PS16: The Need to Console a Rival!
PS16's Documented "Plot"
The young Gym Challenger departed onto Route 6 where he won against tough opponents, which has started to give a boost in Exp. Points (via Exp. Charm) for his Pokemon friends. Michael noticed someone on the route + a trainer's Pokemon Camp but has decided to keep in mind on coming back for a visit as he finally arrived at his destination, Stow-on-Side.
At the Pokemon Center, Michael sent 3 of his Pokemon friends (Slowpoke, Ivysaur, Persian) into his Pokemon Storage System & reunited with Toxel & Partner Drizzile.
After a stroll across town, Michael runs into Hop who's still feeling down from his loss to Bede. After the 2 friends/rivals had a talk with each other, Michael accepts Hop's request for a battle so they may each see what can work from trying out some new strategies. At the end, Michael emerged victorious & gave praise to Hop for the new Pokemon that he obtained (especially Hop's Toxel, which Michael's own Toxel went through a lot to defeat).
Afterwards (from another talk), Hop was starting to recover as he vowed to make sure to keep getting stronger so that no one talks rubbish about his brother, Champion Leon. Michael felt so happy for Hop & continued to praise his friend/rival for being a strong Gym Challenger, which was appreciated.
As the 2 young Gym Challengers departed from each other, Opal appeared from behind Michael & commented on what they've talked about. Opal wished Michael luck on his upcoming battle at Stow-on-Side's Gym Stadium & reminded how the Gym Challenge is about having fun as she then departed.
After a visit to Stow-on-Side's mural, Michael arrived back at the Pokemon Center where he spoke with a gentleman who gave him a tip about a researcher that can restore fossils. That gentleman's tip led to Michael reminding himself about a possible detour for some visiting (which he noticed on Route 6 before). The young Gym Challenger shall focus on looking forward to his upcoming 4th Gym Battle.
To Be Continued
(Next: PS17)
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