Pokémon travel photography: Starting with riding the wave of popularity.

No matter what world you're in, the biggest problem humanity faces every day is—what to eat?!

and so.

Recipe tutorials, food reviews, restaurant reviews, food documentaries, and all sorts of other videos are popping up everywhere.

I could easily make a video about searching for delicious food in Fanba City.

Try some of the local specialties of Fanba City.

Explore the popular shops in Fanba City.

Adding the battle against Wanlong, I can basically make another video.

"Damn, I'm a genius!"

Xia Mu suddenly stood up, ready to set off.

but.

"What a pity, if we had toned it down back then, we'd still be getting treated to meals now..."

Xia Mu sighed.

Then.

She pulled up Shin-chan, who was sleeping on the counter, and summoned Snivy from its Poké Ball.

"Let's go, I'll take you out for a good meal today!"

"Meow!"

"Miyo!"

......

With excitement, the two little ones, Xia Mu, held a cat in her left hand and a snake in her right.

It drove recklessly on the main road.

"Go here, go here, and then here..."

Following the phone's navigation, Xia Mu wandered around Fanba City.

Feiyun Ice Cream is a specialty of Feiyun City.

A very generous and affordable lunch at Fanba Port.

Grilled crab claws.

And then there's the most famous Fanba biscuit.

It is made from flour ground from Want Want Valley, sweet and delicious, and kelp from the deep sea near Fanba City.

It is the most distinctive local product of Fanba.

and so.

Although Xia Mu and the two little ones were already stuffed, they still insisted on coming to this shop that Joey had strongly recommended.

"One for A-Miao, one for A-Xun, one for Zi-Yu, one for Wan-Long..."

Natsuki didn't even forget Old Man Kiku, or Officer Jenny and Joey from Fanba City.

Add to that the portion for the clay giant, Xia Mu, and the two little ones who were craving something sweet.

finally.

With the help of the Snivy, Natsuki carried ten boxes of cookies to the counter.

Thank you for your patronage!

Just as Xia Mu was about to return home with the two little ones, laden with their spoils...

"Huh?! That's all?!"

Looking at the pile of cookies in her hand that was taller than Shin-Ye-Nyan, Natsuki turned her head with a smug look.

I'm getting ready to see which unlucky person will be in line after me.

then.

"emm......"

Xia Mu blinked.

The girl who looked so dejected looked very familiar.

She wore a red Pokémon headband, had brown bangs on both sides of her face, and had a curvaceous figure; she was dressed like a sporty girl.

As a long-time player who has been immersed in Emerald for many years.

Xia Mu immediately recognized the other person's identity.

"Are you Xiaoyao?"

Xiaoyao turned her head when she heard her name called.

do not know.

stranger.

but.

After traveling for so many years, Xiaoyao has gotten used to being recognized by fans from time to time.

and so.

Xiaoyao nodded politely.

"Yes, I'm Haruka!"

"That Haruka who was called the Hoenn Dancer, and who was almost captured as a jellyfish when she was little?!"

"Yes, I am that... ah?!"

Xiaoyao was stunned.

Then I immediately realized what was happening.

How could such a dark history from my childhood be revealed by a stranger?

Xiaoyao stared wide-eyed, her expression full of confusion.

How did you find out about this?!

Xia Mu touched his chin.

"To be honest, I've practically watched you grow up..."

after all.

Compared to the later TV versions.

In the Hoenn region, Natsuki didn't miss a single episode.

We also witnessed Xiaoyao's gradual growth.

But, in Xiaoyao's opinion...

This boy, who looks about the same age as me, is just talking nonsense.

They watched me grow up?

Then how come I don't recognize you?!

Did you watch it on TV?!

Unaware of Haruka's inner thoughts, Natsuki enthusiastically raised the cookie in his hand.

"Speaking of which, would you like to grab something to eat together?"

Xiaoyao's eyes lit up.

"Then I won't stand on ceremony!"

Xiaoyao, who had rushed here after disembarking at the port, simply couldn't refuse the invitation.

Seeing this, Xia Mu revealed a knowing look on his face.

He knew that a food lover like Xiaoyao would never be able to refuse such an invitation.

then.

Everything went exactly as Xia Mu had planned.

Led by Xia Mu, the two walked towards the park not far away.

Throughout the journey, Xia Mu's mind was filled with calculations.

Although Haruka is not well-known in the Unova region.

but.

In regions such as Hoenn, Johto, Kanto, and even Sinnoh.

Haruka is a regular participant in the Grand Contests, or rather, a frequent participant in the Grand Contests Festival Mikoli Cup.

She's still quite popular.

Anyway, it has to be better than Xia Mu Huo.

In short.

In a word.

You can mooch off them!

"Speaking of which, there are no Grand Festivals held in the Unova region, so what brings you here?"

"Haha~"

Xiaoyao gave an awkward laugh twice.

"On one hand, I want to see if I can meet a new partner in the Unova region, and on the other hand, I want to see the musicals here..."

Actually.

Xiaoyao felt a little lost during this period, so she decided to try to learn by analogy.