The Boy in a Grape-Colored Uniform

You lost it somewhere around here, right?

Yeah, probably.

Sorry to make you look with me, Brendan.

No worries! We'll find it as soon as possible!

Right, Latios?

Hmm... I don't see it anywhere.

Hey, are you two maybe looking for...

this book?

Yes, that's it! Thank you!

So glad it was found!

Seems that book means a lot to you.

Yes! I'd like to give you something in return. Oh, my name's Wally, by the way.

Thanks for finding it! I'm Brendan! What's your name?

I'm Florian. I came here from the Paldea region.

Oh, Paldea! That's where they have that big school, right? Are you perhaps...

Yup! I'm a student there!

Wow! I'm so jealous!

Since you seem to love books...do you like studying for school?

Wally is SUPER studious!

Yes! I'm excited for Pasio Academy!

They're opening a school here, too, huh.

We're excited to attend!

You should come with us, Florian!

Really? I'd love to!

By the way, do you have any friends on Pasio?

Nope. I just got here. You two are the first I've met.

I don't think anyone knows I'm here yet.

All right! Then we stake our claim as your first friends!

Oh, Brendan...

OK then. We should introduce you to our other friend!

Yeah!

Are they around?

No, I think she's off somewhere else today.

But we have Latios, so it'd be a short trip!

You mean by riding that Pokémon?

Yeah! Hop on, Florian!

Heheh, no need.

I have my own trusty partner.

Huh?

Miraidon!

Whoa!

I-I've never seen this Pokémon!

Miraidon can fly pretty fast, too!

So come on, Brendan! Wally! Let's head out!

Meanwhile...

I'm tired from all that walking.

How about we take a Pokéblocks break?

Hehe! Today's Pokéblocks are special!

I mixed in some tasty Berries!

Whaaa, ?!

A Pokémon?! Where did it come from?

Um... You want some Pokéblocks?

OK, I'll share some with you.

*chuckle* You two sure have big appetites.

Oh! There you are, Koraidon!

Quite the glutton, aren't you. As usual.

Sorry it ate your Pokémon's snack!

I have plenty, so no worries!

Here, I'll give you this sandwich instead.

You too?! But you just ate!

Ahaha! You two are such good friends! But, um...

I'm Juliana! And this is Koraidon!

I'm May! And this is Latias! Nice to meet you!

So that Pokémon's called Koraidon?

Yup! It's my partner I traveled around Paldea with!

I rode on its back, and we went all kinds of places!

Oh, just like us! Right, Latias?

Come to think of it, the way Latias and I met...

It was just like how I met your Koraidon.

Really?

Yeah, Latias came up to me while I was giving some Pokémon Pokéblocks.

We continued to hang out together and became good friends. And eventually, we became a sync pair!

Does that mean both Latias and Koraidon love to eat?

It's possible!

See! I knew they'd be here!

Oh, Juliana!

Whaaa, ?! What are you all doing here?

We saw Koraidon in the sky, so we followed it!

We thought maybe it meant you were here on Pasio, Juliana!

Long time no see, Juliana! Now let's get into it.

Wait! Don't battle just yet.

Shouldn't we talk more before battling?

But this is how we say hello!

Are all of you Juliana's friends?

Yep! I'm Arven, Juliana's best bud!

And Juliana's my best rival!

Um, stop trying to flex on each other.

There she is! May!

Oh, sounds like my friends just arrived, too! Heeey!

Let me introduce them to you all! This is Brendan and Wally!

And...umm...

Is he your friend too?

Huh?!

Oh, OK. I think I get it.

Hey, Arven, Penny. You don't recognize me either?

Um, are you a student from Naranja Academy?

Hmmm. Not sure I've seen you around.

Naranja Academy? I've never heard of that school.

Then this must be...

a parallel universe!

A parallel...what?

A parallel universe! Multiple worlds coexisting!

Which means...this place is neither the future nor the past!

I'm so glad I jumped through that weird ring!

This is getting exciting!

Wow, you sure are hyped all of a sudden.

I vibe with his energy, though.

Umm, let me start over.

I'm Florian, a student from Uva Academy!

This is just a theory, but I think Uva Academy and Naranja Academy are one and the same.

Something seems off.

Are they not all from the same school?

They're getting hard to follow.

Oh, I know! Juliana!

Y-yes?!

Could you tell us about your journey in Paldea?

Once we hear your story, I think everything will become clear!

Oh, uh... OK! I'll keep it brief.

So after I moved to Paldea, I started attending the academy.

I met Koraidon on the beach and did a Treasure Hunt as part of our independent study.

Right, go on!

Then I became friends with Nemona, Arven, and Penny, and we all ventured into Area Zero.

I knew it!

I had the same experience in my universe!

What?!

But there were small differences...

Like the names of our schools, for example.

And it was Miraidon I met on the beach, not Koraidon.

That's why I figured they're parallel universes.

I think I came from a different Paldea than you all did!

But I don't have any proof, so I wouldn't blame you if you don't believe me.

Yeah, there's no way I'd believe that bonkers story...

is what I WOULD say, but after the whole thing with Area Zero...

Yeah.

I do see how Koraidon and Miraidon are similar.

Soooo...Florian had the same experience as me? Except he's a boy and has a Miraidon?

Oh no, Juliana's brain is overheating.

Hmm. A world that's a little different...

I think I've heard a similar story before.

But you, Brendan...

Hope for our world... Tragedy for another... You get it, don't you?

That's right!

He's right about the different universes!

Wh-what do you mean, Brendan?!

Zinnia mentioned something similar!

There's a different Hoenn from the one we know...

A Hoenn where Mega Evolution doesn't exist!

What?!

Plus, I think there are people on Pasio in a similar situation as you, Florian.

What?! Really?

Yeah! That's why I think what Florian's saying isn't nonsense!

Yeah, you're right. I think so too!

I've met others with connections to other worlds, too, like Koraidon.

So I believe what Florian says!

Thanks, Juliana!

You're so strong, Florian. Aren't you scared of an unknown world?

No. I'm not.

Because I made a promise to the Nemona and others in my universe!

A promise?

A promise that once I find my new treasure in this universe, I'll return for sure!

I couldn't hold back my desire to explore an unknown world.

And everyone sent me off with encouragement.

I could probably go back whenever I want, but...

First I wanna find a treasure that's special to Pasio, a treasure that will amaze everyone!

I think I understand how that version of us felt!

Yeah. If Juliana said the same, I think we'd cheer her on, too.

Yup, especially if it's the path my closest buddy chose.

I see. So even when you're apart...

you're still connected with the friends you love!

Yup!

All right, Florian!

If we were best buds in your universe...

then we're best buds here, too!

Uh, who are you flexing on?

Um... You can count on me for things like computer stuff here, too.

Hey, hey! So this means you're just as strong as Juliana, right, Florian?!

You should be my rival in this universe, too!

You all haven't changed, have you.

I'm glad things are settled.

Yeah, everyone's getting along great!

I guess their friendship hasn't changed, even though they're from different universes.

I made so many friends today!

Speaking of friends, even our Pokémon...

Huh? Koraidon?

Miraidon?

Wha, ?!

*shluuurp*

Stop it, both of you! Aghhhhhh!

Hahaha! Looks like you're their favorite, Penny!

Miraidon, huh? I'm SO excited to battle you!

Nemona from a different universe...

What if she's a machine, like Miraidon?

Yeah, maybe she has endless stamina. Scary...

Hahaha! I'd like to see that!

Sorry to interrupt, but...

Don't forget we're your new friends, too!

Of course! Brendan and Wally, right?

May tells me you're reliable Pokémon Trainers!

H-hey, Juliana!

Oh, since Florian and Juliana have just arrived on Pasio...

Why don't we show them around the island?

I'm all in! All right, everyone! Follow me!

"Follow me"? Where are you taking us?! And that sparkle in your eye...

No need to rush, Nemona! Let's eat first!

Now, now. We've plenty of time to go all kinds of places.

OK, Latios! Latias!

Miraidon! Koraidon!

Let's all go explore Pasio!