Chapter 6
A Junior Expedition Society Member Is Born!
So as you can probably guess by the title of this section, yes, you do become a Society member, and that adds a ton of new features that you have to deal with. Nothing that serious though.
The chapter starts with a cutscene of an Ampharos arriving at Serene Village. He's standing on the tree with the hill saying that this is the place, and that he found his way there even if his sense of direction is... less than ideal. Huh. Should be interesting.
Waking Up
You wake up to Nuzleaf complimenting your scarf, saying it looks "mighty fine" on you. He says he wants one himself (not that he gets one). Exit the house, and head to the village square. A cutscene should play of Ampharos bumping into literally everything, before hitting the wall of the Cafe and sitting down. After a cutscene in which he introduces himself (and drops this really cool orb thing), go to the entrance to the school path to initiate another cutscene in which your partner realizes that they skipped class yesterday, and that they will definitely get in trouble if they go to school today. Well, there's only one way to handle this. Suck it up, and deal with it. I mean, what's the worst that Watchog can do?
After a quick cutscene in which Espurr helps you get to school (without trouble) by pranking Watchog, class will begin. Save and Continue.
After school, head over to where Pancham is and watch how he reacts to your scarves. If you don't care, head to the plaza (for more cutscenes)! After a cutscene where your partner realizes that he's seen something like the orb at Kecleon's shop, head over there and ask him about it. After yet another cutscene in which Raticate tells you that they saw Ampharos near the gate, restock your seeds (if you forgot or didn't care), and head on over to the gate. After one more cutscene, head through the gate, to Poliwhirl River!