Finally, Jessie reached for a Candy and put it in her mouth.
It was sweet.
She was so touched that she started crying again.
James and Meowth were the same.
"Uncle said you shouldn't cry all the time. Look, Shauna isn't crying, so you shouldn't cry either. Be happy! You should be happy after eating Shauna's Candy."
Shauna clenched her fists and cheered them on.
The trio instantly felt invigorated.
Shauna also joined them in working.
However, after working for a while, the trio sent her out.
"No, no, we can handle it."
The trio quickly waved their hands.
Seeing this, Shauna went to grab a small stool and ran back.
She sat there, waiting for them.
Lucas came back to his senses, then looked at Cynthia, and then turned his gaze towards Shauna.
Lucas got up and walked over.
Cynthia looked up, then turned to look at Garchomp and the others.
Garchomp was lying under a tree, sleeping. Lucario sat beside it, closing his eyes and sensing Aura. Glaceon, Gastrodon, and Milotic were resting and playing in the Lake area. Spiritomb was sunbathing by the flowerbed, and Togetic was busy taking care of its baby Pokémon, having a great time.
It seemed they all really liked it here.
Cynthia's lips curved slightly.
Finally, she took another look at Lucas's back, spaced out for a moment, then happily stood up and walked to the swing.
Lucas came to the planting area.
He found Shauna sitting on a small stool, watching Jessie and the others work.
Seeing this, Lucas was a bit speechless.
Shauna, if you watch them work like this, people will think this place is a small workshop.
However, Lucas continued to walk forward.
Hearing footsteps behind her, Shauna turned her head.
Mime Jr. directly ran up, and Lucas naturally picked up Mime Jr..
He nodded at Shauna, then looked at the trio who were diligently picking vegetables.
Lucas walked in, holding Mime Jr..
Just as Jessie and the others were carefully picking vegetables, Lucas's voice rang out.
"Actually, these vegetables can be eaten now."
The trio looked up and saw Lucas holding Mime Jr., smiling as he spoke to them.
Lucas bent down, picked a vegetable leaf, and put it in his mouth.
It had to be said, the vegetables grown in a garden blessed by many Pokémon truly had an exceptional taste.
Lucas would bet that vegetables this good couldn't be bought on the market.
He motioned for the trio to try it too.
James imitated Lucas, putting a vegetable leaf into his mouth.
He chewed it.
A green fragrance and sweetness instantly filled his entire mouth.
This—is this a regular vegetable?!
James's eyes widened.
Jessie and Meowth also tried it.
Mmm!
So delicious.
Lucas smiled at their reaction.
"These are all thanks to the Pokémon at the Breeding House; they watered these vegetables with love and joy."
James and the others exchanged glances and nodded.
They were all very passionate about Pokémon.
After all, it was often said that James's bond with each of his Pokémon was at its maximum.
And while Jessie could sometimes be strong-willed, her love for Pokémon was no less than James's.
"They also stay fresh longer in the ground."
Lucas continued.
"You've picked a bit too much."
The trio exchanged glances and quickly apologized.
Lucas smiled.
"It's alright. Since you've picked so much, let's have a barbecue tonight."
"Huh?!"
Under the trio's surprised gaze, Lucas turned and left, holding Mime Jr..
Shauna followed behind.
After walking for a while, Shauna turned to look at the trio.
"Sister Jessie, Brother James, and Meowth, why aren't you following us?"
The trio exchanged glances again, then followed.
Returning to the afternoon tea area, Lucas put Mime Jr. down.
"Alright, you've been busy for so long, take a break now and have some afternoon tea."
Lucas said to them.
"Ah?! No, no, thank you."
The trio quickly refused.
Lucas ignored them and had Gothorita serve them afternoon tea.
Then he spoke, "You don't need to be so formal. Although you're working here, you can also relax."
Lucas smiled, then ignored them and turned to walk towards the swing under the tree.
Cynthia was sitting there quietly.
Lucas came up behind her.
"Help me push."
Cynthia's voice softly sounded.
Lucas was momentarily stunned.
Then he smiled and said, "Okay."
Garchomp squinted at him, then reluctantly moved aside.
Lucas naturally came behind Cynthia and gently pushed the swing.
Cynthia gently swung with the swing, her golden hair fluttering in the wind.
"How about barbecue tonight?"
"Whatever you say."
Cynthia held the two ropes on the tree with both hands, squinting her eyes as she spoke.
"Your cooking has always been excellent."
Cynthia seemed to be in a very good mood.
Lucas hummed in agreement, then quietly pushed the swing.
Shauna also ran over and climbed onto her small swing.
Then she looked at him with anticipation.
Her eyes blinked brightly.
Lucas smiled and reached out his other hand.
But it was snatched by another small, chubby hand.
"gengar sound"
Here I come!
Gengar grinned at Lucas.
Then it blinked.
Lucas smiled knowingly.
"You're something else, Gengar. Gengar, push faster."
Shauna's laughter rang out.
"gengar sound"
Here I come, here I come.
"Hehehehehe."
Hearing Shauna's laughter, Lucas and Cynthia both smiled.
Lucas suddenly remembered that Gengar seemed to have helped Shauna on the swing at first.
He noticed Cynthia's gaze.
Lucas looked over and saw Cynthia tilting her head back, looking at him.
Her fair neck down—
Lucas quickly averted his gaze.
"What's wrong?"
"Uncle, I also want to be pushed faster."
Cynthia said with a mischievous smile.
Lucas rolled his eyes at Cynthia's address.
"Okay."
He reluctantly agreed, then began to increase the force in his hands.
Cynthia's face became even brighter.
On the other side, the trio were enjoying their delicious afternoon tea.
Hearing Shauna's laughter, they all looked over.
Under the autumn sunset, a large and a small swing swayed at different speeds, with two people, one big and one small, sitting on them. The small one's laughter was bright and innocent, the big one's smile was radiant and captivating. Behind them, one person, one ghost, and leaning against the big tree, one dragon and one dog.
"What a beautiful feeling."
Jessie was stunned, swallowed the tiramisu in her mouth, and spoke.
"Exactly, Meowth."
"So-nan-su~"
After pushing Cynthia on the swing for a while, Lucas brought them back to the tea party area.
Gothorita and the others had already prepared the ingredients.
Lucas saw James constantly looking at Mime Jr..
He suddenly realized that James also had a Mime Jr..
"It's alright, you can let your Pokémon out to play together at the Breeding House."
Shauna looked at them with anticipation.
Jessie and James exchanged glances, then released their Pokémon.
Lucas took a look, and sure enough, they were all familiar faces.
Mime Jr. saw the other Mime Jr., happily ran over and took its hand, and James's Mime Jr. also happily took its hand.
They came to his side.
"Nini, Mime Jr.."
"Guess which one I am?"
Lucas put his hand on his chin, pretending to think for a moment.
"Who is it, James? Can you recognize them?"
James looked at Lucas, and they exchanged smiles.
Then he reached out and pointed to one of them.
The two Mime Jr. happily ran to the two of them, asking for hugs.
After playing for a while, Lucas started grilling meat.
"James, come help me?"
Lucas remembered that James's cooking skills were not bad.
"Okay."
James nodded and walked over. "Gengar, light the fire."
Boom!
Eerie flames ignited, burning the charcoal red. Lucas laid out the grill net, then placed the meat on it.
Soon, it began to sizzle with oil.
James, Gothorita, and Mime Jr. were seriously learning nearby.
After sprinkling seasonings, Lucas wrapped the grilled meat with the picked vegetable leaves, made several portions, and gave them to Gengar, Cynthia, Shauna, and the others one by one.
Gengar finished it in one bite.
(⑥)!
Gengar's eyes narrowed.
Cynthia took a small bite.
As expected of Lucas.
She quickly finished one portion.
The aroma quickly summoned the other Pokémon back.
Lucas looked around.
"So James, Gothorita, and Mime Jr., are you ready for a big feast now?"
"Received!"
"Gotho~"
"Mime Jr.~"
Everyone was very satisfied with this dinner.
Especially Meowth.
He turned into a "Meow-Meow" (a sound of extreme satisfaction).
They lay quietly on the grass of the Breeding House.
Feeling the powerful Auras of the Pokémon gathered nearby.
"The manager's Pokémon are so terrifying."
Jessie said softly.
James and Meowth nodded.
"And Champion Cynthia's too."
James spoke.
"But Champion Cynthia is really beautiful, and little Shauna is really cute."
Jessie let out a lovesick giggle.
"So-nan-su~"
"Alright then, the cleanup is up to you, Jessie, James, and Meowth."
"Yes!"
"Please, leave it to us!"
"That's right, Meowth."
Seeing this, Lucas left with Gengar and the others, feeling relieved.
The trio rested for a while, then stood up and began to clean up the mess on the ground.
After cleaning up, they walked out of the kitchen and found several cups of honey water on the counter.
Gengar's head poked out from the ceiling.
"gengar sound"
"It says this is from the manager for us, Meowth. He says we worked hard."
After hearing Meowth's translation, the trio embraced, moved to tears.
Then they each picked up a cup of honey water and drank it.
"So delicious."
Wuwuwu~
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