Chapter 93: Ideas
Yuga: "First, let's talk about our unique features.
We'll focus on two types of Pokémon as our main products, occasionally selling other kinds in between. By highlighting these two distinct Pokémon, we can build a reputation for our Day Care, making more trainers aware of us."
Suzuki: "Your idea sounds good, but to achieve that effect with two types of Pokémon, they must be quite rare and not easily available from other Day Cares."
Yuga grinned and said, "How about Trapinch and Gligar?"
Suzuki replied, "For these two Pokémon, it would work perfectly fine. Trapinch's final evolution is a Dragon-type, Flygon. Dragon-types are universally recognized as rare, especially a very uncommon type like Flygon. Additionally, as a Dragon-type, Flygon boasts strong abilities. It's not inferior to the League's starter Pokémon, and with its distinctive appearance, it will be popular not only among male trainers but also among females."
Listening to Suzuki's analysis, Yuga nodded, thinking to himself, "No wonder she used to be in business. Her analysis is spot-on."
Suzuki paused for a moment and continued, "Gligar might not be as rare as Trapinch, but it's still undoubtedly a rare Pokémon. Moreover, Gligar's evolution, Gliscor, is also a powerful Pokémon and can hold its own against Flygon in terms of strength. Most importantly, Gligar is uncommon in our area. It's mainly found in the Johto region and the Sinnoh region, with very few in the Day Care's region. So, for most trainers, it would offer a fresh experience."
Yuga nodded, impressed by Suzuki's understanding of Pokémon, given that she had attended a Trainer School.
Listening to Suzuki's explanation, Yuga said, "I already have these two types of Pokémon on hand. So, you don't need to worry now!"
Suzuki exclaimed in surprise, "Really? If you actually have these two Pokémon, then your idea might really be achievable."
Yuga chuckled, "Of course, I have them. What benefit would I get from lying to you?"
Suzuki playfully responded, "I didn't expect that you, as a young boss, would possess quite some skills."
Yuga proudly stated, "Indeed."
Afterward, Yuga pointed at the website on the computer and said to Suzuki, "I plan to use this website as our main platform for promoting the Day Care."
"My plan is to sell three green-aptitude baby Pokémon every month, two Trapinch, and one Gligar. We'll post the information about these Pokémon on the website and wait for customer inquiries."
"Although selling only three baby Pokémon per month seems like a small quantity, the revenue would be dozens of times higher than selling regular Pokémon eggs."
"I intend to price Trapinch at 500,000 and Gligar at 400,000. This pricing matches the market rates for rare Pokémon."
Suzuki nodded, finding Yuga's pricing quite reasonable.
Yuga continued, "We're aiming for quality. We won't have trouble selling three Pokémon because, through website promotion, not only local customers but also people from other regions can see it."
"So, I have a plan. Just as we choose Pokémon, they also choose us. Therefore, we won't use the trade machine to deliver the Pokémon to customers. Instead, we'll ask customers to come to the shop in person to pick them up."
"Through this process, we can gain some insight into the customer. I believe a rare green-aptitude Pokémon is definitely worth a trainer's trip."
"If the buyer has obvious character issues, we have the right to refuse further transactions."
"Of course, we'll clearly state these rules on the website to prevent disputes."
Although this approach might not have an immediately noticeable effect, it does have its benefits."
Suzuki had never heard of a Day Care that observed the future trainers of the Pokémon they sold. She found her boss quite unconventional.
However, what the boss said does make sense. Faced with a green-aptitude Trapinch or Gligar, trainers willing to come here would definitely not be few.
Suzuki thought for a moment and said, "If you plan to do this, your current website is definitely insufficient. It's too rudimentary. I think you'll need to hire someone specifically to manage this website for you."
Yuga pondered and nodded, saying, "You're right. I'll have to find someone for that later. Alright, I'm done discussing the unique features. Do you have any other opinions?"
Suzuki thought for a moment and then shook her head, saying, "No, you've already thought of most of the issues. I'll bring up anything else if needed."
Yuga said, "Alright, you're currently the only staff member at our Day Care, so feel free to raise any concerns. Now, let me talk about my 'Poverty Alleviation Plan.'"
Suzuki nodded, saying, "I'm all ears."
Yuga continued, "As you know, while many people today have enough to eat and wear, there aren't many children who can become trainers. The problem with starter Pokémon is that they're the first hurdle on their journey as trainers."
"Many children come from families that aren't well-off, so getting a green-aptitude Pokémon priced in the hundreds of thousands is nearly impossible."
"Usually, they settle for the next best thing, opting for red, orange, or yellow-aptitude Pokémon. After all, these aptitudes cost around 10,000, which is more affordable."
"However, these Pokémon are limited by their aptitude and often can't achieve high levels of accomplishment."
"For most trainers, their starter Pokémon hold a special place in their hearts. Even if they obtain higher-aptitude Pokémon later on, seeing their starter Pokémon fall behind can be emotionally difficult."
"So, I've devised a plan for staggered Pokémon purchases."
Suzuki asked, puzzled, "Staggered? What do you mean?"
Yuga explained, "Let me give you an example. Say we price Trapinch at 500,000. Paying 500,000 upfront is certainly difficult for an average family. However, paying a tenth of that, 50,000, annually is more manageable."
"So, we allow them to split the 500,000 payment over ten years, paying 50,000 each year."
"Once they become trainers, their income will undoubtedly change, making repaying the 500,000 quite easy."
"Of course, those who want to participate must register their identity details here, including home address, family members, and more. Otherwise, if they default, we'll be at a loss."
"Also, there's a quota for this service. It should only be available to those who genuinely can't afford a Pokémon. Otherwise, if too many people participate, I won't have enough Pokémon to supply them."
"The detailed implementation of this plan still needs to be worked out."
Suzuki finally understood the concept of the "staggered purchase" and said, "Boss, you have quite a lot of ideas."
Of course, Yuga wouldn't tell her that these ideas weren't his own but rather inspired by the practices of many businesses in his previous life. Instead, he humbly replied, "Not really, not really."
Suzuki asked, "But will people really be willing to do this?"
Yuga responded, "Who cares? We're not relying on this method to make money. I'm doing this purely to help those children who dream of becoming trainers. Otherwise, why would I bother? My Pokémon sell well regardless."
Yuga thought to himself, "I'm not even charging interest, what more do you want? Those installment plans in my previous life came with interest. Moreover, my repayment terms are annual, not monthly."
Yuga's plan was mainly inspired by the mortgage system in his previous life, minus the interest. He was doing this purely for a good cause.
Yuga continued, "Moreover, if they lack the courage for even this, how can we expect them to achieve much as trainers in the future? If they're not willing to take advantage of this service, it shows that they're not truly passionate about becoming trainers. Instead of holding onto half-hearted aspirations, they might as well just live as ordinary people."
Upon hearing Yuga's words, Suzuki found his reasoning quite sound and didn't have much else to say.
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