22x06 - Bright Lights, Big Changes!

[bunniefuu]

So, it couldn't be more obvious.

Our culprit has made a critical mistake.

Wait, how in the world do you know that?

You see, I've solved many other crimes

based on the evidence a Pokémon left

at the scene of those crimes.

-Haven't I, Smeargle?

-Smeargle.

Pikipek's dropped feather left behind

at the crime scene was key.

It was a huge breakthrough

when it came to solving

that terrible mermaid necklace case.

-[Rotom] That's wrong!

-This time-- Huh?

The big breakthrough in solving

the terrible mermaid necklace case

came about because it was

a Trumbeak's feather,

-not Pikipek's.

-[gasps]

Wait, wait, cut!

[narrator] Our heroes are attending

a filming of Alolan Detective Laki ,

a hugely popular TV show.

However, Rotom has disrupted production.

Stop! Stop it! Can't you see

we're in the middle of a sh**t?

Sorry.

[grunts]

-Hey, Rotom. What are you doing?

-Pika!

But I'm not wrong.

In Season , Episode ,

"The Mermaid Necklace Case",

he figured out who the culprit was

based on the Trumbeak feather he found.

Pikipek dropped it at the scene.

-Check it out.

-Yes, sir. Now let me see...

That's right! In Season , Episode ,

it was the Trumbeak feather after all.

I'm so sorry. I totally missed it.

It was, really? Impressive, Rotom.

That was nothing for a true

Alolan Detective Laki fan.

Oh, really?

Then tell me what Pokémon the client

had in Season , Episode .

-An Umbreon.

-[gasps]

And the culprit of Season , Episode ?

Kenji, the company president.

And what's my catchphrase?

"You may be able to deceive everyone else,

but you can't deceive Alola's blue waters,

or Laki.

With a perfect crime-solving record,

there's no case in the Alola region

that Laki can't solve."

Perfect. You really are a fan of the show.

Thank you so much.

The real Laki is actually shaking hands

with me!

[Ash] Rotom, you've gotta stop

interrupting the sh**t.

-Sorry. We'll get out of your way.

-Pika!

[man] Nice! Excellent!

You see, I'm the producer

of the Alolan Detective Laki show.

Here. The name's George Charino.

-Nice to meet you.

-Hm.

I mean it. Excellent work.

And such talent. Pokémon talent.

You're one of a kind.

Question. How would you like

to be on Alolan Detective Laki?

Pika?

Huh? Wow, Rotom.

[gasps] Me?

♪ Rise

If you're prepared for the challenge ♪

♪ Rise to the challenge ♪

♪ Rise if you're a champion at heart ♪

♪ Rise to the challenge ♪

♪ Take my hand, we'll train as one ♪

♪ And triumph together ♪

♪ Rise to the challenge ♪

♪ Nothing's gonna stand in our way ♪

♪ Stronger and stronger ♪

♪ We'll rise to the challenge of life ♪

♪ Pokémon! ♪

[Ash] Bright Lights, Big Changes.

As you know, Alolan Detective Laki

is a hugely popular TV show.

And would you believe it?

We're in the middle of sh**ting Season .

I watch every week without fail.

-Hey, thanks.

-Smeargle.

I watch it, too.

Although you always fall asleep mid-show.

Aw...

Let's cut to the chase, shall we?

A long-running TV series

can start to get predictable, you know?

Here's what I'm thinking.

Bam, a change to give it some impact.

Some impact?

Picture this.

News flash!

Introduce a brand-new character.

Laki and Smeargle will get themselves

a brand-new friend.

Great! Well? Now talk about impact.

A new friend for Laki?

Pika?

You know, I get excited

when I make a new friend.

We need to figure out what kind

of new friend should join up with them.

They've got to have a big personality.

They're with Laki and Smeargle, of course.

And who should come wandering

onto our set but you?

Nice! Excellent!

Please. Join our show, new friend.

I think that I'd be able to make

something truly great with you.

-Your thoughts?

-Smeargle.

I'd love to! The show of shows!

[Ash] Awesome!

You're gonna be on TV, Rotom!

-[Rotom laughing]

-Pika.

It's like a dream come true! [giggles]

There's no case in the Alola region

that Laki can't solve.

Man, check it out.

Rotom's been like this since yesterday.

Our Rotom's going to be

on Alolan Detective Laki .

Oh, wow, that's so cool.

-But it's been nothing but Laki lines.

-"There's no case."

That's not all I can do.

[imitating Ash] I'm Ash from Pallet Town.

I caught a Pokémon.

[imitating Kiawe]

I burn with the fire of Wela Volcano.

That's not me. I don't sound like that.

[imitating Mallow]

I'm the darling of our Family Restaurant.

I'm Mallow. Enjoy our lunch special.

Hey, I don't talk like that!

No matter what kind of lines I'm given,

I'll act them out with perfection.

-You're just so good, Rotom.

-[squawks]

I wish you the very best of luck.

-I'm going to record every single show.

-[squeaks]

But since you were just copying

everyone before,

-are you sure that you can act?

-What's your point?

You've got no personality.

[Rotom screeches]

Couldn't you be just a teensy bit

gentler than that?

Tell the truth. Do you think you

can become a first-class TV actor?

You have to polish...

-Who's he?

-Who knows?

And only then your performance

speaks to the people.

-[groans]

-Maru.

Mr. Director, please tell me

how to do just that.

Acting.

I really think that you

should just be yourself.

Yeah, he's right.

After all, you're already a really rare

Rotom Pokédex,

so all you have to do is run with it.

Yeah, Mallow's right.

The director cast you

because of who you really are.

So, all you have to do

is simply act like Rotom Dex.

Work hard but just be yourself.

We'll all be cheering you on.

You will? All right!

I'll give it everything I've got.

Why don't you practice being yourself?

You'll be great!

Uh, I...

I have proof that shows

without a doubt you were the culprit.

Pikachu!

[scoffs]

All right, show me that alleged proof.

Now, Rotom.

Right. You can count on me.

This footprint that was left

at the scene of the crime

is yours, Turtonator!

[gasps]

Now, please don't worry, Turtonator.

-They're just acting.

-[sighs]

Ha.

If you really think you've figured me out,

then there's only one thing for us to do.

We run away!

Let's battle! I'll take you on!

Pikachu, I choose you!

Cut! Cut!

Okay, that's enough for now.

You two are battling

the way you always do.

Uh, sorry about that. Oops.

-Me too.

-How do you think I did?

Wow, you were good.

-Yeah, you were totally yourself.

-Tsareena.

-Great. Just great.

-[chirps]

[Rotom] Really?

I knew I had the talent for this.

-Man, here we go.

-Pika.

Rotom's going to be busy.

Moving forward, that is.

Yeah. If it's something you love,

you work hard for it.

So, Rotom.

I could solve a lot of cases

with the help of your data.

Will you lend me that help?

You can count on it.

I promise to help you

in any way that I can.

So, what do you think, George?

[George] Nice. Excellent.

Your chemistry is perfect.

Ah, but it would be much better

if it had more impact.

How about some movement

during your last line?

You know, big movements.

You mean like this?

"I promise to help you

in any way that I can!"

Oh, nice. Excellent.

By the way,

your stage name is going to be,

"It's Rotom, the Amazing Pokédex."

-Nice ring, right?

-[gasps]

Nice! Excellent!

-We can run three more seasons with this.

-Right.

[sighs]

-Just watching that got me really nervous.

-Pika?

Contractulations!

You're part of Alolan Detective Laki .

I'll give it my all.

-[Ash] Good for you, Rotom.

-Pikachu!

Glad to have you aboard,

new partner of mine.

-Thank you for having me.

-Smeargle.

Attention, please.

We've finalized our overseas

filming schedule.

[gasping]

Alolan Detective Laki

is going to leave Alola

and solve the world's big mysteries

in new places,

with new cases,

and a new partner.

Everyone will be talking.

Of course, we're taking you with us,

Rotom, so make sure you're ready.

Roger dodger!

Huh?

Who's that Pokémon?

It's... Chatot!

[Chatot chattering]

Please, please, tell me where we're going.

Where will all these mysteries

take place? I can't wait.

Overseas! Yippee!

[Ash] Rotom?

You're gonna go?

Of course. What's wrong, Ash?

If you go overseas,

that means you're gonna be

really far away.

That's right.

Then that means we have to say goodbye.

[gasps]

How long will we be away from home?

I'd say at least six months.

If we get good ratings,

we'll visit all sorts of places.

We could leave for a couple of years.

So, make sure you work hard, kid.

I'll come back on all of my days off,

I promise.

Sure, but...

who knows when those days are gonna be?

You're fine with saying goodbye?

-I never said that.

-You practically did.

-I did not.

-You did!

Well, I've gotta say no.

I don't want that, do you hear me?

But, Ash, you didn't catch me.

I'm free to go anywhere I want to.

Okay. Then I'll catch you!

[grunts]

You can't catch me.

Oh, yeah?

[grunts, groans]

-Pika

-[cooing]

[Ash] Fine.

Whatever.

Do whatever you want.

Come on, let's go.

I sure will!

Na-na-na!

It's yogurt and pancakes for Snowy.

Seaweed salad for Popplio.

-Alola, Ash. How was Rotom yesterday?

-Who cares?

-[all gasp]

-[thuds]

[groans]

-He is acting weird.

-Something bad must have happened.

Rotom's never missed a class before.

Pika.

Alola. Let's get started.

Today, we'll look for these.

Finding scattered feathers in the forest

can tell us a lot about a Pokémon.

Right.

Yeah! Let's go, everybody!

[chattering]

Really weird.

Professor Kukui, what's going on with Ash?

Well, the thing is...

♪ Feathers, feathers

Pokémon feathers ♪

♪ Come out ♪

Pika?

Pika, Pika!

[chuckles]

Thanks a lot, buddy.

What kind of feather is this?

Rotom?

[coos]

Pika...

The culprit of this case...

has to be you.

And cut.

Okay, break time.

[sighs]

So, what did you think of my acting?

[gasps] You were just great.

-It was so impressive.

-Why, thank you.

Mm. [slurps]

Let me tell you, Rotom.

I think we'll make the best team

the TV world has ever seen.

Hey, I know. Why don't we

get to know each other better?

Want to come hang out at my place today?

Oh, you mean it?

Of course I'll come! Incredible!

[laughs]

[ringing]

[gasps]

Ash. Can we talk for a minute?

About what?

Pika. Pika, Pika!

I know Rotom is going overseas

for the show.

Professor Kukui told us about it.

[groans]

I understand, Ash. It feels bad.

Huh?

When it was told that I was going

to have to live away from my mother,

I cried a lot and got very angry inside.

"What's more important?

Me, or your silly work?" Like that.

Whoa, Lillie.

I knew how important

my mother's work was, but...

I really, really missed her.

And the worst part was...

I knew there wasn't a single thing

I could do about it.

Rotom is something.

It's been stubborn

ever since we first met.

We've had our share of arguments, too.

But we've always been together

since I came to Alola.

Pikachu.

I understand.

I didn't catch Rotom,

so it can go anywhere.

Who am I to stand in the way, anyway?

Rotom stayed with you

because it wanted to stay with you.

-That's its choice.

-Huh?

It seems to me Rotom stayed

because it truly cares for you.

[squeals]

I've always thought the two of you

make an amazing team.

[squeaks]

Rotom is a precious friend,

whether you catch it or not.

Mm-hm.

Yeah, you're right.

Rotom is my precious friend.

Pikachu.

Maybe it would be good

if you talked to Rotom.

The truth is, I was only able

to understand my mother

after the two of us had a talk

with one another.

Guess what?

I learned that we both care deeply

about each other.

Wow, Lillie.

Hm.

Okay, I'll have a talk with Rotom.

Good.

-[chattering]

-[laughs]

[Rotom] Wow!

This is really Laki's place!

It's amazing!

Laki, you're just the coolest!

And Smeargle looks cool, too.

Smeargle.

-What is this poster from?

-[Laki] Oh.

It's a poster for a play I was in

before I was popular.

See? That's me, right here.

Huh, that's really you, Laki?

I didn't always land big roles

for my entire career, you know.

In the beginning, all I got

was small roles with few lines.

I started to think

that maybe I didn't have any talent.

I thought of giving up my career

many times, but no.

It was always my dream to become an actor.

I couldn't give up.

I became who I am now because

I never gave up on that dream.

-Right, Smeargle?

-Smeargle.

A dream.

[Ash] My dream?

I wanna be a Pokémon Master.

I'll never give up, no matter what.

Hey, Rotom?

What's your dream, by the way?

Let's see. My dream...

[sighs]

The culprit is you!

Excuse me, Laki.

Know where Rotom is?

[scoffs]

-I had a feeling you'd come.

-Huh?

You can find Rotom back here.

[gasps]

Why did you tell him?

It's best you talk things over. All right?

Now off you go.

All right. Look, Rotom.

What?

Sorry, for getting so angry with you.

You see, since you help me out

so much all the time,

I guess I just assumed

you and I would always be a team.

But it's just...

I want that.

But if you really wanna do something,

I've gotta try and be supportive.

That settles it.

I will give it up...

I have to support you.

...and I'll stay with you instead.

[gasps]

I'm not going anywhere.

But...

what about Alolan Detective Laki?

I won't be in it.

Really? No joke?

[all gasp]

My dream is to be the best Pokédex

in the world.

No, the best Pokédex

in the whole universe.

In order to do that,

it's better to stay with you

because the chances of meeting

rare Pokémon are much better.

Rotom.

And also, you can't do anything

without me around.

I know that.

I worry about you, so I'll stay here.

Worry about me?

It's the truth.

Get back here!

-No can do.

-Get back here!

I told you. No way.

Now, there's a great team,

just like you and me.

Smeargle.

[Rotom] Don't fall asleep again.

I really wanna know what happens

on the show when Laki leaves Alola.

Pikachu.

[Laki] Chatot?

So, Chatot, I could solve

a lot of cases with your help.

Will you lend me that help?

I'll help any way I can.

You can count on me any hour

of the day or night.

So, they chose a Chatot as the

replacement for Rotom, didn't they?

Hm.

There's no case in the Alola region

- that Laki can't solve.

-That Laki can't solve.

Let's go home to Alola. Smeargle? Chatot?

-Smeargle.

-Chatot.

[gasps] They're coming back to Alola?

That's correct. Here, listen to George.

"Alolan Detective Laki belongs in Alola."

We can't change the show's title.

So the overseas filming

was just for one episode.

Pika?

-One episode?

-[laughing]

So, leave any Alolan sleuthing...

to Alolan Detective Rotom, yours truly.

[narrator] Rotom works best at Ash's side,

don't you think?

Now, Rotom, do your best to become

the universe's greatest Pokédex,

as the journey continues.

[kids' voices] Where are you going, Eevee?

-[chattering]

-Eevee!

[yelling]

[all chattering]

Eevee!

[all gasp]

-[chattering angrily]

-Eevee...

Pika Pika!

Pikachu!

[all gasp]

[all laughing]

Eevee!

[coos]

[all chattering]

[yawning]

-Pika! Pika!

-[chattering]

[ending theme plays]