Chapter 1209: Champion Friendship

After enjoying lunch.

All Baimu and Diantha had nothing to do, so they took a walk by the beach where palm trees were neatly arranged.

Naturally, there was no shortage of idle talk.

According to the beautiful movie queen's own account, she came to the Biyori Film Festival this time mainly as a judge rather than a contestant.

"I remember your last work just won the movie queen."

"You've seen my movie? What an honor!"

Diantha smiled brightly. She had already won the Biyori Film Festival movie queen five times, and the works she participated in had won the Palme d'Or four times.

You know, there are no political factors in the Pokémon world film festival, and she can win the movie queen five times, which is enough to be called a legendary figure in the film and television industry!

Because she won too much

The Poryphone said excitedly, "Your previous work was truly amazing! Especially that part where you finally found your lover, only to realize they were a corpse—that conflicted expression of laughing and crying was enough to go down in film history!"

The endless stream of words left Diantha stunned.

What a talkative phone!

She also had a Rotom Phone, but it wasn't nearly as active as the one in All Baimu's house.

"Thank you~"

Diantha covered her mouth and smiled.

Behind the two, Mawile, Blissey, and Diantha's ace Gardevoir were also communicating in a friendly manner.

Mostly, Gardevoir was describing its experiences as a model and acting in movies.

"Happy!"

Blissey listened in amazement, while Mawile felt a little envious.

"Mawile~"

"Gardevoir~"

Gardevoir was just as talkative as its Trainer.

After they had walked around enough, Diantha took him to a dessert shop, "The mousse here is delicious~"

"Then I must have a taste."

All Baimu responded politely, though inwardly he was complaining that they had just finished lunch not long ago and were already eating dessert—her gluttony was comparable to Mawile's!

When the mousse arrived, Diantha forked a small piece into her mouth, unable to help but show a look of happiness.

"Mmm~"

"Mawile~"

Mawile's expression was exactly the same as hers.

This couldn't help but make Diantha laugh: "Your Mawile has the potential to be a movie queen!"

"Uh."

All Baimu didn't understand what eating sweets had to do with being a movie queen.

Mawile's eyes lit up, "Mawile?"

"Of course, I never lie!" Diantha said with a very serious face, making the young lady look hurriedly at her Trainer.

Why are you looking at me? If you want to be one, then be one. When have I ever stopped you?

All Baimu responded with his eyes.

Mawile happily took a big bite and finished the mousse.

Diantha's "compliment" really made it feel appreciated, so the relationship between the two quickly became harmonious, and they even sat in adjacent seats.

Then.

The shop-hopping began.

After finishing the mousse, they moved on to another shop for pudding, then to macarons, and then to croissants.

Were they planning to consume tens of thousands of calories in one day?

Even in the Pokémon World, the basal metabolism of humans and Pokémon is definitely not the same!

When they were about to go buy Paris-Brest cakes, All Baimu spoke up: "Ms. Diantha..."

"Hmm?"

Diantha looked back with a smile and added, "Just call me by my name."

All Baimu took a breath, "I think, why don't we stop here for today? Even if you want to indulge, you shouldn't go too far, right?"

He hinted indirectly that she had eaten too much.

"Ah."

Diantha gave a low cry; how could she not understand? Her beautiful face flushed slightly, and she said with half-regret and half-restraint: "You're right."

The two dessert devourers finally stopped their journey.

But anyone could see that they were still not satisfied.

"Happy~"

Blissey breathed a slight sigh of relief; it was also one of the participants in this battle, but its appetite was far less than the other two.

On one hand, it didn't dare to eat more, as it didn't want to become rounder than it already was; on the other hand, it really couldn't eat anymore and had to share with its Trainer and the Poryphone.

Gardevoir nodded with relief, "Gardevoir!"

If there hadn't been outsiders present, and it hadn't needed to save some face for its Trainer, it would have actually spoken up to stop them long ago.

The group and their Pokémon returned.

Diantha mentioned she had a seaside villa in Coumarine City and invited All Baimu and his Pokémon to have dinner there.

All Baimu agreed.

No choice, who let Mawile's eyes be so full of anticipation?

It rarely got close to any human other than its Trainer, but it really had too much in common with Diantha.

Diantha, whose ace was a Fairy-type, also knew very well how to take care of Mawile's emotions and let it have its way.

When the humans arrived at the seaside villa, the manager, Mira, happened to be there, looking at her aggressively.

"You!"

When she noticed All Baimu following behind, Mira's intended reprimanding voice suddenly lowered, and she whispered quietly: "Why didn't you disguise yourself after eating?"

Diantha blinked, "Did something happen?"

"... The internet is going crazy."

Mira sighed.

The Poryphone hovering beside All Baimu quickly checked the news and put the screen in front of him.

"Breaking News! Champion vs. Champion face-off!"

"World Coronation Series bombshell revealed! The Master's battle between two Champions!"

"Reuters: All Baimu and Diantha meet in Kalos, the World Coronation Series is about to welcome its most anticipated match!"

"Handsome man and beautiful woman on a coastal date, will we be lucky enough to see the Champion's love..."

The last one was gossip news and had no value to look at.

However, the act of "shipping" powerful Trainers was very common on the internet.

Many young men and women who longed for romance would project their own will onto the individuals they admired, then ship them with this person or that person to satisfy their own expectations.

Man-woman, man-man, woman-woman, baby-baby, male baby, female baby...

A large portion of Diantha's fans loved to ship her with others.

Who let the movie queen star in so many romance films?

It would be a waste of her contribution to the world of romance if they didn't ship her!

Mawile also shipped it, although it had never talked to anyone about it and was even more embarrassed to show it, but it had all been quietly noticed by the Poryphone and All Baimu.

Oh, young lady, wearing a Pokémon's skin, but actually no different from a young girl.

Diantha finished reading and laughed indifferently: "It's good to have some excitement; it would have spread sooner or later anyway."

"Okay."

Mira nodded; her main concern was whether Diantha would be pestered by the media who had caught wind of the news.

As for the agency, there was no need to worry too much.

Not to mention that Diantha herself was the boss, how could a dignified Champion be easily manipulated by an agency?

It was like a Great Vehicle Stage cultivator being slandered by a Foundation Establishment Stage cultivator; they must prove their own innocence.

No matter how much the Pokémon World emphasized rules, it wouldn't be as exaggerated as some short stories.

Time quickly reached the evening.

Unexpectedly, Diantha cooked herself.

"My cooking skills might not be as good as yours, but I'm very confident!" She tied her apron, and a sense of maternal radiance emerged spontaneously.

All Baimu was good at cooking, and the fact that he had learned to make "glowing food" was no longer news; not only did Clemont often mention it on TV shows, but the Elite Four member Siebold hadn't let him off either.

Siebold: "I believe that if All Baimu were willing to put more energy into cooking, he could definitely become a better chef than me."

Better than a legendary chef!

Just because of Siebold's words, All Baimu became a widely circulated genius in the culinary world.

Diantha often went to Siebold's restaurant to enjoy desserts, so naturally, she knew about his cooking skills.

"Then I'll help you..."

"Happy..."

"No need, no need, just wait to eat."

Diantha wouldn't let him help.

All Baimu and Blissey looked at each other, having no choice but to take out a few colorful little boxes and hand them over.

Diantha asked curiously: "What is this?"

"Seasoning that makes food even more delicious." He explained simply.

"Secret recipe!"

Diantha's eyes curved, and she joked: "Is this the secret to your ability to make glowing food?"

All Baimu: "You'll know once you try it."

"Then I'll try it~"

Diantha was full of interest.

Back in the living room, Mira, who was also invited to stay, sat upright on the sofa, looking slightly reserved.

He didn't want the atmosphere to be too awkward, so he took the initiative to chat with Mira, asking her about Diantha.

Sure enough, mentioning her own work, Mira, who was initially quite nervous, gradually relaxed and kept revealing some inside information that others didn't know.

For example, Diantha on the set, Diantha rushing to various appointments, and Diantha in private.

Mentioning the movie queen's habit of loving sweets, Mira couldn't help but complain.

"Ms. Diantha always can't resist the craving for sweets and often sneaks out to eat, resulting in her not being able to fit into her clothes the next day..."

"What are you talking about?"

Diantha suddenly walked out with the food, asking curiously.

Mira's voice stopped abruptly, and All Baimu turned his head with a smile and said: "Listening to your glorious deeds as a performer."

"Oh my~ don't always use honorifics, you're making me sound old."

Diantha complained playfully.

The movie queen in private was no different from an ordinary person; she could mock her own age, but she didn't want others to think so too.

All Baimu smiled at Mira, who had a face full of relief, and said: "Isn't this out of respect for your achievements as a movie queen?"

After Diantha left, Mira didn't continue to complain.

It was both because she felt it was too boundary-crossing to complain to All Baimu, and because she felt that doing so would hinder their subsequent interactions.

Without a doubt, Mira was also a shipping expert and very much looked forward to something happening between All Baimu and Diantha.

But she was destined to be disappointed.

The communication between the two was limited to the scope of friends.

At the dining table, Mira quietly stared at the two, scooped up a piece of stewed carrot, and put it in her mouth, "... Hmm?"

She suddenly opened her eyes wide and looked at Diantha in disbelief.

"Mmm~"

Diantha closed her eyes to savor it carefully, and after a long time said: "Although it didn't glow, it's really delicious! This seasoning is amazing!"

Herba Mystica had great benefits for the body, so as long as one ate it, it could give people an unprecedented sense of satisfaction.

Mira covered her mouth and said: "What did you put in this?"

"A little secret recipe~"

Diantha said proudly.

Although it only became exceptionally delicious because of the Herba Mystica, it also boosted her confidence.

All Baimu also praised it fully, giving Diantha great emotional value.

Dusk fell.

On the seaside where the tide surged, a pleasant dinner was quietly underway.

——

The night in Coumarine City was filled with twinkling stars.

All Baimu and Diantha took a walk by the sea, listening to the ebb and flow of the tide.

"All Baimu, you surprise me."

She said softly: "When I first saw you in the online videos, I thought you were the type of person with a relatively cold personality."

Even after All Baimu's external temperament became softer, he still had a feeling of keeping people at a distance, making it difficult for ordinary people to talk to him casually.

He smiled, "And what about me? You were so dignified in the interview programs."

Unlike Cynthia, who was consistent inside and out, perhaps Diantha had acted in too many plays, so there was a significant gap between her official image and her private image.

Diantha in various program interviews had a noble and elegant temperament, her manners were graceful and ladylike, and every look and smile was filled with a demeanor that made people afraid to offend her casually.

Just like her status as a Duchess.

"Am I not dignified now? And I already said don't use honorifics to address me!" Diantha tapped his arm lightly.

She was all smiles, but slowly her expression gradually converged and returned to calm, "The higher you stand, the fewer friends you have. Sometimes it's very tiring to always show one kind of appearance."

"Do you still have dreams?"

All Baimu asked her a very important question.

Compared to Cynthia who loved archaeology, Steven who loved digging for stones, and Lance who served as a prosecutor to punish criminals.

Diantha seemed to be like Leon, having reached the end of many paths.

Century movie queen, top model, Kalos Champion, Duchess title.

Every step had reached the extreme of what she could currently achieve.

"I'm searching."

Diantha turned her head to look at him, "I like performing, I like experiencing different lives. I also like battling, I like the feeling of fighting alongside Pokémon. All Baimu, can you beat me?"

"Not only can I beat you, I can also beat Leon, who beat you."

All Baimu replied with a smile.

The Poryphone looked at the two in astonishment; how did they suddenly start provoking each other and sparking flames while talking?

Diantha's smile faded, and her temperament instantly transformed, changing from a cute big sister to the dignified and elegant Champion on TV, saying in a noble and confident tone:

"Then let's try it!"

"Now?"

"If you're not ready, I can wait for you."

"How could that be? Then let's do it!"

Their eyes met, and they said in their hearts: 'It should be like this!'

There can be friendship between Champions, but this friendship is definitely not something that can be established by eating, drinking, and chatting.

Without a doubt, the moment the two saw each other, they longed for a battle with the other.

Only battling is the instinct and long-cherished wish of Champions!

It's a pity that because it was their first meeting, and there was a formal competition later, both sides restrained themselves from taking the initiative to propose it. It wasn't until they had talked for almost a whole day and understood each other that they finally revealed their true intentions and sent a signal of invitation to battle to each other!

Come on! Right now!

Without more words, All Baimu and Diantha turned around and walked in different directions, and then with great tacit understanding, they both looked back at the same time, pulling out enough distance.

"Three-on-three?"

"Why not a full battle?"

"Although I really want to agree, I still have work at the film festival tomorrow."

"What a pity."

"Yeah."

The communication between the two was exceptionally swift, and their hands didn't stop, each releasing their Pokémon.

The battle began!

High-spirited fighting spirit flowed in the eyes of both sides.

Inside the villa, Mira, whose brain was filled with romance, looked at the photo of her and All Baimu today, holding her cheeks with both hands, and hoped: "The two of them aren't that far apart in age, and their status is similar, so it should work out, right? The Pokémon they have..."

Boom—!!

Before she could fantasize about their wedding and life after marriage, the loud noise outside suddenly made the ground tremble.

Mira was startled, rushed out the door, and was shocked to see the ship she was shipping fighting!

Fighting so fiercely!

She stood frozen in place.

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