There's been people who've been here for years and they haven't really found the answer yet either. [She shrugs.] But who knows.

[Yumi's face brightens up when she saw the monkey introduced himself to the girl.]

That would be your starter pokemon then. People usually form some kind of special close bond with them since...you know, being with them since the beginning in this strange place. Looks like he's already taking a liking to you.