"That was close." Nanami noticed Natsuhiko's gaze and said with a smile.
Natsuhiko pursed his lips.
Maybe if you let Chansey handle it directly without commanding, it could have won faster.
But it's not entirely without benefit; at least it can accelerate their momentum cultivation.
"Very impressive."
Natsuhiko said.
He wasn't insincere; he meant Chansey was impressive, not Nanami, but it sounded pleasant to hear.
This is the art of conversation.
"Really?" Nanami looked at him with delight, her eyes sparkling and full of anticipation.
She seemed eager for others' approval.
"Yes." Natsuhiko nodded.
"Hello, I'm Oak Nanami, from... well, never mind." Nanami smiled and extended her hand to Natsuhiko.
The surname "Oak" isn't uncommon, but paired with "Shinshin Town," it becomes very recognizable.
Natsuhiko pretended not to recognize her, extended his hand, and lightly shook hers.
"Natsuhiko."
"Natsuhiko, you're really skilled. Just now, Togetic didn't let Feraligatr touch it even once and won." Nanami sincerely praised, "And... Togetic and your relationship is quite close, huh?"
Nanami has a special ability that can sense the intimacy between Trainer and Pokémon. It's not precise, but generally, it's not wrong.
That's why she was a bit familiar with Natsuhiko.
In her opinion, someone who gets along closely and intimately with Pokémon can't be a bad person.
Besides, with Togetic being such a Happy Pokémon, her judgment that Natsuhiko is a "good person" became more certain.
"Chako-ee—"
Upon hearing Nanami's praise, Togetic lifted its head like a victorious rooster.
"So cute!"
Nanami was instantly conquered by Togetic's "proud" expression.
"A mischievous little fellow." Natsuhiko helplessly rubbed Togetic's small head.
Almost zero immunity to compliments.
"But Nanami, your Chansey is also strong, very strong," Natsuhiko said.
"Really? I think so too. But my coordination with Chansey isn't quite in sync yet; it used to be my elder's Pokémon and is now entrusted to me." Nanami said a bit embarrassed.
"Momentum needs to be cultivated slowly; it can't be rushed."
"Mm." Nanami agreed, nodding.
Suddenly, she looked up at Natsuhiko, "Natsuhiko, you're so strong, can you teach me how to battle?"
Natsuhiko was taken aback.
Then he slowly said, "It was your elder's entrusted Pokémon; I think no one knows it better than your elder, right?"
Nanami pouted rarefully, "He's too busy, no time to teach me, and I even sneaked out for this tournament..."
Upon hearing this, Natsuhiko suddenly understood.
No wonder there wasn't any news of Professor Oak coming to Lily Island; turns out she sneaked out.
After a slight pondering, he said, "How about this, after the group matches end, we can discuss together."
Speaking of Chansey.
Natsuhiko indeed has quite a number of good tactics, and if Nanami can learn a thing or two, she might have a chance to win a decent place with this Chansey.
After all, they're in the same group now, and according to the rules, they definitely won't meet before the semifinals.
Let others deal with the headache.
As for Nanami making it to the semifinals?
That would be a bit underestimating Lance and Hilona.
"Yes, yes." Nanami nodded enthusiastically.
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