This elf world is a bit strange

The four Furisode sisters, who knew nothing about it, were still walking in front, talking and laughing. In the few words that drifted in the wind, they were either discussing about Firio and Nancy, or greeting various girls dressed as geishas. They didn't notice what was happening behind them at all.

The silent inner communication brought a quiet and peaceful atmosphere to the slightly noisy corridor, and the sweet atmosphere rippled between the two people until a gentle voice came clearly from the front.

"Is Nancy here? Oh, there are challengers too. Okay, thank you for your hard work, Tong Hua."

The beautiful girl in heavy clothes walked forward slowly, wearing wooden clogs that were a few inches taller than the four sisters, passing through the slowly separating room of four people, and saw Firio and Nancy who had let go of their hands as if nothing had happened.

"It's been nearly half a year since we last met, Naz? I've prepared the clothes you wanted. Do you want to try them here or take them back? Ah, your face seems a little red. Is it too hot here? I'm sorry for not treating you well."

When she met her best friend whom she hadn't seen for a long time, Maxiu was still polite and smiling as always, but her greeting was a little more casual than usual.

Without waiting for Nancy to reply, she turned her head and looked at Firion with a flawless smile. Her long black hair fell naturally, and was even longer than Nancy's hair.

He bowed slowly and with meticulous courtesy, like a walking textbook of Japanese etiquette.

"Nice to meet you, Mr. Firion. Thank you for your guidance. My name is Maxiu. I have heard of your great name for a long time. I welcome your challenge and hope that your gym tour will go smoothly."

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Standing in front of Firion was a gorgeous girl who could only be described as "rich".

This wealth should be viewed from two aspects.

On the one hand, it refers to the magical costume she is wearing that costs tens of millions of Alliance Coins - it is said that wearing it can better understand the mood of Pokémon.

On the other hand, at such a young age, she already has a complete airport that is as smooth as a mirror without any bumps.

It's really too rich.

Chapter 199: Rewards for Winning (6200)

In Maxiu's own studio, the faint aroma of incense wafted through the air. She could faintly hear the singing and accompaniment of the geishas outside the house, as well as the brief conversations of a few people waiting outside.

Maxiu, kneeling on the tatami, picked up the teacup, took a sip, then picked up a macaron, bit through the outer layer of chocolate, and squinted her eyes in satisfaction.

In the private moment when only her best friend is present, the mysterious girl who always wears a mask also reveals her unknown and innocent side.

After slightly satisfying her appetite, Ma Xiu put down the macaron with a small hole in it, stood up and walked to the specially made wardrobe, took out several Japanese-style fashions with exquisite workmanship and elegant style, and said in a coquettish voice, half complacent and half boastful, "These are it. I spent a lot of time on it. I haven't even designed new clothes for the past two months. I've been busy with your business. Let's go and try it on. I don't think there's any need to adjust it~"

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Pushing Nazhi into the fitting room, there was a rustling sound of people changing clothes, followed by a faint exclamation that penetrated the screen and the door and reached outside the door.

However, the sound was so soft that it was completely drowned out by the conversation outside the house.

But faintly, you can still hear one or two fragmented morphemes such as "that kind" and "four pieces".

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Outside the studio is Maxiu's own reception room, where Filio and the four Furisode sisters are sitting and waiting.

Because most of the collaborations are discussed in the dojo's reception room outside, this spacious private reception room rarely has visitors on weekdays and has almost become half of Maxiu's storage room.

Melissa from Sinnoh Jiayuan City specializes in Western-style dresses, while Maxiu focuses on the fusion of Japanese style and fashion. Both of them have their own strengths and are the most watched designers in the fashion circle. Whenever a new work comes out, it will trigger a scramble among a group of socialites and celebrities.

But at this time, more than a dozen outstanding clothing designs that have won awards in various regional design competitions including the Miare Fashion Week are quietly placed in the display cabinets, and a few trophies are casually placed on the bookshelf. Obviously, no one takes care of them and a lot of dust has accumulated.

In a room like this, several people were chatting idly while waiting for Maxiu and Nazhi to finish trying on and inspecting the custom-made clothes.

There are no secrets between the four Furisode sisters. Hua Lian knows about Firio, so in just a few minutes, the other three will also know everything.

Seeing the obviously unusual relationship between Firion and Nancy, the four people became very gossipy, especially Hua Lian, a "senior pseudo-fan" who had given up her own Aromatherapy Academy and turned to support Firion during the tournament. They kept asking questions.

However, compared with their performance skills, the level of the four Furisode sisters in extracting information was obviously not high. After a while, none of Firio's questions were asked, as they were all cleverly resolved by him using Tai Chi. The four sisters' own situations and Maxiu's participation in fashion design were clearly understood.

"Shhh"

Just when the four Furisode sisters were feeling frustrated and unconvinced, the door of the studio opened and Nancy and Maxiu walked out together.

Nazi held her coat in one hand, which she had taken off because it was too hot indoors, and a few delicate paper bags in the other. Her face was calm, and her high-necked black thin sweater showed off her curvy figure.

"Sorry to have kept you waiting, Firio. Are you enjoying chatting with Wuhua and the others?"

Maxiu walked behind with a smile on her face, her dark eyes full of water.

"Since you are Nancy's friend, I have to cheer up, otherwise she will laugh at me. I heard that you are also good at training fairy-attribute Pokémon. I am looking forward to it. But before that, I have a little gift for you."

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With flowers in full bloom, bright lights and a warm atmosphere, the battle venue in the Aromatherapy Gym does not look like a battlefield, but more like a stage standing in a Japanese-style courtyard.

On the high platforms on both sides, geishas from Johto sang softly to the accompaniment of shamisen and six-stringed koto.

In a trance, it felt like I had really arrived at the ancient capital of Yuanzhu City with a long history.

Suddenly, Maxiu appeared in the center of the geishas, ​​her gorgeous dress making the huge "wings" behind her particularly dazzling.

Beside her, the four Furisode sisters appeared on stage at the same time, and an impromptu special performance began.

There is no doubt that this instant transfer technology, the super power fluctuations that are so familiar that one can recognize them with eyes closed, must have been the work of Nancy in her early years. It is exactly the same as the mechanism of the Golden Gym, but no one expected that it was not only used in the gym test, but also reserved for stage performances.

The tune of the shamisen changed instantly, the six strings and the koto slowly stopped playing, and a long and melodious melody drowned out the sound of the geishas leaving the stage.

Soon, the only people left on the stage were Ma Xiu, who was kneeling and playing the shamisen with meticulous posture, and four people who had practiced before and danced skillfully to accompany her performance.

Her long sleeves fluttered and her dancing figure was graceful, but they could not conceal Maxiu's brilliance at all.

She who plays the shamisen is the focus of the entire stage, attracting everyone's attention.

In the audience, Filio, who had hardly any exposure to this art form and could not quite appreciate the beauty of it, was completely confused. He could only cast his gaze on the people on the stage, observing their postures and clothes.

After a while, he approached Nazi inconspicuously and whispered, "By the way, isn't this big wing behind Miss Maxiu heavy?"

"How can it not be heavy?" Nancy, who also listened carelessly, turned her head and curled her lips. "She insisted that only by wearing this can she understand the feelings of Pokémon through art, and then talk to Pokémon."

"Understanding the feelings of Pokémon... a low-profile version of Lila-senpai?"

Firion raised his eyebrows, and dormant memories came to his mind, and he spoke without restraint.

"You can't tell her that. Even though she always looks happy, she's actually quite narrow-minded." The apt metaphor, especially the special association, made Nazi chuckle. Looking at Maxiu singing and dancing on the stage, she quickly covered her mouth, turned sideways and added in a low voice, "But they do look alike."

The beautiful big eyes twinkled with a hint of teasing, which made Filio realize that above the core of mutual concern, there was a layer of extremely plastic friendship covering the surface of their relationship.

Ma Xiu on the stage looked down in confusion, with doubt in her dark and shiny pupils.

The double golden "fairy wings" fluttered slightly in the warm breeze in the venue, causing her frail body to sway along with it.

Although she didn't know what the two were talking about, she always felt something was wrong.

But looking at Nazhi's lively and lovely expression, she didn't have time to think much and just felt a little envious.

The two who were once troubled by not being able to do what they wanted are now in different situations.

But although she was extremely envious, she still had her own principles and responsibilities - to protect this geisha dojo and cultural sanctuary that came from the distant city and has developed for nearly a thousand years.

On her frail shoulders she carries the inheritance of the dojo, the responsibilities of a dojo owner, the livelihoods of dozens of geishas who have followed her, and the history of two ancient cities spanning two regions.

So heavy that it makes me breathless.

But she also felt sincerely happy when she saw her friends getting out of pressure and gaining their own happiness.

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After the song was over, Ma Xiu, with sweat on her forehead, stood up, stepped on a small wooden board, and appeared in the center of the battlefield with a flash of blue light.

A gentle smile is like the spring sunshine, bringing a touch of warmth that penetrates deeply into people's hearts.

It was no longer a standard, business-like smile, but a genuine smile.

After having a great time, Ma Xiu whispered, "I haven't performed for a long time, so my skills are a little rusty. I'm sorry for making a fool of myself."

Just as Firion was about to say a few polite words, he was suppressed and pinned to the spot by a superpower as powerful as a god.

Nazi walked forward slowly and gracefully. After a pleasant conversation between the host and the guests, in which they complimented each other but were actually sarcastic, she walked to the platform on the other side of the venue with a satisfied smile - now the temporary audience seats.

Before leaving, she did not forget to look deeply at Philio.

[Just beat her quickly. If you win, there will be a reward. If you lose, well...]

[If you lose, you can take care of yourself! ]

After a verbal exchange, Miss Nazi said the most shocking words in the calmest tone, and then strode onto the stage without looking back, with her white neck raised high, like a proud little swan.

The supernatural power surrounding Firion also dissipated.

But Firio still stood there, staring at Nancy's back, without moving.

The reason was simple. Just now, his superpowers had followed the beautiful purple color quietly revealed by Nani, and he had accurately "seen" the full picture of that special "reward".

The flawless white tutu and white clothes.

The dignified and elegant purple hakama.

This is a shrine maiden costume that couldn't be more standard, and is perfectly tailored for Nancy's tall and plump figure.

"hiss--"

He took a deep breath and his heartbeat suddenly quickened.

Even just imagining it in your mind is enough to make your blood boil.

"Hush...huh..."

Taking a deep breath and then exhaling slowly, Firio tried to calm himself.

But it was of no use.

"Ms. Ma Xiu, please give me your guidance!"

The high-spirited fighting spirit turned into a blazing fire of fighting spirit, which was about to burst out from Filio's eyes and ignite the entire gym.

“Eh…?” Seeing the gentle and handsome young man in front of her suddenly turned into a ferocious beast, Ma Xiu was a little confused for a moment. It took a while for her to come back to her senses under Yamei’s urging, “Oh…Okay, I accept your challenge!”

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"In this game, we can only win, not lose. Do you understand?"

Sitting in the challenger's command seat, Firio looked at his companions standing in a row in an orderly manner with sharp eyes, and showed full enthusiasm for the first time in a long time.

"Elu..."

"Maggie..."

However, his passion only earned him disdainful looks from the Wind Fairy and the Little Dream Fairy.

They could see at a glance what the person in front of them was thinking.

"Buy!"

"Qido!"

Sun Eevee and Kotaku also ignored him and turned their heads away to the left and right.

"Jera!"

"Como!"

Heart Scale Treasure and Carapace Dragon were quite considerate and enthusiastically asked for a fight.

"You two... are going to fight at the Fairy Gym?" Firion's mouth twitched slightly. He felt tired, and without saying a word, he took out the Poké Ball and took back the two little dragons who had come to join in the fun.

Those who can fight don't want to help, and those who want to fight just want to join in the fun.

Once people's morale is low, it will be difficult to lead the team.

Hua Lian, who volunteered to be the referee, was a little embarrassed. Seeing Firion still talking nonstop to his Pokémon friends, she wanted to persuade him, but ultimately stopped herself.

Ma Xiu, on the other hand, seemed very patient, and one could even say that she was watching with great interest.

She could hear the thoughts of several Pokémon across the large venue.

The wind fairy and the little dream fairy were indignant at Firion's betrayal for the sake of beauty.

There are also Taiyang Eevee and Big Mouth Baby who are secretly jealous but not easy to show it directly.

Heartscale and Kabutops felt embarrassed that their things were taken back directly.

And, among all the funny guys, the only normal one but also seems abnormal because of this, the Emperor Nabo, whose whole body has "tiredness" written all over him.

Such a complicated inner drama made Maxiu laugh, and also made her look at Philio with a higher regard.