A Welcoming Ball!

So I've rolled onto Pasio...

It has a different kind of charm than Galar!

Hm? Who's that over there?

In-incredi-ball! Famous people from different regions are here!

If I could make a name for myself here...

I've made a decision! I'm gonna cheer everyone on as a mascot here on Pasio, too!

Hey, you there! Got a minute?

I'm your mate, Ball Guy! You deserve a little reward!

A little reward?

Ta-da! It's a Friend Ball!

If you catch a Pokémon with a Friend Ball, it'll become friendly with you in no time.

Oh, a ball...

Huh? You're not happy with it?

We don't really use balls on Pasio...

H-how come? Trainers can't go without Poké Balls, right?

But there's no wild Pokémon on Pasio.

What?! But...what about my purpose?

Ball Guy blacked out!

Ta-da! It's your good friend Ball Guy!

I'm giving out Poké Balls... Er, or useful items!

Please remember your mate, Ball Guy!

*sigh* I really want to give out these Poké Balls...

But even when I do, it doesn't make anyone happy...

What should I do, Amoonguss?

I was able to make it this far because I'm with you.

But now...

You never change, do you.

You've looked like a ball ever since I met you.

Oh, I've got it!

There IS a kind of ball that could be useful on Pasio!

But...how do I make friends with it here on Pasio?

You there!

Let us help you out!

Hey, have you heard about the Ball Guy?

Ball Guy? Who's that?

Yeah, I have!

They're that fit person who gives out items while wearing a Poké Ball head, right?

I met them recently!

I've been hearing a lot of rumors about this Ball Guy.

I wonder why they're giving out items.

Fit...headgear...

Oh! Ball Guy's made it to Pasio, too!

Oh, do you know them?

Yeah, we met a few times in Galar.

Phew! So it's not the professor...

Hm?

Oh nothing! Just something personal. Haha...

The rumors make them seem pretty suspicious... But what are they actually like?

Even back in Galar, I never saw their true face because of the headgear...

But they're a fan of Poké Balls, so I got all sorts of round items and rare Poké Balls from them.

I often saw Ball Guy cheering on Gym Challengers in front of the Galar Gyms, so I guess they can't be all that bad.

I see. That's good!

If Ball Guy likes Poké Balls, they might know about Kurt.

Kurt?

Yeah! He's a Poké Ball smith in Johto!

Apparently, balls made by Kurt are popular among collectors.

I see! Then I bet Ball Guy knows him.

I wonder if Ball Guy also knows about the Beast Ball made by the Aether Foundation...

Wh-whoa! An explosion?!

Everybody run!

What's up with that person?!

Ball-ball-ball!

Now, all you skilled sync pairs, try and beat me!

I won't lose to the likes of you!

Go, ball brigade!

Grr... They're tough.

Ball-ball-ball! Is that all you've got?

Is that Ball Guy?!

Victor said they're not a bad person, but...

This situation suggests otherwise!

Ball Guy! What are you doing?!

You've never done anything like this!

... ... ...

A new target! Give me all you got!

I won't let you cause any more problems!

We'll take you on, too!

N-not too bad!

Over here, young master!

Is that the suspicious person I've been told about?

Hm?! It seems I'm outnumbered! I'll be rolling out for today!

Be prepared for next time! Ball-ball-ball!

Hey, wait!

Let's go, too!

Yeah!

What happened to you, Ball Guy?

Ball-ball-ball! Now, try and beat me!

Who are you?! And why are you dressed so suspiciously?!

Is that some Voltorb army boss? They look like a fishing bobber.

I feel like I've seen that person around the Galar Gyms...

Prepare to be shocked, Water-type Trainers!

Are you OK, you two?

There's a lot, but nothing I can't handle!

Ball-ball-ball!

No matter how hard the rock is, I'm gonna blow it to bits!

I don't know who you are, but you won't get your way!

No attack, big or small, will crack our rock-hard resolve!

Wait! I swear that person was at the Galar Gyms...

Wow! Look at all these electric Ball Pokémon!

Is that a weird person mixed in with all those Pokémon?

Oh! Yes, that person! But...why?

Everyone's gonna explode!

Then let's give it all we've got, too!

I don't understand what's going on, but I have to defeat them before they explode!

Ball Guy continued to cause chaos in different places...

How dare they cause problems on my island!

I've had enough! I'm putting them on the wanted list!

W-wait!

Ball Guy may be suspicious...but they wouldn't do this sort of thing!

There must be a reason!

I'm a member of the International Police. Whatever Ball Guy's reason, I can't leave them running loose.

Also, in order to hear from them, we have to catch them first, because they're out of control.

But...

Don't worry! Leave everything to me!

As a sign of our friendship, let me give you a wonderful Poké Ball!

Poké Balls are just full of surprises, don't you think?

... ... ...

Victor...

Ball Guy! You're completely surrounded!

Surrender before you make the people who care about you any more upset!

Oh no! Is this as far as I roll?

There, gotcha!

Why did you do this?

I...

I wanted to make a name for myself on Pasio... and become the official mascot of the world...

Or rather...I wanted to cheer on everyone on Pasio!

Cheer them on? What nonsense!

I-I'm not lying!

I can't cheer on the people on Pasio by giving them Poké Balls...

So I figured I could help train everyone with ball-like Pokémon.

But if I just challenged people to a battle, they would be suspicious of me and roll away.

So you purposefully pretended to be a villain?

I guess there was no real physical damage done. But why do this in such a roundabout way?

On this island, I saw a person named Brycen act in a play...

And I thought if I could take on the role of the villain like him, people would battle me seriously...

That's not the right way to cheer people on, Ball Guy.

Hm?

I know you wanted to help, but you caused just as many problems.

Most importantly, if people started to hate you for what you did, it would all be for nothing!

I'm sorry, everyone...

Ball Guy was captured, and the chain of events came to an end.

Ball Guy hadn't caused too much damage to the other sync pairs, so they were released with a stern warning.

Got it? There will be no next time!

Understood!

Anyway, where did you get all those Pokémon from?

Oh, that...

A kind scientist and an unusual Pokémon helped me out!

What did you say?

Oh! That's them over there!

Oh! Hello there, Ball Guy!

How did you like the Colress Machine?

The electric power of those Voltorb that Hoopa brought here was heavily amplified, was it not?

And not only that!

It seems those Voltorb forged some sort of bond with you, Ball Guy!

Coincidence or not, perhaps your peculiar attire and the effect of the machine worked together, creating a sense of companionship!

What fascinating results!

You're the cause of ALL OF THIS?!

Oh dear! I must be getting on with analyzing the data I acquired!

I must excuse myself!

I won't let you escape! Colress! HOOPAAAA!

Right, that's case closed!

But...I can't give out Poké Balls, and I can't battle anyone...

What should I do now?

It's simple!

You have a wonderful partner Pokémon, right, Ball Guy?

Oh...

This is Pasio! Everyone has the right to be the best sync pair!

So you should aim for the same goal as us!

A few days later...

What's wrong? Is that all you've got?

A-ahhh...

You can do it, Ball Guy!

Don't lose, you two!

Thanks, everyone!

We're still rolling!

Very good! Now, hit me with all you've got!

You've a stout heart, and you don't give up no matter how many times you go down!

That was a great battle!

Let's battle again, Masked Royal!

Can we get a picture together, Ball Guy?

Sure! Of course!

Say "ball"!

Thanks for coming today, all!

Let's do the usual, everyone! Ready?

Dazzling, dizzying!

Doldrums defying!

Dazzling! Dizzying!

Thanks for everything today, Lisia!

As a sign of our friendship, let me give you a present!

Ohhh, what is it?

The gift is...a Love Ball!

This ball is quite pretty, and looks nice when you bring a Pokémon out of it!

It's perfect for an idol like you, Lisia!

How marvelous! Thank you, Ball Guy!

How about this?

Very nice.

When creating a dish that's a piece of art, good flavor is obviously key. But appearance is important as well.

Put this here...and done! This is Poké Ball curry!

Wow, it looks just like a Poké Ball!

You created a Poké Ball with the colors of the rice and roux!

Let's eat!

Wait, how did you make the color bright red?

I threw in loads of superhot spices!

S...

S-SPICY!!!

I could use Flamethrower with my mouth!

You're working hard in a lot of ways, Ball Guy.

It's because you all cheered me on, Victor!

In order to become the best sync pair with Amoonguss...

I'm gonna try everything, and cheer everyone on!

I'll work hard so that one day, I'll be recognized as an official mascot!

That's Ball Guy's dream?

Right, you're still unofficial at the moment...

You can do it! I'm cheering for you, Ball Guy!