Pokémon, Ash's art style is off!

"Bari!"

It gave Ash a serious look.

Yes.

Just as it said.

Hanako-sama is such a gentle being.

Even though he ate and dashed, he still gave himself a chance.

Not only do they provide room and board, but they also pay them a monthly salary.

I can never repay Lady Hanako's kindness!

It's never enough!

Okay, I won't go into the other fourteen advantages.

Xiao Zhi, in order not to get paid for nothing... I should do some housework too!

The quick-witted Mr. Mime grabbed a broom and made an emergency retreat.

Ash: "...?"

Pikachu: "...Pika?"

While the man and the mouse were still in a daze.

Hanako walked over, her steps neither hurried nor slow.

She walked up to Xiaozhi, looked him up and down, and her smile deepened.

"I heard people saying you're back from the restaurant!"

"Honestly, you didn't even tell Mom beforehand!"

Hanako gave a reproachful look.

With one hand covering his mouth, he lightly placed the other hand in a fist on Ash's chest.

"boom!"

"boom!!"

"boom!!!"

Although that fist looked soft and fluffy, like it was being pleaded for help.

But when it hit Xiaozhi's chest, it made a dull sound, like hitting a sandbag.

Xiao Zhi's body remained completely still.

"I just wanted to give you a surprise, Mom."

"Really? You're a pleasant surprise indeed!"

Hanako smiled and added a bit more force, hammering twice more.

"Bang! Bang!"

Xiao Gang and Xiao Xia watched in horror.

They could clearly see that Ash's upper body was slightly shaken by the blow.

It wouldn't matter if it were anyone else, but that's Ash Ketchum!

But that incredibly powerful Ash Ketchum!

It's safe to say that if that punch had landed on either of them... they would probably have been lying down for half a day to recover!

Xiaoxia swallowed and said softly.

"I think that Mr. Mime is quite powerful."

After all, she was someone who could withstand a single move from Aunt Hanako.

Looking at it this way, it really is not easy.

"Bari!"

A soft, proud agreement came from the corner.

"Uh-huh."

Xiao Gang's voice was also a little tense, as if he was afraid of being affected by this scene of "motherly love and filial piety".

Xiao Zhi casually recounted a few things he had seen and heard on the road.

Hanako listened and nodded, finally shifting her gaze away from Satoshi.

The object landed on Xiaogang and Xiaoxia, who were trying their best to minimize their presence.

Her eyes curved into a smile, and her smile was incredibly gentle.

"Oh my gosh~ Xiaogang and Xiaoxia are here too, welcome~"

To be a good mother.

She had some basic information about Ash's teammates.

"Xiao Zhi has always been a worry since he was little~ It's all thanks to you guys taking care of him since he's been away from home~"

Xiao Gang quickly waved his hand.

"Oh, no, Ash is actually very reliable—"

"Yes, yes."

Xiaoxia chimed in, then added a sentence.

"Reliable in every sense of the word."

Hanako smiled even more happily.

"What two good kids~ Oh, right."

She clapped her hands, startling the two of them.

"It's already this late, you guys probably haven't eaten yet, right?"

"Wait a minute, I'll go make you some~"

"Oh, I couldn't possibly accept that—"

Just as Xiaoxia was about to exchange pleasantries, her stomach let out a rumbling sound.

After walking for so long and only eating a few sandwiches, I really couldn't take it anymore.

"Don't be shy, make yourself at home here!"

Hanako didn't seem to care at all and turned to walk towards the kitchen.

"Just wait, it'll be ready soon~"

"I'll go help!"

Xiao Gang followed reflexively.

His professional instincts as a chef prevented him from simply watching someone else work alone.

"I am coming too!"

Xiaoxia followed behind, thinking she should at least show some appreciation.

"You can just sit there, no need to."

Hanako didn't turn around; her voice remained gentle.

"Right, Mr. Mime?"

"Bā, bā lǐ?"

Right, right?

The Mr. Mime, who was pretending to clean, was taken aback.

Upon seeing Hanako's smiling eyes, it immediately changed its attitude.

He nodded solemnly.

Yes, yes!

Xiaoxia was stunned.

"But Auntie, it'll be faster for three people to do it—"

"I see~ If there are three people~"

Hanako tilted her head and tapped her cheek.

"Then let Ash and Brock do it!"

"Eh?"

Xiaoxia was stunned.

She stood there, lost in deep self-doubt.

why is that? !

Ash shrugged and said.

"Mom has seen the photos of the food you made."

"...Who showed this to Auntie?!"

Pikachu silently buried its face in the sofa cushions, pretending that it was just a plush toy that could generate electricity.

"Can......"

Xiaoxia still wanted to argue her case.

Seeing this, Hanako looked at Kasumi with a big smile.

He said it softly.

"Ok?"