01x19 - The Bittersweet Truth

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Our quest to uncover
the secret of my pendant

is taking us to the Galar region,

where my grandma is apparently
in some ancient castle.

So much has happened
up to this point,

but maybe...

..we'll finally get some answers.

And just as I'm thinking
about everything,

there it is -

the Galar region!

ROY CHUCKLES GIDDILY

WHEELS CHUNTER

Wow! Check out those huge machines!

And all those gears!

Fuecoco!

Is that steam
coming out of those vents?

Yep, sure is.

Those steam machines
are the heart of Motostoke.

Pika.

MURDOCK: You two want some coffee?

Sure, um, thank you, Murdock.

I want to try...

..but coffee's, like, super bitter.

I had a feeling you would say that.

Alcremie!

Good thing whipped-cream coffee
happens to be a Murdock speciality.

It's very sweet.

It's not too much for you, is it?

Didn't say that.

Mm! You weren't kidding!

It's so sweet and so tasty!
Glad you like it!

Alcremie's whipped cream
is as good as it gets!

Alcremie!

FRIEDE: All right,
time to get ready.

Get ready? Get ready for what?

Well, we're travelling by land the
rest of the way through Motostoke.

I did tell you about that, didn't I?

LIKO AND ROY: No, you didn't!

# When you lead with your heart

# It's so scary at the start

# But that's the hardest part

# And trust me, it gets better

# I finally know where I belong
Where I belong

# This is the way that we grow strong

# I've got a feeling

# With you, I'm becoming me
I'm becoming me

# I'm becoming me! #

The Brave Olivine kind of sticks
out.

If we go by air, there's a good
chance the Explorers will spot us.

We'd be leading them right to Liko's
grandma, and that would be bad news.

So...

..we're going to
set the ship down here

and then travel by train
from Motostoke to Hammerlocke.

There's a lot of factories
in that area.

So then let's hustle
and get to the train.

Well, there's one little problem...

Turns out today is maintenance day
and the trains aren't running!

Aw! In that case...

..I'm going into the city
to find spare parts for the ship!

Motostoke shops are filled with
all kinds of gizmos and whatnots!

See you later!

And...she's gone.

You two should just do whatever
you feel like doing today.

Mm. What can we do?

I mean, I've never
been here before, so...

Liko and Roy.

Hey, Murdock.

If you've got some time,

you want to go shopping
in the city with me?

I'm looking for food
you can only get in Galar.

That sounds great! Yeah, I'm game!
MURDOCK CHUCKLES

That look on someone's face

when they're digging
into something delicious...

That's the kind of thing I live for!

And maybe I can get some
info on the Black Rayquaza.

DOT: Yo, be sure to swing by
the Battle Cafe.

The Battle Cafe?

They make something called
Swirlicious Cotton Candy

that's supposed to be amazing.

Cotton candy, huh?

Do you want us to get you some?

Yeah, it's supposed to be
soft and fluffy like a Swirlix.

I've got an idea to use it
as a prop in a new video.

LIKO GASPS

Nidothing and cotton candy?

That'll be so cute!

And, hey, cafes tend
to have a lot of people.

You could ask around about Rayquaza.

Now we're talking!

Hey, Murdock, where's Rockruff?

Ha-ha! It is...

..enjoying special brushing time

with Mollie today.

LIKO LAUGHS

It's probably enjoying that
more than it would shopping.

You got that right!

MURDOCK LAUGHS

STEAM HISSES, THEY GASP

What is that supposed to be?!
It's an elevator...

..and we're taking it.

THEY PANT AND GIGGLE

Going...up.

RAILING CLUNKS

MECHANISM CLATTERS, THEY GASP

THEY LAUGH

UPLIFTING ACOUSTIC GUITAR

INAUDIBLE

So, did you hear anything about
the Black Rayquaza?

It was a swing and miss, huh?

ROY SIGHS

Yeah.

No-one I talked to has seen it.

But one lady did mention that
the Gym Leader, Kabu,

might know something about it!

Rayquaza plays a part in
the Hoenn region's legends, right?

Well, apparently Kabu
was born in the Hoenn region.

That sounds promising.

How about we enjoy ourselves
at the Battle Cafe

and then head over
to the Motostoke Gym?

ROY GASPS EXCITEDLY

Really?!

Yes! Fueco!

BIRDS TWITTER

Mmm.

They've got a curry buffet lunch...

..but I'm not seeing this
cotton candy anywhere on the menu.

CROWD CLAMOUR

BLUE SHIRT TRAINER:
Let's finish this!

Cufant, use Iron Head, now!

CU...

..FANT!

Vanillite!

That was so awesome!

MURDOCK GRUNTS

Isn't that...? Hm.

It would seem I have been
properly bested!

Oh, yeah!

CROWD CHATTERS

CUFANT GROANS HAPPILY

That was indeed
quite the delicious battle!

And to the victor goes...

..the tres bien
Chef Mitchell speciality,

Swirlicious Cotton Candy!

Oh...is that what
Dot was talking about?

Look at that. That's got to be it!

Now, then, my friends, do we have
another course awaiting us?

You all know the custom...

..if you'd like some
Swirlicious Cotton Candy,

you must challenge me to a battle!

And then you must emerge
the victorious!

So that's how it works?

Interesting.
It says here on their website

that you're only allowed to
challenge the chef once a day.

So, then, I've only got one shot.

But it looks like so much fun! Mm.

Hey, what do you think, Murdock?

Mur...dock?

Ah?!

HE LAUGHS NERVOUSLY

I'm sorry.

Were you saying something?

Is something wrong?
Oh! No, no, no, no, I'm fine.

What do we have here? Uh...

Could that be Murdock that I spy?

Mitchell...

Wait, so do you two know each other?

Alcremie!

Alcremie...

ALCREMIE WHIMPERS

ALCREMIE GIGGLES AND BUBBLES

HE GASPS

Al...

HE GRUNTS

Crem...?

To what do I owe the honour
of your presence?

My niece asked me if I could bring
her some cotton candy from here.

I suppose that makes sense.

Alas...

..I have no intention
of battling you.

THEY GASP

Al...

So...um, Chef Mitchell
and Alcremie, do they, um...

..do they know each other
from somewhere, or...?

Yeah.

They do. You see,
Alcremie and I, we, um...

..we used to work
with Chef Mitchell.

POKEMON PLAY LOUDLY
Oh, then I'm sure if we ask nicely,

he'd be willing
to battle us, and... NO!

THEY GASP

We all made
such a great team, but...

..well, that is
all ancient history now.

No way am I getting
tangled up with him again.

Ever!

THEY GASP

SOMBRE PIANO, BIRDS TWITTER

I've never seen Murdock like this.

But more than that...

Hey, Murdock?

If you're up for it...
That is, I, um...

Do you want to tell us what
happened between you two?

Uh! I am so sorry about that.

Shouldn't have lost my cool
back there. Uh... Ah...

I guess when it comes
to that piece of the past,

I still just get all worked up.

A long time ago,
when Alcremie was still Milcery...

..Mitchell and I
worked together in a bakery.

Just a little sweet shop.

FILM REEL RATTLES

BIRDS TWITTER

Ah, mes amis,

we have many delectable treats
to delight your palate!

Just one bite
and you'll want some more!

And on your second bite...

..you're gonna wanna buy the store!

Mi-Milcery!

Milcery was a big draw for the store.

Mitchell and I were partners, but...

..also rivals.

Milcer! Milcer! Milcer!

FRENCH ACCORDION PLAYS

Mm-mm-mm! That's the stuff!

My super popular ruby cake.

Sweetened up with
a little help from Milcery,

this is going to be
the most popular treat on the menu.

Be not absurd.

This matcha cake
Milcery and I have whipped up

will whip up our customers
like nothing else in the shop.

THEY GRUNT AND GROWL

MURDOCK LAUGHS

Then again...

There's room for more than
one delicious cake!

THEY LAUGH, MILCERY SINGS

It'd be nice to stay
like this, wouldn't it?

You, me, Milcery, this shop...

Ooh! ..and all the sweets
we can dream up together.

MITCHELL CHUCKLES

You got that right.

Mi-Mi-Milcery.

We were the best
patisserie team ever.

But then...

..something happened.

MILCERY HUMS A TUNE

Milcery!

MILCERY SINGS

ENERGY ZAPS AND SURGES

Huh?

Milcery?

Wait, what is going on in here?

THEY GASP

Alcremie...

Th-that form, it...

So you evolved!

Alcremie!

We're so happy for you,
aren't we, Mitchell?

Ah... But of course.

I see...

..it has evolved
into the Ruby Swirl form.

That means your whipped cream
and my ruby cake

will complement each other perfectly!

It's going to be even more sweet
and delicious than it was before!

Alcremie!

I was so happy
about Alcremie evolving...

..I didn't even notice...

..Mitchell was suddenly
going through a difficult time.

CUSTOMERS CHATTER

Can we get a ruby cake?!

You got it! Us too! Thanks a bunch!

Woo-wee! Today's sales
were through the roof, huh?!

It's all thanks to Alcremie.

Alcremie. Hm? Mm, yeah, sure,
I'll take a little treat.

MURDOCK GROANS

Mm-mm-mm!

MITCHELL SIPS LOUDLY

Al-Alcremie.

Hmph.

ALCREMIE SIGHS

No, thank you.

Hm? Alcremie!

I don't want it!

ALCREMIE SQUEAKS

Mitchell!

What do you think you're doing?!

You all right, Alcremie?

Alcremie...

I thought you were
better than that, Mitchell!

MITCHELL GRUNTS

Well, I am better than you,

and I'm never making sweets
with either of you again!

Alcremie!

I'm glad we agree on something!

A chef who would slap away sweets...

..doesn't deserve to MAKE sweets!

Let's go, Alcremie.

MITCHELL GRUNTS

Alcremie...

SOMBRE VIOLIN PLAYS

Hmm...

And that was the end?

Yeah.

I'm pretty certain that Mitchell
just wanted Milcery to evolve

into the Matcha Cream form.

I understand that now.

Still, I don't know what I could
even say to him to change anything.

Can't go back in time, you know?

ALCREMIE MOANS, MURDOCK SIGHS

Would you look at me going
and getting all moody and stuff.

HE FORCES LAUGHTER

I never knew.

Murdock's so nice
and everybody relies on him.

I always thought of him
as the perfect grown up,

but he's got worries
like everyone else.

Sorry I had to burden you two
with that story.

No, it's, um...

Actually...

..I'm really glad
you shared it with us.

Huh?

THEY GASP

Was he just looking this way?

Then...

..could it also be that...

WHIMPERS: Cremie...

Hey, Murdock? Huh? Uh...

..let's go challenge Mitchell
to a Pokemon battle! Huh?

I'll fight by your side!
It'll be great!

Slow down a sec!

Maybe you didn't hear
what I was just trying to say.

It'll be OK.

I'm sure Liko has some
kind of cool plan in mind.

Come on, Murdock. Go battle!

Well, it's out there now...

..but I just feel like I had
to do something to try and help!

Please, Chef Mitchell,

Murdock and I would like
to challenge you to a battle.

You should ask too.

Battle. Please?

MITCHELL SIGHS

Who am I to refuse
a desperate plea from a young lady?

All right, then. Huh?

However...

..I am quite powerful, you know?

Even though we just saw you lose?

My morning battles are
little gifts to my customers.

But regardless...

..even if I tried to,

I doubt I could lose this battle.

Don't be so sure about that!

You will be crying
before you know it.

I'd like to see you try.

THEY GROWL

Win this, Liko. Mm.

This is for Alcremie, too.

Wait, what do you mean by that?

Let us open with a tres bien attack.

Slurpuff, begin with Cotton Spore!

Slurpuff!

Sprigatito, dodge it!

SPRIGATITO MEOWS

Alcremie, above you, look out!

Alcremie! Sprigatito!

That's not good!

Sprigatito can't move at all now!

Fuecoco!

You like that?! That was
just a little appetiser, my friend.

Appletun, use Apple Acid
on Sprigatito!

Apple...

..TUN!

Now on Alcremie!

Alcremie, use Acid Armour!

Alcremie...

APPLETUN CALLS OUT

ALCREMIE CALLS OUT

SPRIGATITO MEOWS

Alcremie!

That was awesome, Alcremie!

Fuecoco!

Thanks for the help, Murdock.

Now it's our turn
to get things cooking!

Alcremie, use Decorate, right now!

Alcremie!

ALCREMIE CALLS OUT

SPRIGATITO MEOWS

ROY GASPS

Looks like Terastallization!

Liko, let's do this. Yeah!

Sprigatito, use Scratch!

SPRIGATITO MEOWS

SPRIGATITO CALLS OUT

THEY CRY OUT

It seems you have some technique.

However...

..I won't lose!

It's...
SINGING: ..a tres bien taste!

THEY CALL OUT

MITCHELL GRUNTS

Ha-ha!

LIKO GASPS

At it again, Mitchell?

Well, in that case,
two can play that game!

Let's give them a taste
of what we got!

Alcremie!

What's happening?!

So delectable...

SINGING: ..and tres bien!

THEY CALL OUT

Don't hold back now, Alcremie!
Alcremie!

This Pokemon battle, uh...

Kind of became a cake battle?

SPRIGATITO CALLS OUT

But...

LIKO LAUGHS

Think you and Sprigatito
could provide a nice garnish? Huh?

A nice garnish?

Uh...

Uh!

Sprigatito, use Leafage on the cakes.

SPRIGATITO MEOWS AND CALLS OUT

ROY LAUGHS

That's cool!

Fuecoco.

A tres bien culinary masterpiece!

CROWD CHATTERS IN AWE

MURDOCK AND MITCHELL PANT

THEY LAUGH

What just happened to our
little battle over cotton candy?

I have no idea.

So good! Fueco!

Murdock? Mitchell?

I'm sorry, Liko.

I didn't mean for things
to go this way.

Uh-uh.

Don't be sorry, this was fun.

I think...

..this just may be what Alcremie
wanted all along - am I right?

THEY GASP

Alcremie!

Alcremie wanted to see the two
of you making sweets together,

just like the old times.

Maybe I...

I just get that feeling, you know?

Alcremie!

It was my fault back then.

I'm sorry, Mitchell.

Hmm.

Mitchell!

Hey, isn't that the...?

We have a secret menu,
and this matcha cake is on it.

But it's not quite complete.

Alcremie...

..would you kindly add
some whipped cream to this?

Mm-hm.

Alcremie!

It is complete.

Back then,

the reason Alcremie's whipped cream
did not go with this cake...

..was because my techniques
were not yet good enough.

And so I grew rather
peevish and jealous.

And I shamefully hurt you both.

Allow me this chance to apologise!

Uh! Tell me we won't fight any more!

That we can be friends again!

MURDOCK SIGHS

Hmm.

MURDOCK LAUGHS

Of course we can.

MURDOCK GULPS AND MOANS

Mm!

SPRIGATITO MEOWS

Fueco...

We have enough for everyone.

Slurpuff!

POKEMON CALL OUT

SPRIGATITO MEOWS

Mm-mm-mm!

That is good!

You truly think so? Oh, yeah.

This is the work of a chef
who really loves his sweets.

MITCHELL SIGHS CONTENTLY

THEY BLUBBER

That's a lot of waterworks
for a couple of grown-ups.

Yeah, but...

..it's OK to cry.

It's kind of nice.

It means they're just like us,
you know?

I guess that's true.

Cremie!

Cremie!

KABU: Mm, thank you.
Cremie!

Oh, Kabu, I didn't realise
that you were here!

ROY GASPS

You wouldn't happen to be
Kabu the Gym Leader, would you?!

Indeed, I am.