In the Cerulean Gym's break room, after all the spectators had left, Natsui and the others returned, collapsing into their chairs without a care for their image, each one exhausted in body and mind.
"You've all worked hard!" Daisy said with a smile, handing out several bottles of water to everyone. "Did you see that? The audience's reaction to the performance was incredibly enthusiastic. You could say it completely met our expectations, especially that final kiss between Natsui and Violet—it was the crowning touch of the whole play!"
Please don't say any more, big sister Daisy…
Misty felt like crying but had no tears.
She really wanted to ask, "The person I like kissed my second-oldest sister right in front of me. What should I do?"
Noticing Misty's strange expression, Daisy also leaned in and patted her head.
"Sorry I didn't choose to save you back then. How are you? Are you alright?"
Glancing at Natsui, Misty forced a smile and nodded, trying to appear calm.
"I'm fine, I'm really fine. You don't have to worry about me, sister, really..."
Meanwhile, Violet, hearing the talk about the kiss scene, gave Natsui a bright smile. "Heeey, you really took advantage of me just now. So? Were my lips soft?"
Pfft!
Instantly, Misty felt a knife plunge into her heart!
Please, just stop talking...
Natsui said, "If we're talking about taking advantage, it was mutual. In a way, I lost out too, you know."
After all, it was just acting, forced by the situation. Although they were joking about it now, the more they talked about it, the more it showed that neither of them had taken it to heart.
"So, we just kissed for nothing," Violet said teasingly, smiling. "Looking at you, it's obviously not your first time kissing a girl."
Pfft!! Pfft!!
Misty choked on her water, and at the same time, she felt as if a second knife had been stabbed into her heart!
...
After parting ways with Ash and the others again, Natsui returned to Vermilion City.
Now that he had obtained eight badges, he was fully qualified to participate in the Pokémon League Conference.
There was still over half a month until registration for the Indigo League, and although he no longer needed to travel everywhere, he couldn't slack off for even a moment. He had to be prepared for the upcoming competitions at all times!
Everyone at the Cerise Laboratory was happy to see Natsui return, especially Koharu. As soon as she got the news, she rushed over to see him right after school.
"Wow!" Koharu circled around Gardevoir several times, looking at the Pokémon that was now taller than her, and let out a gasp of amazement. "Is this the final form of Ralts? She's so beautiful!"
She then looked at the badge case, taking out each of the eight shiny badges to admire them for a while.
"Do you like these badges too?" Natsui smiled. "Then maybe you should challenge the gyms in the future as well."
Koharu shook her head. "Pokémon battles look exciting, but they're not for me. By the way, I already told my dad, when the Indigo Conference starts, we'll come to watch your matches!"
The next few days, Natsui's life returned to a peaceful routine.
He found some methods online and took some advice from Professor Cerise, designing several training plans based on the characteristics of his Pokémon.
Since Zapdos and Articuno were not suitable for appearing in the tournament, Natsui only had them train with Haunter when no one else was around, gradually increasing their strength.
Gardevoir, Venusaur, Gyarados, and Jolteon were currently the mainstays of his regular team. Gardevoir and Venusaur had recently evolved, so with Koharu's help as a temporary assistant, they familiarized themselves with their new abilities. At the same time, he had the four Pokémon engage in high-intensity battles every day until their stamina was depleted, to unlock their full potential.
Next were Charmeleon and Wartortle. Since these two Pokémon had not yet evolved, while the others were training, Natsui would take them to the seaside and forests around Vermilion City, challenging trainers everywhere or defeating any wild Pokémon he saw to gain experience.
As for Dratini, Natsui had no intention of letting it participate in the Indigo Conference. He continued to focus on changing its personality, letting it serve as a mascot and play with Koharu's Yamper.
Training, training, and more training every day. In his spare time, he would chat with a few girls he knew through a messaging app. His days were full and satisfying.
Until a few days later, a Dragonite with a satchel slung over its shoulder suddenly flew into Cerise Park and landed in front of Natsui.
It looked at Natsui carefully for a few moments, as if confirming something. Then it took an envelope out of its bag and handed it to Natsui.
"Oh? Is this for me?"
Natsui was stunned. Seeing the Dragonite nod, he became even more puzzled.
Since coming to this world, all the friends he knew either had his phone number or were his contacts on a messaging app. It was unlikely that anyone would send him a letter via a rare Dragonite without any prior notice.
Although he didn't know who the sender was, seeing that the Dragonite had no ill intentions and it didn't seem like a prank, Natsui thought for a moment and took the envelope.
Opening it, he found a small handheld device inside.
He didn't expect that as soon as he held the device, it would suddenly turn on, as if it had recognized his identity!
A virtual image of a woman, like a projection, appeared in his hand.
The woman was wearing a hat, her body enveloped in a thick coat, looking like a nun, with only a blurry face visible.
The woman first gave a slight bow, then slowly said, "Please forgive my impertinence in writing to you. My master is about to host a party for the strongest trainers, and you, as a special guest, are also on the invitation list. The party will be held at the Pokémon Palace on New Island. I wonder if you would be willing to attend?"
At the Dragonite's gesture, Natsui opened the envelope again. It turned out there was also a postcard inside!
He took out the postcard and saw that it simply had "Yes" and "No" written on it.
The woman continued, "Please choose your answer, but I must say, this is a once-in-a-lifetime gathering of trainers. We sincerely hope you will attend."
This familiar plot…
Natsui had already recalled the relevant story.
Isn't this the story from the movie Mewtwo Strikes Back!
After a moment of thought, Natsui took out a pen and checked the "Yes" box.
He returned the postcard to the Dragonite and watched it leave, its figure gradually disappearing. Natsui couldn't help but fall into deep thought.
Ever since Mewtwo read his memories at the Team Rocket base, he had always felt a lingering unease in his heart. He really didn't know if Mewtwo had found out about his transmigration!
And this time, being designated as a special guest by Mewtwo and invited to this gathering, what could its purpose be?
However, he was not one to back down. Since it had already happened, he had to go and see for himself, no matter what!
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