Elf: Rewriting the script, starting with Black Stocking Hanako

The atmosphere at dinner was actually quite nice.

Aju is a very talkative person.

He and Jiang Chuan talked a lot about Pokémon.

From training Poison-type Pokémon to the distribution of Gyms in the Kanto region.

From the concept of skill combinations to the tactical application in actual combat.

Jiang Chuan also shared many of his own insights.

The two got along very well.

The more A-Ju talked to him, the more she realized that this young man was no ordinary person.

"Jiang Chuan, your understanding of poison skills is quite accurate."

"Especially what you just mentioned, the strategy of using poison skills to wage a war of attrition..."

"That coincides with my thoughts."

A-Ju's tone was full of admiration.

Jiang Chuan smiled modestly.

"It's just some experience I've gained from regular battles."

Ah Ju waved her hand.

"No need to be so modest."

"Experience is something that not everyone can summarize."

"Your understanding of Pokémon battles surpasses that of many veteran trainers."

Aya sat opposite them, eating her meal while listening to their conversation.

She appeared to be eating, but she was actually secretly observing Jiang Chuan.

Listen to Jiang Chuan share his insights about Pokémon.

Listening to him and his brother discuss tactics.

Listen to his understanding of skill combinations.

Aya's feelings for Jiang Chuan were changing without her realizing it.

This guy...

That's really impressive.

Not the kind of trainer who only uses brute force.

He knows a lot and has a very clear mind.

And the calm and composed feeling when he speaks...

Aya's gaze fell on Jiang Chuan's hands.

That hand was holding chopsticks, picking up a piece of tempura.

Long, slender fingers with distinct knuckles.

Faint blue veins can be seen on the wrist.

It's this hand...

I spanked her today.

Aya's face turned red again.

She lowered her head and pretended to eat.

But all I could see in my mind was the image of that hand.

Aya felt something was wrong with her.

She should hate this hand.

But now that I think about it, besides the pain, there seems to be something else...

A different feeling.

A feeling she couldn't quite explain.

Aya bit her chopsticks and secretly glanced at Jiang Chuan.

Jiang Chuan was talking to his brother and didn't notice her.

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

Dinner was drawing to a close.

A-Ju put down her chopsticks and looked at Jiang Chuan.

"Jiang Chuan, what are your plans for the future?"

Which gym are you planning to challenge?

Jiang Chuan thought for a moment: "I'll probably go to the Crimson Gym first!"

A-Ju nodded, a slightly surprised expression on her face: "Crimson Gym is a high-level gym, so there's no tutorial battle involved. You'll have to work hard!"

"Thank you for the reminder, Master Aju."

Ah Ju smiled.

You're too kind.

"Oh, by the way, I've had a hot spring prepared for tonight."

"You can go take a bath and relax."

"The hot spring water at Asakusa Dojo has very good water quality."

Jiang Chuan nodded his thanks.

Xiaoxia's eyes lit up.

"spa!"

"Very good!"

"I've walked quite a bit today, so soaking in a hot spring would be very relaxing."

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

Dinner is over.

Everyone got up and left the restaurant.

Aya also stood up.

When I stood up, my butt hurt again.

She bit her lip, holding back from making a sound.

Aju walked over to Jiang Chuan and continued their conversation.

The two walked ahead.

Xiaoxia and Huazi followed behind.

Aya walked at the very back, watching Jiang Chuan's back.

This guy, although he's a bit despicable, I have to say he's a pretty strong and capable man.

Especially his strong hands...

Huh? What am I thinking? That... that's the hand that spanked me, why am I admiring it?

Aya shook her head vigorously, trying to shake off the jumbled thoughts in her mind.

But you can't shake them off.

She could only quicken her pace and run as fast as she could to her bedroom to escape.

A-Ju turned her head and glanced at her sister who had run away, a puzzled look on her face.

"What's wrong with this girl?"

"Wasn't she drinking juice?"

"Why is your face so red?"

A-Ju shook her head, too lazy to think about it anymore.

He stretched, yawned, and walked towards his bedroom.

…………

The next morning, sunlight streamed into the room through the paper windows of the light red dojo.

Jiang Chuan opened his eyes and stretched.

I slept well last night.

The guest rooms at Asakusa Dojo are very comfortable, with soft and clean tatami mats and bedding that have a faint bamboo fragrance.

He got up, dressed, and opened the door.

The sound of Xiaoxia and Hanako talking could be heard in the corridor.

"Good morning, Jiang Chuan." Xiaoxia walked over with a yawn, her hair still a little messy. "Did you sleep well last night?"

"Not bad." Jiang Chuan nodded. "How about you guys?"

"I slept so well after soaking in the hot spring!" Xiaoxia stretched, revealing her slender waist. "I don't want to leave."

Hanako walked over from behind and smiled gently: "The hot spring at the dojo is really great; my skin feels so much smoother."

The three of them went to a restaurant for breakfast together.

A-Ju was already sitting there, with several simple Japanese breakfasts laid out in front of her.

White rice, miso soup, pickles.

"Come, come, sit down and eat," Ah Ju warmly invited. "Eat more today, you won't find such a good breakfast on the road."

Jiang Chuan sat down and picked up his chopsticks.

Aya walked in from outside at that moment.

She was wearing a light purple tracksuit, her hair tied in a high ponytail, revealing a section of her fair nape.

His walking posture was still a bit unnatural.

Upon seeing Jiang Chuan, Aya blushed slightly, then pretended to be nonchalant and sat down next to her brother.

"Good morning," she said softly.

"Good morning," Jiang Chuan replied.

Xiaoxia glanced at Aya, then at Jiang Chuan, and a slight smile appeared on her lips.

She knows exactly what happened yesterday.

However, she didn't say anything and continued eating with her head down.

The atmosphere at breakfast was a little awkward.

Aya didn't say much throughout the meal; she just kept her head down and ate her rice.

She would occasionally steal a glance at Jiang Chuan, then quickly look away.

A-Ju and Jiang Chuan seemed to be having a very pleasant chat.

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

Breakfast is over.

The three of them went back to their room to pack their luggage.

Xiaoxia stuffed her things into her backpack and glanced at Jiang Chuan: "Hey Aya, why are you so quiet today?"

"I don't know." Jiang Chuan shrugged.

"Did you knock his brains out?" Xiaoxia said with a grin.

Hanako chuckled softly beside her, but said nothing.

After packing their things, the three of them arrived at the entrance of the dojo.

Aju and Aya were already standing there waiting.

"Be careful on the road." A-Ju patted Jiang Chuan on the shoulder. "If you need any help, feel free to contact me."

"Yes, I will." Jiang Chuan nodded.

Aya stood behind her brother, her hands behind her back, her toes drawing circles on the ground.

She wanted to say something, but didn't know what to say.

"Then we'll be going now." Jiang Chuan waved his hand. "Until we meet again."

"Until we meet again," Ah Ju said with a smile.

Jiang Chuan turned around, with Xiaoxia and Huazi following behind him.

The three of them walked along the stone path in front of the dojo toward the forest.

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

Aya stood there, watching Jiang Chuan's figure grow smaller and smaller as he walked further and further away.

The sunlight shone on the man, casting a long shadow.

He walks with a steady posture and his back is very straight.

He was accompanied by two women, one on his left and one on his right.

Aya suddenly felt a little empty inside.

What happened?

This awful man is leaving, and I feel a little reluctant to see him go.

No, no, it's definitely not because I can't bear to part with it!

Yes...yes...

After thinking about it for a long time, Aya finally came up with a reason.

Yes, it's because I haven't gotten my revenge yet!

That wretched Jiang Chuan, he spanked me and I haven't even gotten my revenge yet!

Hmph~ Jiang Chuan, just you wait, next time I'll definitely get my revenge and sit on your face!

You're still so awful!

Aya bit her lip, the image flashing through her mind.

Standing beside her, A-Ju watched the changing expressions on her younger sister's face and couldn't help but shake her head.

One moment she's frowning, the next she's blushing, and then she's gritting her teeth.

What mischief is this girl up to now?

"Aya," Aju said.

"Huh?" Aya snapped out of her daze. "What's wrong, brother?"

"You should mature a bit more," A-Ju said earnestly. "Look at Jiang Chuan. His discussion about Pokémon yesterday showed he was already a very mature trainer."

"With you making such a fuss, how can I entrust Ah Xing to your aunt when I go to Chengdu?"

Upon hearing this, Aya quickly replied with a smile, "Oh, brother, don't worry, I'm all mature now."

"I will definitely work hard and surpass Jiang Chuan in the future."

"Go ahead and challenge the Heavenly King with peace of mind. Leave your niece Ah Xing to me without worry."

"I will definitely run the dojo well. No matter how bad it is, it can't be worse than Cerulean Dojo."

Aju reached out and gently tapped Aya's head: "Instead of competing with your friends, you only compete with those below you, and you even started competing with Cerulean Dojo."

Aya covered her head and said with a grin, "I'm confident! Don't worry, brother!"

"I will definitely work hard!"

A-Ju looked at her younger sister and sighed.

When will this girl truly grow up?

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

On the other side, Jiang Chuan and his two companions walked on the streets of Asakusa City.

As Xiaoxia was walking, she suddenly sneezed a few times.

"Achoo! Achoo!"

Hanako asked with concern, "What's wrong? Have you caught a cold?"

Xiaoxia looked up at the sky.

The sun was shining brightly, almost blindingly so.

"With such a bright sun, have I caught a cold?" Xiaoxia shook her head. "I don't think so."

"That means someone is talking badly about you behind your back," Jiang Chuan said casually.

Xiaoxia thought for a moment, then suddenly turned to look at Jiang Chuan: "Tell me... was it you, Jiang Chuan!"

"Me?" Jiang Chuan was taken aback. "What did I say about you?"

"It was definitely you!" Xiaoxia jumped up and onto Jiang Chuan's back. "Were you secretly talking bad about me?"

"No, really." Jiang Chuan caught Xiaoxia's leg and carried her on his back.

"I don't believe you!" Xiaoxia wrapped her arms around Jiang Chuan's neck, bringing her face close to his ear. "You're definitely talking badly about me!"

"Can't you be a little more reserved, you're a girl?" Jiang Chuan said helplessly.

"What's there to be reserved about?" Xiaoxia said with a grin. "I'm your woman now, who am I supposed to be reserved for?"

Hanako burst out laughing.

Xiaoxia then realized that Huazi was still beside her, and her face immediately turned red.

"Hanako-nee...that's not what I meant..."

"It's alright," Hanako smiled gently. "You're right."

Xiaoxia became even more embarrassed and buried her face in Jiang Chuan's neck.

Jiang Chuan patted Xiaoxia's bottom: "Get down, it's tiring to carry you."

"No!" Xiaoxia pleaded, "Just for a little while!"

"You were talking badly about me just now, and now you're going to take the blame for me?" Jiang Chuan said with a laugh.

"Then I won't say anything." Xiaoxia hugged her even tighter.

Hanako watched the two bickering, shook her head with a smile, and quickened her pace to catch up.

Jiang Chuan carried Xiao Xia on his back, and Xiao Xia was dangling her legs while lying on his back.

Hanako walked beside him, occasionally glancing at Jiang Chuan's profile.

Sunlight fell on the three people, their shadows overlapping.

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

After leaving Asakura City, Jiang Chuan did not rush on his way.

He took Xiaoxia and Hanako to hunt some wild Pokémon in the surrounding wilderness.

It's mainly for Pikachu and Eevee to level up.

Although these wild Pokémon are not high-level, they are numerous.

Accumulating experience points is a good thing.

However, we arrived at the Pokémon Reserve after only a short time.

A protected area is a zone used to protect the ecology and breeding of Pokémon.

Pokémon in the protected area are not allowed to be captured or battled lightly.

Jiang Chuan put away the map. "The scenery in the reserve should be quite nice. Let's treat this as sightseeing."

The three continued walking forward.

Before long, the scenery before us suddenly opened up.

An endless grassland unfolds before your eyes.

The green meadow stretches to the horizon, meeting the blue sky and white clouds.

When the wind blows, the grass ripples like waves, resembling a green ocean.

In the distance, you can see a group of Tauros grazing and several Dodrupi running around.

"Wow!" Xiaoxia exclaimed, "So beautiful!"

Hanako was stunned: "It's so beautiful."

Jiang Chuan took a deep breath; the air was filled with the scent of fresh grass.

It's refreshing and comfortable.

"Let's go, let's cross this grassland." Jiang Chuan strode forward.

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

The grasslands are beautiful, but walking on them can be quite tiring.

The grassland stretched as far as the eye could see; you could walk for half a day and still not see the end.

However, Jiang Chuan was not in a hurry.

Since we're not in a rush, we can just take our time.

After walking for most of the day, Xiaoxia suddenly pointed into the distance and shouted, "It looks like there's some kind of event over there!"

Jiang Chuan looked in the direction she pointed.

In the distance, there was a cluster of tents and flags, and a number of people were gathered there.

"Let's go take a look," Jiang Chuan said.

The three quickened their pace and walked over.

Upon closer inspection, it became clear that it was a Pokémon racing competition.

Many trainers ride Tauros and Ponyta, racing on the grasslands.

"This is a Pokémon racing competition of the Lalamo tribe," Hanako recognized it. "I've heard of it before."

"Lalamyians?" Xiaoxia asked curiously.

"Yes, a tribe that lives on the grasslands," Hanako explained. "They are very skilled at riding Pokémon and often hold these racing competitions."

"That sounds so interesting!" Xiaoxia exclaimed excitedly. "Can we watch it?"

"Of course." Jiang Chuan smiled. "Let's rest today and not rush."

"Great!" Xiaoxia jumped up with joy.

The three of them found a spot with a good view and watched the race all afternoon.

The riders galloped across the grassland on their fiery horses at great speed.

The wind whistled past my ears, and the horse's mane fluttered in the wind.

The scene was spectacular.

Xiaoxia watched intently, occasionally letting out a gasp of amazement.

Hanako was also very happy, with a smile on her face the whole time.

Jiang Chuan sat on the grass, watching the game in the distance, feeling very relaxed.

Pursuing your goals is important, but you shouldn't overlook the beautiful scenery along the way.

Taking a break once in a while is a good option.

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

The race ended in the evening.

The three of them found a flat spot on the grassland and prepared to spend the night there.

Hanako took out food and a blanket from her backpack and spread them on the grass.

Xiaoxia ran to gather some dry branches and started a campfire.

The firelight illuminated the surrounding meadow, making it feel warm and cozy.

The three of them sat around the campfire, eating a simple dinner.

"I'm so happy today," Xiaoxia said, taking a bite of her bread. "I haven't felt this relaxed in ages."

"Yes," Hanako nodded, "The scenery on the grassland is truly beautiful."

Jiang Chuan smiled and said, "Then let's stay one more day and leave tomorrow."

"No need, no need," Xiaoxia waved her hand. "One day of rest is enough. We can't delay your journey."

"It won't cause any delay," Jiang Chuan said. "Anyway, one more day won't make a difference."

"Let's go," Hanako said. "You've already taken good care of us."

Jiang Chuan glanced at the two of them and didn't insist any further.

As night deepened, the campfire crackled and popped.

Xiaoxia leaned on Jiang Chuan's shoulder and gradually fell asleep.

Hanako sat opposite Jiang Chuan, looking at him with gentle eyes.

"What's wrong?" Jiang Chuan asked.

"It's nothing," Hanako shook her head. "I just feel so good to be able to travel with you."

Jiang Chuan reached out and touched Hanako's face: "There are many more great places to go in the future."

"Mm." Hanako nodded and took Egawa's hand.

The firelight danced on their faces.

The calls of wild Pokémon could be heard in the distance.

The night on the grassland is quiet and beautiful.