That means that you can't use HM moves without badges. ...Ah, those are things like Fly and Surf...they're ways to move more easily in this world. However, it also means you get a discount in stores...and according to a few people, more prize money from gyms.

[ Perks are always cool, right? She can actually see Kuzuryuu bothering with gym battles, more so than she can see it of Tsumiki in her current state. ]

I'm also a trainer. Which is why I'm headed towards Violet to get the first badge. I have to catch up as soon as I can!

[ It's possible she's going to be in a state of happy excitement for most of her stay at Route, or at least her brand of it. ]