My Number-One Friend

OK, give it a taste!

Wow! You made this, N?

Yeah. I've been practicing in my free time.

It has the added benefit of making my Pokémon happy, too.

Thanks again for teaching me to cook. I truly am grateful.

Heheh! Then it was worth it!

Tell me, N...

Which of those Pokémon is your best buddy?

My number one's Mabosstiff, of course.

Just curious if you had a Pokémon like that too, N.

Well...

It'd be hard for me to rank my friends.

Zekrom... Reshiram... And Zoroark and the others...

I've precious memories with all of them, and they've come to my aid numerous times.

Kyurem is a special Pokémon Hilbert left in my care.

But that doesn't mean I treat it any different.

I'd have to say it's impossible to choose.

Which Pokémon do you rely on most of all?

A difficult question indeed!

You're...Volo, right?

I simply couldn't resist this fascinating conversation!

You were eavesdropping? Pretty rude, if you ask me.

Oh no, not at all! That wasn't my intent!

What do you think, then, Volo?

Well... You say you treat all your friends and Pokémon equally.

It's a wonderful sentiment!

That said...

I doubt you're forging a true bond that way.

In other words, can you really say you love your Pokémon?

Wh...

Or is it mere hypocrisy, an attempt to make others like you?

I...

N, I've heard you wish to become the bridge between Pokémon and humans!

If so, I wonder if someone who hasn't forged a true bond is fit for that role.

And as for who better exemplifies an ideal relationship with Pokémon...

I'd say this sync pair right here's a better fit.

Hey, you.

That's going too far.

It's OK, Arven. Volo has a point.

However, I assure you I'm no hypocrite.

How can I prove to you my love for Pokémon?

Oh, I know the perfect way!

Just deepen your bond with your Pokémon and attain an arc suit!

An...arc suit?

If your bond's recognized by Arceus, a Pokémon deity, it'd be undeniable proof!

I see...

I'll do it. l'll awaken my arc suit.

Oho! Such conviction! This should be something to look forward to!

I'll see you later, then!

Hmph! What's that guy's deal? What a jerk.

He just loves Pokémon, too.

I think he cares so much about Pokémon, he let his feelings get the better of him.

(An arc suit...)

(Is that something I'm capable of?)