[b]“She looks excited. Are you going to join in as well? It doesn’t seem fair for the three of us to take her on alone. Besides, if you join in, I’m sure one of your other Pokémon will play. We’ll take good care of them afterwards.”

“What do you say? Extra pokeblocks for the winning team?”[/b] The last part was added with a good hearted smile. [b]“Just so you know, I’m no good at this game personally, but I think it will be fun.”[/b]

It was around that time that Riolu returned with a volleyball and a spare. It seemed that everything was ready. Charlotte patted his head and thanked him for the effort. The pokemon made a familiar doglike face with closed eyes as his trainer praised him.