Wrong Choice

Amazing! Giovanni's sync stone was even brighter than that kid's! He's tamed Hoopa!

The tables have turned.

Hmph. I guess even Paulo could only get this far.

Giovanni, sir! We, the newly reborn Team Break, would like to join your ranks!

Wha, ?!

You're...betraying me?!

Oh please. What nonsense are you spouting now?

What worth do you have, now that you've lost control of Hoopa's power?

There's no reason for us to follow you anymore!

... ... ...

Paulo...could it be...

Don't tell me that, even now, you still cling to the idea of "connections" with other people and Pokémon?

...

You're the one who rejected friendship and other such naive notions of the heart...

It was a smart, adult decision.

However, the strength you gained was far too little.

And in the end, everything falls in line with whatever is bigger or stronger.

After all, the adult world is a heartless one, one of "costs" and "benefits." To us, it's just business.

... ... ...

You made the wrong decision.

No matter how much you resent me, you should have cooperated.

If you had, you might've noticed the gap between your strength and mine, and the chance your Hoopa would be stolen.

You could've even pretended to cooperate at first, before launching a surprise attack.

That...is how adults operate.

You're still wet behind the ears.

Paulo...

(Why...?)

(I just wanted...)

(A world where nobody needed to feel sad...)

Team Rocket has been taking over Pasio one facility at a time.

Red, Lear, and the Champions have been helping out where they can, but...

I don't know how much longer even this center will last...

... ... ...

...Paulo.

I have a rough idea what you've been feeling this whole time while battling...

And as long as you take responsibility and reflect on what you did, I don't plan on giving any lectures.

But you can't stay down in the dumps like this.

We've gotta figure out what to do next.

I hope you can find the power within you to do that, and to face your wrongdoings.

... ... ... Yeah.

OK, I have to go now.

But Looker! Croagunk still isn't...

I know... Croagunk's injuries aren't completely healed yet, so I can't use him in battle.

But even if I'm on my own, I can still deliver a couple of Potions!

I'll support the sync pairs still fighting!

Mr. Looker...

... ... ...

Paulo. Do you have a moment?

P-Professor Oak!