Ash's Pokémon Travel Has Big Problems

Ash bought the "Moonlight Serenade" perfume for Misdreavus.

Xiaoxia, on the other hand, received the bottle of "Whispers of the Sea Breeze".

The Misdreavus happily flew around Ash, occasionally approaching the small bag containing perfume and taking a deep breath, as if it couldn't wait to have its own scent.

As for how much it cost?

"Money is meant to be spent, Mengmeng~~" Xiaozhi isn't some stingy person, "Let's rant a little~"

"Mwah~" The dream demon squinted its eyes happily.

“…Pikachu…” Pikachu looked on speechlessly—how could they be so indulgent?

Of Ash's current Pokémon, Misdreavus is the most like a lively child... but is actually the oldest.

"Pica..."

Pikachu is muttering to itself.

Pikachu: An old man pretending to be young.

Chapter 100 The Great Beauty, Miss Rika

The next morning, the sun shone brightly.

Ash, Misty, and Brock stood in front of the grand gate of the Rainbow Gym, carrying carefully selected fruit baskets.

It's less like a dojo and more like a magnificent ecological park.

Big.

Super big.

The enormous glass dome gleamed in the sunlight, revealing glimpses of lush vegetation inside, and the air was filled with the fresh scent of earth and flowers.

The gyms that Ash has seen so far all have completely different styles.

Compared to Cerulean City's aquarium, Vermilion City's power plant, and Celadon City's ecological park...

Ash discovered that the gym in Pewter City was actually the most serious.

Unfortunately, Xiao Gang is actually the most unserious of all the dojo masters.

"Sending fruit to Miss Lijia, who manages such a large botanical garden..." Xia looked at the fruit basket in her hand, her expression somewhat subtle. "It feels a bit like sending melons to a melon farmer, which is unnecessary."

Xiao Gang smiled and pushed up his glasses: "It's the thought that counts, not the gift.

“Miss Rika won’t care about these things.”

In Xiao Gang's view, this was just a formality.

What you give as a gift doesn't matter.

The important thing is to bring something when you visit.

Well... while it doesn't really matter what you give, it should at least be a proper gift.

If they send some random, inexplicable items, then it's hard to say.

Guided by a receptionist in a light green uniform, the three walked through a lush green corridor and arrived at a quiet Japanese-style room.

The room is spacious and bright, elegantly decorated, and outside the sliding door is a delicate Japanese garden.

Meanwhile, the person they were visiting—Rika, the head of the Rainbow Gym—was sitting on the tatami mat.

She was still wearing that elegant kimono, her long hair flowing smoothly over her shoulders, exuding a gentle and serene temperament, just like a typical Yamato Nadeshiko.

However, her beautiful eyes were slightly closed at the moment, and her head was nodding little by little, clearly struggling with sleepiness, which added a touch of cuteness that was inconsistent with her usual image.

A sleepy beauty?

Picturesque beauty!

It's a pity the two sides weren't very familiar with each other, otherwise they could have taken a picture of this scene.

Hearing footsteps, Lijia's long eyelashes fluttered, and she slowly opened her eyes.

Upon seeing that it was Ash and his two friends, a gentle smile immediately appeared on her face, like a spring breeze caressing a sea of ​​flowers.

Compared to Xia, who is only 10 years old.

20-year-old Lijia can be described as a great beauty.

"Welcome, Ash, Misty, and Brock." Rika's voice carried a slight languor from just waking up, yet it sounded even gentler.

"I am so sorry for not greeting you properly."

She sniffed lightly, a knowing smile flashing in her eyes. "Hmm... a very refreshing scent. Did you pick it out at the department store yesterday?"

"It seems you've already experienced the unique features of Rainbow City." At first glance, Rika was quite satisfied with the three of them.

What you give as a gift is not important.

But the fact that you can appreciate our perfume... that's quite impressive!

Xiao Zhi handed over the fruit basket, saying somewhat apologetically, "Miss Lijia, this is just a small gift, nothing special... Thank you for your understanding regarding the previous incident."

how to say?

Breaking into someone else's experimental base.

Can be big or small.

It all depends on whether the owner pursues the matter.

After all, trade secrets are things whose value is difficult to discuss.

Lijia smiled and accepted it, saying, "You're too kind. You've gone to so much trouble."

"That's my experimental area, let's just leave it at that."

"I really appreciate this thoughtfulness." She gently placed the fruit basket aside and gestured for the three of them to sit down.

When dealing with unfamiliar or disliked guests, Rika usually refers to herself as "this humble woman."

This is a way of expressing respect through humility.

However, if she feels that she gets along well with the other person and can get along well with them, she will usually change how she refers to herself to "I".

The phrase "a young lady referring to herself as a 'little woman'" is not a specific custom. At its core, it is a combination of traditional female modesty and identity expression. In essence, it is a way to show politeness through self-deprecation, rather than to truly belittle one's own status.

“Miss Rika’s dojo is truly amazing,” Xiaogang exclaimed sincerely.

"To be able to integrate such a vast ecosystem into a gym, he truly deserves to be called Kanto's top Grass-type expert."

The botanical garden may look simple, but it's actually quite complicated.

The reason why Nibi Dojo is so simple and unpretentious is because Xiaogang and his father Wu Neng are afraid of trouble.

However, Xiaogang's mother, Xiaomi, has always wanted to make some changes to the dojo.

Unfortunately, since there is already a dedicated water-type gym in Cerulean City, Xiaogang's idea of ​​modifying Pewter City to have some water-type characteristics has always been blocked by Xiaogang and Wu Neng.

“Mr. Xiaogang, you flatter me,” Lijia replied modestly.

Her gaze shifted to Pikachu perched on Ash's shoulder and Misdreavus floating curiously to the side.

"Your companions also seem to be in excellent condition, and this Miss Misdreavus is especially spiritual."

"Ash, your ability and luck in catching such a rare Pokémon are truly enviable."

Rika has a very sensitive sense of smell; she can smell the perfume on the succubus.

This made Lijia even more satisfied.

Trainers who buy perfume specifically for their Pokémon... would score highly in Rika's eyes.

"Mwah~" Hearing the praise, the dream demon happily flew around Rika once, seemingly showing off the scent of her new "Moonlight Nocturne" perfume that she had acquired yesterday.

Mengmeng really likes this perfume.

Xiaoxia couldn't help but chime in, "Miss Lijia's perfume is truly amazing! The scent is unique and long-lasting. Mengyao and I both love it!"

Lijia covered her mouth and chuckled: "It is my honor to satisfy the beautiful Miss Xia and this lovely Dream Fairy."

"The bond between Pokémon and their trainers is sometimes like this fragrance, an invisible yet profound connection."

"I have some raw materials for my own perfume here, I'll get you a bottle later~"

As a professional perfumer.

Lijia has some formulas that are not for sale.

It's not really a question of whether it's more precious...

Um... how should I describe it?

It's roughly the difference between a bespoke, handcrafted suit and a mass-produced suit.

It will be adjusted according to individual temperament.

"Thank you so much, Miss Lijia!" Xiaoxia's eyes lit up with admiration.

"Mama~~" The dream demon was also very happy.

After a relaxed and friendly exchange of pleasantries, Lijia's expression became slightly more formal.

She looked at Xiaozhi, her eyes filled with questioning and expectation:

"So, Ash, now that you've come to the Rainbow Gym, you must be ready to take on the gym challenge, right?"

"Would you like to fight me?"

Rika had already heard of Ash's name.

The incident in Kureha City caused quite a stir before.

Both giant Dragonite and giant Tentacruel are things to be aware of.

Ash was involved in both of these events.

And because of their different identities.

As successors of dojo trainers, Xiaogang and Xiaoxia's participation would be considered natural and not worth paying attention to.

Xiaozhi is different.

Some people think that Ash is just an ordinary person, and that his participation is due to his extraordinary talent.

Some people think that Xiao Zhi is a trendsetter of the times, and his participation is a matter of luck.

Some believe that Ash is Professor Oak's successor, and that his involvement must have a deeper meaning.

In short, different people will draw different conclusions when looking at a problem.

Chapter 101 Giant Carnivorous Flower: For My Peanuts!

"To be able to battle a dojo master like you is something I could never ask for!"

Ash answered almost immediately, his eyes blazing with fighting spirit.

Don't think that it's difficult for the dojo master to personally conduct the assessment.

In a sense, this is a good thing.

This can increase the value of the certificate.

Trainers will have their battles recorded in the League system after challenging a gym.

The evaluation of the trainer by the gym may even be included, usually written by the gym staff responsible for assessing the trainers.

If the gym leader is the opponent, then the gym leader will be the one writing the evaluation.

The system of gym challenges and tournaments is designed to select and cultivate elite trainers.

An impressive resume doesn't necessarily mean it's useful.

However, a poor resume is definitely not acceptable.

Seeing this, Rika covered her mouth with her sleeve and let out a soft, pleasant laugh: "Hehehe... What a vibrant young man."

"I admire this undisguised fighting spirit."

She rose gracefully, the hem of her dark green kimono brushing against the tatami mat: "Then, please follow me."

Rika led the way herself, passing through a carved wooden corridor connecting the Japanese-style rooms to the main area.

This action immediately attracted the attention of the staff and apprentices at the dojo.