Elf: Rewriting the script, starting with Black Stocking Hanako

Jiang Chuan and his group passed through a bustling commercial street.

The commercial street in Neon Town is busiest before nightfall.

The lights in the shops on both sides have started to come on, and the shop owners are shouting their wares at the top of their lungs.

Pedestrians came and went, their faces all bearing that restless and irritable expression.

Xiaoxia looked at the irritable faces around her and couldn't help but shrank her shoulders.

"These people are all incredibly vicious."

Hanako nodded in agreement.

Fatty perched on Jiang Chuan's shoulder, curiously looking at the surrounding shops.

The variety of signs and colorful lights made it feel both fresh and exciting.

Then, while passing by a stationery store...

Jigglypuff suddenly stopped moving.

Its body stiffened for a moment, then it suddenly poked its head out from Jiang Chuan's shoulder.

Those big, watery eyes were staring intently at the stationery store window.

To be precise.

He was staring at a marker pen displayed in the shop window.

The marker was entirely black, with a rounded body and a few small star patterns on it.

The key is.

Its shape.

Fatty stared at the marker, his eyes wide with amazement.

It patted Jiang Chuan's shoulder with its little paws.

"Pooli! Pooli pooli!"

It barked and pointed at the markers in the shop window, looking extremely anxious.

Jiang Chuan stopped and looked in the direction Fatty Ding was pointing.

The marker lay quietly in the shop window, the light reflecting off it with a soft glow.

He glanced at the marker, then looked down at Fatty's anxious little face.

Then he laughed.

"want to?"

Fatty nodded vigorously.

They were nodding their heads like chicks pecking at rice.

Jiang Chuan pushed open the door of the stationery store and went inside.

The boss was a balding middle-aged man, leaning against the counter, idly flipping through a magazine.

When a guest came in, he wasn't very enthusiastic, he just raised his eyelids slightly.

"Look around as you like."

Jiang Chuan walked straight to the shop window and took down the pink marker.

I walked up to the counter and asked the shopkeeper.

"How much does this pen cost?"

The shopkeeper glanced at it and stated the price.

Jiang Chuan readily paid the money.

Then, in front of Fat Ding, he handed over the marker.

"Here, this is for you."

Fatty stretched out his two little hands and carefully took the marker.

It held the pen in both hands, looking down at the pen body and the star pattern on it.

The little hand gently stroked the pen.

Then it raised its head and looked at Jiang Chuan.

Her eyes were glistening.

"Polii..."

Its little paws tightly clutched the marker, as if it were holding some rare treasure.

Then it tiptoed and rubbed its face against Jiang Chuan's hand.

This is a way of saying thank you.

Jiang Chuan smiled and rubbed its head.

"You're welcome. Just sing well later."

Fatty nodded vigorously.

After leaving the stationery store, Fatty kept clutching that marker and wouldn't let go.

It used the pen as a microphone, occasionally picking it up and gesturing towards its little mouth.

Then he started humming and testing the sound himself.

"Poli... Poli Poli..."

That earnest little face was absolutely adorable.

Xia watched from the side and couldn't help but whisper in Hanako's ear.

"This Jigglypuff really loves singing."

Hanako nodded, a gentle smile in her eyes.

"Yes, and Jiang Chuan is really dedicated to Pokémon."

………………

By the time it got completely dark, all the equipment in the event square had been set up.

Miss Officer Jenny, along with a few others, temporarily set up a small platform in the center of the square.

A broadcasting system was set up on the platform, with the loudspeaker connected to loudspeakers distributed throughout the town.

The technician in charge was a young man wearing glasses. After he finished adjusting the equipment, he gave Jun Sha an OK sign.

Miss Officer Jenny also put on a pair of earmuffs.

She turned to look at Jiang Chuan.

"All departments are in position, and key personnel are wearing noise-proof gear. The town's loudspeaker system is also connected. Now it's up to you."

Jiang Chuan nodded, then looked down at the chubby boy at his feet.

Fat Ding stood at the edge of the table, holding the marker.

Its short legs trembled slightly with nervousness.

But its eyes were surprisingly bright.

That look in his eyes—a mixture of nervousness and excitement, fear and anticipation.

Like a singer about to take the stage.

Jiang Chuan squatted down in front of it.

Are you nervous?

Fatty hesitated for a moment, then nodded obediently.

Jiang Chuan smiled and placed his hand on its round head.

"Don't be nervous. Just imagine the audience below are tree stumps. Are you afraid of tree stumps?"

Fatty thought for a moment and then shook his head.

That solves it.

Jiang Chuan patted its back.

Go, this is your stage.

Fatty took a deep breath, and his round belly bulged out.

Then it nodded vigorously.

With her short legs, she waddled towards the microphone on the stage.

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

The neon town is even more vibrant at night than during the day.

People are arguing in the residential building.

The sound traveled through the thin walls and echoed in the hallway.

Inside an izakaya (Japanese pub) on the street, someone was drunk and slamming their fist on the table while cursing.

The proprietress tried to dissuade them, but to no avail.

In a residential area, two children got into a fight over a toy.

The sound of wailing could be heard several streets away.

The entire neon town was like a pot of boiling water.

It was churning, restless, and boiling.

Miss Officer Jenny stood on the edge of the square. Although she was wearing earmuffs, she could still feel the oppressive anxiety in the air.

She looked down at her watch.

Time is up.

Then she nodded to Jiang Chuan on the stage.

Jiang Chuan patted Fatty Ding on the shoulder.

"Let's begin."

Jigglypuff stands in front of the microphone.

Its two little paws were tightly clutching the pink marker.

It was as if they were holding the most precious treasure.

It closed its eyes and took a deep breath.

Then, it opened its mouth.

"Polii..."

The first note floated out of its mouth.

Gentle and soft.

It was like a drop of cool spring water falling into a boiling oil pan.

Something magic happened.

The arguing suddenly subsided in the residential buildings closest to the square.

The drunkard who was slamming his fist on the table and cursing had his glass frozen in mid-air.

He blinked, and suddenly the words of abuse wouldn't come out.

The nameless anger within me was gently suppressed, as if by a tender hand.

Jigglypuff's singing continued.

"Pooli pooli... Pooli pooli..."

The singing was amplified and broadcast through loudspeakers scattered throughout the town, reaching every street.

Every corner.

Every room.

The homeless man on the street corner stopped his agitated mutterings, leaned against the wall, and a peaceful expression appeared on his face.

The middle-aged woman who was arguing with the clerk at the convenience store suddenly stopped arguing.

She glanced at the change in her hand, waved her hand, said "never mind," and turned to leave.

The two children who were fighting slowed down as they fought.

Then the two looked at each other and both felt there was nothing to argue about.

One person picked up a toy from the ground and handed it to the other, who took it and said thank you.

The singing continued to drift on.

A mellow, clear, and ethereal singing voice.

It was as if it was flowing into everyone's ears.

The restless emotions were calmed down.

The anger was extinguished.

The nameless anger that permeated the entire town gradually melted away with the sound of Fatty's song.

Instead, a deep sleepiness took over.

That sleepiness was exactly the same as what Xiaoxia and Hanako had felt before.

Unable to resist.

They didn't want to resist either.

When Fatty activated his singing skill, Jiang Chuan also sensed something different through his mental perception. The combination of skill and singing affected everyone in the town.

The entire town began to feel their eyelids grow heavy under the influence of the singing.

The body became supple.

Consciousness began to fade.

Jigglypuff closed his eyes, completely absorbed in his singing.

Its two little paws held the marker, and its body swayed gently to the melody.

It knew that many people were listening to it sing this time.

It can sense it.

In the past, when I sang in the forest, my audience consisted only of wild Pokémon.

They can listen, but they always fall asleep.

It's different now.

There is one person whose ears are surely listening attentively to its song.

Fatty opened one eye and secretly glanced at Jiang Chuan below the stage.

Jiang Chuan stood there, looking at it.

His eyes were clear, and he wore an encouraging smile.

Fat Ding's heart was suddenly filled with something warm.

It sang with even more passion.

The voice is more mellow, and the emotions are more abundant.

It's as if it wants to dedicate all its singing to the person who can listen to its entire song.

Time flows by in the song.

I don't know how much time has passed.

The entire neon town fell silent.

Utter silence.

The sounds of arguing, cursing, fighting, and crying.

They've all disappeared.

Only Jigglypuff's singing echoed in the quiet night sky.

Thus, Neon Town experienced its quietest night in recent years.

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

After a beautiful dream, Neon Town has been completely transformed.

The vendors who were arguing heatedly yesterday are now greeting each other with smiles on their faces.

"Good morning, Yoshimoto!"

Good morning! The weather is lovely today!

"I'm sorry about yesterday. I don't know where I got so angry."

"Hey, what are you saying? I have a question too. I'll treat you to breakfast later!"

The two middle-aged men, who almost got into a fight yesterday, are now chatting as if nothing happened.

The trainer and the passerby who argued yesterday because Casey was knocked down met again today.

The trainer stepped forward and scratched his head.

"Um... about yesterday, I'm sorry, my tone wasn't very nice."

The passerby seemed a little embarrassed and waved his hand.

"No, no, no, I wasn't watching where I was going and bumped into your Casey. I should be the one apologizing."

The trainer took a berry out of his pocket and handed it over.

"This is my favorite fruit from the tree. I'm giving it to you as an apology."

The passerby took it and grinned.

"Thanks, bro. I'll treat you to a drink next time!"

The two of them walked away arm in arm.

Xiaoxia stared wide-eyed at the harmonious and friendly environment around her.

"Wow... is this still the same Neon Town from yesterday?"

Hanako also came over to look, and after watching for a while, she couldn't help but laugh.

"Sure enough, when you sleep well, everything goes smoothly."

She stretched, her thin clothes outlining the curves of her body.

"Everyone should make sure to get enough sleep."

As the two women stood beside Jiang Chuan sighing, Jiang Chuan was also looking at his system panel.

The task completion notification popped up last night.

[Capture the singing Jigglypuff, let the residents of Neon Town get a good night's sleep, and calm the town's volatile mood!]

[Task Status: Completed!]

[Quest Reward: Premium Fairy Wing - When held by a Pokémon, the power of Fairy-type moves is increased by 40%!]

The item has been added to your system inventory.

[Joey Family General Affection +20!]

[Current cumulative total: 50]

Jiang Chuan looked at the pink-glowing feather in his system inventory and a slight smile appeared on his lips.

Fairy-type moves are increased in power by 40%.

This is no small amount.

Jigglypuff happens to be a fairy.

Although this guy doesn't like fighting, if it really comes down to when it needs to go into battle, hanging this feather on it will make its output level completely different.

Furthermore, this exquisite Fairy Feather can also be used by other Fairy-type Pokémon in the future.

nice one.

Put it away, put it away.

Having completed their mission, Jiang Chuan and his two companions were preparing to leave Neon Town.

After I returned to the hotel and packed my things, Miss Officer Jenny was already waiting at the door.

Her patrol car was parked on the side of the road, the police lights on the roof reflecting the sunlight.

Today's Officer Jenny is completely different from yesterday's.

Yesterday, she had a furrowed brow, spoke sharply, and seemed like a taut string.

But today, she had a smile on her face and her posture was much more relaxed.

Seeing Jiang Chuan come out, she stepped forward.

Good morning, Jiang Chuan.

Her tone was light and cheerful, a stark contrast to her angry "What's wrong? Who is it again?" from yesterday.

"Last night's radio concert was fantastic."

Officer Jenny put her hands on her hips, looked up at the sky, then looked down at Jiang Chuan.

"I took a walk around this morning, and the atmosphere in the whole Neon Town is different. All those minor disputes and frictions have disappeared."

She paused, then her smile deepened.

"And this morning when I opened the patrol log, I found that there were zero reports of crimes last night. Zero! Do you know what that means for Neon Town?"

Officer Jenny's tone was filled with excitement.

"Since I was transferred to this town, I've never seen a night with zero police reports. Last night was the first time."

She reached out and patted Jiang Chuan on the shoulder.

"Honestly, thank you so much. You and that Jigglypuff helped us solve a huge problem."

Jiang Chuan smiled.

"You're welcome. I just did a task while I was at it."

Officer Jenny shook her head and said seriously.

"It's just a coincidence for you, but it's a lifesaver for us."

She took an envelope out of her pocket and handed it to Jiang Chuan.

"This is a small token of appreciation from the town, an extra reward in addition to the previously agreed-upon mission reward."

Jiang Chuan didn't stand on ceremony and took it directly, weighing it in his hand.

It's quite heavy.

Thanks.

He stuffed the envelope into his backpack.

Officer Jenny glanced again at the chubby dog ​​on Jiang Chuan's shoulder.

The little guy was lying there, blinking his eyes as he looked at her.

"Thank you too, Little Fatty."

Officer Jenny reached out and gently poked Jigglypuff's round belly.

Fatty chuckled as he was poked.

"Pori~"

Then it puffed up its cheeks and turned to one side.

Officer Jenny paused for a moment.

"Huh? What's wrong with it?"

Jiang Chuan explained with a smile.

"It still holds a grudge. After it finished singing last night, it opened its eyes and saw that everyone was asleep. No one listened to it sing, and it felt betrayed."

Officer Jenny exclaimed and couldn't help but laugh.

"This little guy has quite a personality."

She stopped smiling, stood up straight, and gave Jiang Chuan a proper salute.

"Mr. Jiangchuan, I wish you a safe journey. Please feel free to contact me if you need any assistance."

Jiang Chuan waved to her.

"Okay, see you again sometime."

He turned around and led Xia and Hanako toward the eastern exit of Neon Town.

On the way out of town, Xiaoxia looked back a few times.

The townspeople who were arguing yesterday are all smiling and greeting each other with good morning today.

The entire town exudes a peaceful and serene atmosphere.

"That's great."

Xiaoxia couldn't help but sigh.

"A good night's sleep can bring about such a big change in a place."

Xiaoxia nodded.

"Sleep is really important. I'll make sure I get eight hours every day from now on."

Hanako glanced at her sideways.

"Are you sure? You said yesterday that you were going to stay up late to show off your Water-type Pokémon."

Xiaoxia blushed and reached out to cover Huazi's mouth.

"Hey, Hanako-nee, don't expose my weaknesses in front of Jiang Chuan!"

The two of them followed Jiang Chuan, playfully bickering.

Jiang Chuan smiled at the two of them having fun and then began to adjust the lineup.