Pokémon: Just won the championship, the newbie growth system is here!

North of Cerulean City, on Route 25 near the East Sea estuary, a couple holds hands, watching the sunset slowly sink below the horizon.

The two creatures, Marill and Bulbasaur, seemed to be witnesses to their affection, creating a romantic atmosphere accompanied by a soothing melody.

"500GB per song."

"Give."

After the couple enjoyed the scenery of the lighthouse coast, Ye Luo played a harmonica accompaniment for them and charged them 500 Alliance Coins. The couple thanked him as they walked down the steps.

Travel expenses can be earned not only through Pokémon battles, but also through other means if you are willing to put your mind to it.

As the leaves fell, the sea breeze blew on the lighthouse at dusk, and the Meloye Tower played music with them.

However, if a couple or other people climb up, Ye Luo will feel embarrassed to play the music and will stop to admire the scenery.

As a result, someone asked him to continue.

"Could you play a more romantic piece?"

"500 Alliance Coins per song."

"no problem."

After receiving the money, Ye Luo and Meloye Tower played background music oblivious to everyone else, right in the shadows of the lighthouse.

He doesn't notice couples showing affection, and it doesn't stop him from making money.

With everyone having a lot of free time at the beginning of the year, many couples come to the lighthouse to enjoy the view. Before the sun completely sets, it feels like they can earn enough for a month's travel expenses.

Ye Luo has enough funds for his travels now, but does it matter? Being able to earn a living through his skills is a very fulfilling thing.

Besides, it also entertained her, and Meloeta sang with great enjoyment.

[La~la♪~。]

Meloeta sat on her shoulders, humming a cheerful and elegant melody, creating a soft atmosphere accompanied by the sound of a harmonica.

Couples whispered sweet nothings in the glow of the setting sun, lost in the atmosphere and oblivious to the background music, absorbed in their own world.

A nervous young trainer, a blushing female trainer, a stammering girl, a boy blushing and at a loss...

People come to the lighthouse to watch the sunset for various reasons, and not all of them are there to talk about love.

Many trainers are simply looking for the beautiful scenery by the sea.

"Wow, the coastline is so beautiful, Xiaomu, come and see!"

The boy with Pikachu perched on his shoulder ran quickly up the steps of the lighthouse, calling to his companions below to hurry up.

Rattata ran ahead, followed by the boy trainer wearing a hat. After glancing at the scenery, he was awestruck by the shimmering view.

The boy patted him on the shoulder with an excited expression.

"See? Becoming a trainer was definitely the right decision."

Xiao Mu nodded.

"Yes, we started from Yeshan Town and have never really seen the sea before."

The two were best friends who grew up in a remote inland village. Due to the scarcity of resources, their initial wish was to become trainers and travel to cities where they could see the sea.

After reaching adulthood, they resolutely embarked on the path of trainers, even though their starter Pokémon were caught from the wild.

Xiao Mu caught a Rattata at his doorstep, while Xiao Chuan luckily caught a Pikachu in the forest.

Although their initial Pokémon were mediocre, the three best friends still traveled together on this journey.

"Ki, Kawa, wait for me...!" A weary voice came from the bottom of the spiral steps.

A scarf was tied around her neck, followed closely by a slow-moving girl struggling to climb the stairs, finally reaching the last step and panting heavily.

Xiao Mu and Xiao Chuan, along with their Rattata and Pikachu, all burst out laughing and complained.

"Xiao Meng, your stamina is too poor. Why don't we go back?"

"No way!"

Xiao Meng retorted loudly, took a couple of breaths, and saw the scenery from the lighthouse. Her eyes sparkled with the glow of the setting sun reflecting on the coast, and she was stunned by the sight.

The two boys, not joking around, shrugged in unison, and Xiao Chuan asked with a slight smile.

"Isn't that amazing?"

"So beautiful."

Xiao Meng inadvertently voiced her opinion.

"When we were in the mountain town, we had no idea that such scenery existed in the world."

In the Kanto region, the names of many small towns are derived from what they see. Yamano Town gets its name from the fact that the town is located next to a mountain.

Although I'm not completely ignorant about what the ocean looks like—I've seen it on TV or in magazines—the awe-inspiring beauty of real-life landscapes cannot be truly appreciated through screens and pictures.

Three trainers and three Pokémon stood on the lighthouse, watching the sunset over the coastline—a sight they would never forget.

It's not just the beautiful scenery, but also the memories of traveling with close friends and partners with whom I made a promise.

The melodious tune, accompanied by the sea breeze and the sound of waves crashing against the rocks, blended together. The three rookie trainers were so engrossed in watching the sunset over the coastline that they didn't even notice the accompaniment.

Pikachu landed on the armrest, and Xiao Mu rubbed its head before suddenly looking at its companion and saying something.

"Actually, after I go to Gold City, I plan to go to Purple Garden City first to visit the tombstones in my hometown."

"tombstone?"

The two best friends were somewhat surprised.

Xiao Mu nodded.

"Didn't I say that my parents moved from another place? Although I can't remember clearly when I was two or three years old, I want to visit my grandfather's and Growlithe's graves before the trip."

"Oh? Then it's a bit of a shame you're not coming with us, Xiaochuan, do you know that?"

Hearing what Xiaomu said, Xiaochuan hesitated for a moment before replying.

"I also have plans; I intend to go to the Johto region."

Xiao Mu and Xiao Meng were puzzled again and hurriedly asked.

"What are you going to the Johto region for?"

Ogawa sighed. He had hesitated to say these words before, but felt it was best to say them in this atmosphere.

"My skills as a trainer are not good enough. The gyms in the Kanto region are too difficult. I plan to go to the Johto region to train."

Ogawa admitted somewhat awkwardly that he wasn't good at Pokémon battles and that the gyms in the Kanto region were very difficult to manage.

He had experienced this firsthand in Pine Grey City; it was far too difficult for Rattata to defeat a Gym Leader on its own.

Xiao Mu patted his back hard.

"How can a boy say he can't do it? You're really amazing, Chuan. You're the only one who can defeat Onix with a Rattata. Did you hear what Gym Leader Brock said about you back then?"

Xiao Meng also cheered from the side, echoing her sentiments.

"Yes, Xiao Gang said, 'Your personality is like a stubborn rock, otherwise you wouldn't have won this game.' He really acknowledges you."

Ogawa shrugged.

"Brock might have held back. I really couldn't beat him at the Cerulean Gym. Rattata did his best too."

"despair!"

The little Rattata made a sound as if it could still fight, but Ogawa's mind was made up.

"I plan to train in the Johto region first. The gyms in Johto are a bit easier than those in Kanto. Once I've improved my skills, I'll come back and challenge them."

Since his best friend had already made up his mind, Xiao Mu didn't say anything more. He was always an optimistic person and joked.

"Then don't be late. Once I get all eight badges, we'll settle things at the League Tournament."

Ogawa nodded with a smile.

"Of course, I have no intention of giving up. It's a deal."

Rattata also called out to Pikachu, as if to say, "Just you wait and see."

After listening to the two boys, Xiaomeng hugged Ba Dadie and became sullen.

"Doesn't that mean you're all leaving? Didn't we agree to travel together?"

"There will always be separations during travel; this is not a normal occurrence for trainers."

"Indeed, as long as Xiaomu isn't taken away by the ghost after going to Shion City, there won't be any problems."

"Alright, once I see the ghost, I'll have him kidnap you!"

The two close trainers joked around, instantly turning the slightly sad atmosphere into a cheerful one.

Xiao Meng looked at the coastline and thought for a moment, then suddenly had an idea.

"How about we make a new promise?"

Xiao Mu and Xiao Chuan, who had been joking around, were a little confused and stopped making noise to look at her.

Xiao Meng said while holding Ba Da Die.

"We made a promise that every year on the second day of the new year, we'll come back here to watch the sunset together. It's a promise!"

"I have no problem with getting together every year."

I agree.

"It's a deal then!"

Xiao Meng raised her fist, indicating that the two of them should join in, as the agreement should have a sense of ceremony.

Xiao Mu and Xiao Chuan also extended their fists, forming a triangle with the three of them. Pikachu and Rattata climbed onto the trainer's arm through the gap in the triangle and pressed down on it along with Butterfree.

Amidst a beautiful melody that seemed to linger for unknown reasons, the three made a promise at the lighthouse in Cerulean City.

Ye Luo was a little embarrassed at this moment. He had played too hard, and Meloeta was so immersed in the melody that her singing affected the emotions of others.

Since Meloeta was singing so happily, the romantic melody could have the effect of making people reveal their true feelings.

If you don't have any romantic feelings, you'll end up revealing your innermost thoughts, and the three people next to you will agree that at least 30% of the blame lies with them.

However, it didn't seem to be a very important matter. After all, the outcome of speaking out seemed to be alright, so Ye Luo didn't care.

Continue playing happily with Meloeta.