"It's not Alolan." Or whatever the equivalent name of the language they're using here is. The words look similar to Wes, given he's a native from Orre/Arizona.

The man stares at it for a while before he shrugs.

"I don't know... maybe..." He knows Japanese. At least he thinks he knows. He's been to the equivalent of Johto before.

Wes looks around and skims the book.

"What... sort of book... do you like?"