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After Xiao Zhi drew the grand prize and proved his luck, the crowd of onlookers gradually dispersed.
Xiao Zhi originally thought Xiao Guang would leave too, but he stood there for a few more minutes and still found Xiao Guang secretly watching him...
Her eyes were fixed on the pokeball stickers in his hand, filled with envy.
So it's completely a hot potato...
Xiao Zhi still complained in his heart.
He didn't know Xiao Guang yet, and while it wouldn't be a problem to approach her and strike up a conversation, it still felt a bit strange.
But if he just left...
"(Stare~)"
Xiao Guang's eyes remained fixed on the stickers in his hand.
Xiao Zhi also knew that these pokeball stickers were very popular in the Sinnoh Region's Grand Festival.
If the sticker's effect matched the Pokémon itself, the Pokémon's appearance alone could earn a lot of points from the judges.
Even so, however...
"Pikachu, Aipom, let's go."
"Pi~ka~"
"OKI~"
The two Pokémon thought Xiao Zhi was going to the restaurant for a good meal, so they both became excited.
Their previous dejected appearance seemed to have never been on them.
He's leaving...
Xiao Guang, who had been secretly casting envious glances at Xiao Zhi, thought with some regret when she saw him preparing to move.
If she wasn't mistaken, among the pokeball stickers he held, there seemed to be some of the most popular limited editions.
Xiao Guang had originally thought about whether she could go up and ask him if she could observe them up close, but now it seemed too late.
I can only go home...
Xiao Guang regretfully prepared to return home, but just as she took her first step, she found that Xiao Zhi was now walking towards her.
Eh?
Xiao Guang was a little stunned.
The place she was standing was not a supermarket entrance, but a small corner, and there was no one else around her.
Is he coming to find me?
Is it because I stared at the pokeball stickers in his hand for too long and made him angry?
Upon thinking of this possibility, Xiao Guang began to panic.
After all, Xiao Guang had never traveled alone before, and she lived in Futaba Town, where there were few opportunities to interact with strangers.
Therefore, she wouldn't know what to do if she accidentally angered someone outside with a small action.
As the distance between Xiao Zhi and her grew shorter, Xiao Guang didn't have time to think too much. The moment Xiao Zhi reached her and was about to speak, Xiao Guang spoke first.
"I'm sorry! I didn't mean anything else, I just thought some of the stickers in your hand were very rare! It's my fault for staring for too long! I'm sorry!"
Xiao Zhi: "???"
Feeling the curious gazes from all directions, Xiao Zhi froze in place for a moment, but years of travel experience in handling emergencies still allowed him to react quickly at this moment.
"I'm not angry, because you seem to really like these stickers... So if you need them, I can give them to you."
"Eh?"
Now it was Xiao Guang's turn to be stunned.
He wasn't angry with me? Huh?! No, no! That's not the point! Did he just say...
"You said... you'd give this to me? But isn't this the prize you won?"
Although Xiao Guang wanted to accept immediately, as soon as she thought that the other party might be forced to give this gift that shouldn't belong to her because he couldn't stand her gaze, she felt a little awkward.
Moreover, when traveling outside, would anyone really give gifts to others so casually?
Xiao Guang then had time to examine Xiao Zhi's appearance. He didn't seem to be a resident of Futaba Town. After all, there were only so many residents in Futaba Town, and if there was someone of similar age, Xiao Guang had no reason not to know him.
"Yes, it's true that I won it, but I don't need it. My goal is the Pokémon League, not the Grand Festival."
"You know about the Grand Festival too?"
Xiao Guang asked in surprise.
Because in her understanding, Trainers whose goal was the Pokémon League generally didn't pay much attention to the Grand Festival.
Even if they knew what the Grand Festival was, they generally didn't know what the Grand Festival was.
"Yes, before coming to the Sinnoh Region, I learned a little about it. One of my companions who traveled with me in the Hoenn Region also participated in the Hoenn Region's Grand Festival."
"Really! The Hoenn Region's Grand Festival?! What place did she get?"
"Unfortunately, only the top eight, but she was in her first year of debut after all, so achieving that result is already very impressive."
Xiao Zhi's mind flashed with Xiao Yao's figure. Before he transmigrated back, Xiao Yao could be said to be the first person to realize her dream. Compared to her, he still had many areas where he hadn't done enough.
"To reach the top eight in her first year of debut... So strong. I wonder if I can do it."
Although Xiao Guang was an optimist, when facing challenges she had never participated in, she inevitably felt the anxiety and worry unique to newcomers.
"Hmm~ If you work hard, I think it should be no problem. You know, my companion was a complete novice when she debuted, she wasn't even proficient at commanding battles, and she was even a little afraid of Pokémon. Compared to her, you'll definitely be fine~"
Xiao Zhi smiled and encouraged Xiao Guang.
As for Xiao Yao, well, she's not here anyway, and what he said wasn't false, so it's fine! As long as he and Xiao Guang don't say anything, no one will know about today's conversation!
"Hmm! No problem, no problem! I also think I have a lot of potential! Hmph hmph!"
After being encouraged by Xiao Zhi, Xiao Guang immediately returned to her usual self.
When interacting and making eye contact with Xiao Zhi, she no longer felt like he was a stranger. Perhaps this was the power of similar age and shared topics.
"So, do you still want this sticker? If you don't, I'll give it to..."
"I want it, I want it! Please give it to me! I promise I won't let its value be tarnished!"
So, communicating with Xiao Guang was really a simple matter.
Xiao Zhi's mood also improved with Xiao Guang's smile after she accepted the sticker.
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