The scorching sun baked the earth.
For some reason, after the Indigo Conference, the weather had suddenly taken a sharp turn, becoming increasingly hot.
Cicadas, hidden somewhere, chirped tirelessly, their noise grating on the nerves.
And in the midst of this sweltering heat, a male and female traveler, having come from afar, walked into the famous Kanto region resort town—Porta Vista.
Porta Vista was as bustling as ever. People were shopping, surfing, swimming, and playing beach volleyball. It seemed that not even the hottest summer could stop people from expending their enthusiasm.
The streets were crowded, but whenever anyone passed by the striking, charismatic couple, they couldn't help but steal a few extra glances.
Both were around twenty years old. The woman was beautiful, with long, smooth black hair that fluttered behind her in the occasional sea breeze. Her exquisite and coolly elegant face made many men's hearts skip a beat.
The man accompanying her was tall and slender, but because he wore a baseball cap and a large pair of sunglasses, it was impossible to tell what he looked like.
Needless to say, these two were none other than Natsui and Sabrina, who had left the Indigo Plateau.
At this moment, they were walking side by side, looking like a perfect match to any outsider.
However, feeling the gazes of the people, Sabrina frowned slightly, extremely uncomfortable.
"Why are they all looking at us like that?"
Natsui chuckled. "I can tell you don't get out much. If it were me, and I ran into a beauty like you on the street, I'd be staring just like them!"
See, that's the art of conversation!
Not only had he answered her question beautifully, but he had also seamlessly woven in a compliment.
And it worked. Hearing the flattery, the corners of Sabrina's mouth turned up, clearly pleased. In that instant, it even felt as if the sun overhead was no longer so scorching.
Just then, they passed by a few tall buildings, and the view suddenly opened up. With a turn of their heads, they saw a long, narrow coastline and a fine, white sandy beach.
Looking at the people playing on the beach, Natsui sighed. "Ah, if I wasn't in such a hurry to get to the Orange Islands, I'd really like to spend a few days playing here without a care in the world!"
Now in a cheerful mood, Sabrina tucked a strand of her beautiful hair behind her exquisite ear.
"I've heard the scenery in the Orange Islands is even more pleasant and better for a vacation. Since you want to rest, why be in such a hurry? Why don't we find a quiet place after you've finished your business there, slow down, and properly relax."
Hearing her say this, and imagining a tropical island with just the two of them, an image of her in a sexy swimsuit, sunbathing on the beach, instantly flashed through Natsui's mind!
With a figure like hers, she must look incredibly alluring in a swimsuit!
I wonder if she'll ask me to put sunscreen on her!?
At this thought, Natsui suddenly felt a rush of blood to his head. Cursing inwardly, he quickly rubbed his itching nose, not daring to let his imagination run any wilder.
The day was already hot, and he was a young man full of hot blood. If he kept having such wild thoughts, he was definitely going to get a nosebleed!
And if that happened, it would be utterly mortifying!
Shaking his head, he forced himself to turn his attention elsewhere.
In terms of their route, if they wanted to get to the Orange Islands quickly, they could have simply taken a specific cruise ship from Vermilion City to easily reach their destination.
But doing so would not only take the fun out of the journey, but it would also require a long walk on land to get to Vermilion City, which was a waste of time.
Therefore, after discussing it, they had chosen this shorter route and come here, preparing to travel across the sea with their Pokémon.
However, before setting off, they weren't in a rush to leave. Instead, they first went to an outdoor supply store.
Since Sabrina had traveled light, and since it was a long journey where they would inevitably have to endure the elements, it was necessary to get her some essential supplies for food, clothing, and daily use.
"Welcome."
As the sales assistant greeted them, Natsui and Sabrina entered the store. A blast of cold air hit them, instantly refreshing his spirits!
Indeed, in a summer like this, a person can't live without air conditioning...
Looking at the dazzling array of goods, Natsui waved his hand grandly and said to Sabrina with a flourish, "My treat today! Miss Sabrina, please feel free to shop for whatever you like!"
Show-off!
Sabrina shot him a look. She knew what he was thinking but didn't say anything.
Natsui also knew that Sabrina came from a wealthy family and was a hidden heiress. But since he had won so much prize money at the Indigo Conference, and since she was willing to give up her comfortable life to travel with him, there was no way he would let her spend her own money on this equipment.
However, standing in front of the shelves, Sabrina was at a loss for a moment.
"This is my first time traveling like this. I'm not really sure what I need to buy. Do you have any suggestions?"
Natsui turned and looked around.
Since it was a journey, the first thing to consider was clothing.
A journey of a thousand miles begins with the right footwear. Her usual outfit definitely wouldn't do. She needed to wear something more athletic, something more breathable and comfortable.
He helped her pick out a few items of clothing, and when Sabrina came out of the dressing room, Natsui's eyes lit up.
Different from her previous dark attire, dressed in shorts and a short-sleeved top, she now looked incredibly cool and refreshed.
Her fair, beautiful legs, in particular, swayed as she moved, making it hard not to notice them.
On the other hand, Sabrina, wearing something like this for the first time, seemed extremely shy.
"Well? Does it look good?"
Natsui gave her a thumbs-up and praised, "Of course it does! You have to trust my taste. Besides, you're so beautiful and have such a great figure, you're a natural clothes hanger!"
Hearing him say this, Sabrina was both amused and annoyed.
Is his mouth so sweet because he smeared honey on it?
And why didn't I ever notice he had such a smooth-talking side to him before?
After solving the clothing issue, the two of them picked out canteens and some other items. But when it came to choosing sleeping bags, Sabrina shook her head.
"I don't like sleeping outside. It doesn't make me feel safe," Sabrina said, turning her gaze to the tent section nearby. "I think we should just buy a tent. Although it's simple, it can at least provide shelter from the wind and rain, and it's something of a temporary home."
Buy a tent?
Natsui was taken aback. He followed her gaze and saw that although there were many types of tents here, the smallest ones were all at least two-person size!
She probably doesn't mean for us to share, she just doesn't want to sleep outside, right?
Without thinking too much, he nodded.
"Sure, whatever you like is fine."
Unexpectedly, after browsing for a while, Sabrina ended up choosing a large, four-person tent!
Does she not like cramped spaces?
Although he didn't understand her reasoning, since she didn't offer an explanation, Natsui naturally didn't dare to ask.
After that, they added some canned food and other items. By the time Natsui paid and they walked out of the store, they were each carrying a huge backpack.
Adding his previous luggage, they now had so much stuff that, in this heat, let alone traveling, they would probably be drenched in sweat after walking just a few hundred meters, which would greatly hinder their movement.
Thinking of this, he opened a Poké Ball and released his Charizard.
Charizard was very strong anyway, and it could fly with the wind in the air. This little bit of weight would be nothing to it.
In that case, he might as well just let it stay out and act as their mode of transport!
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