Apparently the old Professor wasn't who Shoto thought it was. Retracting his hand he lifted it to the back of his head scratching it with an embarrassed expression on his face. "Eh... Well. I guess we''ll get going then?" Said the scientist Hershel turning and signaling for the group to follow him. They began walking up a hill and along the way Hershel would stop to point out this building and that one. Shoto was glad they were taking some time getting to the Professor's Lab. He was actually quite nervous and was hoping he was doing his best to cover it up. He laughed at all the oohing and aahing some of the girls were making. He remembered his first vacation ever when he was six and his folks decided to go to Unova. He did the same thing when they walked downtown Castelia City. The towering skyscrapers amazed the young Shoto. He appreciated the workmanship more than anything, but nothing like gasping at every single thing around the corner. Thinking of Castelia at that moment actually made him crave a Castelia Cone. The deliciously sweet ice cream was his favorite snack in the whole world. It was then they made it to the fountain square that made him take mental note to see if any of the shops carried the treat and to of course pick up supplies.

As they left they approaching a rather dull building to be among the rest of the architecture. The scientist Hershel spoke again and mentioned the building was actually Professor Willow's lab. Shoto began to become nervous again as they walked through the doors. It all went away though as they passed the book shelves and scientists scurrying about doing what they do best. Then they finally met the Pokemon Professor himself, Andrew Willow. A quick flash of red came across Shotos face as he realized his mistake again. "How could have I mistook him for that old man before?" He questioned himself. Then the man went on iterating a speech welcoming them to "The world of Pokemon." Shoto couldn't help but chuckle at it. It reminded him of something he once heard in a video game. Afterwards, Willow excused himself to prepare the pokemon they were going to chose from. It brought Shoto back to the reality of what was really happening. He was about to go on an adventure, make new friends, and see wonderful new things. He then thought of the possibilities of his very first pokemon. Was there going to be any of his favorite poison types? He doubted there would be any of the ancient pokemon, but a young aspiring trainer can wish right?