Challenge Siebold: Part 1

During the preparations for the winter party...

All of you, hear my words!

At this year's winter party, we will be hosting a photo contest!

A photo contest? Are we supposed to take photos?

Precisely!

Take photos during the event, and send me your best picture that will touch the most hearts!

Of course, if you attend the party, that means you agree to have your photo taken!

Attendees should dress up and stay focused, as they can be photographed at any time!

Fantastic! Just fantastic! It's an event that's perfect for me!

Photos can capture a moment that shows the bond between a Trainer and Pokémon.

As a researcher, I'm very interested in participating.

But why did he come up with this idea all of a sudden?

Well, the thing is...the young master recently bought a high-tech camera.

So he's, like, suuuuper hyped about taking some awesome photos.

I see. So, it's his new hobby, huh...

All right! I'll try to get the winning shot with perfect dance moves in the snow!

I'll write a report about the winter party and add a photo to it!

I will be looking forward to your best photographs!

Ehehe... I can't wait to get to work!

On the day of the winter party...

Look, Professor Sycamore! It's a Sylveon!

He looks perfect for the party!

Nice! Now then, let me just...

Oh, wait. I accidentally clicked video mode...

They walked away while you were trying to figure that out.

I always thought Professor Sycamore was stylish and mature, but...

There are times when he's kind of clumsy.

It's a side of him we don't usually get the chance to see! ♪

Viola!

You all look fantastic! Just fantastic!

I-It's true what they say, you don't let a single smile escape your focus!

Hey, Viola. Do you have any tips for taking a good photo?

Hmm... Well, first of all, don't strain yourself to take the best shot.

The photographer and the subject both need to be natural. Otherwise, you'll miss your opportunity!

I see...

Oh, I know! Can you teach us more photography tips, Viola?

Sure! Ask me anything!

I'm happy that everyone's interested in taking photos!

Thanks! I appreciate your help!

I gotta say...

you look very fashionable, Professor Sycamore!

Ahaha, Lear did tell us to be prepared to be photographed at any time.

Serena and I helped the Professor style his hair! ♪

He's Lumiose City's stylish Pokémon Professor!

We need him to look nice at opportunities like this!

Yeah, I hadn't planned to style my hair...

Thank you both for helping me with that.

I see... So that's why.

By the way, you also look great, Viola.

Yeah! You look stunning!

Ehehe, you think?

Valerie gave me advice on what to wear!

I brought my wonderful partner who's a perfect fit for the winter party, so I'm ready for our photo to be taken!

Oh yeah! She's white as snow!

I first met my Vivillon long ago when I was taking photos on a snowy mountain!

The pattern on Vivillon is different depending on the region it's from, right?

Exactly! Impressive, Trevor!

Today's a special day, so some Trainers might've brought partner Pokémon that you don't usually see them with!

Let's all go find the perfect moment!

C'mon, Jasmine! Give us a flashier smile!

I-I can't...

What's the matter? Do you need help with photos?

Well, the thing is...

I-I get nervous when someone points their camera at me...

She can't help it, but her smile gets stiff.

It's a shame, 'cause a photo of three pretty girls smiling would definitely win the competition.

Oh? That's Professor Sycamore's Gogoat?

Gogoat is touching Sawsbuck's horns, as if he's saying hello!

I've heard that Gogoat can sense the feelings of others with its horns.

Yeah! He usually helps me out with my research by sensing how other Pokémon or people feel.

And wild Gogoat determine their herd leader by clashing their horns, right?

So, to put it another way, their horns can also be their weapon when they fight.

But Professor Sycamore's Gogoat is a gentleman, similar to his Trainer.

A gentlemanly Gogoat... That reminds me of the Gogoat Shuttle in Lumiose City.

The Gogoat Shuttle?

Lumiose City is big, so Gogoat let people ride them to travel around.

That's it, Jasmine! Why don't you ride on Gogoat?

What?!

A pretty girl with a Pokémon makes a great picture! Everyone knows that!

Fantastic! I'd love to snap that shot!

Is it fine for Gogoat, Professor Sycamore?

Of course! Right, Gogoat?

O-OK... I'll try!

Erm, Gogoat... Don't speed up too much when I'm on you, OK?

A-aaaaah! I told you to go slow!

What do you think? Looks good, right?

Hey! Half of the photo is your face, Raihan!

Hi! Are you all entering the photo contest?

Hey, Viola!

Could you take a photo of us so that we're all equally visible, please?

Of course! Please assist me, Vivillon!

Huh? I thought we were taking a photo to submit for the contest...

Are we allowed to submit a photo that someone else took?

We ended up just taking a group photo together...

Now that's a rare photo op!

Everyone! Can you look this way, please? I'm going to take a photo!

Your scarf looks really cute, Elesa!

And it looks warm, too. I should've prepared something like that.

Would you like me to lend it to you some day? You could try wearing it with some of your outfits.

Did you get better at dancing, Tierno?

Of course! I always practice, whether it rains or snows!

Everyone is having fun, so this'll be a great shot!

I'll do it this time!

What?!

Hey! Don't disturb him!

I'm sorry!

No, it's totally fine!

Ahaha, dear oh dear...

Oh? I smell something nice... Where's it coming from?

This must be, !

The Professor was right. They're giving out coffee.

Wow! The Professor really loves coffee, doesn't he?

Let's have a small break, everyone! It's my treat!

Yay!

Wow! Thank you!

Take a photo of the food instead of me...

If cooking is art, a chef deserves to be a part of the artwork! Don't you agree?

O-OK...

Vivillon! Can you help me?

Yup! Vivillon's wings are reflecting the light, and it looks perfect!

Hmm...

If you attend the party, that means you agree to have your photo taken!

The photographer and the subject both need to be natural. Otherwise, you'll miss your opportunity!

We need to be natural, right?

Days later...

Congratulations on winning the contest, Professor!

They said it was a wonderful photo capturing the natural bond between Viola and Vivillon during the party!

It's all thanks to Viola's tips!

I lost the contest, but I won as the subject...

I'm not sure how to feel!

It's all right! You look very pretty in the photo, don't you think?

That's because you helped me with my outfit...

No, I see your genuine charm in the photo.

Ehehe... Thank you, Valerie!

Now that I think about it, that's probably the first time I've experienced what it feels like to have my photo taken...

I've also become interested in taking photos, thanks to the party!

I'd like to continue taking photos of memorable moments I can find in my day-to-day life.

That's fantastic! Just fantastic!

I hope more and more people discover the joys of photography!