The Maiden from a Land with History

We made it through the second round of the finals. Things are going pretty well for us!

Indeed. It's been nonstop exciting battles the whole way.

I've hardly even had time to sleep.

Hold on! Don't go falling asleep during battle now!

Hee hee. Our opponents for the third round should be revealed soon.

Exciting, don't you think? ...Clair? Koga?

Hmm...

Hrm...

Oh? Why the long faces, you two? Has something happened?

Well, we met some kid Trainers on the way here.

It's...difficult to describe exactly, but...

Ah! I get it! You lost to them in a battle!

No, that's not it at all! It's what they said. They said our Pokémon were cool, but...

they said we dress weird!

Huh?

This garb has been passed down from ninja to ninja for generations. To hear such disrespect for it is...

My look is so trendy, it's on everyone's lips in Johto! Pasio just hasn't reached my level yet!

I admit I wasn't expecting that...

R-right! I'd expect nothing less from your sensibilities, Scottie!

Hee hee. You're quite kind, Scottie.

Hee hee. I suppose you could say the two of you have quite the bold sense of style.

Ugh, Erika!

Oh! Is that you over there, Erika?

Oh? Well now...

I'm glad we ran into each other.

As am I, Valerie.

Is this a friend of yours, Erika?

Yes. This is Valerie, a Gym Leader from Kalos.

She's also a designer who makes all manner of wonderful clothing.

I'm Valerie. A pleasure to meet you.

Hm? The way you speak... Are you from Johto?

That's right. In Kalos, I'm known as the maiden from a land with history.

Ah... You two...

Hm? What is it?

What business do you have with us?

No. It's actually your clothes...

They pair so well with your partner Pokémon. I think they're wonderful.

What?!

Our clothes are...

Wonderful?

That's right, Valerie! My style is incredible, don't you think?

Fwahahaha! I'd expect nothing less from a designer!

Well, you two sure look pleased...

Valerie, since you're here, would you mind joining me on a walk? I have something I'd like to speak with you about.

Really? That'd be wonderful. I'm still not quite used to things here on Pasio. I hardly know my left from my right.

Hee hee. Then I'd be glad to show you around town.

I suppose we'll be off, then.