Adaman's Eevee

One day, with Palentine's Day just around the corner...

Heheh, enjoying your walk?

Oh. Come to think of it, I never told you about Eevee.

Apparently, there's a group of Eevee enthusiasts on Pasio who like to meet up.

After they saw my bond with my Leafeon, they entrusted me with this Eevee.

I'm excited to see the bond we'll form!

Hm? What's everyone so excited about? And what's that smell?

Hello there! Interested in some delicious sweets perfect for Palentine's Day?

Impressive as always, Katy! You're so talented!

So this is the work of Paldea's superfamous patissier... I have so much to learn!

Oh, they're sweets for Palentine's Day!

Palentine's Day is a time for expressing gratitude, right?

I heard people give special gifts today.

I wanna show my appreciation for the people and Pokémon who've always looked out for me. Hmm...

Oh! I see thou mightst be in some sort of trouble.

I could lend thee an ear, if thou so wishest.

Whoa! What an outfit!

Um, you are...?

I am Atticus, one of the Team Star bosses.

And one who has a burning passion for all things ninja!

Upon hearing thou art a ninja apprentice, Adaman, I could not contain myself!

Thus have I come to meet thee!

You want to be a ninja? Because those are some pretty flashy colors...

Well, well! Tell me thy woes!

Oh, right. So...

I see... Well, a fine idea comes to mind!

Express thy gratitude with an outfit perfect for Palentine's Day!

An outfit? You mean dress up instead of giving a gift?

Throughout history, it hath been custom to don special garb upon days of celebration.

Therefore, rather than merely bestow a gift, become the very image of thy gratitude!

That seems kinda over the top...but I guess that's one way to do it!

Well, time's a-wastin'! Let's get going!

Indeed! 'Tis wise to hasten! I'll make your outfit at once.

And I shall ask Lady Valerie and the others to lend their aid!

Thanks! I'm counting on you!

Sorry, Scottie! I think we'll have to end it here for today.

I hope you look forward to my special outfit!

That guy... That's Adaman, right? He seemed really pumped.

I see... An outfit for Palentine's Day, eh?

I guess that's one way to express gratitude.

I have people I'd like to thank, too.

Like my friends from Paldea's Pokémon League...

and some Gym Leaders from other regions, like Whitney and Misty.

The three of us became close friends when we worked on that Pasio signature sweet campaign.

My Clodsire and Misty's Quagsire especially hit it off!

So Misty gave me a Wooper.

And that Wooper evolved into...

this Quagsire! Isn't she so gosh-darn adorable?

As thanks for bringing Quagsire into my life, I wanna do something extra special for Misty.

I've been thinking hard about what.

I hear Misty really looks up to Lorelei, of Kanto's Elite Four.

Should I go as the strong and cool Elite Four version of me?

Or is the typical friendly version better?

Hmm... Which would she appreciate more?

*chuckle* I'm surprised even you can feel stuck sometimes, Rika!

Oh! Hey, Katy. Y'know, it's rude to eavesdrop!

I'm sorry. I knew you were talking about Palentine's Day, so I couldn't help myself.

Since I'm here, I have a question for you.

Between your serious side and your playful side, which is the real you?

Hmm. Tough question.

Both are true parts of me.

I don't think there's one right answer.

Hehe. We think alike!

I have two sides to me as well.

Huh? Are you saying you're two-faced, Katy?

Oh no, nothing like that. I just mean my two sides as a Gym Leader.

Most of the time, I go soft on Trainers, at La Primera's request.

But I also want to show my true skill!

That's what my sweet little bugs want, too!

Yeah, it's important to honor both.

Which is why I don't think you have to stick to just one version of yourself!

But if it's hard for you to switch mindsets...

I've got just the idea!

On Palentine's Day...

Oh, you must be...

Hey hey! Rika here, at your service!

I knew it! The last time I saw you was at Raihan and Poppy's friend-making battle!

You look totally different!

Nahahaha! Must be 'cause I leveled up this beauty of mine with this special outfit!

You're looking pretty spiffy yourself, Adaman.

Thanks! You've got a cool, modern look, too!

I can show both my serious side and my casual side...

This must be what Katy meant by showing both sides of myself!

I've gotta thank Atticus and the others for this outfit.

Oh, they made your outfit too, Adaman?

And I take it they also made yours?

Yup. Katy introduced me to them.

Apparently, that Atticus kid wants to become a fashion designer.

I hope he gives it his all and achieves his dream!

Yeah!

Anyway, time wasted is lost! Let's get going!

Oh yeah, I better bring those sweets Katy gave me.

Hey, Misty! Got a sec?

Whoa! Rika?! Is that you?!

I look extra pretty today, don't I?

You look amazing!

Since it's Palentine's Day, I wanted to say thanks...

from both Quagsire and me!

Oh! Is that Quagsire...

You guessed it! She's the Wooper you gave me. Can you believe how big she is?

That's incredible, Rika! She's so grown up!

We should go play in the water with our partners sometime!

Off to a good start, huh?

Come on, our turn!

Hm? You want to know where Sylveon came from?

Can't you tell? He's the Eevee I introduced you to the other day. He evolved!

I like to think he wanted to show his thanks in a tangible way.

So I wanted to do the same for Sylveon, to show my gratitude through my outfit!

I'm so thankful for Palentine's Day, and for Atticus and the others making this outfit just how I imagined it!

All right. I think I'll go find the others.

Looks like we got to talk to almost everyone who's been there for us.

I still have a lot more to thank, but there's one person I just gotta talk to.

Is it Scottie?

We think alike!

Scottie is always looking out for me.

So I've gotta thank [EN:Gen Ref="255" M="him" F="her" ] properly!

You're really fired up!

How about a competition to see who can make Scottie happier?

You're on!

Adaman called Scottie, asking to meet up to talk.

When Scottie arrived at the meeting spot, Adaman was already there.

Hey, Scottie! You came.

I was starting to wonder how long I've been here.

There's so much I want to say to you... But first, I'd like you to have this.

It's a bouquet, as a token of my gratitude!

You like it! That's a relief.

All my work on it paid off!

Thanks! I used the most lavish flowers I could find.

All to see that surprised look on your face, Scottie!

This Palentine's Day, I've already thanked lots of friends...

and I wanted to make sure I gave you a proper thanks, too.

I decided on a bouquet after talking to Mai and Arezu. Seems it was a good choice!

Anyhow... It's gotten pretty dark out, huh.

I was feeling kind of antsy waiting around, wondering if you'd like my gift.

But this nighttime view... It honestly isn't half bad.

I guess some things that take time are worth waiting for.

I feel like whenever I'm with you, I discover new things, Scottie.

Heheh! I look forward to spending more time with you!

Rika called Scottie, asking to meet up to talk.

The meeting spot was a fancy restaurant, the type of place that'd make anyone nervous...

Scottie! I was waitin' for ya!

Oh? What's up? You look nervous!

Location got you on edge, huh?

Don't worry, you've got ol' Rika with ya.

If you're wonderin' what we're doin' in a place like this, Scottie... it's 'cause I've got something for you.

Boom! A gift, just for you!

Some chocolates to show my appreciation!

Truth is, I actually got them custom-made by Katy.

I told her all about you, and she whipped 'em up with you in mind!

You've always been so kind to me, so...

I thought I'd show my gratitude in the form of sweets!

Nahaha! Right back atcha!

Nahaha! I think I've figured out what makes you tick, Scottie!

Let's stay close from here on out, all right?

If you ever come visit Paldea to hang, I'll give you a tour!

Come use that strength of yours to knock the socks off everyone in Paldea, yeah?

And guess what? My surprise isn't over yet!

I actually ordered us a full-course meal!

Better get ready. After this feast, you won't be eating for a while!