“Generally speaking, Pokémon can gain experience through battles or by using specific evolution stones…” Hanyu explained, “However, the conditions here are rather special, and perhaps spiritual energy can also promote their growth.”
Just then, a slight commotion came from afar.
Suddenly, Bobo flew down silently and approached a Gypsy. Then, with its sharp beak, it gently pecked at the leaves of the Gypsy, as if it were carefully examining something.
The walking grass, being inspected, trembled with fear, like a fallen leaf drifting in the cold wind, too afraid to move.
"Bobo," Yuzuru beckoned, "Don't scare them."
"Po~"
Bobo cried out upon hearing this, then flapped its wings and flew away.
But not long after, she flew back, with a few fruits she had snatched from the little maid's flower bed in the front yard while Yingying was away, and threw them in front of the walking grass.
"Is this... bribery?" Ai asked in surprise.
Yuzuru smiled: "It seems that Bobo has also learned the power of uniting the masses."
Seeing this, Yingying immediately ran away, not to be outdone. A moment later, she also brought back a few spirit rice fruits, piled them in front of the Oddish, and proudly wagged her tail at Bobo.
"Buyi!" It seemed to be saying: My gift is better!
Bobo rolled her eyes, too lazy to pay attention to her.
The interaction between the two Pokémon made the little girl laugh.
She gently tugged at Hanyu Nan's sleeve: "They're so cute."
"Do you like it?" Yuzuru asked.
Ai nodded vigorously, her eyes sparkling with a rare innocence and joy. Since becoming a child, she has shown this pure and lovely side more and more often.
Yuu Nan ruffled her hair: "Then from now on, the Pokémon we get boosted up at home will be in your care, how about that?"
"Really?" Ai's eyes lit up.
“Of course,” Yuzuru said with a smile, “but you have to promise me you won’t turn them all into experimental subjects.”
The haughty little girl pouted, "I would never..."
But her gaze had already drifted unconsciously to the golden-edged walking grass, clearly indicating that she was already plotting some kind of "scientific research" plan.
Yu Shengnan shook his head helplessly, and was about to say something when he suddenly heard the phone ringing in the villa.
"I'm going to answer a phone call."
He stood up. "You play with them for a while."
Ai Haibara nodded, already eager to try out more commands. Yuuki Nana smiled at her rare childlike behavior and turned to walk towards the villa.
Behind him came the cheerful calls of the Oddish "Mana~ Mana~", mixed with Ai Haibara's gentle instructions and occasional soft "Pu-ee" sounds. Although Popo pretended to be aloof and indifferent, he would steal glances every now and then to make sure everything was under control.
Sunshine, grass, Pokémon, and a smiling little girl...
Such an afternoon is almost unreal, so beautiful.
...
Inside the villa.
Ten minutes later, Yuzuru hung up the phone casually.
It was a phone call from Princess Xia Mei.
Her pastry shop officially opened this afternoon.
Looking at the address sent to him on his phone, and hearing the surprised and delighted voices of Ran and Sonoko on the phone, Yuusuke's lips curled into a smile.
A little girl's surprises are always so simple and unpretentious, as pure and simple as a clear stream, where you can see right to the bottom.
Similarly, their surprise could only be kept secret from Xiaolan and her friends, who were also young girls.
However, Yuzuru was happy to play this game with them.
Life should be this relaxed and enjoyable, filled with these little surprises and touching moments.
"Young Master Yuzuru, shall we go over now?"
Akemi peeked out from the kitchen, where she was making afternoon tea. She had overheard the conversation in the living room and knew that Natsumi Kosaka's pastry shop was right next to their dumpling shop.
Okay, actually she already knew.
Not only did she know, but Ai had also guessed it long ago.
The way a certain Russian princess looked at her eldest son was all too familiar.
"No rush." Yuzuru glanced at Ai Haibara, who was playing happily with the little ones outside the window. "Let Ai play a little longer."
Mingmei nodded in understanding and turned back to the kitchen to continue preparing.
She specially baked a batch of macarons using the Gourmet Cell Baking Oven. The colorful little desserts were neatly arranged and exuded an enticing sweet aroma.
Although the little maid can't compare to the pastry master Xia Mei in terms of pure skill, the recipe for these macarons can make the skin whiter and more tender, which is very tempting for girls.
"Young Master, do you think this is appropriate as an opening gift?" Mingmei packed the macarons into an exquisite gift box and tied a ribbon on it.
Yuzuru Hanyu walked closer and looked at it: "It's very beautiful, but..."
He snapped his fingers, and a crystal-clear ice rose bloomed on his fingertip: "Let's add a little surprise."
Akemi's eyes lit up: "So beautiful!"
The ice rose refracted rainbow colors in the sunlight, its petals as thin as cicada wings, so lifelike. Yu Sheng Nan gently placed it on the gift box, and miraculously, the ice rose did not melt.
"That should be enough," Yuzuru said with satisfaction.
Akemi asked curiously, "Young Master, what is this...?"
“A little trick, the angel’s sacred code.” Yuzuru winked. “It can keep it from melting for three days.”
Akemi covered her mouth and chuckled softly, "Miss Natsumi will definitely like it."
Hanyu Nanami walked towards the backyard and saw Ai Haibara directing the Oddish to line up in a row, seemingly training them in "marching." The little girl looked serious, like a strict little drill instructor, but she couldn't hide the smile in her eyes.
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