The two girls' shyness didn't last long. After all, a moment's thought was enough to realize that this was Satoru, the boy with a one-track mind for 'Pokémon'. How could he intentionally say something that sounded like it came from a seasoned romantic?
Although she hadn't known Satoru for long, Anon had already gotten a preliminary grasp of his personality.
Jolly Nature: +Speed, -Sp. Atk.
A passionate, handsome boy, full of sunshine. This trait was deeply ingrained in Anon's memory.
I repent for my earlier thoughts.
Looking at the fired-up Satoru, Anon managed to voice her thoughts.
"An all-nighter is impossible, but I can stay with you until 7 PM."
"That's good enough. Thanks."
Satoru's lips curved into a sunny smile, and his cheerful expression brought a faint blush to Anon's cheeks, her heart couldn't help but beat faster.
I think I know why Soyo likes him.
"I'll stay with you too. Right, Whimsicott~"
Annoyed by Anon's words, Soyo suppressed her anger and, with a gentle smile, took a Poké Ball from her pocket and released her Whimsicott.
"Fu?"
"We're pulling an all-nighter today."
"Fu?! (Aren't you an early-to-bed person?)"
Whimsicott seemed to question Soyo, shaking its hand as if to refuse.
"That's okay, right?"
Soyo lowered her head. Out of Satoru's sight, the light in her eyes vanished. A heavy gravity pressed down on Whimsicott, causing it to tremble.
I'm going on a date with my boyfriend!
If you don't agree, I'll kill you! I'll give you a one-two punch!
"Fufu!! (Oh god, why is this Soyo so vicious!)"
Faced with the threat, Whimsicott broke out in a cold sweat and hastily nodded in agreement. However, Satoru and Anon were oblivious to this threat. Their attention was completely captivated by Whimsicott.
Whoa, a Whimsicott!
Its base stat total is only 480, but it has the super-strong ability Prankster.
Prankster: The priority of this Pokémon's status moves is increased by one.
Even if it's slower than the opponent, it can still move first.
For example, using Charm to lower a physical attacker's Attack by two stages basically cripples it.
The number of useful moves Whimsicott could learn was vast; having only four move slots undoubtedly limited its full potential.
Unfortunately, this was Singles!
Doubles wasn't very popular, so Satoru didn't pay it too much mind.
As a training partner, Whimsicott was one of a kind.
Because Satoru could only use one phrase to describe Whimsicott.
Trolly to the extreme!
I want to punch right through its Focus Sash and pummel its stomach!
The anger made him add another two words to his description.
"An all-nighter is unnecessary. Thinking about it, it's not realistic. But thank you for the kind thought. I'll repay you both in the future."
Satoru thought about it. Although he was a Super-Masaran and didn't mind pulling an all-nighter—he could just sleep at school—his Pokémon also needed proper rest. It was best to limit training to a few hours. Overtraining would exhaust their potential, and Satoru didn't like treating his Pokémon that way.
Only when his Pokémon were in good physical and mental shape could they perform well in competitions and achieve their dreams.
Repay them in the future?!
Soyo's head snapped up. Noticing those words, her face began to blush.
"Yeah, that's fine."
This love-brain is hopeless...
Seeing this reaction, Anon couldn't help but complain internally.
With a love-brain like this on the team, it was inevitable that she wouldn't be able to get a word in.
Wait, if I can't get a word in when Soyo is dating Satoru, then I should just date Satoru myself!
Suddenly, Anon thought she was a genius, then immediately threw the idea out of her mind.
Cuck!
NTR is a no-go. She was a pure love girl. If Soyo found out she was stealing her man, she'd probably get stabbed in the back.
Literally...
It was true that Satoru's type was a good match for her.
But Anon would never steal a man. Absolutely not!
Anon clenched her hands, believing this firmly in her heart.
After all, Soyo's murderous aura was genuinely terrifying. The blockheaded Satoru might not feel it, but Anon definitely could.
She didn't hide her feelings at all, coming off as an overbearing, clingy girl.
It wasn't just being clingy. If she didn't keep her distance, Anon knew...
She would die!
"Little Anon, don't assume the worst of people, okay~"
Just then, as if sensing something, Soyo's gaze shifted to Anon, making her tremble involuntarily.
A gentle appearance + a vicious interior + the observation skills to see through people. It was just too terrifying.
"Yes, sir!"
Anon was so scared she started speaking in her Galar accent.
"Hmm? What are you guys talking about?" Satoru tilted his head, a little confused.
"Nothing. Let's go~ By the way, Satoru, can you hold my hand? I'm a little tired. Can you hold my hand and walk at my pace?"
"Hmph~"
Soyo's gaze darkened slightly as she made her request without any reservation. Anon couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief; at least for now, Soyo's attention wasn't on her.
"No problem! Then the three of us will hold hands."
However, Satoru paid it no mind and naturally took both their hands.
This chain of events caused Soyo's and Anon's minds to go completely blank.
"Huh?" ×2
The atmosphere became even more awkward.
"Let's go!"
Satoru directly pulled the two girls' hands, leading them energetically towards the training room.
The two girls exchanged a look. Soyo's eyes were full of hostility, causing Anon to break out in a cold sweat, her heart beginning to pound with anxiety.
Help... I'm going to be killed by Soyo-san...
Quick... let me go back...
...
"Kero... kero..."
After a full day of training, Froakie collapsed onto the ground, exhausted. Raichu, on the other hand, was still full of energy and standing.
As for Anon and Soyo, one had run away because of the awkward atmosphere, and the other's mother had come to pick her up early. So, for the last part of the day, Satoru had been training alone with Froakie and Raichu.
With no one around to worry, Satoru also personally experienced his Pokémon's various moves, getting a rough idea of how to improve Froakie and Raichu.
Thunderbolt was tingly and quite comfortable.
Getting hit by Water Pulse was like taking a shower.
This is a Super-Masaran!
"You worked hard today, Raichu, Froakie."
"Rai-Rai" "Kerokero~"
Satoru stretched and then patted both Pokémon on the head.
The Pokémon also felt the warmth, reaching out their own hands to return Satoru's affection.
Satoru walked out of the training room, ready to head home.
But before going home, he wanted to see the Tera Dome.
Tera Dome: An artificially created environment suitable for Pokémon to inhabit. In this unique undersea garden, everything is designed to cultivate strong trainers.
He didn't have the qualifications yet, but one day, he would definitely enter!
Before long, a magnificent building came into Satoru's view. The dome of the building had a spherical device called an Eco-Core hanging from it, and what he could see of the exterior was just the tip of the iceberg.
"It's huge... huh?"
Ding-ling~
However, just as Satoru was marveling at the size of the Tera Dome, a girl walked out of the back door, catching his attention.
The girl seemed to sense his gaze. Suddenly, her eyes met Satoru's, and in that instant, his pupils widened.
Instantly, the blue-haired girl's expression turned cold and distant, her mood seemingly unpleasant.
"Asama Satoru... Are you here to mock me?"
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