Ideas for an Academy Event

Hm... I see...

Oh, Scottie! Alola!

I know! Why don't we ask Scottie?

Yeah, good idea.

Sorry to bother, but do you know any events that anyone can join?

See, I was added to a committee that'll be hosting an academy event, but I don't have any event ideas.

If you know any I could use as reference, it'd be a huge help!

That's where costumed sync pairs battle it out, right?

Hmm... The Midnight Parade, huh?

Sounds fun!

As they say, it's best to see something with your own eyes, so I'll join in this year!

So this is Pasio's Midnight Parade!

Everyone's outfits are so different, just like the decorations around town. It's all so cute!

Hehehe! I guess Whimsicott's having fun, too!

I see. In this event, ghost Pokémon are the stars of the show!

A lot of folks seem to be going for "spooky cute" costumes.

Oh, Scottie. You're here, too?

And this is...?

Ah! Are you friends with Scottie?

Nice to meet you! I'm Lacey!

I'm a student at Blueberry Academy, but now I attend Pasio Academy, too!

My name's Sabrina. I'm a Gym Leader from Kanto. It's a pleasure to meet you.

Likewise!

Are you joining the Midnight Parade, Sabrina?

Yes.

I had a premonition, a feeling that I should participate.

A premonition?

But I see you're not wearing costumes.

I'm here to scope out some ideas for an event we'll be holding at Pasio Academy.

I see. So you're not just here for fun.

Looks like you're not in costume either, Sabrina.

I was having trouble deciding.

Understandable! It's hard to decide with so many cute choices!

Then why don't we check out the event together, since we're all not in costume?

You in, Scottie?

Thank you. Let's go together, then.

Come on!

Fight or fright!

Oh! Um...

Time for a battle! If you beat us, we'll give you a treat!

I suppose we should, if we want to get the full experience?

Good thinking! Then...Sabrina! Scottie!

Of course. Let's battle together!

Fight or fright was a lot of fun!

We got candy and saw sync pairs in cute outfits! It was the best!

Indeed. We worked well together in battle, too.

Something smells nice. Where are we?

Greetings, esteemed guests!

Welcome to the Midnight Ball!

Tonight's event is a social one, where you can chat with others over some refreshments!

We'll be your butlers this evening!

Please enjoy your stay.

So it's not just about battles! They're going above and beyond!

I never would've known about this if I hadn't come!

The whole point is for guests to relax and enjoy themselves.

It'd be nice to do something like that for the academy event!

Oh? Did I hear you mention Pasio Academy?

Yes! In fact...

Event planning! Neat!

But if that's why you're here, you won't be able to enjoy the Midnight Parade, will you?

That's a shame. Dressing up is fun.

I can't afford to play around right now. I have planning to do!

I promise to make the academy event just as fun and exciting as the Midnight Ball!

Well if there's any way we can show our support for your event, just say the word!

... ... ...

My apologies, I have something to attend to.

Oh, OK!

By the way, I have a question for you three butlers!

What can you tell me about tea parties?

Ah! Allow me.

When welcoming guests, I first try to imagine how it feels to be welcomed.

Then I consider what I can do to make them more comfortable.

To understand hospitality, you have to see things from your guest's point of view.

Otherwise, you may come across as overbearing!

Ah, I see! I'm learning so much!

If you plan to host an event of your own...

perhaps it'd be best to experience this one as a guest, to see things through their eyes?

Hmm... Good point.

Eee hee hee hee!

Wait... Oh my gosh!

No way! That's...Bellelba, from "Mystery Doors of the Magical Land"?!

What a high-quality costume! Who in the world is...

What?! Sabrina, YOU play her?!

My, my. So you do know me, the queen of the Land of Enchantment. I'm impressed.

Lacey! Scottie! As a little treat, I order you to serve me as I guide you to the Midnight Parade!

Consider it an honor to work for me!

Y-yes, ma'am!

Wow, she's completely in character! What a pro!

Are you ready to order?

Yes...

I'm running low on life energy. Could you be a darling and bring me a drink of some?

That's funny...

We don't have anything like that on our menu! And neither would any other café!

Oh? In that case...

I'll just extract the life force from YOU!

Y-yikes!

S-Sabrina!

Er, I mean, Bellelba! We shouldn't cause trouble for the staff!

Oh, it's OK! After all, today's a day to enjoy being in costume!

We don't mind playing along.

Very well...

I'll settle for a normal drink, then.

Phew! Thank you for your order!

My, my. Look at all those adorable little children.

Excuse me, little ones. I'm positive you can't eat all those treats.

So battle me! I'll take them from you when I win!

Wh-what?!

You can't take candy from little kids!

Hmph! Yeah right! We'll just take YOUR candy instead, old lady!

WHAT did you just call me?!

Uh...what?

Why so surprised? You battle, and the winner takes the candy.

That's what the Midnight Parade is all about!

Oh, right...

Now shut your mouths and watch me elegantly pummel these kids!

Let's go! Fight or fright!

Argh! I can't believe I lost to sniveling little children!

Ahahaha! Yay, we got so much candy!

See ya later, lady! Let's battle again sometime!

Rrrrgh! You little scoundrels! I won't forget this!

Bellelba! You're amazing!

I'm so jealous! I want Bellelba to be mean to me!

Everyone's...happy?!

But you were being so selfish and mean.

Today's special. Today, evildoers are more popular than heroes.

A goody-two-shoes honor student is simply boring.

Why not sell your soul for a bit of darkness and enjoy some evil, harmless fun?

B-but...

... ... ...

Hey, everyone!

Oh my!

Wow!

Together with Whimsicott, who loves mischief...

I've decided to show my dark side and be bad, just for today!

I'll be devious AND cute, just like Bellelba! It'll be fun, for everyone!

I'm not gonna do actual bad things, though! That's just not right!

Bravo! Fantastic idea!

You've decided to embrace the Midnight Parade.

How wonderful!

Ohohohohoho! Lacey's fallen to the dark side!

We'll rule the entire city...with FEAR!

And now...

The three of us will take you on!

We won't hold back. Prepare yourselves.

Hmph! Say what you will!

Let's get this show on the road!

Order up! Let's start you off with this!

Bellelba, I'll protect you!

Very good! Show me what a good, loyal servant you are!

We...got...burned...

It seems your teamwork was better than ours!

Lacey, your acting was great!

*chuckle* Thanks!

I'm gonna keep learning more about having fun!

Fight or fright!

If you win, I'll give you some candy...

But you're all so cute! If I win, maybe I'll...eat you all up!

What?! No way!

Heh! We'll get right back at you!

I'll show you my cute side AND my bad!

All eyes on our great big Terastal heart! Time to get even cuter and badder!

Urgh! It looks stronger now!

That's...the Dark type?

Yup!

I begged Professor Bellis to let me change the type we Sync Terastallize into!

Whimsicott likes to play pranks by turning rooms into cotton-filled messes.

I wanted to show off its cute bad side!

Ohohoho! The seeds of darkness in your heart are growing!

OK! Let's go on the attack!

Lacey and Bellelba's evil alliance continued for a while...

Days later...

I pitched my idea for the academy event!

I was worried people wouldn't like my idea.

But surprisingly, its dark twist was well received! They said it wasn't like me... in a good way!

Sabrina, thanks for encouraging me to enjoy the Midnight Parade!

Oh, I didn't do anything.

You're the one who followed Bellelba's advice, Lacey.

...Hm?

Hmm... Bellelba WAS lovely, but...

Sabrina, you're also cute as you are now!

C-cute?!

I don't get that often. I'm not sure how to respond...

That's also cute!

I was so busy brainstorming ideas during the Midnight Parade, I didn't even notice! How could I miss that?

*sigh*

Are you making fun of me now? Maybe you are bad after all!