Its been a year since Ash Ketchum moved to Paldea with his mother, and began attending Naranja Academy. A year since he became a Champion, a year since he felled the Titan Pokémon, a year since Team Star crumbled, and a year since he ventured into Area Zero. Now, he's been selected to partake in a field trip to the Kitakami region, a place famous for its rural fields and rich history. Between new friends and foes alike, can Ash and his new friends discover the secret of the stories that lead back to the infamous Ogre before its too late?