Selene was a young woman who had moved from the Kanto region to the outskirts of Hau'oli City in the Alola region at the beginning of the year.
To Professor Kukui, Selene was a rare talent who had arrived at the perfect time.
Selene's talent was outstanding. It was so good that even Kukui was amazed and called her a rare find.
For someone like her to appear at a time like this, wasn't that good news for the Alola region?
Kukui believed that as long as Selene grew up, the Alola League would definitely be established successfully.
In reality, Selene hadn't actually contributed anything to the establishment of the Alola League, because the application for the League had already been approved in the first half of the year.
But didn't that just prove Selene brought good luck to Alola?
As soon as she arrived, the Alola League was formed!
Before this, every year Kukui went to Kanto to apply, he was rejected.
Kukui was waiting for the moment Selene reached her full potential.
Although the Alola League had been established, the Alola region was still the weakest regional League.
But that was only for now. As long as they had Selene, the Alola League still had a bright future.
Moreover, besides Selene, Alola also had Hau. Although Hau couldn't compare to Selene, he was also talented and could become one of the people supporting the Alola region in the future.
With hopes like these, the Alola region was getting better and better.
Kukui was truly happy. He felt as if he could already see Alola's future.
But now...
"How can it be Selene...?"
Kukui looked in shock at Selene, who was hugging Damian with a happy expression.
Selene was actually Damian's girlfriend?!
In that case, was Selene also a member of Team Rocket?
This fact almost made Kukui lose control. His mind was about to fall apart!
"Mmm~ As expected, Baby still smells so good."
Selene naturally didn't know what Professor Kukui was thinking. She buried her head in Damian's chest and took a deep breath.
So comfortable~
"We're in public. Control yourself a little."
Damian pinched Selene's cheek with a helpless look. This girl was always like this, no matter where they were.
"Everyone is watching."
"Hmph~ I'm close to my own man. What does that have to do with anyone else?"
Selene mumbled with a look of disdain, but she still let go of Damian.
Although she didn't care about what others thought, it was true that they had just met. She would have plenty of time to be close with Damian at night.
"Oh right, Baby~ Let me introduce you. This is Professor Kukui. While I was traveling through Alola, Professor Kukui took very good care of me!"
Then Selene grabbed Damian's arm and gave Kukui a big smile.
"Professor Kukui, this is Damian, my boyfriend."
Professor Kukui was an adult with enough self-control. Although his mind was a mess, he still controlled himself and forced a smile.
"Actually, we've known each other for a long time. Professor Kukui, thank you for taking care of Selene."
"Hahaha... Selene is a good child. It was only natural."
Looking at the smile on Damian's face, Kukui felt powerless, as if a girl he had high hopes for had suddenly been taken away by someone dangerous.
Wait, did Selene really know who Damian was?
Kukui suddenly thought of this. Maybe Selene didn't actually know Damian's true identity?
"Hehe Now I don't have to pretend anymore! Professor Kukui, look! Ta-da!"
Selene smiled brightly and took a polished gold badge out of her bag.
"A Team Rocket High Executive badge! I am a High Executive of Team Rocket!"
Seeing Selene show off her other identity, Kukui almost stopped breathing.
Really! I was so stupid!
Kukui felt like crying in his heart. He could no longer imagine it. The first Champion of their Alola League was actually a High Executive of Team Rocket.
This... did the Alola League even have a future?
"I see. I suddenly have some urgent matters to discuss with Elder Hala and the others. I'll be going now."
Kukui couldn't stay any longer. He urgently needed to discuss this matter with Hala and the rest.
He was anxious and worried!
After speaking, Kukui turned and left immediately, even starting to run.
"Eh? Why is Professor Kukui in such a hurry?"
Selene tilted her head while holding the High Executive badge, looking completely confused.
"It's probably because of your identity. This is quite interesting."
Damian couldn't help but laugh. He naturally knew why Kukui was running away in such a panic.
But it wasn't as if they could strip Selene of her right to compete. That was impossible.
If Team Rocket were still an evil organization, that would be one thing. But now, Team Rocket was a legitimate organization. If the Alola League dared to do that, did they want trouble?
With just a little guidance from Damian online, the Alola League would definitely be torn apart by the public.
Besides, to be honest, the Alola League wouldn't dare.
"Fine. I was thinking of giving Professor Kukui a surprise," Selene pouted.
"By the way, Baby~ Aren't you going to introduce me to these two beautiful ladies?"
Then Selene turned around to look at Caitlin and Platinum. She showed a sweet smile and held Damian's arm while asking in a clear voice.
This action and this situation said plenty.
Before Damian could speak, Caitlin put on a polite smile and gave Selene a graceful curtsy.
"Caitlin. I am Caitlin. It is a pleasure to meet you for the first time, Miss Selene. Hello."
The psychic lady's voice was calm and measured, showing complete composure.
Although she really wanted to prove to Selene that she was the woman who suited Damian better, Caitlin still understood.
Now was not the time. After all, Damian was right here.
"I am Platinum. You can also call me Platinum. Hello, Miss Selene."
Platinum also introduced herself. Compared to Caitlin, Platinum was a bit nervous.
This was Damian's current official girlfriend!
"Ha~ Hello! I'm Selene. I know about you two. You're both High Executives of the organization."
Selene replied with a giggle, her attitude quite friendly.
That made sense. Her boyfriend was the leader of the organization, so she had to respond with a generous attitude.
"Let's go, Baby. I'll take you to meet my friends."
After a brief exchange, Selene glanced at her phone and immediately spoke to Damian.
"Alright. Caitlin, Platinum, you two look around on your own. We'll meet up again when the match starts."
Damian nodded and spoke to the two girls.
"Okay."
Caitlin nodded and watched them leave with a faint smile.
The smile on Caitlin's face slowly faded.
"Miss Selene seems easy to get along with. Then it should be fine... right?"
Platinum whispered to herself. To be honest, her biggest fear was that Selene would have a hot temper and be hard to deal with.
If that were the case, Platinum would truly have a headache.
After all, in the end, she had come later and was trying to step into their relationship. Because of Platinum's personality, she felt very embarrassed.
But since Selene seemed easy to get along with, Platinum felt relieved.
"Platinum."
"Ah?"
Hearing Caitlin's calm voice, Platinum looked over in confusion.
"You're being too passive."
Caitlin said plainly.
To be honest, if Akari were her daughter, Caitlin would have confronted Selene directly!
I have the family background, the looks, and the strength. In the future, Damian and I will even have an incredible daughter. I should be the woman standing at Damian's side!
Unfortunately, Akari was Platinum's daughter, not hers.
Mm, this made Caitlin very envious!
"..."
Platinum pressed her lips together but still said nothing.
She felt like she wasn't being passive, right? It was mainly that she really didn't want Selene to call her a homewrecker to her face.
"Escaping won't solve the problem. There's no use in looking to Damian for this kind of thing. We have to settle it with Selene ourselves."
"Then, Caitlin, what do you plan to do?"
Platinum felt she should listen to Caitlin's thoughts, mainly because Serena wasn't here.
But with Caitlin standing in front of her, Platinum also gathered a bit of courage.
"Tonight, we will go find her to talk."
Caitlin's eyes were calm, and she said this in a steady tone.
"Ah?" Platinum was shocked.
"This... what if Mr. Damian finds out?"
"As long as we aren't too out of line, Damian won't get angry. And how would Damian know? Unless that woman tells him. But if she does, it means she couldn't handle us herself."
The corners of Caitlin's lips curled up slightly, and her tone returned to its calm and composed state.
This was because she had already decided that Platinum would act together with her.
There was no way around it. Akari's existence was simply too important. This forced Caitlin to take Platinum, Akari's mother, into consideration.
Rather than competing with her, it was better to make her an ally.
"Then how does Caitlin plan to talk to Miss Selene? If it's by force..."
Platinum was somewhat hesitant.
"There's no need. I will talk to her when the time comes. You don't need to worry. I won't do anything that makes things difficult for Damian."
Caitlin shook her head. She understood what Platinum meant, but in Caitlin's heart, Damian came first.
"You don't have much time left either, Platinum. The Lily of the Valley Conference starts in two days. You need to sort this out as soon as possible, right?"
Caitlin glanced at Platinum. Originally, Platinum was supposed to go back to Sinnoh to participate in the Lily of the Valley Conference.
However, because she wanted to meet Selene first, Platinum had stayed here.
"...Alright."
Platinum bit her lip but eventually agreed.
Meanwhile, Damian and Selene didn't head toward the pier immediately. Selene pulled Damian to a corner, then put her hands on her hips and glared at him.
"Give it to me straight. What is your relationship with those two women?"
"What do you mean, 'what relationship'?"
Damian spread his hands.
"Oh? You're still going to pretend with me?"
Selene gritted her teeth.
"That blonde woman named Caitlin looked at me as if I were her enemy. She was just short of rushing up and pulling my hair."
"That was the first time I met her, okay? I haven't offended her."
"But she was clearly coming for me."
As she spoke, Selene showed a sweet smile again.
"So, can you explain it to me? Where did her hostility toward me come from? Baby?"