Elf: Rewriting the script, starting with Black Stocking Hanako

I was busy for about an hour.

The situation in the hall has finally stabilized.

Those who needed to register did so, and those who needed to collect their medication collected it.

Although there are still just as many people, at least it's not chaotic anymore.

Miss Joey walked over from the front desk, letting out a long sigh of relief, and wiped the sweat from her forehead. Her pink bangs were damp with sweat and clung to her skin.

She was completely soaked.

The underwear and panties inside were all sticky and clinging to my body.

I was running around just now, carrying medicine, comforting the trainer, and busy in the treatment room. I was sweating profusely.

My back, waist, and inner thighs were all covered in sweat.

The bra straps were soaked with sweat, and the feeling of the wet fabric sticking to her skin made Miss Joey a little uncomfortable.

Fortunately, it's alright.

The nurses' uniforms are quite thick, so they're not visible from the outside.

When she stood in front of Jiang Chuan, she subconsciously tugged at the hem of her clothes and pulled at her collar to make them less clingy.

But her face was still a little red.

"Thank you so much."

Miss Joey's voice was a little calmer than before, but it still carried a slight pant from her earlier busyness.

She placed her hands together in front of her and bowed slightly to Jiang Chuan.

When she looked up, her eyes met Jiang Chuan's.

My heart skipped a beat again.

That indescribable feeling resurfaced.

Jiang Chuan has fifty points of general goodwill towards the Joey family.

This number isn't particularly high, but it's not low either.

It won't make Miss Joey fall in love with Jiang Chuan at first sight, nor will it make her lose her composure.

But it makes Miss Joey feel inexplicably comfortable and at ease when she looks at Jiang Chuan.

When someone else does the same thing, she only politely thanks them.

Jiang Chuan did it, and she would feel a little more concerned.

In that situation, if it had been another trainer who put their arm around her waist instead of Jiang Chuan, she probably would have just blushed, thanked him, and left quickly.

But now, standing in front of Jiang Chuan, the thought that flashed through her mind was...

When I was being hugged, did he feel the touch on my waist?

And the sweat on my body... Even though the uniform is thick, if we're standing this close, won't he smell something?

And the clothes inside are all soaked. If I sit down or move around, will they see through?

These thoughts raced through her mind.

Her face turned a little redder.

My heart skipped a few beats.

However, Miss Joy is, after all, a member of the Joy family, and has worked at the Pokémon Center since she was a child, so she has seen all sorts of things.

She took a deep breath and quickly suppressed these chaotic thoughts.

The smile on his face returned to normal.

"Thank you so much, all three of you."

As she spoke, she nodded to Hanako and Kasumi beside her.

Xiaoxia waved her hand dismissively.

"It's alright, it's alright!"

"We usually receive a lot of help from the Pokémon Center."

"This is a small way of giving back."

As Xiaoxia spoke, she stretched.

Then her eyes lit up, as if she had remembered something.

"That's right, that's right!"

"Miss Joey."

"Now that you're done with your work, could you please help the three of us check in?"

Upon hearing this request, Miss Joey's expression stiffened for a moment.

She blinked, her lips moved, and she looked a little embarrassed.

Hanako noticed the change in Miss Joey's expression.

She gently patted Togepi's little head in her arms and asked softly, "Miss Joy, what's wrong? Is something bothering you?"

Miss Joey pursed her lips, lowered her head slightly, and spoke with a hint of apology in her voice.

"It's not that it's inconvenient..."

"only……"

She looked up and glanced at the trainers lying haphazardly in the hall.

"You've seen it too."

"Checking trainers into the facility was originally a perk offered by the Pokémon Center."

"Given how much you've helped me today, I should offer you even better assistance in return."

"but……"

"There are just too many people coming to Crimson Lotus Island lately."

Miss Joey sighed.

"Look, even in the hall, some people have brought elves to sit down and rest."

"The rooms inside were also fully booked early on, following the first-come, first-served rule."

"There isn't a single empty room left."

After she finished speaking, her face was full of apology.

Upon hearing this, Xiaoxia's spirits plummeted.

His shoulders slumped down, and his head tilted to one side.

"what……"

She let out a long sigh, her voice filled with disappointment.

"No way..."

"I never imagined that even in town, I'd have to sleep on the floor."

As Xiaoxia spoke, she turned her head and looked around the hall.

People were lying on the floor, people were lying under the benches, and people were crowded in the corners where cushions were laid out.

Her lips twitched.

"But this island is only so big."

"I feel like there are people everywhere I go."

"I wanted to find a place to sleep on the floor, but I felt like there were people coming and going everywhere."

"We can't just sleep on the street."

Xiaoxia became more and more discouraged as she spoke, and her voice trailed off.

Hanako stood to the side without saying a word, but her brows furrowed slightly.

Although she could make do in the wild, who would want to sleep on the floor if they could have a proper room to rest in?

Moreover, Honglian Island is now packed with tourists, making it difficult to even find a quiet corner.

Miss Joey observed the expressions on the three people's faces.

Then he looked at Jiang Chuan.

Jiang Chuan, on the other hand, remained calm, as if sleeping in a room or not was of no concern to him. He was rolling down his sleeves and tidying up the clothes he had messed up while helping out.

Miss Joey looked at his profile and hesitated for a moment.

A thought popped into my head.

Her home is on Cinnabar Island, not too far from the Pokémon Center.

The house has two bedrooms and a sofa in the living room. It should be fine for three people to stay overnight.

The problem is, it's a little awkward to invite a trainer to your home.

She has never let a trainer stay at her house before.

And he was a man.

Although Hanako and Kasumi were also there, Jiangchuan was, after all, a man.

Miss Joey bit her lower lip and twisted her fingers in front of her.

I hesitated for a few seconds.

Finally, she raised her head and looked at Jiang Chuan.

The voice was softer and gentler than before.

"or……"

"Come to my house instead."

Her face flushed slightly after she said that.

He quickly added, "My home isn't far from here."

"There are two bedrooms, and there's a sofa in the living room."

"There is also a relatively spacious area."

"You can rest on the sofa or the floor too."

She spoke a little too quickly, as if afraid of being interrupted.

"What I mean is..."

"At least it's better than sleeping on the floor outside."

As soon as Miss Joey finished speaking, she regretted it a little.

Making guests sleep on the sofa and the floor seems rather inconsiderate.

But she really had no choice. There were only two bedrooms. She lived in one by herself, and although the other room could also be occupied, it was not appropriate for three people to squeeze into one room.

She secretly glanced at Jiang Chuan, wanting to see his reaction.

Xiaoxia reacted explosively first.

"oh oh!"

"Really?"

She bounced back from her earlier dejected state and became incredibly energetic.

"That's wonderful, Miss Joey!"

"Having a room to stay in is fantastic!"

Xiaoxia suffered a lot while following Jiang Chuan.

She'd slept in caves, on grass, on rocks, and even in sand dunes. Being able to rest in a proper room was a wonderful thing for her.

Hanako smiled too.

She nodded gently and said in a soft voice, "Then I'll have to trouble you, Miss Joey. We've followed Jiang Chuan all the way here, sleeping in all sorts of wilderness. We're really grateful to be able to rest in the room."

Togepi stirred in Misty's arms, as if he was happy.

Miss Joey breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing their reactions.

Then she looked at Jiang Chuan.

Jiang Chuan happened to be looking at her as well.

"Thank you very much, Miss Joey."

Jiang Chuan's voice was natural, with a hint of casual laughter.

"Having a place to rest is much better than sleeping on rocks or in the desert in the wild before."

He said that casually.

Miss Joey's eyes lit up immediately.

"Wow……"

"Your adventure is amazing!"

"You've even been to the desert?"

Her voice was filled with genuine surprise and curiosity.

Her big eyes were fixed on Jiang Chuan, as if waiting for him to say more.

Jiang Chuan smiled.

"I've been to quite a few places."

"I can talk to Miss Joey when I have time later."

Miss Joey nodded vigorously.

She didn't know why she was so interested in this trainer's journey. But she just found it interesting to listen to Jiang Chuan talk and wanted to hear more.

But now is not the time to chat.

She turned around and briefly handed over the procedures to her colleague on duty, and then said a few words to the jellyfish.

Then she took a light jacket she usually wore from the break room and draped it over her nurse's uniform.

"Let's go."

"My house is in this direction."

Nurse Joy led the way out of the Pokémon Center.

It was already night outside.

The night on Crimson Lotus Island is completely different from the daytime.

The daytime heat has dissipated considerably, and the sea breeze carries a hint of saltiness and coolness.

The lanterns along the roadside were all lit up, their orange glow spilling onto the stone pavement. In the distance, scattered fishing lights could be seen flickering on the coastline.

Miss Joey walked ahead of the three, at a moderate pace.

She pointed out the scenic spots along the road as she walked.

"Look over there."

"That area with lights is the most famous hot spring town on Crimson Lotus Island."

"There were hot springs here before, but they weren't really developed. This year, they started promoting them on a large scale, and they became popular overnight."

As she spoke, she turned and glanced at Jiang Chuan.

"You really chose the right place."

"The hot springs here are especially good."

"Your skin will become very smooth after soaking in it."

When Miss Joey said this, there was a hint of pride in her voice.

After all, this is where she lives, and she's always happy to share the good things about her hometown with others.

Xiaoxia looked in the direction Miss Joey pointed.

The hot spring street was brightly lit, and you could vaguely see white steam rising from some of the buildings.

The roadside was lined with colorful lanterns, and it was bustling with people.

Wow~

"This hot spring town looks really nice."

Xiaoxia's eyes lit up.

The dejected feeling I had at the Pokémon Center had completely vanished.

Hanako was also looking in that direction.

Her gaze swept across the hot spring town and landed on the distant coastline.

The sea was calm at night.

The moonlight spilled onto the water, creating a silver ribbon of light.

The lighthouse in the distance was flashing.

The sea breeze blew by, ruffling the stray hairs on Hanako's forehead.

Hanako's lips curved slightly into a smile.

"The scenery on Crimson Lotus Island is quite nice after nightfall."

Miss Joey nodded happily upon hearing this.

She slowed her pace and walked to a spot next to Jiang Chuan.

"Jiangchuan."

She called out, her voice sounding more natural than before.

"Is there anywhere in particular you'd like to visit on Crimson Lotus Island this time?"

She asked the question very casually.

But after asking the question, he couldn't help but glance at Jiang Chuan again.

Under the moonlight, Jiang Chuan's profile was clearly defined. He walked with a steady, unhurried gait, giving off a very reliable impression.

Jiang Chuan turned his head and glanced at Miss Joey.

"I don't actually know much about Crimson Lotus Island."

He spoke very directly.

"I came to Cinnabar Island mainly to challenge the gyms."

Miss Joey paused for a moment.

"what?"

"Challenge the gym?"

She paused for a moment, a cute look of confusion on her face.

Her pink head was tilted slightly, and her brows were furrowed gently, as if she was trying to recall something.

Jiang Chuan frowned slightly when he saw her expression, but the smile on his face remained unchanged.

"What's wrong, Miss Joey?"

He walked beside Miss Joey, the distance between them neither too close nor too far.

If I understand correctly...

"There should be a high-level gym on Cinnabar Island, right?"

"It's called the Crimson Lotus Dojo."

Miss Joey frowned, relaxed, and then frowned again.

As she walked, she thought to herself, her fingers unconsciously touching her chin.

After a few seconds, she nodded.

"Yes."

"There is a regional representative dojo here called Crimson Lotus Dojo."

Her tone was initially certain.

Then it became uncertain again.

"But……"

"That dojo collapsed a while ago due to some unusual geological tremor."

"They said they would rebuild it after it collapsed."

"What other projects were approved and planned later?"

"They said they wanted to build a tourist attraction to entertain guests..."

As she spoke, her voice trailed off.

"I thought the representative dojo in this area had been shut down."

Miss Joey looked up at Jiang Chuan.

Her pink eyes held a hint of apology and a touch of embarrassment.

"and……"

"I don't think I've ever seen the owner of this dojo before."

"I don't even know what he looks like."

"Crimson Island is only so big. If there really is a Gym Leader, I should have encountered him by now."

"But I've worked here for so long and I've never seen him before."

As she spoke, she added, "Could it be that you've remembered it wrong?"

Joey's words caused Jiang Chuan and the other two to look puzzled.