Hoji, who befriended Satoshi during the Battle Frontier Flute Cup, requests Satoshi and Goh`s help in fixing the hot springs in Fuen Town, where the residents believe an Absol is causing the problems. When Satoshi and Goh investigate, they discover that the actual cause of the problem was caused by a boulder that was blocking the source of the hot springs. Later, Goh catches the Absol that was believed to be the suspect.