Elf: Rewriting the script, starting with Black Stocking Hanako

Jiangchuan, Hanako, and Pikachu and Eevee, who were playing nearby, all turned to look at Misty's tent.

The scream was sharp and thin, clearly indicating extreme fright.

"What's wrong with Xia?" Hanako put down her spoon and looked at the tent with concern.

"I'll go check." Jiang Chuan stood up, dusted off his hands, and said, "Sister Hua Zi, you continue, don't let the soup burn."

"Okay, go quickly." Hanako nodded.

Jiang Chuan walked to Xiaoxia's tent but did not rashly lift the curtain.

"Xiaoxia, what's wrong?" he asked through the tent fabric.

……

At this moment, Xiaoxia inside the tent had her face flushed red, transforming into a steam princess.

She knelt on her sleeping bag, with a small cloth bag containing underwear spread out in front of her.

There should have been several pairs of her usual cotton underwear with cartoon prints inside.

but now……

It's all gone!

Instead, it is

A pure black lace, semi-transparent, made of only a thin layer of gauze.

A bright red ribbon with thin straps on the side, the kind that need to be tied into a bow.

A pale purple ribbon with a hollowed-out pattern, made of very little fabric, almost just a few straps.

And then there's that white lace dress she bought herself... mixed in with it, it actually looks the most "conservative".

"Who...who, who touched my underwear?!"

Xiaoxia's voice trembled as she pinched the black lace fabric between her fingertips; the gossamer-thin material felt light and airy in her hand.

The light shone through the tent fabric, and she could clearly see the outline of her fingers under the lace.

What... what's the difference between wearing this and not wearing it?

"How...how am I supposed to wear this? It's so...so embarrassing!"

Xiaoxia felt like she had a fever all over her body.

She hurriedly stuffed the "evidence" back into the bottom of the bag and weighed it down with her clothes.

It's as if this makes them seem like they don't exist.

"Xiaoxia, what's wrong?" Jiang Chuan's question from outside the tent made Xiaoxia scream again.

"what!"

She was so startled that her hand trembled, and the bag almost fell to the ground.

"I'm fine! You...you, don't come in!" Xiaoxia shouted in a panic, her voice trembling. "I...I'm not wearing anything~ You...you should hurry up and help Sister Huazi prepare dinner~"

Yes, that's what I said!

He absolutely must not see these!

"Huh? You're not wearing anything?" Jiang Chuan outside the tent was clearly taken aback for a moment, then a low chuckle came from outside: "Alright then. Be careful, call us if anything happens."

The footsteps gradually faded into the distance.

Xiaoxia finally breathed a long sigh of relief and collapsed onto her sleeping bag.

My heart was still pounding.

She covered her burning face.

"Oh no... I wonder if Jiang Chuan will think I'm weird... all alone in a tent at night without clothes..."

"It's all my sister's fault! She must have done it!"

Xiaoxia bit her lip, and the image of Sakura's gentle yet mischievous face appeared in her mind.

Who else could it be besides my sister?

Last night... only her sister touched her backpack!

"Why are you stuffing so many of these... these kinds of underwear in here?!" Xiaoxia was both embarrassed and angry, and grabbed her sleeping bag to cover her head.

but……

With my head covered, in the darkness, the feel of the lace and the openwork designs inexplicably became clear in my mind.

The black one... seems especially sexy.

Red straps...won't it be a hassle to put on?

And that pale purple...

"Stop, stop, stop! What am I thinking about!" Xiaoxia shook her head sharply, trying to shake off those messy thoughts.

But the temperature on my cheeks just wouldn't come down.

…………

Dinner was prepared quickly.

The enticing aroma of food wafted into the tent.

"Xia, come out for dinner." Hanako's gentle voice came from outside.

"I...I'm not hungry! You guys eat first!" Xiaoxia's muffled voice came from inside the tent.

She doesn't want to go out!

Her face is so red, something's definitely wrong!

And...and she's completely naked down there, only wrapped in a sleeping bag. Her old underwear is soaked with sweat and she's taken it off, but she doesn't dare wear the new ones...how is she going to go out?!

"Aren't you hungry? The soup smells delicious." Jiang Chuan's voice came over.

"I'm not hungry! You guys eat!" Xiaoxia buried her face even deeper.

There was a moment of silence outside.

"Alright then, I'll save some for you. Come out and eat when you're hungry," Hanako said considerately.

"Um……"

Listening to the soft clinking of bowls and chopsticks outside, and the occasional low murmurs between Jiang Chuan and Hua Zi, Xiao Xia sat in the tent, hugging her knees.

I'm actually a little hungry.

But more intense than hunger was a nameless panic and a hidden shame.

Images of those underwear keep creeping into my mind uncontrollably.

My sister's words echoed in my ears.

"Only men like that..."

"If you have the opportunity, be more proactive..."

"Let's try to eat Jiangchuan food as soon as possible..."

"Ugh! I don't want to think about it anymore!" Xiaoxia shook her head vigorously and buried herself in her sleeping bag.

She didn't sleep well that night.

Fragmented images always appear in my dreams.

Lace trim.

Jiang Chuan's face drew closer.

And the scene of myself standing in front of him wearing those shameful clothes...

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

the next morning.

Xiaoxia woke up just as dawn was breaking.

Or rather, she simply didn't sleep well at all.

There was a rustling sound outside the tent; Jiang Chuan was adding firewood to boil water for washing.

Hanako's soft humming drifted over.

A new day begins.

Xiaoxia sat up, looked at the cloth bag containing underwear in the corner, and bit her lip.

I can't just... never wear it, can I?

We still have a long way to go today.

She took a deep breath, as if she had made some great decision, crawled over, and carefully untied the cloth bag.

Those brightly colored and economical fabric styles once again came into view.

Xiaoxia's cheeks flushed, and her fingertips hesitated between the few items.

In the end, she picked up the white lace dress she had originally bought.

At least... I chose this one myself.

The psychological burden is slightly less.

She took off her pajama bottoms and slowly put on the white lace panties.

The cool, silky touch instantly envelops the skin.

"Mmm~" Xiaoxia couldn't help but let out a soft moan, and quickly covered her mouth.

Hmm...this feels so strange.

The fabric was so thin and sheer that it was almost imperceptible, yet it constantly reminded her: You're wearing something truly extraordinary.

Her face flushed, and she quickly put on her trousers and top.

It's as if this can cover up that shameful "evidence".

After tidying her clothes, she looked at herself in the small mirror.

Everything appears normal on the outside.

But just thinking about what was hidden under her clothes made Xiaoxia feel uncomfortable all over, and even her walking posture became a little awkward.

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

"Xiaoxia, good morning." Jiang Chuan greeted her as she came out of the tent.

"Good morning!" Xiaoxia's eyes darted around, not daring to look at him, and she went straight to the river to wash her face.

The cool water splashed on my face, slightly relieving the heat in my cheeks.

While eating breakfast, she kept her head down, taking small bites of her sandwich, as if afraid of attracting any attention.

Hanako glanced at her, then at Jiang Chuan, a knowing smile playing on her lips, but she didn't say anything.

After lunch, we packed up the campsite and continued our journey.

At first, Xiaoxia still felt very awkward.

But as I walked...

Maybe it's just a habit, or maybe it was cleaned up yesterday.

The silky fabric clung to the skin, swaying gently with each step, bringing a touch of coolness and an indescribable sense of comfort.

It seems...to be quite comfortable?

Xia secretly felt it, and her face turned a little red.

Especially when a breeze blew across her trouser legs, bringing coolness, it also made her more aware of the existence of that thin layer of lace.

It seems... it's actually not bad?

She muttered to herself.

But the next second, she suddenly became alert.

No no no!

You can't show it even if you're feeling comfortable!

Absolutely, absolutely must not be discovered!

Especially, Jiang Chuan must not find out!

Otherwise, I really wouldn't have the face to show anyone!

She quickly adjusted her expression, trying her best to appear normal, and even deliberately started a conversation with Hanako to distract herself.

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

Jiang Chuan didn't really notice Xiaoxia's subtle facial expressions and awkward walking posture.

He focused most of his attention on leveling up and the upcoming Vermilion City Gym challenge.

As you move further away from Cerulean City, the level of the wild Pokémon in the surrounding area increases slightly, but only to a limited extent.

The experience bar grows slowly.

[Pokémon: Pikachu, Level: lv22→lv23]

[Pokémon: Pidgeotto, Level: lv24→lv25]

[Pokémon: Butterfree, Level: lv13→lv16]

Jiang Chuan looked at the team panel and was fairly satisfied.

Butterfree's ability to control the field is gradually taking shape, while Pikachu and Pidgeotto are steadily improving as the main damage dealers.

Just as he was pondering whether he needed to find some stronger opponents, a lively commotion arose from an open space on the right side of the road ahead.