He turned back once again with a reassuring smile, then released the lone pokémon from its place at his belt. The Lapras gave a musical cry, looking at its trainer and his companion before turning to the opposing monk. The man released a Bellsprout, looking pleased but no less determined for the match.

"The water," Link said, hoping it would be as effective on the strange yellow plant as it had been on the creatures in the tall grass outside. His pokémon obliged and the battle began.

Not wanting Ritsu to feel upset or left out, Link turned around for a moment. "Have you battled another trainer?" he asked politely.