Elf: Rewriting the script, starting with Black Stocking Hanako

Hanako stopped in front of a jewelry stall and picked up a pair of silver earrings.

Xiaoxia came closer.

"It looks great! Hanako-nee, you'll definitely look beautiful in this!"

Hanako smiled and turned to look at Jiang Chuan.

Jiang Chuan walked over and took a look.

"Buy it if you like it."

Hanako smiled and obediently paid the money.

Xiaoxia dragged Officer Jenny to catch goldfish.

Officer Jenny lived up to her reputation as a police officer; her hands were steady and her eyes were sharp. She scooped up three fish in one go.

The stall owner's face turned green.

Xiaoxia clapped and cheered from the side.

Officer Jenny smiled and handed the goldfish to the eager child next to her, refusing to accept the prize.

Jiang Chuan leaned against a pillar at the stall, watching them.

The setting sun casts its rays.

The three women's shadows stretched very long.

He suddenly realized that this wasn't so bad.

........................

As evening fell, the festival reached its climax.

A giant bonfire was lit in the central square, its flames shooting into the sky and illuminating the entire night.

Tourists formed a circle, holding hands and dancing a traditional dance.

The three women pulled Jiang Chuan to join them.

He didn't want to jump, but Xiaoxia dragged him in.

Pikachu jumped into Hanako's arms and waved its little paws in rhythm.

The campfire crackled.

The drumbeats are loud and clear.

The smiling faces of the people flickered in the firelight.

Officer Jenny danced the best, with an upright posture and steady steps.

Hanako danced gently, her skirt swaying lightly.

Xiaoxia jumped the most enthusiastically, occasionally stepping off the beat, sticking out her tongue and continuing.

Jiang Chuan followed their rhythm, occasionally getting his foot stepped on by Xiaoxia.

He doesn't mind.

The firelight reflected on the three women's faces, making them look rosy, as if they had applied rouge.

........................

The bonfire party was getting into full swing.

Xiaoxia skipped and hopped, quietly approaching Jiangchuan.

She leaned close to his ear.

"Jiangchuan..."

The sound was somewhat weak.

Jiang Chuan tilted his head.

"Um?"

Xiaoxia pursed her lips, her gaze drifting towards the grove of trees at the edge of the square.

"Shall we go for a walk over there?"

Jiang Chuan looked at her.

The girl's cheeks were flushed, whether from the firelight or something else, it was hard to tell.

She didn't dodge.

Her eyelashes trembled slightly, but her eyes sparkled.

Jiang Chuan took her hand.

While Hanako and Officer Jenny were focused on dancing, the two quietly slipped away from the crowd.

........................

The edge of the woods.

The light from the campfire shone faintly through, and the distant sound of drums was muffled.

Xiaoxia leaned against the tree trunk, looking up at the river.

She was still wearing the altered shrine maiden outfit.

It's not the exposed version from before; it's normal.

But at this moment, her neckline was slightly open, and with each breath, her snow-white skin was faintly visible in the dim light.

Jiang Chuan looked down at her.

"Why did you bring me here?"

Xiaoxia bit her lip.

She didn't say anything, but reached out and grabbed his hand, pressing it against her chest.

"Jiang Chuan, I think I'm getting a little hot right now..."

Her voice was as soft as a dream.

"You said this afternoon that I looked beautiful in my shrine maiden outfit."

Is it true?

Jiang Chuan looked at her.

"real."

Xiaoxia smiled.

She released his hand and untied the bow at her collar.

Xiaoxia's words when she first arrived on the island have come true.

She was indeed wearing a shrine maiden's outfit, and she was in the woods with Jiang Chuan...

..............................

An hour later, Jiang Chuan led Xiao Xia out of the woods.

Xiaoxia's steps were a little unsteady.

She lowered her head, her ears were bright red, and her fingers were tightly gripping Jiang Chuan's clothes.

The flush on her face hadn't faded yet.

The bonfire party is still going on.

Hanako and Officer Jenny are holding hands and dancing to the rhythm, while Pikachu is perched on Hanako's shoulder, waving its little paws.

Officer Jenny saw them first.

"Hey? Where did you two go?"

She jumped until her forehead was slightly sweaty, then smiled and waved.

Xiaoxia opened her mouth.

No sound was made.

My mind is still blank.

She couldn't possibly admit what she actually did.

Officer Jenny is still waiting for a reply.

Jiang Chuan's expression remained unchanged, and his tone was very steady:

"We noticed some unusual fluctuations over there in the woods. Let's take Xia over there to check."

He paused.

"It was probably a wild Ghost-type Pokémon. I looked around but didn't find it, so it must have left."

Officer Jenny's eyes lit up.

"Mr. Jiangchuan is so responsible! He came to participate in the festival, but he is always thinking about everyone's safety."

Her face was full of admiration.

Xiaoxia, standing beside her, blushed even more.

Hanako walked over.

She didn't say anything, but simply moved closer to Xiaoxia.

Then she smelled a special floral fragrance on Xiaoxia.

Hanako's eyelashes fluttered slightly as she looked at Kasumi.

Xiaoxia bit her lower lip, her eyes darting away.

Hanako smiled softly.

She took Xiaoxia's hand, her voice gentle and tender:

"Yes, with Jiang Chuan around, I can rest assured."

Xiaoxia's ears were burning.

She gently nudged Hanako's shoulder.

"Hanako-nee..."

Her voice was as soft as melted sugar.

Hanako just smiled and squeezed her fingers.

Officer Jenny was completely unaware and had already turned around to scoop up the goldfish.

The owners were overjoyed.

The Pokémon were also very excited.

Pikachu and Eevee, the two little guys, stare at each other.

Then they both buried their heads and started showing off like crazy.

Pikachu is using both hands, with a candied apple in its left hand and a takoyaki in its right.

Ibrahimovic went even further, burying his entire face in the shaved ice bowl, and when he looked up, his face was covered in cream.

Charmander was dumbfounded.

The kebab in its paws was hanging in mid-air, forgotten to be eaten.

The flower buds on Bulbasaur's back trembled twice.

Did it never know that these two little creatures had bottomless stomachs?

The walking grass stood still, its little leaves even forgetting to sway.

It witnessed Pikachu stuffing the tenth takoyaki into its mouth.

Then comes the eleventh.

The twelfth.

Pikachu burped.

Then continue showing off.

Charmander silently handed over his skewers.

Pikachu took it and finished it in two bites.

Charmeleon: "..."

Squirtle did not participate in the battle.

It carried two glasses of juice and strolled leisurely to the stall.

Starfish lay on the edge of the pool, their five-pointed stars shimmering softly in the firelight.

Squirtle handed him a cup.

"Want to try some?"

The starfish turned its body around.

An antenna reached out and took the juice.

The two little ones sat side by side, quietly sipping their drinks.

The scene is peaceful and serene.

Behind them, Pikachu and Eevee were using all four paws to grab the last bunch of tricolor balls.

The dough was being pulled back and forth in the middle.

Charmeleon, Bulbasaur, and Oddish formed a circle around it.

Like watching a tennis final, my head is constantly moving left and right.

Finally, the dumpling flew out.

*Splat*

It was pasted onto the back of Officer Jenny's head.

Officer Jenny turned around.

Pikachu and Eevee both point at each other.

Officer Jenny looked at the two little ones with their innocent expressions.

He sighed.

I squatted down and used a tissue to wipe their faces.

The campfire burned out.

The crowd gradually dispersed.

The four of them played together until late at night before returning to the yard.

.......................................

The next day, early morning.

Maiden Gorge Wharf.

Jiang Chuan stood at the bow of the boat, with Pikachu perched on his shoulder.

Hanako and Kasumi stood on either side of her.

The boat slowly moved away from the shore.

Officer Jenny's figure grew smaller and smaller on the dock, still waving vigorously.

Xiaoxia, clinging to the gunwale, swung back forcefully as well.

Hanako nestled into Egawa's arms.

"Where to next?"

Jiang Chuan looked at the sea chart.

"Golden City".

....................................

The ship sailed for several days.

The three of them boarded a coastal pier.

The wooden planks were old and creaked when stepped on.

The surrounding area was desolate, with only a few crooked coconut trees and a beach that stretched as far as the eye could see.

The first thing Jiang Chuan did after getting ashore.

Looking around.

left.

right.

Further to the left.

Xiaoxia took his arm.

"What are you looking for? Is there a mythical beast nearby?"

She blinked, her tone serious.

She genuinely believed he had sensed some legendary Pokémon again.

Jiang Chuan shook his head.

"It's not about finding mythical beasts."

He paused.

"Looking for a wife."

The air froze for three seconds.

Hanako and Kasumi both stopped in their tracks.

Two pairs of eyes were fixed on his face.

Xiaoxia spoke first.

"Jiangchuan..."

She pursed her lips.

"Hanako-nee and I don't mind having a few more sisters."

She paused.

"But you've only just logged in, why are you in such a hurry?"

Her voice grew softer and softer as she spoke.

Her face grew increasingly red.

"You just... last night on the boat"

She glanced at Hanako, too embarrassed to be too blunt.

"I was just fooling around with you last night."

"Your desires are way too great..."

Hanako didn't speak, she just looked at Jiangchuan.

Her eyes were gentle, yet questioning.

Jiang Chuan raised his hand.

He gently patted Xiaoxia's head.

"It's not for me, it's for finding a wife for Butterfly."

"The breeding season has arrived."

Xiaoxia froze, then her face turned even redder.

Hanako was stunned, then smiled softly.

"So it was for finding Pokémon..."

She paused, then pursed her lips.

"We thought..."

Xiaoxia covered her face beside her.

"Ugh! Why didn't you say so sooner!"

Jiang Chuan looked down at her.

"You didn't let me finish."

Xiaoxia choked.

………………

Since it's not about finding a human wife.

It's about finding Butterfly's wife.

Of course I'll help.

The three of them strolled along the coast.

sandy beach.

reef.

Low shrubs.

Occasionally, you can see butterfly flies by.

The wings shimmered with phosphorescent light in the sunlight.

But they were all males.

Xiaoxia squatted on a rock, shading her eyes with her hand.

"Why are they all male...?"

Hanako whispered:

"Maybe we're too early."

Jiang Chuan looked up at the sky.

The sea breeze carried a salty, fishy smell.

He thought about it.

"Never mind, let's pitch the tent first. We'll wait a few days."

........................

With the combined efforts of several people, the tent was pitched on high ground.

It offers a great view, overlooking the entire coastline.

The three of them ate some simple dry food.

Jiang Chuan stood up.

I'm going out for a bit.

Xiaoxia was spreading out her sleeping bag when she looked up.

"Where to?"

"Level up the black seahorse."

.....................

Wild Pokémon are scattered along the coast.

Because this area is known for its large population, Jiang Chuan did not interfere with the tribes.

They only target those who are alone.

After several days of grinding, Ink Seahorse has improved considerably.

[Sprite: Horsea, Level: lv10→lv13]

………………

The routine continued until the morning of the third day.

At dawn on the coast, sunlight slants down from the sea level.

Jiang Chuan stood outside the tent, looking up at the sky.

The dense swarms of giant butterflies covered the sky, like a breathing cloud.

Some of them perched on the bushes along the coast, some danced gracefully in the air, and some landed in pairs on the rocks, their wings fluttering gently.

The season for reproduction has arrived.

Jiang Chuan withdrew his gaze and turned to walk towards the corner of the tent.

My own Butterfree was perched on a dead branch, its antennae twitching slightly, as if sensing something.

Jiang Chuan squatted down and looked at it.

"Big Butterfly, do you want a wife?"

Ba Da Hu was stunned.

It tilted its head, its compound eyes flashing with a bewildered light.

Jiang Chuan pointed to the sky.

"Outside, there are female Butterflies everywhere. Follow my instructions and pick one you like."

Big Butterfly followed his finger and looked up at the sky.

next second.

Its wings suddenly spread out!

Butterfree took to the air and hovered there, its antennae twitching wildly.

Jiang Chuan smiled and stood up.

"Walk."

........................

Jiang Chuan led the giant butterfly towards the flock of birds flying around.

Hanako and Kasumi followed.

Xiaoxia rubbed her eyes, still sleepy.

"So early... Butterfly really came?"

Hanako was awake, her eyes shining as she looked at the magnificent view in the sky.

"So many...so beautiful..."

Pikachu perched on Jiang Chuan's shoulder, pointing and gesturing with its little paws.

Ibu followed Hanako's feet, looking up at the sky, its tail wagging back and forth.

The goal is clear.

Because Butterfree's beloved "goddess" is a shimmering pink Butterfree.

The pink wings shimmer with a subtle pearlescent sheen in the sunlight.

This rarity makes them instantly recognizable within their own group.

Jiang Chuan glanced around.

The target was quickly identified.

On the highest reef on the coast.

A pink Butterfree butterfly landed there, its wings fluttering gently, surrounded by several male Butterfree butterflies.

They are dancing.

Its wings vibrated and its antennae swayed, trying to attract the attention of the pink butterfly.

The pink butterfly remained unmoved.

"Go ahead," Jiang Chuan said to his Butterfly.

The giant butterfly flapped its wings and took flight.

Without hesitation, it flew straight toward the reef.

Then, the males that were originally surrounding the pink Butterfree suddenly froze.

They turned their heads at the same time.

Look at this "kind" that flew in.

The Butterfree from Jiangchuan is a size larger than the average Butterfree.

With wings spread wide and lines flowing and powerful—this is the effect of the Super Flying Fruit.

Its tentacles are exceptionally thick, more than twice as thick as those of a typical butterfly, and the tips have a faint metallic sheen.

The most exaggerated thing is the wings.

Beautiful patterns have appeared on the originally ordinary wings.

The pattern isn't natural; it's a unique design formed after the Super Flying Fruit was modified—it resembles flames and flowing clouds, refracting a rainbow of colors in the sunlight.

Where the Butterfly flies, it leaves faint trails of phosphorescent powder in the air, shimmering with tiny lights.

The area around the reef fell silent instantly.

The pink butterfly raised its head.

Its compound eyes fixed on the flying "giant".

next second.

The male butterfly butterflies that had been surrounding it all made way for it.

No one dared to stop them.

Several female Butterflies even flew up from the nearby bushes and approached the Butterflies in Jiangchuan.

One.

Two.

Three.

They fluttered around the giant butterflies in the river, their wings beating at a noticeably faster frequency—a signal for courtship.

The pink butterfly was also watching.

Its wings trembled slightly.

Jiang Chuan watched this scene from a distance, a slight smile playing on his lips.

really.

If you are powerful enough, partners, wealth, fame, and so on will come rolling in.

What kind of simp plot was in the original script?

nonexistent.

His giant butterfly didn't even need to be actively pursued.

Just flew over and made an appearance.

He became the focus of the entire event.

Ba Da Hu ignored the "hot girls" who surrounded her.

Its gaze remained fixed on that reef.

Pink Butterfly.

It flew straight over and landed on the other side of the reef.

Two giant butterflies stared at each other.

The antennae of the Butterfly in Jiangchuan sway gently—this is the language of the Butterfly.

The pink Butterfly responded.

Its wings spread out, revealing the bright patterns on its abdomen.

Pairing successful.

Then, her own Butterfree didn't fly away with the pink Butterfree to breed.

It told the pink butterfly: Elbow, come back with me!

Then it flew back towards Jiangchuan.

The pink butterfly paused for a second.

Then it flew over.

Two giant butterflies landed on the bushes in front of Jiang Chuan, one after the other.

Jiang Chuan looked at his giant butterfly.

The giant butterfly's whiskers swayed triumphantly.

Those eyes clearly said: Master, I've learned all your usual tricks.

First, demonstrate the value.

Attract attention.

Then remain humble yet assertive, and maintain the initiative.

Finally, bring the target back and get it!

Jiang Chuan nodded, quite satisfied with Ba Da Hu's learning ability.