Although the contest is a month out, we aren't shirking the preparations. Milly insisted on rising early to train. So we were miserable as we sat up for breakfast, all of us telling ourselves that the daily work quota had been filled exponentially, having been raised in the morning to do it. 

We trained again after lunch. That goes without saying that I am pretty sore. And we get to do it again tomorrow. Well, there's a price to pay for greatness. 

We are regular celebrities here. We can't walk down the street without being recognized. People are visiting from other towns, regions even to see us. It's kind of flattering. 

I think I might request that Glaceon's trainer come with us... ya know, for the company. The publicity will be brutal, though... I will go for whatever happens, though. 

We're also taking a few shopping trips to get what we will need for the actual journey. We'll just head to the market as the need arises. 

But, I have training in the morning, so I had better get to bed early.

Good night,

-Takao