Elf: Rewriting the script, starting with Black Stocking Hanako

Fatty, with his short legs, waddled over to the tree stump.

The tree stump was about half a meter tall, which was just right for Jigglypuff.

It climbed up the tree stump using both its hands and feet, then turned around to face Jiang Chuan and the other two.

The tree stump is like a natural stage.

Fatty stood on it, puffed out his round belly, and cleared his throat.

That serious little expression made him look just like a singer who was about to hold a concert.

Xiaoxia sat on the grass, leaned close to Jiang Chuan's ear, and whispered something.

"The method for determining whether a creature has been captured is quite simple."

Her tone carried a hint of smugness.

"Just listen to it sing one song, that's way too easy!"

Xia turned her head and glanced at Hanako.

Hanako nodded, agreeing that the standard wasn't too difficult.

Jiang Chuan simply smiled calmly.

"Its singing voice is quite extraordinary."

Xiaoxia frowned in confusion.

"Unusual? What do you mean?"

She was about to press for more information.

The chubby guy on the tree stump cleared his throat, ready to start singing.

It took a deep breath, and its round belly swelled up.

Then it opened its mouth.

"Poli... Poli Poli... Poli Poli..."

The singing began.

It was completely different from the rough, hoarse voice from before.

After eating the tree fruit, Jigglypuff's voice recovered.

Its singing voice is mellow, clear, and ethereal.

It's like the sweetest spring water in the mountains flowing into your ears.

Every note was perfect.

The melody is melodious and the rhythm is soothing.

but.

It was amidst this beautiful singing that we found ourselves.

Xiaoxia felt a strong wave of drowsiness wash over her.

That feeling of drowsiness came on without any reason.

It was like someone had pressed a switch.

Her eyelids grew heavy.

"What...is going on..."

Xiaoxia tried hard to open her eyes wide.

But my eyelids felt like they were filled with lead, and I couldn't lift them no matter what I did.

She turned her head and glanced at Hanako.

Hanako's head has started to grow little by little.

"Hana...ko...nee..."

Xia reached out her hand, intending to push Hanako.

But halfway through, his hand drooped limply.

Her body began to sway.

The little pink figure of Jigglypuff standing on the tree stump in front of me is becoming increasingly blurry.

"Jiang...chuan..."

Xiaoxia took one last look at Jiang Chuan.

She noticed that Jiang Chuan was still sitting upright.

His eyes were still open.

Still watching Jigglypuff.

That rascal... why isn't he sleepy...?

This was the last thought in Xiaoxia's mind.

Then she tilted her head to the side.

She leaned on Jiang Chuan's shoulder.

Fell asleep.

Hanako didn't last long either.

Less than ten seconds after Xiaoxia fell asleep.

Hanako's body went limp and she collapsed onto the grass.

She lay on her side, breathing evenly, sleeping soundly.

A slight smile lingered on her lips, as if she were having a sweet dream.

Jiang Chuan looked to his left.

Xiaoxia leaned on his shoulder, her face pressed against his arm, her mouth slightly open, drool almost dripping out.

He then looked to his right.

Hanako lay on the grass, sleeping soundly, her long eyelashes casting a small shadow on her face.

He smiled.

it is as expected.

This Jigglypuff's singing voice has a super hypnotic effect.

Most trainers simply couldn't withstand it.

But Jiangchuan is different.

He once received a reward for solving the missing persons case in the Yoyoyo district.

A powerful spiritual aura.

The effect of this halo is extremely powerful.

The strength of mental power has been greatly increased.

Increased proficiency in using special abilities.

The key is.

Immune hypnosis.

No matter what type of hypnosis it was, it couldn't work on him.

So when Jigglypuff's singing came over...

Jiang Chuan could feel a gentle force trying to envelop his consciousness and put him into a state of sleep.

But when that power came into contact with his mental energy, it was like waves crashing against rocks.

It shattered completely.

He was perfectly conscious.

He was even more alert than usual.

To him, Jigglypuff's singing was just pure singing.

It has no hypnotic effect and no side effects.

It's a nice song.

Jiang Chuan sat quietly on the grass, listening attentively.

Fat Ding sang with great enthusiasm.

Its eyes were closed, and its little mouth opened and closed.

The pink body swayed gently to the melody.

The sunlight shone on it, giving it a golden halo.

To be honest, the scene was quite beautiful.

The song echoed through the forest.

The surrounding Bug-type Pokémon all quieted down.

The walking grass in the bushes no longer basks in the sun; it lies on the ground and sleeps soundly.

The Arbok snake on the branch was originally flicking its tongue and observing this side.

They're curled up in a ball now, sleeping like logs.

The rattata in the distance, which had been foraging with its little rattata, was also asleep in the grass.

Several baby raccoons huddled around it, sleeping soundly as well.

Jigglypuff's singing filled the entire area.

No Pokémon was spared.

Except for Jiangchuan.

Time passed by, second by second.

The melody of Jigglypuff's singing gradually rose in pitch.

Then it gradually softened from a high pitch to a gentle tone.

It's like a complete ballad.

It has its ups and downs, its climax and its ending.

I don't know how much time has passed.

The singing finally stopped.

The last note dissipated into the air.

The forest was quiet.

Fat Ding stood on the tree stump with his eyes closed.

It was still immersed in the performance.

Several seconds passed before it slowly opened its eyes.

then.

It saw Hanako sleeping.

I saw Xia sleeping.

I saw wild Pokémon sleeping in all sorts of crooked positions.

Jigglypuff's face started to puff up again.

The drum gets bigger and bigger.

The more it bulges, the rounder it becomes.

Its eyes were filled with grievance and anger.

She's asleep again!

They're all asleep!

It's always the same!

No matter where it sings, no matter who it sings to, everyone will fall asleep!

Is there really no one in the world who can listen to it sing the whole song?

Fatty's little hands clenched into fists, and his round body trembled slightly with anger.

It jumped off the tree stump, ready to go over and wake up the sleeping people with its little fists.

However, just as it jumped off the tree stump...

A round of applause rang out.

*Clap clap clap clap clap*

The applause wasn't loud, but it sounded exceptionally clear in the quiet forest.

Fat Ding suddenly stopped in his tracks.

It was stunned.

Is someone... not asleep?

It suddenly turned around and looked in the direction from which the applause was coming.

On the grass, the human who gave it the fruit was still sitting there.

He sat up straight.

Eyes wide open.

A smile played on his lips.

Both hands are clapping.

It's Jiangchuan.

He listened to the entire song.

From beginning to end, not a single second was missed.

Fatty stared at Jiang Chuan with his big, watery eyes wide open.

Its little mouth was slightly open, and its face was full of disbelief.

"Po...Po-ri?"

Its voice trembled.

I don't know if it's because I'm excited or because I can't believe it.

Jiang Chuan stood up and walked up to Fatty Ding.

He crouched down, reached out, and gently placed his hand on Fatty's round head.

I rubbed it.

"It sounds great."

Jiang Chuan's voice was gentle, filled with genuine appreciation.

"It's the best song I've ever heard."

Fatty Ding raised his head and looked at Jiang Chuan.

Jiang Chuan's eyes were very sincere.

There was no hint of perfunctoriness or lying.

He genuinely thought it sounded good.

Fatty's eyes suddenly reddened.

Tears rolled in the eyes.

"Poli... Poli Poli..."

Its voice choked with emotion.

Great.

Great.

I finally met him.

Finally, I've met someone who can listen to the whole song.

Finally, I've met someone who can appreciate the song in its entirety.

It used to roam all over this forest, singing to people everywhere.

Sing to everyone and every Pokémon it encounters.

But every time.

It's always the same.

Before the song was even halfway through, everyone had fallen asleep.

No matter how hard it tries, no matter how much effort it puts into singing.

The results are all the same.

No one could listen to the whole thing.

not a single one.

It had thought about it more than once.

Is there really something wrong with my singing?

Am I really not good enough to sing?

But now, this human being.

He did it.

He listened to the entire song.

He was not asleep.

He even praised himself for singing well.

Jigglypuff couldn't hold back any longer.

It suddenly jumped into Jiang Chuan's arms.

Her small body pressed against Jiang Chuan's chest.

"Pooli Pooli!"

Its voice was tinged with sobs, but it was mostly filled with excitement and joy.

Jiang Chuan gently stroked Fatty's back.

It feels very good.

Round and soft.

It looks like a small, moving ball.

"Alright, alright."

Jiang Chuan said with a smile.

"You can sing whenever you want from now on, and I'll listen carefully."

Fatty lifted his head from Jiang Chuan's arms and nodded vigorously.

That look in her eyes showed that she had completely accepted Jiang Chuan.

Jiang Chuan took an empty Poké Ball from his waist.

He held the ball and waved it in front of Jigglypuff.

"Then, let's go."

Jiang Chuan gently tapped the Baby Ball against Jigglypuff's forehead.

The baby ball has been opened.

A flash of red light appeared.

Jigglypuff got sucked in.

The ball wobbled in Jiang Chuan's hands.

Then it emitted a crisp "ding".

Successfully subdued.