"It's her job! Usually the people receiving first Pokemon are kids, so the profs' assistants go to them rather than the other way around."

"Even if they require a Pokémon escort, why can't their parents bring them?"

She shrugs.

"Huh, never thought about it. I guess maybe they don't want the parents tagging along for the kid receiving the Pokemon? The gap year is supposed to be your first taste of independence."

"Oh, I see."

"Want to chat about getting your high school equivalent diploma while we wait for Bianca? I highly recommend it, it opens up so many more jobs that pay well and make full use of your intellectual abilities."

"I rather think I should catch up to the language first, and then I will need some kind of - tutoring, probably?"

"Yes, tutoring would be my recommendation! There's adult tutoring available here at the high school in the evenings, one-on-one and in small groups. It's government-subsidized, helps immigrants get integrated and productive faster. You can get language tutoring here as well, and for practice on your own time I can recommend you some free apps."

"I would appreciate a language app."