Glimpses of the Future

Sabi... Let's end this chase here, yeah?

Seriously. We're tired from all this running...

The real question is...did you all have fun playing with me? Or were you bored? Hmmm?

It's been a while since we last played, so yes, it was fun.

But I didn't think we'd be chasing you around Pasio too, Sabi.

Yeah. We ran right over when we heard a new space-time rift was spotted...

but we didn't expect YOU to come falling through!

Apparently, some people's memories are patchy after falling through space-time rifts.

It's a relief you're still yourself, Sabi!

It's surprising how energetic you are, having just arrived in an unknown land.

Ain't that the truth!

Sabi, you should know...from time to time, this island has dangerous phenomena other than space-time rifts.

We're part of a group investigating them, and we're working on countermeasures.

Sabi, as a fellow Diamond Clan warden, would you mind lending us a hand?

Sure, I'll help you out!

Oh, but... Hmm...

I have something to do today, so I gotta go!

Huh?! Sabi!

As usual, she's got her head in the clouds.

My name is Raifort. I work as a history teacher in the Paldea region.

I admit this artificial island was created with impressive works of technology, but...

Personally, I have absolutely no interest in new-smelling places like this.

If it were up to me, I would have promptly left Pasio. Unfortunately, Director Clavell happened to intercept me.

That's why I'm at Pasio Academy as your teacher.

Now, my situation may be involuntary, but rest assured, I won't be cutting any corners.

I will teach you the marvels of history!

Now, to begin...

Yaaay! I win!

I'll chase you next, Rhyperior!

Huh?

Am I lost? Or am I not? Hmmm?

Who is that?

Huh?! Why is SHE here?

Hmph... Are you a student hoping to take this class?

If you're going to be late, at least acknowledge it, and TRY to look apologetic.

Well...your attire does have a historical look to it, so I suppose I'll let you off the hook this time.

... ... ... Hm?

Sabi! We're in the middle of class!

Oh! Rei!

What IS this place? What's everyone doing?

Um, it's called Pasio Academy. We come here to study and...

You. Do you know this girl?

I-I do! Sorry about all this.

Tell me, who in the world is she?

Huh?

Her clothing looks like that of a previous era, when the Sinnoh region was known as Hisui.

But for a costume, it seems oddly historical, as if it's the real thing.

Now, answer me truthfully, no funny business. Don't think you can fool me.

Um, well...

It's a long story, but there are these things on Pasio called space-time rifts, and sometimes...

What?!

The two of you came here from the Hisuian era by crossing through space and time?!

How could you not tell me something so fascinating sooner?!

Sorry... I guess it just never came up.

Are people from Hisui really that rare?

Of COURSE you are!

Ohohooo! How interesting! I simply cannot keep my curiosity under control!

This is no time to be cooped up in class! I must hear more about you!

Ahem.

Director Clavell...

Ms. Raifort. Your curiosity is a wonderful thing...

But may I ask that you focus on your class?

Ugh... Why must teaching be such a troublesome profession?

It seems I have no choice. Let's postpone our conversation about Hisui until after class.

C'mon, Rei! Let's play! Chase me!

Hey! Behave yourself!

Typical... Where in the world could they have gone?

Those carefree brats! I told them to wait quietly until class was over.

Ms. Raifort!

Looking for Rei, by any chance?

If you're looking for Rei, he went on a field expedition for the school's paranormal studies club.

Yeah, and he was with a little girl.

Ugh... This is becoming tiresome.

All right. The paranormal studies club, eh? Director Clavell was just telling me about it.

He said you're the club president, and that interestingly, you come from a different version of Paldea.

And when you heard that about Florian, you just believed it?

Yes. I have no reason to doubt it.

Studying history is similar to studying the paranormal. Sorting fact from fiction is what makes both interesting.

By the way, Florian, is studying the paranormal your only interest?

Nope! I like anything that piques my curiosity!

I never missed a single one of your history classes at Uva Academy either, Ms. Raifort!

Is that so? In that case, I think you and I will get along.

Would you be willing to be my assistant? I could use some help with my investigations.

Of course! Gladly!

You two sure are full of curiosity, huh.

Come to think of it, what did Rei head out to investigate?

That would be a space-time distortion, a phenomenon that pulls wild Pokémon from other parts of space-time into our world.

To think of such a thing occurring here... This is a peculiar island.

Apparently, these distortions also cropped up during the Hisuian era.

That's why Rei is best suited to resolve the situation.

I see. I suppose that's also why that carefree girl went with him.

Did something happen with the space-time distortion?

Whoa!

Where in the world did you come from?!

Wait, did you not go investigating with Rei?

Rei took care of it fast, so I came back!

The real question is...was this exactly what my clairvoyance showed me? Or was it all just a coincidence? Hmmm?

Your clairvoyance?

So you like paranormal things, too? Well, it doesn't matter right now.

All right! Time to tell me all about the Hisui region!

Sure, I can do that!

If you can catch me, that is. C'mon, let's play!

Hmph. You're setting conditions now, are you?

It seems I'll just have to hear about Hisui from Rei instead.

I'm a busy person. I don't have time for your childish games.

Oh... That's fine, I guess.

Let's go, Florian. You'll be accompanying me on a small errand.

Sure thing, Ms. Raifort!

Should I come too? Or should I not? Hmmm?

Do as you wish. However, I won't be your playmate.

Fine. I "wish" to come along, then.

See you later, Arven!

Sounds good! Be careful out there!

I heard the ruins on this island are nothing but replicas with no real history.

Still, it wouldn't hurt to investigate them, given they're faithful copies of the real thing.

They might be good teaching materials for class.

What's a "rep-li-ca"?

It's something that's fake but looks real. Like...a re-creation!

Oh. And what do you mean by "class"? What do you teach?

History! Ms. Raifort is a history teacher.

You! Why do YOU get to ask all the questions? Tell me about Hisui already!

Only if you can catch me in a chase!

Don't make me repeat myself. I don't want to play your games.

OK! Then I won't tell you anything.

You unendearing brat!

Hm?

Is something wrong?

That area over there... It reminds me of some of the Hisui ruins.

What? Which part, specifically?

My condition for telling you hasn't changed, y'know.

Oh, give it a rest. Do you seriously intend to repeat this back-and-forth forever?

Why do you even want to play with me so badly?

Well, 'cause of my clairvoyance.

I saw all of us having fun together!

When you say "clairvoyance," do you mean a power that lets you see the future?

That's it! You know about it?

Yeah! Mr. Morty, our supervisor for the paranormal studies club, is known as "the mystic seer of the future"!

Whoa! I wanna meet that teacher!

Seeing the future, you say? What a dull ability.

Everyone knows a power that lets you see the past would be far more interesting.

But am I even really clairvoyant?

Hmm. No one but me could really know, right?

That's true. We have no way of truly knowing what you see.

But I'm loath to deny the validity of every unproven thing in the world.

I told Florian this earlier: What makes studying both history and the paranormal interesting is separating fact from fiction.

In my line of work, I often encounter concepts related to the paranormal.

Gengar and I have a lot of experience visiting ruins, and I've learned something from it all.

A location's history is vast and deep, piled high with the thoughts and desires of those who've passed through it.

That includes curses and grudges, dark sentiments festering beneath the surface.

Setting foot in places with complicated histories means I've come in contact with those very sentiments.

By being here with me, you two might also become cursed.

That's so fascinating! If anything, it makes me want to dive even deeper into my research!

Yeah! Sounds exciting!

Heh heh! I see you've got some courage. I like it!

All right, then. Allow me to give you a lecture on investigating ruins!

Hooray!

I feel it! I FEEL IT!

My courage sensor is detecting adventurers!

Hm? What's that yelling?

Ah-ha! So you're the ones I sensed with a burning love of adventure?!

Oh, great. Another weirdo.

I'm Brandon, an explorer who seeks grand adventures!

You three! Do you like adventures that require great courage?

Definitely!

I love fun stuff like that!

Hahahah! Yes, I see! Of course you do!

Aah, yes, how grand! Grand indeed! Eh?

...Hm? Are you waiting for my response?

Yes! I feel a grand adventurous spirit in you, too!

As someone who's traveled the world exploring unknown, secluded lands, I sense the same curiosity in you!

Oh? Is that so?

You've piqued my interest. Would you mind elaborating?

Not at all!

If you come along on my next adventure, I'll tell you anything you want to know!

This again?! Why is everyone on this island like this?

Hey! Before his adventure, let's play! C'mon, try and catch me!

Then I'll tell you about the Hisui region!

Ugh!

Adventure this, chase that... Is that all you think about?!

What do you plan to do, Ms. Raifort?

OK! I've made up my mind!

You two! If there's no other way, I relent! I'll play along!

That's your chase and your adventure! BUT...

In return, you will tell me absolutely every historical thing you know, sparing no details! Got it?!

And THEN!

Deep in the swamplands of the Kalos region, we found the Mythical Pokémon Volcanion!

Aah, my courage sensors were in peak form back then...

I see. I've learned valuable information from your stories. Thank you.

Phew... I suppose I've heard the bulk of things now.

That was fun! Let's all play again sometime!

Hahahah! It truly was a grand adventure!

Aah, yes, indeed it was amazing! Amazing, it was! Eh?

Hey, Florian. Is everyone on Pasio this...odd?

Lots of us do have our quirks!

Good grief. Life on this island may prove rather difficult for me.

But...

But what?

Thanks to this excursion, I've learned even this tiresome artificial island has some history worth researching.