Show-Off: Chapter 35 posted 22/11

[Lune the Guardian]

Yeah, from his experiences in the leagues and stuff it would be odd if Milo wasn't at least 20. I guess I can buy that explanation, the family is really rich right? And Meredith seems to want to do/provide everything for her kids that she possibly can, which, considering their status, is a whole damn lot.

I don't have a problem with each individual having their little childish quirks, many of us crave attention once in a while and do some other not-so-adult things. Hell, I still keep my red cotton T-Rex and realistic toy crocodile on my bed... Maybe I'm basing this too much off my own personal experience with my brother, but the sibling relationship really still seems to me like it was meant for a slightly younger pair. I don't remember this kind of relationship except when we were in puberty. It's not really a criticism of the characters, more of just random thoughts of how I felt while reading.

On an unrelated note, I can't seem to read your previous post completely for some reason. It gets cut off at "Yea, Meredith".

[Chris 2.1]

I agree, normal people should have overcome bitter rivalries. Maybe it's to do with the overwhelming vanity in the Mitchelson family. Anyway that post got cut off, I'm unsure why; what I was going to say was that Meredith is quite irritating, self-centered (see her frustration at not being asked to judge the Grand Festival, despite her victory 12 years ago) and materialistic. Anyway the next chapter shows Milo and Mia arriving at Olivine Port, and Mia heading off to the airport to fly to Goldenrod. Milo prepares for the upcoming contest, and meets his mother's stylist. It's a buildup to the Olivine Contest, which is Chapter 3.