Shiranui was looking forward to relaxing back in Johto whilst remembering his adventures through Alola and beyond as he stared at the Beast Ball that held his Buzzwole.  He had received an invite to participate in the Whirl Cup with the tournament being held during his relaxation time.  "[i]This will give me the chance to dust off some of my old friends and introduce them to some of my new friends,[/i]" he mused, pondering the notion of Ashika's dulcet voice wowing the crowds in the Whirl Islands.