Story 1

Hohoho! I’ve found quite the haul today!

Wh-what was that? Who’s there?!

Gadzooks! What in the world is a human doing here?! I didn’t think there were any left!

Hm? There’s something curious about you... Are you REALLY a human?

Those simple eyes... That slack mouth... Hrm?! Wait a moment...
Are you a Ditto?! My, what an impressive transformation!

Oho! So you’re a Ditto, eh? What an impressive transformation!

*deedle-beep!*
Owner detected. Beginning backup battery boot up.

Hm? What’s that sound? Where’s it coming from?

Where’s that sound coming from? Can you find the source?

You found a Pokédex! It’s even equipped with a camera that can take selfies!

Oho! That’s a Pokédex I found ages ago!

Is that so? I had thought that Pokédex was beyond repair, but it started working as soon as you appeared...

You’re welcome to keep it.
I haven’t the foggiest idea how to use the thing.

Yes, it was already in pretty sorry shape when I found it.
I’d thought that old gizmo was broken, but it started working again just as you showed up...

You’re welcome to keep that Pokédex.
I haven’t the foggiest idea how to use it.

Your human transformation really is quite impressive, you know.
And now that you’re holding a Pokédex, you look just like a Pokémon Trainer!
Could it be you’ve based that look of yours on your own Trainer?

Hohoho! I’m sure you and your Trainer must have been splendid partners.

By the by, did that Trainer give you a name?

Ahhh, so you were called (your name)?

(your name), eh? That’s a snazzy one!

(your name), eh? That has an interesting ring to it.

(your name), eh? That’s quite darling.

(your name), eh? That’s got a cheerful ring to it.

(your name), eh? What an enchanting name.

In that case, I believe I’ll also take the liberty of calling you “(your name).”

I see, I see. I’m sure you were quite the special Ditto to your Trainer.

In that case, I believe I’ll also take the liberty of calling you (your name).

It seems like there’s something in Tangrowth’s home. Try looking around there first!

It’s been quite some time since I last laid eyes on either a human or a Pokémon...
Then, out of nowhere, I come across a Pokémon in the shape of a human! How curious.

Hrm?
You mean...you don’t know what’s happened here? Right, then. Come with me.

This place was once home to many humans...
But now it’s... Well, what you see.

The grass and trees are withered and dry. And all those humans and Pokémon who once lived here... They’re gone.

But my question is, where have YOU been this whole—

Hm?!

What’s that on the ground over there? Could it be a Pokémon?!

Come on, (your name)! Let’s go see!

This way!

Wh-what could have happened?!

Nnngh...
Wa...water...

Well, I’ll be gobsmacked! If it isn’t a Squirtle! And they’re nearly all dried up!

Here I thought Squirtle were supposed to have an excellent command of water...

Isn’t there anything we can do to help?!

Did you notice the speech bubble that popped up over Squirtle’s head?
When a Pokémon wants to tell you something, a speech bubble will appear above them.
It looks like Squirtle may have a pretty serious problem— you should try talking to them!

Nnngh...
Wa...water...

Is there anything we can do to help Squirtle?

If a Pokémon looks like they want to tell you something, try talking to them!

Uggghhh... What’s with this place? Where’s...the water...

Rrrgh... Usually I can spray all the water I want...

Ahhh... If only there were...another healthy Squirtle around to help me...

I must say, I’ve seen better transformations in my time... but it looks like you can use Squirtle’s move!

Can you use that move to rescue Squirtle?

Can you use that move to rescue Squirtle?

…GWAH!!!…

Good grief! Why in the world would you squirt water on ME?!

I’m not the one who needs the water. Splash it on Squirtle for pity’s sake!

…GWAH!!!…

(your name)! I haven’t withered away yet, you know!

It’s the dried-up grass and flowers you should be watering—not me!

I’m saved!!!

Thank you so much! I really thought I was done for!

I owe you my life...

Huh? Something’s beeping...

Oho! Looks like that Pokédex still works after all!

Though, it truly has been an age since I last saw any other Pokémon.
That Pokédex’s days of being useful may be long over...

Thanks again for splashing me! That really helped me out.

I dunno why the dirt and plants and stuff around here are all so dry...

But it looks like the place perks up again when you get things wet with Water Gun!

Maybe you can water this area more to help the grass grow!

Thanks again for splashing me! That really helped me out.

I dunno why the dirt and plants and stuff around here are all so dry...

But it looks like the place perks up again when you get things wet with Water Gun!

I’d really love it if you’d spray more water around the area!

Try talking to that Pokémon before you leave!