On the road in the early morning, a person with red-brown spiky hair, wearing a pendant and a small wooden tag around his neck, walked slowly towards the rising sun with an Umbreon.
Recalling his battle with Lucas.
Gary let out a long breath.
"As expected of Sinnoh, as expected of the manager."
He looked back in the direction of the Breeding House, his eyes sparkling.
Then he turned his head.
"Umbreon, let's go home."
"Bui~"
Breeding House.
After seeing Gary off, Lucas returned to the lounge and directly lay down on a chair.
He turned his head.
"Suddenly, it feels so much quieter."
Shauna had followed Mr. and Mrs. Fujino back to their hometown after Lucas's battle with Gary last night.
Recalling how he had swept through Gary's team last night, Lucas felt a bit happy.
Turns out his own strength wasn't weak either.
However, after Shauna and Gary left, the Breeding House did indeed become much quieter.
After lying down for a while, Lucas decided to find something to do.
Lucas edited the "Night of Breaking the Cocoon" video he took in the forest a while ago and the "Breeding Day" fireworks video he took the day before yesterday, then posted them online.
Afterwards, he took Gengar and the others to inspect the backyard.
After walking around, he realized there really wasn't anything that needed to be done.
After lunch, Lucas continued to lie on the chair.
He watched Gengar's favorite cartoon with Gengar.
"Manager!"
At this moment, a voice came from outside the door.
Lucas suddenly stood up.
A job opportunity?
He found Rhys standing at the door.
"Mr. Rhys?"
"Just call me Rhys. Today, I brought my cousin here because I want to buy a pokémon egg from you. Ever since he watched the arena battles two days ago, he's been talking about wanting to be a Trainer. It just so happens to be his birthday, so I brought him here to choose a pokémon egg as his birthday gift."
Lucas looked at the young man beside Rhys and nodded.
"Silas, tell the manager what kind of Pokémon you want."
"I want a beautiful Pokémon, preferably a Grass-type, just like her."
Silas pointed to Lilligant, who had come to Lucas's side.
Lucas looked down and met Lilligant's gaze.
"Lajii~"
He patted her small head.
Lucas looked at Silas, "Beautiful, Grass-type, and also like Lilligant?"
"Mhm."
Silas nodded.
"I see, let me think."
Lucas pondered for a moment.
A Budew egg would also work, and Oddish too.
One's final evolution is Roserade, and the other's final evolution can be Bellossom.
Both are Grass-type darlings, and their appearance is also very pleasing.
"How about Oddish and Budew?"
Lucas asked.
"Oddish? Budew?"
"Yes, Budew evolves into Roselia, which is this Roselia next to me, and then evolves into Roserade using a Shiny Stone. As for Oddish, its evolution Gloom can evolve into Bellossom using a Sun Stone. Both are Grass-type and very beautiful."
"But be aware that Gloom, the evolution of Oddish, can be very smelly."
"However, it generally won't release an odor when it's calm."
Looking at Silas, who was deep in thought, Lucas did not interrupt him.
"Oh, right, Manager, are you free in a couple of days?"
"If there are no sudden changes, then yes, I am free. Why do you ask?"
Lucas replied to Rhys's sudden question.
"I remember you said you also liked fishing, didn't you, Manager? Since you're free in a couple of days, let's go fishing at the port together!"
Rhys chuckled and then said.
Fishing? That sounds like a good option.
He seemed to have never tried the feeling of catching a Pokémon. It should be very exhilarating, right? Catching a Pokémon.
Lucas's heart was stirred.
"But I haven't bought a fishing rod yet."
"It's fine, I have one. You just need to come."
Hearing Rhys's words, Lucas nodded.
"In that case, alright, how about the day after tomorrow?"
"Okay, I'll contact you the day after tomorrow."
Lucas nodded.
Rhys looked at the Buizel beside him.
They exchanged a smile.
"I've decided, Manager, I want an Oddish."
Lucas was a bit shocked.
At first, he thought he would choose Budew.
After all, after Oddish evolves...
It's difficult for a Trainer or Breeder who isn't very skilled to control that odor.
He didn't expect him to choose Oddish.
However, Lucas still respected his opinion.
"In that case, I'll take you to meet your Oddish."
Leading them to the incubation room, Lucas picked up the Oddish egg and took the stethoscope from Gengar's hand.
[Oddish Egg] [Incubation Progress: 17/30]
"It's very healthy, but you need to incubate it with care."
Silas looked at the pokémon egg in Lucas's arms with excitement.
"Then, I'll entrust it to your care."
Lucas looked at his expression and smiled.
Then he placed the Oddish egg into his arms.
Silas carefully held the pokémon egg in his arms, then left the Breeding House with Rhys.
Lucas handed the money to Gengar, then looked at the items on the wall.
It seemed these rare items were difficult to sell.
Lucas sighed.
Then he returned to the backyard and lay down in the armchair.
The front was left to Lilligant and Roselia.
He, meanwhile, basked in the sun in the backyard, holding Vulpix in his arms.
There were also a few Pachirisu around.
How delightful.
It seemed the Breeding House had returned to its very beginning.
Except now there were more Pokémon.
When dinnertime came, Lucas had Gengar deliver the Pokéblocks to Vespiquen.
Every time, Lucas would prepare a large batch of Pokéblocks in advance, which Gengar would then deliver to Vespiquen and the Combee.
After they finished eating, they would inform him, and he would prepare more for them.
He watched Gengar float back from a distance.
It was chewing on something, he didn't know what.
Lucas sighed helplessly.
Every time, Gengar would deduct a portion as its hard-earned fee.
Over time, Lucas had already gotten used to it.
Even Vespiquen and the others were the same.
For Vespiquen, as long as Gengar didn't harm her honey, it was fine.
After the Pokéblocks were delivered to Vespiquen and the others, Lucas waited for Gengar to sit back on the chair before he started eating dinner.
Thankfully, with the help of Gothorita and Mime Jr., otherwise, just cooking every day would consume a lot of Lucas's time.
As for the Pokémon in the forest, they would find their own food and didn't need him to provide it.
Otherwise, even ten more Gothorita and Mime Jr. wouldn't be able to keep up.
Feeling waves of coolness.
"Autumn is almost here, everyone."
"Gen gar!"
After Lucas finished eating, Gengar reached out and took the rice cooker, scooped out the rice with a spoon, then poured the dishes into it, making it into mixed rice.
Then it held the rice cooker, which was bigger than its own face, and began to eat.
Dash, Bolt, Vex and the others were also devouring their food from huge bowls.
Vulpix finished eating and jumped onto Lucas's lap.
Mime Jr. and Gothorita were waiting for Gengar and the others to finish eating so they could wash the pots. "Lajii~"
Listening to Lilligant's question beside him.
Lucas smiled and stroked the Vulpix on his lap with his hand.
"How fast, it's already been over a month since I came here."
"Gen gar—"
A spoon extended in front of him.
Lucas turned his head and saw that Gengar had scooped a spoonful of mixed rice for him and presented it.
"You eat it, I'm fine."
Lucas told Gengar not to worry.
Gengar nodded, then buried its head back into the rice cooker.
"Lajii~"
Lilligant released a sweet aroma.
Then Lucas and the other Pokémon all became enchanted by it.
"Thank you, Lilligant."
After thanking Lilligant, Lucas looked at the other Pokémon.
"Everyone, let's sleep outside tonight. Let's get a mat, lie on the ground, count the stars, and enjoy the evening breeze. What do you say?"
"Gen gar—"
I have no objections.
"Nikke!" x3
Looking at Dash, who was still eating with three hands, without lifting his head, only using his remaining hand to give a thumbs-up.
Lucas felt a bit of a toothache.
"Lajii~"
Okay~
"Mime Jr.~"
I'll listen to Lucas.
"Goth."
I'll follow Mime Jr.
"Shu~"
As long as I'm with Lucas, I'm fine.
"Ni~"
I want to be with Lilligant.
Listening to the Pokémon's voices, Lucas nodded.
"In that case, it's decided."
After saying that, Lucas picked up Vulpix and walked towards the room.
In the bathroom, Lucas held down Vulpix, who wanted to escape.
"I'm telling you, if you don't take a bath tonight, you can forget about getting into my bed."
Lucas said menacingly.
Vulpix's body froze.
Then it looked back at Lucas.
It pouted.
Reluctantly, it walked back into the wooden tub.
Then Lucas began to wash its fur.
After cleaning Vulpix, he used a hairdryer to dry its fur, then let it escape the bathroom.
Lucas himself lay in the bathtub and enjoyed a nice soak.
"Gen gar~"
Gengar hummed a tune and drilled through the wall, then opened the shower, drenching itself, and then squeezed some Eevee-brand shower gel onto itself, scrubbing until its whole body was covered in bubbles.
"Are you done playing, Gengar?"
Gengar blew away the bubbles in its hand and looked back at Lucas, who was lying in the bathtub.
Its head was covered in a cluster of bubbles.
"Gen gar——"
Hahahahahaha.
Lucas's eyes narrowed, then he picked up another showerhead and sprayed Gengar.
In an instant, all the bubbles on its body were washed away.
"Gen gar?! ∑(V)"
My bubbles!
Then it suddenly pounced on Lucas.
This battle ended with Gengar's defeat.
Lucas hummed a tune as he walked downstairs.
Gengar, dispirited, followed behind.
That hateful Lucas actually threatened Gengar with snacks.
Gengar thought about Lucas saying he would get it new snacks tomorrow, the price being that it couldn't resist and let him splash water on it. Gengar could only swallow its anger.
Returning to the backyard, Gothorita and the others had already laid out the mats, several mats pieced together.
There were also a few small pillows and small blankets on top.
Lilligant and the others were already sitting on them.
Seeing this, Lucas walked over and lay down.
Above his head was a sky full of stars.
Gengar floated to Lucas's side and also lay down.
Vulpix had gone with a few Pachirisu to catch butterflies.
So Lilligant lay on Lucas's other side.
Mime Jr., meanwhile, hid in the flowerbed, letting Gothorita look for it.
Gothorita dotingly pretended not to see Mime Jr., drilled into the flowerbed, and slowly searched for Mime Jr.
Even when Mime Jr. walked past it several times, it pretended not to see it.
Lucas couldn't help but laugh when he saw this scene.
Gothorita, you'll spoil Mime Jr.!
Lucas complained inwardly.
Dash and the others were still arm-wrestling on the side.
Vespiquen came over with a few Combee. Having nothing to do tonight, they came to join the fun.
And also to share some girl talk with Gothorita, Lilligant, and Roselia.
After this period of life in the Breeding House, Roselia's emotional problems had almost completely healed.
Not just Roselia, the other Pokémon were the same.
Especially Misdreavus.
It spent all day with Gengar, scamming and deceiving everywhere.
As a result, it was beaten up a few times by Vespiquen.
Of course, Lucas was amused by it.
Vespiquen couldn't control Gengar, but surely she could control a Misdreavus?
However, Heracross's problem, although it had improved somewhat, still hadn't reached a healthy state.
Lucas planned to find a time to take Lilligant to carefully check it.
Due to the time they had spent together, some of the Pokémon in the forest did not choose to return to the forest after dark, but stayed at the Breeding House overnight. Therefore, a few Pachirisu sat on Lucas's mat, surrounded by some Oddish and Budew.
The Marill family and Psyduck family from the Lake area also came over, then started a water fight not far away.
A shy Kricketune came not far from Lucas and began to play a melody.
Listening to the moving melody, Lucas's heart relaxed.
Immensely comfortable.
"As expected of you, Kricketune Knight!"
Lucas said silently in his heart.
He even had the idea of training a Kricketune band for the Breeding House. When guests arrived, they would stand there.
And start playing music.
"Lilligant, I remember you used to be very afraid of the dark."
Lilligant, who was chatting with Vespiquen, paused for a moment, then smiled sweetly.
"Lajii~"
Lucas's room still had a small table lamp lit.
Lucas was talking with Lilligant when he suddenly heard the sound of eating coming from around him.
He turned his head and saw Gengar lying down and eating snacks.
"Still eating? What time is it? And also, who taught you the habit of eating while lying down?!"
Lucas tugged at Gengar's mouth. Gengar was pulled towards Lucas, but it still didn't forget to throw snacks into its mouth.
"Sit up and eat."
Gengar sat up, turned its back to Lucas, and started eating snacks.
Seeing Gengar's back, Lucas remembered the first day he met Gengar.
At that time, it sat grandly beside him, holding his phone and watching videos.
Thinking of this, Lucas couldn't help but reach out and pinch its small tail.
Shu~
Watching Gengar bump around like a balloon, Lucas couldn't help but burst into laughter.
The laughter quickly spread throughout the entire Breeding House.
It's so good.
After recovering, Lucas said in his heart.
This kind of Breeding House life is so good.
Vespiquen beside them watched Lucas and Gengar, Lilligant and the others chatting, listened to their stories, and then watched them play around.
Her voice couldn't help but soften.
"Bee~"
"Gengar, did I mishear? Why does it sound like a gentle Vespiquen just called out beside us?"
"Gen gar?"
I think I heard it too.
"Bee!"
A single Air Slash floated into the air.
Lucas and Gengar quieted down.
Lilligant and Gothorita beside them couldn't help but cover their mouths and snicker.
But no matter what, Vespiquen simply loved life at the Breeding House.
Mime Jr. had long since tired of playing and returned to Lucas's side, falling fast asleep.
Gothorita covered it with a blanket.
As Lucas spoke, he too slowly fell asleep.
Vulpix found a spot for itself, then burrowed into the blanket.
The Breeding House fell silent.
A cool breeze blew, and several pairs of eyes lit up simultaneously, then covered Lucas and Mime Jr. and the others with blankets.
Then slowly fell back asleep.
"Gen gar—"
"Lajii~"
"Goth~"
"Bee!"
Goodnight, everyone.
Lucas said silently in his heart, then fell into a deep sleep again.