The Cyclizar memorized that color in its heart.
However, it still wanted to know the time, so it went to the Underground Cave to find a Diglett who was knowledgeable about farming.
"Gao?" (How many days until the pumpkin is ripe?)
"Zhi zhi..." This question stumped the Diglett; it was only helping Naoki with the farming and was unsure about such matters!
Diglett scratched its head, troubled, struggled for a moment, and said: "Zhi zhi?" (Maybe Koraidon knows?)
That Koraidon flies around the ranch every day, and nothing escapes its eyes; it should know when the pumpkin will mature.
So the Cyclizar went to find Koraidon.
Facing Cyclizar's question, Koraidon looked at the sun in the sky and then at the pumpkin in the field, replying:
"Mii." (When the sun sets and the moon rises, seven times back and forth, the pumpkin will mature.)
"Gao."
The Cyclizar remembered this word.
So starting that night, the ranch saw a Cyclizar counting the moon.
The Cyclizar didn't know when the sun would set or when the moon would rise.
It only knew that when it counted to seven, Naoki would return.
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Medali Town is located in Western Paldea, set beneath the Paldea Giant Pit, and is a culinary town with a nostalgic atmosphere.
The distance between the two towns isn't too far; Naoki rode Koraidon without a moment's pause, and by the time he arrived in Medali Town, only three hours had passed.
Just as he landed, Naoki heard the enthusiastic shouting from the town.
"Ma po tofu, shredded pork with green pepper, vinegar-dressed Toedscool cucumber, authentic ramen! The most delicious dishes in Paldea are here, come and taste them!"
"Churros! Your mouth's good neighbor, kissy churros! We have chocolate flavor, cinnamon flavor, and authentic original churros!"
"Lemonade, coffee, sandwich cookies, cheese pies; this is the Welcome Café, your perfect place to relax!"
"Seafood skewers, rice pudding, lemon-dressed sashimi, seafood pasta; this is the top seafood restaurant, no need to wait, deliciousness is right here!"
The streets were bustling with people, and Naoki and Koraidon stood outside the crowd, quite amazed at the variety of restaurants in front of them.
Medali Town was more lively than he had imagined!
It was precisely noon, and Naoki felt a bit hungry, so he planned to first feed the three Pokémon before setting off to find Larry.
It was his first time in Medali Town, and the town's complex streets and buildings were simply overwhelming.
Naoki walked in a circle; not only did he not find the Treasure Eatery, he couldn't even locate the Medali Gym.
Helpless, he sought help from passersby, and eventually, with the guidance of a pretty young lady and her Skwovet, he found the legendary Treasure Eatery.
Upon entering, Naoki saw a Pokemon battle happening in the middle of the restaurant's tatami area.
A man dressed in a black suit, his hair thinning, with dark circles, exuding the vibe of a corporate slave, was weakly commanding a Komala in a Pokemon battle against a student-like youth.
Seeing this scene, Naoki raised his eyebrows slightly.
Well, what's this called? Early arrival beats a timely one?
During lunchtime, all the guests in the restaurant were eating while watching the tatami area battle.
Naoki joined the rest in ordering a few wasabi rice balls, a meat steak, an omelet, and a bowl of clear soba soup at the bar.
He released Pawmot and Dragonite from their Poke Balls and sat with them in the wood-paneled dining area, eagerly watching the battle in front of him.