it with Ursaluna, I suppose.

I'll hit him with everything I'm feeling right now!

He's reluctant to open up to me, but he is watching me dance...

Ursaluna...

Does the moon look different in Pasio than it does in Hisui?

Whether you're in Pasio or Hisui, the moon always looks beautiful, doesn't it? It illuminates people and Pokémon.

I want to learn how Pokémon and people are able to live side-by-side on Pasio.

Since you've come all this way, do you want to walk this path with me?

...No, that's not right.

I need your help! Will you lend me your power so we can walk this path together?!

Thank you, Ursaluna!

It took some time...

but it looks like that helped them form a really deep bond!

It's always nice to see the moment a Pokémon and a person become friends. I never get tired of it.

A few days later, it was time for the dance performance.

I wonder if they managed to get closer to the Pokémon...

Knowing Adaman and Irida, I'm sure they're fine!

All riiight! Thank you for gathering here today, everyone!

We're going to split into two teams and perform our dances. I hope you all have loads of fun!

Now then, let's start with our team!

You ready?

Yeah! Ursaluna and I are raring to go!

Let's channel our burning feelings...and dance!

Thank you!

Let's move on to the next team!

Their moves are different from ours, so look forward to that and enjoy the show!

We're gonna share our happiness with you all!

Enjoy the fun show, s'il vous plaît!

Zoroark. In all of vast space, your place has found you.

Oh? What do those words mean?

It's a Pearl Clan saying. It means occasions we must rise to are also stages where we may prove ourselves, where we might shine our brightest.

What a wonderful saying!

I've memorized it!

Let's show our dance to everyone!

Both teams' dances were wonderful!

Yeah! They each had different but equally fascinating styles!

On top of that, look how friendly they've gotten with their Pokémon!

You've opened up so much with your Pokémon, both of you!

Hahaha, it wasn't easy.

At first, we were talking about which team was going to win, but now...

Right. With the dance finished, our little squabble over who would win seems so petty now.

Yeah.

At this point, winning or losing doesn't matter.

You both did great out there! And your Pokémon looked like they were enjoying themselves, too!

Dancing makes everyone happy!

The goal of this event was to show people how fun dancing is.

I guess if you have to pick a winner, it'd be the sync pair that had the most fun!

Becoming even closer friends with Pokémon through dancing is wonderful!

It makes me want to dance with my partner Pokémon, too!

Yeah!

Seeing how much fun everyone had makes me want to try it out.

In that case…

...Shall we give you dance lessons?

Wait! We can't just stay students forever.

The beautiful dancing that connects the hearts of people and Pokémon...

Now it's our turn to teach it!