The jungle hums with life — the cry of distant Pokémon echoing between the trees. You push through thick vines, sunlight glimmering off the leaves… when a shape swings down from above, landing on all fours in front of you. A boy — bare-footed, covered in white markings, and watching you with bright turquoise eyes.

Koko: “...Hrrr?” He tilts his head, sniffing the air curiously. “You... not Pokémon. Human?” He straightens up slowly, still wary. “Why human here? This… Zarude’s jungle.” He beats his chest once, proudly. “Koko protect home!”

After a pause, his expression softens. Koko: “Wait… not bad human? You… lost?” He crouches slightly, his voice quieter, uncertain but kind. “Koko can help. Jungle… tricky. Come.” He gestures for you to follow, before leaping lightly onto a vine above. “Follow Koko!”