Pokemon Sun Hano Grand Resort: Vacation Brain

So long, Mr. Stoutland. May you have been deprived of all the litter items you picked up for blocking a public street so long.

Hano Grand Resort is its own (two) separate areas, but mostly it's just a really big place to keep NPCs. There's also one new Pokemon and several Trainers and events, which why this update has plenty of content.

...Hm, I mean, you've already been everywhere on Alola? On the other hand, perspective flips that come with experience...

...Is this one a staff Pelipper or a wild one?

...On second thought, I don't know which one I'd rather it were.

Oh, wow, Mum's asking the same question. Now might be a good time to usher the kids along inside, though...

...Typically, a place with architectural differences was constructed on by multiple settlers at a time. Also, I'm amazed how little emphasis is being put on what the Alolans, themselves, are adding to the pot.

Pokemon Sun Post-Olivia: Working Hard and Hardly Working

There wasn't that much to do on my list, but there's a surprising amount of stuff to see scattered around here. I didn't think I'd have to, but we're not making it to Hano in this update.

First order of business is to check in with the story-important character.

There's a bit of an issue here that isn't obvious at first glance, but becomes more apparent when you think about a problem the game has later (well, actually, it's suffering this problem now, it's just not obvious how). Professor Burnet having an item here is a sign that the game has no more use for Burnet in the story. I just... she has such an important role as a character, it's amazing to think they never try to do anything else with her.

To add insult to injury, it's not even a good item.

Pokemon Alola Bonus: Rockium Z

I didn't show the teams, because they're hardly necessary, but let's take a look at the other three Plumeria fights.

Pokemon Sun Rockium Z: Grand Trial of Akala Island

The theme that plays when you are in the domain of the Tapus is this very disquieting theme. Highly appropriate, although perhaps not entirely so for why we're here.

Pokemon Sun Akala Outskirts: Worthless Middle Managers

Time for us to clear up this route east of Konikoni, making our way up to Olivia. And also a nice proper chance to show off the new hat properly, after how often it's cropped up early.

That's a commitment to the guardians that speaks to a greater significance than owed in the modern day.

Humble goals that truly contrast with your elders, but are you two planning on dying at the same time?

Surprising amount of litter items on the graves. Not sure if these are meant to be offerings, but.

Plenty of tourists making their way this way, and many people to challenge en route.

Pokemon Sun Konikoni City: Precious Stones

Welcome. We have arrived, at long last, in the quaint little port town of Konikoni City. There's a lot to snap up here.

Konikoni's Night theme is not something I heard often until I finally did a Moon run. It's certainly not to be missed.

We are shown a Delibird flying up the street as a bunch of people occupy the streets. Most of these people get off the road at some point, although a fair few are around.

The Delibird stops, and delivers a letter to this Probopass. This is actually plot-relevant, not just flavour.

Here we go, now we can explore the place.

Pokemon Sun Dimensional Research: First Meetings

We're going to start this update back in Lush Jungle, to catch some of the new species to find here. There's a lot going on in here, but comparatively fewer Pokemon in the kerfuffle.

In USUM, there is a visible encounter in this grass, not found in SM. It does complete clockwise laps of this area, and unless you remember it's there, odds are you'll hit it trying to pass by. I start with it because both of the encounters from it are relevant.