Chapitre 1119: Yuga Is Going To Be A Grandpa
Seeing Yuga looking puzzled as he stared at the card in his hand, the girl smiled slightly and explained, "I forgot to introduce myself. My name is Celine, and Cynthia is my sister."
"Oh!" Yuga immediately understood. "So, Cynthia gave this to you. Please, come inside."
As he spoke, Yuga invited the girl—Celine—into the reception room of the shop, with Teddiursa following closely behind her, as if afraid she'd disappear the moment it blinked.
After asking Celine to sit down, Yuga couldn't help but observing the girl in front of him.
No wonder she had looked familiar at first glance—her face bore a five or six-part resemblance to Cynthia's. If she were a bit older, she might look even more like her sister.
Yuga knew that Cynthia had a younger sister, but he'd never met her before and didn't even know her name. Today, he finally saw her in person.
Cynthia's parents, due to work reasons, didn't live in Celestic Town, so Cynthia had grown up living with her grandparents and received the temple's teachings in Michina.
Celine, being much younger than Cynthia, was born later and had lived with their parents, rarely returning to Celestic Town.
This time, Celine had originally planned to return to Michina, but unexpectedly ran into her sister, who was on a mission. Upon learning that Celine wanted to apply for a Pokémon to raise in Michina, Cynthia gave her the YoYo Daycare membership card she had.
While Michina did have high-potential Pokémon available, there were many people living there, so the competition was fierce—too many monks for too little porridge. If Celine applied for a Pokémon back in Michina, she might face some difficulties. Buying one directly from YoYo Daycare was a more convenient option.
Celine wasn't Cynthia. The temple didn't value her as much as her sister, so naturally, she wouldn't receive the same special treatment from the temple elders.
If Celine applied for a Pokémon through the standard temple procedures, it wasn't even certain whether her application would be approved.
Seeing Yuga staring at her without saying anything, Celine felt slightly embarrassed and spoke up proactively, "My sister told me that with this card, I could buy a high-potential Pokémon from YoYo Daycare."
Yuga nodded. "That's right. Please wait a moment, I'll go get the catalog for you."
With that, Yuga stood up and walked out, returning a few minutes later with a sheet of paper in his hand.
He handed the paper to Celine and said, "All the Pokémon available to customers with a membership card are listed in this catalog. Take a look and see if any catch your eye."
Celine took the catalog with both hands and glanced at it. The first section read:
High-tier price range:
Medidite, Gligar, Trapinch, Togepi, Flabébé, Eevee, Cyndaquil, Lapras, Amaura, ... Aron, Horsea, Swablu, Charmander.
Mid-tier price range:
Buneary, Taillow, Starly, Pikachu, Spritzee, Ekans, Seviper, ... Cubchoo, Darumaka, Magnemite.
Low-tier price range:
Wurmple, Scatterbug, Oddish, ... Hoppip.
Wow! This dazzling list made Celine's eyes blur. Rare ones, common ones, all kinds of Pokémon were listed here! No wonder her sister said the card was very valuable. With a card that let you freely choose from so many Pokémon to buy, how could it not be precious?
"Boss, are all these Pokémon listed in the catalog... available?" Celine couldn't help swallowing and asked.
Yuga confidently replied, "Yes, otherwise, why would I show it to you?" Only those with membership cards could see such a variety of stock at YoYo Daycare. Ordinary people weren't even qualified to see this catalog.
"Then..." Celine was about to say something as she looked at the catalog.
"Teddiursa..."
The Teddiursa at her feet tugged at her skirt, gazing up at her with big, watery eyes, looking pitiful: "Aren't you going to choose me?"
Celine: ...
Seeing this, Yuga quickly scolded, "Teddiursa! Stop causing trouble!" Although he didn't mind which Pokémon Celine bought, he didn't want her to be influenced by external factors.
Teddiursa was quite afraid of Yuga; after all, it lived under his care. It immediately covered its mouth and retreated quietly. If it made Yuga angry and Celine didn't choose it, would it end up like Cleffa, with its supply of sweet honey cut off? That would be terrifying!
Thinking of this, Teddiursa suddenly felt like it had lost something important. Oh no! Where was its honey pot? It seemed like it had left its meal kit in the small park!
For a moment, Teddiursa silently prayed in its heart that Celine would definitely choose it. Otherwise, it would suffer a huge loss!
Celine looked at the catalog in her hands, then at the Teddiursa beside her, feeling very conflicted.
"Um... Boss, can I buy two Pokémon?"
Looking at the rare Pokémon in the catalog, Celine found it hard to give them up. But she also really liked the clever and cute Teddiursa.
"No!" Yuga refused without hesitation. "We have our rules. A membership card can only be used once a year!"
"Well... okay then."
Seeing Yuga's firm attitude, Celine had no choice but to give up the idea of buying two. She looked at the catalog, then at Teddiursa again, meeting its hopeful eyes. She bit her lip, made up her mind, and said, "I'll buy Teddiursa!"
O(≧▽≦)O
Yay! Teddiursa's eyes lit up, and it almost started spinning in circles on the spot. If it weren't trying to stay composed in front of Yuga, it would've immediately leaped into Celine's arms.
Yuga was surprised. He glanced at Teddiursa, and Teddiursa immediately sat up straight, trying to look well-behaved. But from its twitching expression, Yuga knew it was definitely feeling proud.
"Are you sure you want to choose Teddiursa?"
Celine nodded, "I'm sure!"
Yuga continued, "Think carefully. Don't choose it just because it's cute! Its cuteness is temporary—Ursaring isn't exactly cute. We have many other adorable Pokémon here; you can always choose another."
(｀皿) Teddiursa was about to explode with frustration! What do you mean by that? I'll always be cute! Don't ruin my future!
Celine firmly replied, "I know. I really like Teddiursa, and I won't regret it!" Of course, she hadn't chosen it just for its appearance—she felt a connection with it.
As for the other rare Pokémon, although she liked them, she could always wait until next time. She could beg her sister again next year, anyway. After all, the membership card wasn't a one-time thing.
"Alright then, let's go and get the paperwork sorted!"
Yuga had said all that needed to be said, so since Celine had made up her mind, he didn't press further. He stood up, made a gesture for her to follow, and then led the way out of the room.
As soon as Yuga turned his back, Teddiursa excitedly jumped into Celine's arms.
"Teddiursa! Teddiursa! Teddiursa!"
I knew you had great taste, Trainer! Don't believe a word that fool Yuga said when he tried to downplay me!"
Celine stroked Teddiursa's smooth fur and followed Yuga out of the meeting room.
For customers purchasing a Pokémon with a membership card, there were formalities like registering the card, recording the buyer's identity, and noting what Pokémon was bought, among other details.
Yuga handed Celine's membership card to Suzuki Koen, who inserted it into a machine. Information about the card appeared on the computer screen in front of her.
"Please give me your ID," Suzuki Koen said after registering the membership card.
"Oh... alright!" Celine quickly took out a Pokédex from her bag and handed it to Suzuki Koen.
This type of Pokédex serves as the official ID for League Trainers, so it wasn't surprising that Celine had one.
Suzuki Koen took the Pokédex and placed it on another machine next to the computer. After scanning it, Celine's identity information was automatically logged onto the membership card page on the screen.
Afterward, Suzuki Koen registered Teddiursa's details, pulled out a purchase contract, and placed it on the counter in front of Celine. "This contract also needs your signature. Read through it, and if you have any questions, just ask."
Yuga sat on the side, watching the two of them busy with paperwork, and suddenly thought that buying a Pokémon with good potential for a Trainer was almost as complicated as an average person buying a house.
With Suzuki Koen's guidance, Celine quickly completed all the necessary procedures, including signing the contract.
Once everything was finished, Yuga asked Celine, "How long are you planning to stay in Verdanturf Town? If you haven't found a place to stay yet, there's a hotel at the nearby Pokémon Paradise." Yuga was quite skilled at promoting his own hotel.
"I plan to stay in Verdanturf Town for a few more days."
She had only met Teddiursa because she found the town fun to explore. There were so many places to visit that she had even overindulged in food!
Verdanturf Town had now become a full-fledged tourist destination. Even though it was winter, the town was still lush and green, making it an ideal vacation spot. It wasn't surprising that Celine was drawn to it.
"Alright then, I'll have someone show you around Pokémon Paradise!" Yuga called out to a girl cleaning nearby, "Ayaka? Come over here and take this guest to Pokémon Paradise!"
"Yes, coming!" Ayaka quickly put down her duster and ran over.
After the two left, Suzuki Koen teased Yuga, "Haha... Boss, you're getting better at pulling in customers!"
"Don't make me sound like a brothel madam," Yuga replied, feeling speechless. "Isn't our hotel a good place to stay?"
Suzuki Koen chuckled, "Of course it's good! It's excellent!"
"Exactly! That's why I recommended it!" Yuga finished speaking and was about to walk away when Cleffa and Mime Jr. ran up.
"Cleffa! Cleffa!"
Cleffa waved its little arms, calling out to Yuga.
"Oh, you're asking about Teddiursa? It just stopped by for a moment. But don't worry, you won't be seeing it around anymore."
Yuga left after saying that, leaving Cleffa and Mime Jr. standing there, staring at each other in confusion.
Cleffa: °°
Mime Jr.: ((‖))
What did Yuga mean? What happened to Teddiursa?
...
Since Teddiursa had been found its Trainer, Yuga decided to inform Ursaring in the Ecopark, though he was fairly certain Ursaring wouldn't care much.
And as expected, when Yuga told Ursaring the news, it was happily munching on a berry and waved its paw dismissively, saying, "I trust your judgment!"
After leaving the Desert Sub-Ecopark where Ursaring was, Yuga suddenly saw Qiuqiu, running toward him in a panic.
"What's wrong? Why are you in such a rush?"
"Blissey! Blissey!"
Blissey frantically waved its tiny arms, trying to explain the situation to Yuga.
"What? You're saying Vivillon is pregnant?!"
Yuga was so shocked his voice cracked. Without waiting for Blissey to say more, he bolted toward the Volcano Sub-Ecopark.
When he got there, Arcanine told him that both Vivillon and Volcarona weren't around and had likely gone to the Flower Sea Sub-Ecopark. So Yuga sprinted again, this time toward the Flower Sea Sub-Ecopark.
Upon arrival, Yuga saw Vivillon dancing gracefully in a flower field, with Volcarona affectionately flying beside her. From afar, Yuga could even see pink bubbles floating between them.
He quickly grabbed Florges, who was nearby, and asked, "Is it true that Vivillon is pregnant?"
"Florges!"
Florges nodded.
They had moved from the Volcano Sub-Ecopark to the Flower Sea Sub-Ecopark for a very good reason: to nurture the pregnancy!
Yuga muttered to himself, "I can't believe I'm becoming a grandfather at such a young age!"
Florges, who overheard Yuga's self-talk, thought: "It's not that serious!"
"I can't just leave it at that. I need to take Vivillon to the Pokémon Center for a check-up!" Yuga continued muttering, "She's still young! What if she's not actually pregnant?" His fatherly instincts kicked in.
In the early stages of pregnancy, it's hard for humans to detect any changes in Vivillon just by looking!
So, amidst the accusatory glares from Volcarona, Yuga took Vivillon out of the Ecopark. Volcarona wanted to follow, but a single sharp glance from Yuga made it back off. It had learned not to mess with its father-in-law!
When they arrived at the Pokémon Center, Yuga half-heartedly handed Vivillon's Poké Ball to Joyka. "It seems like Vivillon isn't feeling well. Can you check on her?"
"Sure," Joyka replied, taking the Poké Ball, then looked at Yuga and asked, "What's wrong with you? You look a bit down. Didn't get enough rest?"
Yuga waved his hand dismissively, "It's nothing. Maybe I just got a little spooked!"
Joyka, not understand what his meant, took Vivillon's Poké Ball to the back for a check-up.
After about ten minutes, Joyka returned with a big smile while holding Vivillon's Poké Ball. "Congratulations! Vivillon is indeed pregnant with a baby!"
"It's true!" Yuga dumbly accepted the Poké Ball and murmured, "I really am going to be a grandpa!"
Hearing this, Joyka was momentarily confused, then burst into laughter.
"Are you trying to make me laugh to death? Hahaha!"
The more Joyka laughed, the harder it became to stop, to the point where she bent over, clutching her stomach. Luckily, there weren't any other people at the Pokémon Center at the time. Otherwise, the next day, there would be news all over the internet.
"In broad daylight, why did Nurse Joy collapse laughing in front of Gym Leader Shimizu?"
"You're down because of this? Isn't this good news? What's all this talk about being a grandpa? How are you a grandpa?" Joyka teased as she tried to contain her laughter.
After calming down for quite a while, Joyka finally stopped laughing, holding her aching stomach. "I'm serious. Why are you so hung up on being a grandpa? This is a good thing!"
Yuga, still a bit annoyed, retorted, "Why wouldn't I be considered a grandpa? I raised Vivillon myself!"
Joyka, trying to stifle her laughter, said, "Alright, alright! You're a grandpa. I'll prescribe some medicine for Vivillon. Make sure she takes it on time—it'll be good for the baby."
Yuga's mood finally lightened. "Thanks a lot!"
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