Request for the Paranormal Studies Club

Juliana! Wanna join our club?

It sounds interesting, but I'm not so sure I can handle scary stuff.

Why not give it a shot? It could be fun!

It sounds like the sort of club someone curious like you would thrive in, Juliana.

Perrin!

The one and only! Long time no see!

Looking good, kiddo! And this must be...

Florian, right? I've heard about you and your circumstances.

I also heard you're president of the paranormal club that investigates strange phenomenon!

So you're here for that?

Bingo!

I hear you're good at investigating paranormal activities, and I've got a case for you!

Perrin explained what she wanted Juliana and Florian to investigate...

Back when I was in a slump, struggling to take good photos...

I visited the Land of Kitakami, thinking I'd try getting a shot of a special Ursaluna called the Bloodmoon Beast.

That Bloodmoon Beast completely changed my career as a photographer.

And as it turns out, I've got eyewitness accounts from people here on Pasio who've seen a Pokémon just like it!

What?!

If it looks like the Bloodmoon Beast, does that mean there's an Ursaluna on Pasio?

I bet there is!

If any Trainers here have an Ursaluna, I'd like to get a photo of it.

But it's a rare Pokémon, so we don't have many leads.

All I have are rumors that people have seen it doing some kind of happy dance, so I don't even know if that's true.

Ursaluna is a Pokémon found in Hisui, so maybe...

Club president! Sorry I'm late!

Oh? Another member of your club?

Perrin! Rei might know something about that Ursaluna!

Um... Who is this?

The name's Perrin. I'm a traveler with a renewed love of photography!

I have a request for you all!

Oh, OK! I'm Rei. Nice to m...

... ... ...

Hm? What's wrong, kiddo? Time is precious!

Oh, sorry! You just look like someone I know.

Is that so?

Well, time is money! Let's cut to the chase!

I see... Perrin is connected to Ursaluna, too.

So you have a lead?

Yup, if it's Ursaluna and his Trainer you're looking for...

I know who to talk to. Follow me!

That evening...

I'm pretty sure he sensed something right around here.

Hm?

Mai! Arezu!

Are you two OK? Do you know who I am?

We're fine, Adaman. But where are we?

All I remember is getting sucked into a rift in the sky.

That checks out. You must've come here through a space-time rift, too.

At the very least, I'm glad you remember me. Seems your memory wasn't affected.

I don't understand, Adaman! Where in the world are we?

OK, let me start from the beginning...

We're in the future?

I'm finding this all a bit hard to believe, but...

OK, Adaman! We trust you!

Great! That makes things easier for me.

Whoa! Mai? Arezu?!

Rei! You're here, too?

Hm? Don't think I've seen you before.

Let's get everyone on the same page, shall we?

What a sight!

I can't believe people from the Hisui region time-slipped to our era!

Adaman is also from Hisui, right?

Yup. And actually, Adaman's who I wanted to introduce you to!

Because Adaman befriended a Pokémon, and it's...

Oh!

Hey, Ursaluna! Thanks to you, we found them!

Did you see anyone else?

Munchlax!

Lilligant! I'm so glad you're here, too!

Wow, so it wasn't just Ursaluna! Look at all these rare Pokémon!

Great job finding them, Ursaluna!

Wait, so that Ursaluna is yours, Adaman?

Yup! We teamed up here.

Wow...

Ursaluna came to save us again...

And since I'm with him, that makes me a dependable leader!

Yeah!

Perrin, let me properly introduce you to Adaman and Ursaluna.

Save the formalities for later! Right now, I've gotta get the ultimate shot!

Haha! Seems she's quick on the uptake, too!

I think she'll get along well with Adaman.

Days later...

I see! So you've been learning what sync pairs are.

Yeah! And Adaman taught me how to get my Pokémon into Poké Balls.

I hope your Pokémon are getting used to living here!

You look excited, Perrin.

Oh, really? I guess it's because I've been taking lots of great photos of sync pairs!

I'm having a lot of fun here, too! I've been learning new hairstyles and techniques!

... ... ...

What's wrong, Mai?

I was just thinking.

Here on this island, there's so much to learn.

But we haven't had much to offer in return.

I hope I can find my role here on Pasio, like I did back in Hisui.

True. I do feel a bad always being on the receiving end.

AAAAAAHHHH! I'm late, I'm late!

Huh?

*THUD*

Ack, sorry about that! I was in a hurry.

I'll apologize later! See ya!

You late for something? Good luck, kiddo!

I guess you'll find people in a hurry in every era, huh.

His outfit sure was bizarre.

Hm?

So we followed that kid all the way here.

It's pretty lively here!

Is this some kind of...festival? For Pokémon battling?

Not quite. I guess you could call it a play?

Hmm. That kid's acting a little strange.

(Oh, jeez! I must've dropped my Poryphone!)

(I can't Mega Evolve without my sync stone!)

Come to think of it, he dropped this on the way here, didn't he?

Oh, I see! He doesn't have his Poryphone!

That's why he can't act well!

Mai! Adaman said these aren't just for communicating and taking pictures.

They're also important for Pokémon battles!

I was planning to give it to him later, but I think he needs it now!

But we can't just go up on stage.

I know! Munchlax! Can you help us?

Barry! Let's use Mega Evolution to finish them off, as always!

Gah, wait! Hang on a sec. Let me use another move.

Huh?

Oh, hey! That's my...

(My Poryphone! Did you grab it for me?!)

Wh-what's THAT Pokémon?!

(I don't know whose Pokémon you are, but...)

I-I've kept you waiting long enough! This is my new sidekick Pokémon, here to save the day!

WHAT?!

Now! It's time to shine!

Thanks a bunch! You were a huge help!

Thanks to you, I was able to get through that as a superhero without looking like a fool!

A...superhero?

They're like the heroes of our time.

I suppose in this era, they say "superhero."

Hm? This era?

Oh! Are you like Rei, and...

Yeah. Arezu and I are wardens from the Hisui region.

Wardens...?

Oh! So the Hisui region also had captains!

That's what we call them in Alola!

Yes, I heard about that.

Apparently captains and wardens are similar, they both care for special Pokémon.

Huh, I wonder if they're related.

That's an interesting similarity!

What's wrong, Munchlax?

That reaction...

Mai? Is something wrong?

Munchlax did this back in Hisui whenever a massive mass outbreak was happening.

A massive mass...what?

A massive mass outbreak! It's a phenomenon that causes lots of Pokémon to appear.

Is something happening on Pasio?

Why don't we go look?

Time wasted is lost! No time to think, let's check it out!

Yikes!

That's...a space-time distortion!

Adaman told me about them. So they really are happening on Pasio.

I see people in there! Hurry, let's help them out!

Phew... Glad that's over.

It was close, but we got them to safety!

All thanks to your warning.

Munchlax...

... ... ...

Days later...

I got permission from the island's managers!

We've set up a watch for space-time distortions and space-time rifts.

And I've been put in charge!

Munchlax and I will notice abnormalities faster than anyone.

We also plan to care for any lost Pokémon that wander here from different times and space.

We'll be working with a local conservation organization.

I'll be helping, too!

If there's anything I can do to help Mai and others on this island, I'll do it!

Wow! That's something a superhero would say!

You don't have to be super to be a hero.

From now on...

I want everyone to call me the Warden of Pasio!

I'd love to help, too!

Me three! Um...remind me, what was your name again?

Just call her Mai!

OK! I look forward to joining forces, Mai!

Looks like she finally shook off what was worrying her.

It's been a while since I've seen Mai so excited.

Now's my chance for a photo! Gotta get the ultimate shot!

The ultimate shot...

Time is all about change.

Nobody can stop the ebb and flow of time.

What's fascinating about photographs is they aren't affected by it.

Yup! Pictures are a snippet of a moment in time.

Yeah.

Ever since I arrived on Pasio, I've learned you'll never get the same shot twice.

Photos can preserve a once-in-a-lifetime moment.

And that's the beauty of photography.

Adaman...do you mind if I get a shot of you?

Oh, sure!

Adaman! If you're getting your photo taken, let me do your hair!

It might take a while...but I guess if the moment will last forever, I have to look sharp!

Go for it, Arezu!

These are the pioneers who built history... from the era of Hisui to the present day.

I never thought I'd meet them in person!

What expressions of theirs will I see on Pasio?

I guess getting all that on camera is my role here!

Right, Growlithe? As those who live in this day and age...

we have to do our best too, so we can stand proud next to them!