Ep 17. Crystal-Clear Sleuthing!

As Ash and his friends continue their journey in the Alola region, they stumble upon a case of missing items in a local hotel. With their natural curiosity and love for solving mysteries, the gang decides to investigate.

After getting permission from the hotel manager, Ash and Pikachu join forces with Lillie and her Alolan Vulpix as they search for clues around the hotel. As they explore, they begin to notice strange happenings, such as missing cleaning equipment and a suspicious guest who seems to be hiding something.

Along the way, they also encounter a professional sleuth named Detective Looker who offers to help with the case. Looker, who has a flair for dramatic entrances, immediately impresses the gang with his enthusiasm and skill.

Together, the group sets out to solve the mystery by questioning staff and guests and piecing together clues. Throughout their investigation, they uncover a deep-rooted secret that connects the missing items to a larger scheme involving a notorious thief who has been terrorizing the Alola region.

With their newfound knowledge, the gang must work quickly to catch the thief and retrieve the stolen items before it's too late. But when they finally confront the culprit, they discover that things aren't as straightforward as they seem, and they are forced to come up with an unconventional plan to bring the thief to justice.

In the end, the gang solves the case and restores order to the hotel. As they bid farewell to Detective Looker, they celebrate their success and look forward to their next adventure in the Alola region.