Met with Mann Chong's store manager cousin.
Baimu observed that her appearance was only similar to his cousin Aman from Verdanturf Town, realizing they were not part of a powerful family like Miss Jun Sha or Miss Joy.
Misunderstood.
He took a sip of coffee, and said with praise in response to the expectant expression on the other's face, "The aroma is very rich, your skills are excellent."
"Really? Then I'm so happy!"
The store manager cousin smiled brightly, and Mann Chong hurriedly stopped the staff from attempting to fill the small table with sweets.
"Enough, enough, can't eat any more!"
"Lido!?"
Gallade looked aghast at the Dreepy Siblings diving into the cake.
These two looked like they were born famished, plunging their heads into the cake without stopping, making people suspect that Baimu doesn't feed them normally.
And the staff, seeing indeed there was no more space, relented with giggles.
Their enthusiasm was understandable.
Besides the excitement of meeting someone well-known, there was also gratitude for the agreement to hang photos and autographs on the wall, raising the cafe's profile.
In the clamor.
The store manager cousin clapped her hands, leading the reluctant staff away, no longer interrupting the reunion of old friends.
Mann Chong exhaled and said with slight guilt, "I'm sorry for the trouble."
"Let's not talk about that, let me introduce my new partners."
Baimu waved his hand and pulled the Dragapult Siblings out of the small cake, saying to him as they looked bewildered, "Dreepy, they're twin siblings."
Mann Chong hadn't noticed earlier, only now realizing they were two Pokémon he hadn't seen before, greeted them curiously, "Hello~"
"Hehe~"
"Hey!"
Sister Dragapult tried to wipe off the cream stuck to her face, raising her paw embarrassedly.
Brother Dragapult, unconcerned, extended his tongue to lick around, showcasing a bold demeanor.
"No rush, there's more."
He left behind the two unruly ones and snapped his fingers.
Altered-color Gengar jumped out of the shadow with a playful wave of his paw.
Next was a reluctant Dragapult, unwilling to show up on the busy street, appeared for only a few seconds.
Suddenly appearing next to Gallade startled the latter, almost slashing with a karate chop.
After disappearing.
Gallade quickly glanced around, unable to find Dragapult's trace, just feeling haunted, only understanding after Baimu explained.
Its eyes were full of resentment.
What kind of Pokémon did he capture? Each one like a ghost.
Mann Chong didn't notice his ace's peculiar expression, praised, "They're all excellent Pokémon."
"Now it's your turn."
Baimu stroked Gray Fatty's head with his left hand, his right hand spread open towards Mann Chong.
Seeing him not quite understanding, said with a raised eyebrow, "Don't tell me, you went to Johto just to challenge Gyms, without encountering a single new partner."
The frail youth avoided his scrutinizing gaze, murmured, "It's not as exaggerated as you say."
A Friendship Ball with a green upper part and a design resembling petals was opened.
Bang!
"Nyeh!"
Like a monkey combined with a black cat, a Pokémon with a bright red neat feather crown on its head landed.
It climbed onto Mann Chong's shoulder upon appearing, looking down from above at everyone present with an air of superiority.
"Weavile, quite lively."
Baimu glanced up, having seen all the Pokémon Mann Chong sent out at the Silver Conference, hence his impression Mann Chong only focused on challenging Gyms.
Turns out there were indeed newly captured Pokémon!
Though originally thought Mann Chong would capture Poliwhirl or Tyranitar, Pokémon with green elements.
Unexpectedly ended up choosing a Johto "specialty."
It makes sense.
He remembered Mann Chong's team indeed lacked Evil Attribute Pokémon.
"Ehehehe… yes, full of vitality every day." Mann Chong reached out to protect Weavile on his shoulder, preventing it from slipping off.
Though saying this, his smile was a bit forced, clearly Weavile's characteristics weren't just lively.
Gallade stood up irritably, always upset at Trainers overly doting on Weavile, extremely dissatisfied with Weavile's reckless actions despite the Trainer's presence.
It grabbed Weavile by the scruff like a cat, pulling it off.
"Lido!"
"Nye!!"
Weavile yowled, paws flailing to break free, powerless against the mighty Gallade, ended up looking at it grudgingly.
Sister Dragapult watched in amazement.
She thought of the Trainer scolding a naughty sibling earlier, seemed similar.
Contemplating, she turned her head, found her brother still buried in cake, oblivious, frantically eating, annoyedly extended her paw to smack his head.
"Hey!"
"Ugh~"
Brother Dragapult pulled his head out of the cake, confused why he was getting hit.
Gengar stealthily reached for a plate of delicate cookies, quickly putting one in his mouth like a hamster, eyes constantly glancing at Baimu, fearing his actions would be noticed.
Invisible Dragapult watched, eager yet hesitant and timid.
Baimu chuckled, finished his last sip of coffee, "What a lively bunch, alright, let's go."
He said to a puzzled Mann Chong, "Don't tell me you called me over from far away without preparing for a battle. Preparation or not doesn't matter, come on!"