My Pokémon Story of Seasons

Chapter 255 The Pharmacist's Full Moon

"Um?

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A young girl wearing a thin white short-sleeved shirt and loose shorts stood up, holding a sea cucumber that had vomited its internal organs in her hand.

The Pokémon Punch-Swiss inhabits warm, shallow sea areas such as beaches. They can fly out internal organs to catch food, fight enemies, or even compete in strength with their companions. When they find a place they like, they will stay there motionless.

Due to their bizarre appearance and ecology, they are often disliked by tourists. Because of this, there are jobs on beaches specifically designed for tourists where people throw the box cucumbers back into the sea.

This not only prevents the sea cucumbers from starving on the beach, but also takes into account the feelings of tourists, making it a rather meaningful job.

The girl in front of me is doing this kind of odd job.

"Strange, it smells so good—"

Is it Chinese medicine? It doesn't feel like a standard medicine.

The girl's nose twitched slightly as she followed the scent in the direction of Tong Hua and his group.

Her gaze quickly settled on the waist bag that Tong Hua was carrying, the fragrant scent of medicine that had been tantalizing her nose was coming from there.

"Could this be a potion I brewed myself? The aroma is so unique, it feels like a potion I've never seen before—"

The girl tossed the sea cucumber she was holding back into the sea with a "whoosh," and then walked quickly toward Tong Hua and the others.

Her steps were light, but her manners were very proper, giving the impression of a well-educated young lady from a scholarly family.

"Sorry to bother you."

The young woman stopped a few steps away from Tong Hua, bowed politely, and said, "My name is Manyue, and I'm researching pharmacology. May I ask—are the medicine in your pouch homemade?"

Her voice was soft and clear, and her eyes held a scholar's focused and curious gaze.

Tong Hua was somewhat surprised to see the girl who suddenly approached him to talk, but he still took out the bottle of colorless potion.

Although the name displayed in the information panel of the cheat code is still "Unidentified potion", based on Tibrim's test and Tong Hua's trial over the past two days, it should be almost certainly a panacea that can cure a variety of abnormal conditions.

"You mean this? It's indeed something I mixed myself, but—"

How did you know I had this in my bag?

"The scent." Full Moon smiled slightly, lightly touching the tip of her nose with her fingertip. "Although it's very faint, the unique fragrance produced by the mixture of several tree fruit essences can't hide it from me."

If I'm not mistaken, this contains at least peach, jujube, and cherry fruit.

"Bree!"

Tibrim exclaimed in surprise from Tong Hua's shoulder, her curly hair standing on end slightly.

The ability to accurately distinguish three ingredients based solely on the faint scents emanating from the air is truly astonishing.

Tong Hua's heart stirred slightly. The uniquely charming girl in front of him was indeed the female protagonist of the Sun and Moon chapter in the special edition manga, "Miss Poison" Full Moon.

Although Full Moon herself doesn't like this nickname, as a genius who earned her doctorate at the age of six, her expertise in toxicology is truly unmatched.

"Your nose is really sharp."

Tong Hua sincerely praised, handing over the medicine bottle, "This is a medicine I concocted using six kinds of tree fruits. Theoretically, it can cure all abnormal conditions."

Full Moon carefully took the medicine, but did not open it immediately. Instead, she carefully observed the color and viscosity of the liquid.

"Six kinds?" Her eyes widened slightly. "It's more complicated than I imagined. To be able to balance the medicinal properties of so many fruits at the same time is truly remarkable craftsmanship."

She gently opened the bottle cap, fanned the opening with her hand, and carefully discerned the scent.

"Hmm—peach fruit, jujube fruit, cherry fruit, strawberry fruit, limu fruit, and—persimmon fruit?"

"Absolutely correct!" Tong Hua couldn't help but applaud. "I never expected you could actually smell all six ingredients."

Wow, that's amazing!

Just as the two were engrossed in their conversation, Jessica's voice could be faintly heard through the distant sound of waves: "Tong Hua—! Let's go play beach volleyball over there!"

"Remember to call us when the meat is ready!"

Tong Hua looked back and saw that Jessica and Feng had already run far away with the Pokémon.

Sweetie was excitedly spinning around on the beach, with Foam Chipmunk, Pickpocket Cat, Riolu, and Forest Lizard following behind them, leaving only Tibrim behind with Tong Hua.

"It seems I've disturbed you."

Full Moon capped the medicine bottle and handed it back to Tong Hua. "However, this kind of compound medicine is indeed worth studying in depth. The balance of the six tree fruit essences is very delicate. If you are not careful, it will lead to a conflict of medicinal properties."

Please be extremely careful when manufacturing the medicine. Mr. Tong Hua————”

Tong Hua took the medicine and noticed the enthusiasm shining in Manyue's eyes. He remembered the interesting story about this "poisonous lady" in the special episode.

It is said that when she was young, she often used herself and Pokémon to test for poison, which even ruined her health and worried her family, who then forbade her from touching these things.

Despite being strictly cared for at home, she still managed to gain relevant honors and earned a doctorate at the age of six.

After that, she worked as a research assistant at the Yamanashi Research Institute in Masago Town, Sinnoh region.

However, in the special manga's storyline, after experiencing adventures in the Alola region, Full Moon ultimately chose to move to the Alola region and settle there permanently.

After Dr. Kukui established the Alola League, he became the gym leader of a Poison-type gym.

"Um—Miss Full Moon, I'm actually quite interested in pharmacology too."

Tong Hua put away the potion and said sincerely, "If you don't mind, perhaps we can exchange some ideas?"

Full Moon's eyes lit up instantly, but she maintained her elegant demeanor: "It would be an honor. However—"

She glanced at the distant waves. "This doesn't seem like the right place for a deep discussion."

She took out her Rotom phone and wanted to exchange phone numbers with Tong Hua.

"Loto!"

Looking at the little phone that she used to know so well, Tong Hua suddenly remembered something very important.

"I forgot to buy a cell phone!"

Tong Hua awkwardly scratched the back of his head: "Sorry, I don't have a cell phone yet—and I live in the Almia region, so even if I had a cell phone, I'd have to make international calls."

Full Moon looked slightly surprised, but quickly smiled with understanding: "I see. But it's alright. I think you'll be staying at the Haono Haono Resort Hotel soon."

I live in the neighboring town of Ohana, so I can come visit you anytime.

She gracefully took a business card from her bag, which bore the logo of the Yamanashi Research Institute: "This is my contact information."

If it's convenient for you, you can also leave me your address. Perhaps I'll have the opportunity to visit you in the Armenian region someday.

"So you live in Ohana Town, that's great!"

Tong Hua took the business card and carefully put it away. "Actually, I used to live in the Sinnoh region, and I currently run a fairytale ranch near Chicory Village in the Almia region."

The environment where we live shouldn't be too different from yours. The only difference is that the seasons are more similar to those in the Sinnoh region, so winters are colder.

"The Sinnoh region?" A hint of surprise flashed in Mangetsu's eyes. "So we're from the same hometown. I was born in Bakuyo City, and later moved to Masago Town to work at the Yamanashi Research Institute."

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Tong Hua was well aware of these things, but he deliberately didn't ask, hoping that Manyue would tell him herself.

Only in this way can the dialogue proceed more effectively.