A Day with Cilan

Scottie went around the markets in town with Cilan.

They found some rare tea leaves and bought the last pack.

We sure lucked out! They don't sell this sort of tea in Unova, so I'm looking forward to tasting it!

Apparently they're fermented leaves that Pokémon like.

Oh? Simisage seems curious...

That must mean these leaves are on the bitter side.

The leaves on Simisage's head are really bitter, so I figured!

Not really, but the leaves on his head are really bitter, so I thought there might be a connection there!

Before he evolved, he was a Pansage with leaves that could relieve fatigue.

I wonder, when it evolves, does even its leaves' flavor mature?

As they say, the longer you live, the more you'll have tasted both the bitter and the sweet.

It may take you a while to appreciate sour and bitter flavors.

Good idea. I, Cilan, can help by making you the finest teas.

We're still budding as Trainers, and even as people.

I've been training hard with my brothers so we can all be full-fledged Gym Leaders on our own.

It makes me wonder how our flavors will have changed when we return to the Striaton City Gym!

Thank you. I'm looking forward to it, too.

Ahahaha! That's an interesting way to put it!

You're not wrong, though! Putting time and care into something is sure to help bring out its flavor!

Hm? Oh, you want to know what I want to do? Well...

I want to become the kind of adult that appreciates bitter things, too... Like this tea and Simisage's leaves!