I got the Pokémon

In the research institute, Xia You handed the three gifts he had prepared during his break into the hands of the people in front of him.

"Dr. Sakuragi, Miss Kikuna, and Mr. Renji, I am really grateful for your care during this period. Just consider these things as my thoughts. Please accept them!"

They have known each other for a long time, and with their current relationship, Dr. Sakuragi and others naturally accepted Xia You's gift without being too polite.

Dr. Sakuragi said: "Oh, time has passed so quickly. I didn't expect that before I knew it, you had been traveling for so long since arriving in Kanto, and you were about to challenge the Quartz Conference!"

"Yeah..." Looking back on the past, Xia You was filled with emotion, "Time really flies by. Looking back on that day, I still remember the strangeness and uneasiness I felt when I first visited the research institute."

"I also clearly remember the scene at that time, and I also remember the easy-going and handsome young man." Dr. Sakuragi smiled softly, "But having said that, the Quartz Conference is the most important annual event in our Kanto region.

Now that you have made it here, let’s give it a try! Only by trying your best will you not have any regrets!”

"I think so too." Xia You nodded, "No matter the opponent's strength, I will treat every battle seriously and cautiously!"

After a pause, he continued: "Doctor, although I may have little time to come back here in the future, as a special research investigator of the Sakuragi Research Institute, no matter where I go, I encounter those extraordinary people.

I will definitely report the Pokémon incident to you in time!"

Dr. Sakuragi was very pleased to hear these words.

"Those things are secondary. Safety must be the first priority during the journey. There is no need to push for certain things. But no matter what happens in the future, you will be a member of the Sakuragi Research Institute. This will always be your haven and you are welcome.

You can go home any time!"

At this point, he changed his voice and added: "Although it is such an important day, I am really sorry because I have been very busy with work recently. Kukui, Renji, and I may not be able to go to the scene to watch your game.

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"It doesn't matter." Xia You waved her hands quickly, "Your research is making contributions to humans, Pokémon, and even the world. You should really put your work first. You really don't have to waste your precious time because of me!"

At this time, Xiaochun walked in from the door, and looking at her dress, she changed into a sportswear, and behind her, she carried a full medium-sized backpack.

Compared with the student dress she wore every day before, she is now less quiet and looks more youthful and energetic.

"Huh?" Xia You said in surprise: "You dress like this, do you mean...?"

Dr. Sakuragi said: "Although we can't go to the Quartz Plateau with you, Xiaochun can accompany you, which can make up for our regrets!"

"Do you want Xiaochun to go too?" Xia You was stunned when he heard this, "But doesn't it matter at school? Don't you still have to study?"

"No problem." Xiaochun covered her mouth and chuckled, "My mother has already asked for leave for me at school."

Dr. Sakuragi also said: "It is also a good thing to let her go out more. Xiaochun's character is too quiet. Originally, I was afraid that she would become a nerd while studying. Unexpectedly, this time, she actually has her own day.

, offered to go to watch your game live!"

"So my wife and I discussed it and we both agreed that this is a good thing. Instead of being bored in school every day, it is better to go out and see more about the outside world, and broaden our horizons appropriately, which will also be a benefit to future studies!"

oh?

Looking at Xiaochun's slightly shy and evasive eyes, Xia You couldn't help but be a little surprised.

She actually requested it herself?

If it were her before, she would definitely not be willing to travel far away.

Fortunately, I met such enlightened parents as Dr. Sakuragi. Otherwise, how could I have let my daughter travel with an adult man with confidence?

Xia You solemnly promised: "Doctor, please rest assured, I promise to take good care of Xiaochun!"

Seeing Koharu getting ready to go, Dr. Sakuragi couldn't help but sigh.

A father would definitely be reluctant to leave his daughter when she left home. Seeing that both of them were ready, before leaving, he called Xiaochun aside and couldn't help but give him a few more words.

Because she didn't lower her voice intentionally, Xia You vaguely heard some of the content.

But after all, it's just trivial things like remembering to eat on time and not being afraid of getting tired.

While their father and daughter were talking, Kukui and Renji reached out to Xia You at the same time.

The two looked at each other, and then Kukui said first: "Although I don't know anything about Pokémon battles, I still want to wish you a smooth journey and success!"

Renji glanced at Dr. Sakuragi secretly, and then whispered: "You must get good results. No matter how busy you are at work, I will secretly turn on the live broadcast to cheer you on!"

Xia You shook hands with the two of them one by one.

"Thank you, you should also take care of yourself, rest more, and don't overwork yourself!"

To be honest, after being together for a long time, he already had feelings for this place, and for a while, he was really reluctant to leave.

When Dr. Sakuragi and Xiaoharu came back, just as everyone was saying goodbye, as the barking dog barked, the calling dog actually ran out.

Perhaps she sensed that Xiaochun was going on a long trip, so the callers gathered around her feet and refused to leave at all.

"By the way." Dr. Sakuragi leaned over and touched Caller Paw's forehead, and smiled at Xiaochun, "Since we are traveling, how can we not have Pokémon around us? Since it is so reluctant to let you go, why not let Caller Paw

Let’s leave with you!”

"Eh? Are you taking it with you?"

Xiaochun frowned in embarrassment, then looked at Xia You and saw him nodding lightly. After thinking about it, he agreed.

"Oh well."

When he heard the call, he would take him with him. He barked a few times intelligently, and his tail waggled rapidly. It looked like a small electric fan!

When everything was ready, Dr. Sakuragi waved as he watched Xiaochun slowly walk to Xia You.

"Next, I'll leave it to you, Xiaochun!"

Xia You nodded heavily, and then he and Xiaochun bowed slightly to Dr. Sakuragi and the others and saluted: "Then, let's set off!"

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Leaving Sakuragi Research Institute, Xiayou and Xiaochun left Kuye City and headed north, arriving at Golden City before dark.

After resting for a night, they turned west again and continued towards Yuhong City.

This was Xiaochun's first time traveling away from home. For a child like her who grew up in a big city, she was very excited along the way. No matter what she saw, everything felt very fresh.

And with someone else by her side, such a cute and beautiful girl, even Xia You's mood changed accordingly.

While talking and laughing, it seemed that even the road under my feet was no longer boring.

This also made Xia You realize that traveling with companions is indeed more fun than traveling alone.