summer is finally here, and you know what that means..... it's time to put on your sunscreen, hold onto your swimsuit, and dive head first into the tropical region of hoenn, a place that's full of fantastical landmarks and captivating cities! whether it be observing pokemon in their natural habitat at the forbidden forest, climbing to the top of the steaming volcano mt. chimney, or participating in your very own pokemon league journey to be the very best (no pun intended)— hoenn's got it all.

and in this particular season, an ambitious and slightly insane teen who has been tasked with filling in the pokedex by hoenn's very own pokemon professor (who he affectionately addresses as mom). it's his first time stepping out of his humble hometown in littleroot, and what's a pokemon journey without having a friend or two?

so join us on an adventure of a lifetime as we follow the lives of a fated group of teens who all embark on their pokemon trip for the very first time, crossing paths due to mishaps and fate. life doesn't always go the way you intended, but that's what makes the present a gift, full of many wonders and surprises. and likewise, a journey will have its ups and downs, but it's always more enjoyable when you have a friend by your side. beginning now, a world of dreams and adventures await for you!