Chapitre 290: Recommendation
The morning after Acelora's departure, Yuga supervised the daily training of the Pokémon in the Ecopark. He also picked a bunch of flowers from the Flower Sea Sub-Ecopark to bring with him.
Suzuki Koen, who was busy tallying something, looked up and saw Yuga approaching with a bouquet of flowers. She teased, "Oh, Boss, who are these flowers for? A special someone?"
Yuga waved his hand dismissively and said, "Come on, there's no special someone. I just thought it would be nice to decorate the shop a bit. It might lift the customers' moods."
With that, Yuga placed the flowers on the counter and went upstairs to fetch two vases. He divided the bouquet into two parts and arranged them in the vases, placing one on the cash register and the other on the central table in the shop.
Finished with the task, Yuga turned to Suzuki Koen and asked, "What do you think? Does it look good?"
Suzuki Koen nodded in approval and said, "Honestly, these flowers are really beautiful. Where did you get them from?"
Yuga replied, "Oh, I grew them in the Ecopark."
Suzuki Koen knew about the Ecopark in the YoYo Day Care but had never been inside. After all, she was a salesperson, not a breeder. Therefore, she didn't doubt Yuga's words.
Suzuki Koen nodded earnestly and said, "I didn't expect the boss to be skilled in flower cultivation as well, and you're quite good at it too."
Yuga chuckled awkwardly and said, "Hehe... just a little hobby, a way to refine one's taste."
Suzuki Koen leaned closer to the vase and sniffed, nodding in approval, "Hmm, they smell really nice."
Just as Yuga was about to leave, he noticed a little head sneaking a peek into the shop from the entrance. He knew there could only be one fan who would do that is, Glenn.
Yuga waved at Glenn, gesturing for him to come over. Glenn eagerly ran to Yuga, his face beaming with joy.
Yuga asked, "Why haven't you left yet? Planning to stay in Verdanturf Town?"
Glenn's face immediately fell upon hearing Yuga's words. He lowered his head and replied, "I haven't figured out where to go yet."
Although Glenn had decided to travel to meet Yuga, he hadn't really thought about what he would do next.
Yuga sighed and asked, "Have you thought about what you want to do in the future? Do you want to become a traditional Trainer, a Breeder, or maybe a Coordinator?"
Glenn's eyes lit up, and he said enthusiastically, "Of course, I want to be a Trainer! I want to be a cool Trainer like you!"
Yuga blushed slightly at Glenn's straightforward praise. While he was indeed quite cool, hearing it so openly was a bit much.
As expected, a moment later, Yuga heard laughter behind him. He and Glenn turned to see Suzuki Koen laughing uncontrollably. She couldn't help but find Glenn's words amusing.
Glenn was puzzled and asked Suzuki Koen, "What's so funny? Did I say something wrong?"
Suzuki Koen tried to suppress her laughter and said, "No, no, you're absolutely right."
While Suzuki Koen also thought her boss was a skilled Trainer, hearing someone say it so seriously was unexpectedly funny.
Glenn nodded in agreement, looking pleased with himself, and said, "That's right."
Yuga could only rub his forehead and sigh. This kid was probably just naturally straightforward. Would he survive in this world by being so open?
"I think you should take some time to think carefully about your future path," Yuga advised. "You're still young, and there's plenty of time to consider your options."
In this world, there are plenty of people who have gone halfway only to realize they are on the wrong path, just like Misaki, right? So, it's essential to figure out one's future path.
"But I really enjoy being a Trainer!" Glenn pouted.
With that, he took out a Poké Ball and released his Spoink, saying, "Look how spirited my Spoink is! Spoink, we will definitely become awesome Trainers, won't we?"
"Spoink!" Spoink responded enthusiastically, its eyes squinted with happiness.
Seeing Glenn's optimism, Yuga shook his head and sighed, realizing that Glenn was still a naive young boy.
"Since you want to become a great Trainer, you should have a plan," Yuga advised. "Lingering in Verdanturf Town like this, when will you achieve your goals?"
"Oh, what should I do then?" Glenn looked a bit lost after hearing Yuga's words.
After thinking for a moment, Yuga suddenly said, "How about this? I recommend a place for you to go. Spend some time there to reflect on your future path, and then continue your journey. What do you think?"
"Great! Sounds good!" Glenn's eyes lit up, and he agreed without hesitation. He didn't even care where Yuga was suggesting; after all, his idol couldn't be wrong.
Seeing Glenn's response, Yuga couldn't help but think that if someone wanted to deceive him, Glenn would probably believe anything they said.
"Alright, stay here for a moment. I'll make a call and get back to you," Yuga said.
Glenn obediently nodded.
Yuga went upstairs, dialed Mr. Norman's number, and discussed his recommendation. Yes, the place Yuga wanted to recommend to Glenn was the Petalburg Gym.
However, Yuga wanted to consult Mr. Norman, the Gym Leader, first. After all, the decision to send Glenn there should be made by the Gym Leader.
Over the phone, Mr. Norman readily agreed to Yuga's recommendation. The Petalburg Gym was quite busy, and since Mr. Norman had recently taken up the role of the Gym Leader, the Gym had no apprentices.
Therefore, Mr. Norman agreed to let Glenn become an apprentice at the Petalburg Gym for a period.
After getting Mr. Norman's approval, Yuga felt relieved. He had gone to great lengths for this young fan, from rescuing him to helping him find a way forward. It was truly exhausting.
When Yuga hung up the phone and returned to the ground floor, he told Glenn, "You should leave for Petalburg City now. Go to the Petalburg Gym and look for Mr. Norman. He will let you become an apprentice at the Gym. Learn diligently."
Although Mr. Norman specialized in Normal-type Pokémon, Normal-type Trainers were often considered the most knowledgeable because Normal-type Pokémon could learn moves from various types. Glenn was sure to learn a lot from Mr. Norman.
Upon hearing Yuga's words, Glenn said excitedly, "Wow, Yuga, you're amazing! You even know Gym Trainers."
Yuga raised his hand and gave him a light pat on the head. "Enough chatter. Pack your things and get going. Remember, work hard and don't bring shame to my name!"
Glenn asked in surprise, "Leave now?"
Yuga gave him a stern look, then pointed outside, saying, "What else? It's only morning. If you don't leave now, do you plan to stay here for the New Year?"
Finally, with Yuga's urging and Glenn's departure, Glenn left the YoYo Day Care to prepare for his journey to Petalburg City.
État de l’alimentation hebdomadaire
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