Challenge Pasio's Trainers: Part 1

Hmm... What should I do?

What's wrong? Got a stomachache from eating something weird?

Um... Who do you think Juliana IS, Sis?

What happened?

It's just...

I found so many things to do at Pasio Academy...

I'm taking so many classes that my assignments are really piling up.

And it's been so warm lately, I can't seem to stay focused. I'm falling behind!

Yeah, it's been pretty tough lately.

Same for me.

Really? Even you struggle with homework, Juliana?

That's when you know it's time to take a breather.

There's room in life to take the scenic path sometimes, yeah? It's hard to stay motivated without some fun.

There's room in life to take the scenic path sometimes, yeah? It's hard to stay motivated without some fun.

Oh, please. I don't wanna hear it from you. You're ALWAYS slacking.

I'm not talkin' about me.

Hey, bud. What's something you look forward to when it's hot out?

Well...

Come to think of it, it was around this time of year that I went to that festival in Kitakami. It was hot then!

Carmine, Kieran, and I wore jinbei.

Yeah! We competed for the highest Ogre Oustin' score.

We did all sorts of other things, too. I ate candy apples with Juliana.

You're talking about the Festival of Masks, right?

Back in my world, I went to that with Carmine and Kieran, too...

... ... ...

A festival, eh? Sounds fun!

Couldn't we get the academy to host one?

Are you saying you'd be willing to organize it?

Naaah. I'm an ideas guy.

Go ahead and assign whatever tasks you need to the right folks.

You're too lazy to do it yourself, then.

Heh heh! Yup! You know me well!

Sheesh...

Fine. I'll bring it up to Lacey and make sure it happens.

Oh?

Really, Carmine?

We'll never get this rolling otherwise, right?

In return, you'd better do your share at the festival, Drayton!

Yeah, yeah.

Juliana, Kiki, you need to finish your homework by the day of the festival!

Ugh... That part's still a drag.

But Drayton was right! Now that we've got something to look forward to, I'm motivated to study!

I can help with your assignments. Let's work together!

Days later...

Finally! It's festival day!

But...why are you in your school uniforms?!

Well... Koraidon napped on my jinbei, so it's wrinkled and covered in drool.

Same for me. Before I knew it, mine was covered in Hydrapple's syrup.

They must've been comfy.

Sheesh. You two weren't careful enough!

Oh well. Nothing we can do about it now.

Let's switch gears and have fun, shall we?

Going to a festival with Carmine and Kieran reminds me of my school trip to Kitakami!

Me too!

Let's make a bunch of new memories!

How lucky for you! It's your SECOND time going to a festival with a pretty girl in a jinbei!

I'm glad we got to come to another festival with Juliana.

Hey, Florian. If you've been to a festival in Kitakami...

I gotta see if you're any good at Ogre Oustin'!

Ogre Oustin'...

They have that here?

As the festival's organizer, I added an event similar to Ogre Oustin'!

And the one I put in charge of it is...

...Me.

She was all demanding about it, and recreating it was a real challenge...

You put it together?

That's amazing! It must've been a lot of work!

Ehehe... I did my best. I hope you like it!

Here's the sign-up for Ogre Oustin'.

Ah, you made it!

I've been looking after Drayton to make sure he doesn't slack off!

You assigned me a babysitter, Carmine? Not fair!

You're the one who said I should assign tasks to the right folks.

The festival was YOUR idea, so don't make everyone else do all the work! That's just not right!

C'mon, buddy. Do something about them, would ya?

Don't ask me, I couldn't even if I tried!

Hehe! Off to work you go!

Are you gonna give it a try?

Of course!

You may already know the rules, but we'll explain just in case.

Take it away, Drayton!

Why me?

If you know the rules, you don't need ME to explain 'em!

Just do it, would you?

Yeah, yeah, OK. Stop with the scary face.

OK, here are the rules!

...So in short, you're working with your partner Pokémon to pop the most balloons.

Carmine's folks worked hard to set this up, so enjoy it.

Thanks for the rundown! See what you can do when you put your mind to it?

If only he could STAY motivated...

OK, Florian! You're up first, against me!

I accept your challenge!

Yanmega, huh? I figured you'd use Miraidon.

I did use Miraidon for the Festival of Masks' Ogre Oustin'...

but while I'm on Pasio, I wanna make new memories!

Our speed and power won't lose to your Mightyena!

Heh heh...interesting! Then I'll show you what real talent looks like!

Good luck, you two!

You got this! Aim for a high score!

OK, let's get started and make sure everyone enjoys the festival!

I'll get us fried noodles! My treat!

Carmine's more pumped up than usual today, huh?

She must've been looking forward to this.

That's true, but...

I think Big Sis is happy she achieved her goal.

Her goal?

Please don't tell her this came from me...

While she DID want Juliana and the rest of us to take a break and de-stress...

this festival was mainly for you, Florian.

For me?

'Cause you haven't had a chance to enjoy a Kitakami festival with us in our world, you know?

She wanted to host a similar festival so you could make memories with us!

I wanted to go to a festival with you, too.

Really? I'm happy to hear that!

Sorry to keep you waiting!

Carmine! Thanks a bunch!

Wow, you REALLY wanted those fried noodles, huh?

I've learned something important from you, Carmine.

If you don't have memories with a friend yet, you can make them!

Kiki... You spilled the beans, didn't you.

W-wowzers...

I've started brainstorming ideas for more fun stuff we could do.

I'm even more excited about what's to come!

You'd better bring your best ideas if you're competing with MY festival!

I'm gonna do my best in everything, from lessons to events!

If you go all out, won't you end up in the same pickle all over again?

Oops, you're right! I promise I'll take it easy!

Have you found your very own treasure yet? Come back again sometime!

I noticed this with your other sygna suit, which matches Pecharunt...

but your style is always on point, Carmine!

Heheh! You've got a good eye!

I think you'd look good in a jinbei! Maybe not as good as me, but still...

Why don't you try wearing one to a festival?

Oh, me?

I guess I did wear a yukata to a festival in Jubilife Village.

You in a yukata, Akari? Oh, I'd LOVE to see!

I'm not confident I can pull it off as well as you, Carmine.

Don't sweat it! I say wear what you want!

Wearing traditional clothes is part of what makes festivals fun. You should try it!

I guess you're right! Might as well, huh?

That's the spirit!

I'll even help you pick out a jinbei!

Very nice, Florian!

Back in Kitakami, I took photos of Juliana in a jinbei, and now I get a photo shoot with you, too!

I've still got plenty of poses!

The shutter sounds so rhythmic, like music...

I could dance to it!

You're just as outgoing as Juliana, aren't you, kiddo.

When I look at you...

it really takes me back to Kitakami and all its scenery.

And seeing you brings back my own memories of Kitakami!

I never thought you and I would be classmates at the same academy!

Pasio is one surprise after another, isn't it?

When your days are full of surprises, you get more photo opportunities!

True! Plus, you learn new things every day!

Whether it's as a photographer or your classmate...

I'll take your photo from all kinds of perspectives!

Thanks! I'll do my best, so you can capture my shining moments!

Kris! Can you help me with my studies?

There was something from Biology I didn't quite get...

Sure! Happy to help if I can!

Thanks!

I love Pokémon, so I want to learn more about them.

But we learn so many things in Biology that I'm struggling to keep up...

Nobody knows everything from the get-go.

We have to keep learning little by little.

That's what the academy is for!

Yeah, that's true!

Speaking of school, I struggled a bit in my art class.

Really? You too?

Yeah, but the teachers were all supportive, and as I continued to sketch...

I slowly started improving, and that boosted my confidence!

So don't give up! Let's keep doing our best!

Yeah!

I'm glad I'm friends with someone positive like you, Kris, who's always doing your best!

I can do my best because I'm surrounded by friends like you who always give their all!

And it's fun being at the academy because everyone's here!

Hehe! Let's keep doing our best and helping each other!

Oh, sweet! This spot seems good for loafing around.

Looks extra comfy, perfect for catching a few z's.

Are you cutting class again?

No need to get all frowny. Take it easy!

Take it easy? I don't think I've seen you NOT take it easy, even during class.

Why are you even at the academy?

Look, everyone's got their reasons, OK?

I'm not sure I understand. I can't think of any other reason than to study.

You sure about that? There's lots to learn at the academy outside of class.

I guess you have a point.

And what were you doing? Looked to me like you were just spacing out.

I was organizing my thoughts about what I learned in class.

Huh. Studious, aren't ya.

Well, I think it's time for a nap! Let's both do our own thing, OK?

So carefree...

He'd fit right in in Alola.

Feel free to be dazzled by how great I look in my jinbei. I'll win while you're distracted!