Hunt for Treasure!

Momo! When'd you get to Pasio?!

Just recently! I came here hopin' to surprise you!

Seems like you're doin' great!

Yeah, you too.

I'm relieved to see that you are both doing well.

D-Director?!

Yes, Director Clavell here.

At least, that's what I'd be called if we were in the Paldea region.

But here on this island, I simply go by Clavell.

I intend to enjoy my time on Pasio as a sync pair with my partner Pokémon.

I hope you two enjoy your time here and find your own wonderful treasure.

The director must've come to check in on us 'cause he was worried about us.

Yeah. I was just shocked 'cause he appeared out of nowhere.

Back in Paldea, he put a lot of effort into getting Team Star back in school.

So I think he genuinely wants to help his students.

I think so too...

HEY! Penny!

What are you up to? Is that your friend?

Wh-whoa! Don't startle me like that!

Uh, is he a new friend of yours?

Um yeah, I guess...

(Then I gotta shout back to break the ice!)

HEEEY! I'M GIACOMO! PENNY'S FRIEEEND!

COOL! I'M HUGH! NICE TO MEET YOU!

What's up with you two?! Turn down the volume a bit, will you?

Cool, cool! Sounds like you've been having more fun on Pasio than I thought!

I wanna have a jam session with all the musicians on Pasio, too!

That sounds like a great idea, I'm all for it.

Thanks, Penny!

I think I'll liven things up first with a guerrilla gig!

OK! Let's spin it up good, Kingambit!

Huh? Weird... The sound's not working.

Um... Do you mind if I take a look at that?

Hm? Who are you?

I-I'm Sophocles...

I'm pretty good at tinkering with machines, so I might be able to fix it...

Really?! In that case, please do!

OK... It's working properly now.

Wow, that was fast! Thanks for your help, Sophocles!

I'm Giacomo, by the way! I came here from Paldea.

N-nice to meet you, Giacomo...

Oh, um... Sorry...I'm not very good at talking to people I just met...

Huh. Reminds me of someone else I know...

Hm?

A little shy, good with machines...

I have a friend just like that, her name's Penny.

Oh! I know Penny!

We upgraded a machine together at the Pokémon Center before...

Ah, so you two know each other!

Then that means you and I are friends, too!

Today, we're here to speak to you all about the peaceful use of sync stones!

Sync stones release more energy as the bond between the Trainer and Pokémon deepens...

(A stone that brings out the potential between humans and Pokémon...)

You seem to be listening quite intently.

Are you interested in sync stones as well?

Indeed I am. I was involved in the field of Pokémon research in the past, so I can't help but be curious.

Is that so?

My name is Clavell. I currently work in education in the Paldea region.

Apologies for the late introduction. I'm Maxie.

I'm the head of an organization called Team Magma, but I, too, was a researcher before that.

Oh, really?

I may have a different title now, but the curiosity and hunger for knowledge I had as a researcher have never waned.

I believe Pasio needs a place specifically for facilitating useful talks like these...

Yes, I agree.

I have also heard that many people on Pasio have specific talents that are not limited to battles.

There is no better place for people to find their treasure than here.

Therefore, I was just thinking that Pasio ought to have its own educational institution.

You should come check out my guerrilla gig, Sophocles! It starts at...

Hey! I told you to quit bothering us, we're trying to work here!

Why the cold shoulder, huh? We just wanna hang out for a bit.

Yo, we're so bored! Entertain us!

Who're they?

Um... Those are members of Team Skull...

There's a custom in Alola called the island challenge where Trainers take on trials.

Team Skull is made up of people who failed the trials. Since then, they've been up to no good, as you can see...

... ... ...

Giacomo, what're you...

Hey, that's enough. Can't you tell they wanna be left alone?

Huh? What's this numskull doing here?

Pestering others won't change anything 'bout your current situation.

If something's bothering you, there're other ways to deal with it, don't ya think?

You gotta create change from within first!

What's up with this dude and his logical arguments? What a pain!

If he wants to fight, I'm all in!

Wait, I didn't mean...

Yo, I didn't ask for your opinion!

Guess I got no choice.

Then I'll join, too!

Thanks, Sophocles!

You ready for our session? Let's get this party staaarteeed!

H-huh?! This guy's no joke, yo!

I heard someone was making a commotion here. Looks like you two lost pretty badly.

P-Plumeria!

These peeps are suuuper-duper strong!

Makes sense. One of them is a captain from Alola.

I dunno who the other one is, but if he's trying to mess with Team Skull...

Whoa, hold up!

I'm not here to pick a fight.

Just wanted to talk, you see.

Hm?

My friends and I are part of a team, too, back at my school. It's called Team Star.

We were all really frustrated, and this one time, we caused a lot of trouble 'cause of that. Ended up having a ton of regrets about it.

You did?

Yeah, and I just didn't want Team Skull to have the same regrets... That's all I wanted to say.

You like meddling in other people's business, don't you?

Think my tone came off kinda annoying earlier though... Sorry!

A silly little worry! Turned into a disaster, made you wanna scurry!

Don't like that you're strong! Why don't you just run along!

Hey, so there's something I noticed...

Yo! Still got a problem with us?! I'm tired of all the fuss!

That, just now! You sound so cool!

Huh?

The way you rap! That's talent right there!

R-really?

These two have been insecure because no one has acknowledged them.

They've been causing trouble with the Aether Foundation members on Pasio...

And while it may not seem obvious given the way they've been acting, it's all because they want to feel validated.

Well I'm tired of being pestered all the time, you know?

Then how 'bout this? We'll ask them to find their own treasure that lets them shine. There, problem solved!

Hey! You two wanna put on a concert with me?

You serious?

That sounds SOOO fun!

Hey, you.

You went out of your way to meddle in their business.

You better take responsibility and follow through with this.

OK! Leave it to me!

A few days later...

The crowd's getting pumped up!

We're just gettin' started! I'll spin it up good!

Time to up the tempo! This show ain't over yet!

Yeah! I'll pour even more of my soul into it!

Let's keep this up all the way through our last song.

Everyone's looking at us!

I feel like I'm dreaming...

Momo looks like he's having so much fun...

Indeed. Everyone on that stage is shining wonderfully.

Apparently, Giacomo was the one who invited the Team Skull members to perform.

Huh?

He wanted to help them regain their confidence so they could shine again.

He really did that, huh...

(Those with knowledge and experience continue to pass what they know along to others...)

(It seems I was correct.)

Amazing job today, everyone!

That session was totally sick!

May I speak with you for a minute, Giacomo?

Director? That's a serious look on your face... What's up?

There is something I wanted to speak with you about.

I've had a vision ever since I arrived on Pasio...

and watching you today solidified my decision to bring it to life.

Huh? What kinda vision?

My vision...

is to establish a place of learning where we can share high-level experiences and knowledge on Pasio...

and I shall call it Pasio Academy!

A few days later...

Pasio Academy, huh...

Yes.

Just as Giacomo paved the way for those Team Skull members...

I believe we need an educational space where everyone can bring forth their own knowledge and experiences to share widely.

And it's not just about studying!

Yeah...

There was a time when Team Star refused to attend classes. There were lots of reasons why, but...

it was thanks to school that we were able to find our treasure, our friends and passions.

If we could start a school on Pasio too, then a new kind of bond that no one has ever seen before could be born, right?

Hmm...

Thank you, Penny and Giacomo.

What are your thoughts? Could you please grant us permission to found Pasio Academy?

I'd be very much obliged if you could help back the project as well, if possible...

Heh, all right! Why not give it a shot? Sounds like it could be interesting.

Thank you, Lear!

The thing is, I have no clue how to run a school.

I'm leaving it to you all to figure out the details. You ready to do all that?

We have been granted permission to build an academy, but this is where the real work begins.

I plan to look into what we need by referencing Paldea's academy.

What can we do to help?

I-I want you to make the school rules, Momo.

What?

You were the one who made Team Star's code...

Yeah, well...

Are you concerned about the time you were student council president?

Yeah...

I might end up making some annoying school rules again if I get involved...

And I'd ruin everything if everyone feels all stifled 'cause of that.

Giacomo, I believe the person you are today will be able to handle it.

I am certain you'll put the knowledge you've gained from your experience as a part of Team Star to good use.

I would like for you to do it, too.

... ... ...

What's wrong? You scaaared?

If it's a school created by you, Giacomo, we wouldn't mind checking it out!

So just give it your all, yo!

Wha, ?!

All right, bring it on then! I'm ready to go all in.

Seems like the crowd's pretty well warmed up...

I'll have everyone dancin' to my tune in no time... and this one's NOT a tune for chillin'!

Yeah! I know you can do it, Momo!

I suppose we are about to get busy.

We will need to design our uniforms...

as well as find and recruit talented people to teach and such.

We each gotta do our part and work hard at it!

Yes, until the day Pasio Academy is established!