This Time, I'm Not Going To Be A Trainer. Chapter 488: New Year's Celebrations and Spring's Arrival, New Crops! - Novel Cool

Chapter 488: New Year's Celebrations and Spring's Arrival, New Crops!

Chapter 488: New Year's Celebrations and Spring's Arrival, New Crops!

Naoki was busy until dusk, preparing a lavish spread of dishes.

There was grilled meat for Garchomp, steamed sea bass for Salamence, and fried cashews for Mudkip—each Pokemon had their favorite dish prepared with care.

As dinnertime arrived, snowflakes began to fall again, though not as heavily as before.

Concerned about the snow weighing down on his riding goat's shelter, Naoki asked Garchomp and the others to start eating while he went outside to clear the snow from the shelter.

The night deepened, and the white earth reflected the darkness. Despite the lack of a flashlight, he could still clearly make out the path ahead.

Gazing at the snowy landscape, Naoki felt a sense of optimism. After all, a heavy snowfall foretold a good harvest!

Filled with anticipation for the coming year, Naoki turned back. However, as he reached the doorway, he saw Garchomp and Mudkip huddled under the eaves, peering in his direction.

"Why are you out here? It's freezing outside; get back inside!" Naoki ushered the Pokemon back into the room.

"Agasr!"

"Alright, let's eat!" Returning to the table, Naoki beamed at his companions.

The table was laden with steaming dishes, and an array of Pokemon gathered around, while the howling wind outside contrasted with the cozy warmth of his little house.

Even though he had experienced this many times before, Naoki still relished and savored this moment.

"Gaorr!"

At his command, the Pokemon before him let out cheerful cries and began to enjoy the delicious dinner Naoki had prepared especially for them.

Naoki took out his Rotom Phone and snapped a photo, which he then posted to his Poke-Friends Circle.

【Wing King: Ringing in the New Year with my Pokemon ^_^

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Soon enough, several comments popped up.

【Professor Olin: Garchomp looks so happy!】

【Hilda: Happy New Year!】

【Professor Oak: Is that the legendary Mythical Pokemon, Mew, I see?!】

【Adrik replied to Professor Oak: Hahaha, Naoki has even more rare Pokemon like Mew over there!】

【Professor Oak replied to Adrik: What? There are other Pokemon as rare as Mew?】

【Professor Oak: Naoki! When do you have some free time, come visit me in New Bark Town, and let me treat you to a wonderful time!】

Naoki: "..."

Professor Oak's research obsession had struck again.

For Pokemon researchers like him, Pokemon such as Mew and Celebi indeed held immense value for their studies.

However, they probably wouldn't have much free time for a visit.

After some thought, Naoki replied to Professor Oak.

【Wing King: Sorry, Professor, the ranch is keeping me busy. We might not have the chance to visit New Bark Town, but you are always welcome to come to the Pasio region!】

But it seemed that Professor Oak didn't have much free time either.

Aside from his Pokemon research, he also gave lectures and taught trainers about Pokemon ecology.

Naoki couldn't help but feel a bit disappointed.

They could only agree to visit each other when their schedules allowed.

After that, Naoki replied to Professor Olin and Hilda individually, wishing them a happy new year.

There was no Spring Festival Gala in the Pokemon world, but there were special Pokemon New Year programs.

After dinner, Naoki settled on the sofa with his Pokemon to watch TV.

To be precise, the Pokemon were watching TV, while he chatted with Kishu.

Kishu mentioned that she had just finished dinner and was now at home with her Electabuzz, listening to the noisy fireworks outside.

【Kishu: It's so loud outside!】

Naoki smiled and replied: 【Why don't you come to the ranch next year for the New Year? It's quiet here, no noise at all.】

【Kishu: That sounds like a plan! Oh, and I've started learning how to cook! Next time, you can come over and try my cooking!】

Naoki was a little surprised to read this message.

He remembered Kishu mentioning before that she wasn't a great cook and that she often ate out at restaurants with her Pokemon when she lived in Nimbasa City.

【Wing King: Why did you suddenly start learning to cook?】

【Kishu: I wanted to give it a try. If I can learn, I'll be able to cook for Electabuzz and the others myself!】

Naoki decided to give her a video call.

Soon, the call connected, and Kishu's face appeared on the screen.

Garchomp, who was nearby, heard the sound and wandered over.

Seeing Garchomp, Kishu smiled and greeted him. "Happy New Year, Garchomp!"

"Agasr!"

Naoki was curious about Kishu's past. "When you were traveling before, did you buy takeout from restaurants as well?"

"Traveling?" Kishu shook her head. "I didn't go out much! I was studying at the Orange Islands Pokemon Academy, and I ate in the cafeteria like everyone else. Even when I went out to challenge Gyms, I mostly traveled by Pokemon taxi!"

"I see," Naoki said, understanding. "I thought you were like trainers from other regions, who don't go to school and instead embark on their journeys as soon as they turn ten, receiving their starter Pokemon from the local Professor."

Kishu replied, "Well, since I didn't know what I wanted to do back then, I figured I'd join the Gym Challenge like everyone else."

"Later, the Chief invited me to join the Padia League, and then I was assigned to work at the Brewing Light Gym! Hehe, I actually really like this job!"

"I see!" Naoki nodded. "I thought you inherited your family's Gym."

When it came to this topic, Kishu couldn't help but complain, "My parents are always so restless. They travel the world every year, claiming that there are still so many places they haven't seen. They often leave me alone in Brewing Light City."

Naoki pictured the scene in his mind and couldn't help but laugh. No wonder they had raised such a mischievous daughter—that couple must be quite interesting.

"What about you, Naoki?" Kishu suddenly asked. "I heard from the Chief that you moved to the Padia region a few years ago. Where did you live before?"

"Me?" Naoki was slightly taken aback before answering, "I used to live in the Hoenn region with my parents. After they passed away due to illness, I left and traveled the world."

"It wasn't until three years ago that I returned to the Padia region and inherited the ranch left by my grandfather."

Before their relationship had become so close, Naoki hadn't mentioned his parents to Kishu. Hearing this now, she felt a pang of sympathy.

"Everything will be alright," she consoled him.

"Yeah!" Naoki nodded lightly. "But I've gotten used to it. Now I have Goureton and the others to keep me company, and you too. I feel really happy now."

He wasn't lying to Kishu.

Before he had crossed over into this world, his parents had also passed away early in his life.

However, he had a strong heart and didn't resort to suicide. Although he later became a corporate slave, Naoki always maintained an optimistic attitude toward life.

After all, he still had his Pokemon companions, the Pokemon games, and the animated series.

Hearing Naoki's words, Kishu nodded repeatedly. "Mhm, I'll always be by your side too!"

Naoki's heart softened, and he nodded gently. "Mhm, I'll remember that."

The two continued chatting about other things until the midnight bell rang.

Hearing the sound, Naoki realized that it was now the year 201 in the League Calendar.

It was too late, and everything was quiet in the night.

Kishu, on the other screen, looked a little sleepy and yawned.

Naoki glanced at the Pokemon by his side, who had already fallen asleep, and said to Kishu, "If you're tired, go get some rest."

Kishu also realized how late it was and softly replied, "Mhm, I know. Goodnight~"

"Goodnight."

After hanging up, Naoki turned off the TV and started moving the sleeping Pokemon back to their own little nests.

For larger Pokemon like Gabite, Naoki couldn't move them by himself, so he asked Re Crown to use her psychic powers to move them.

During this process, Goureton was startled awake by Re Crown's psychic powers. It suddenly opened its eyes, looking around in confusion before turning to Naoki.

"Ah gas?"

"It's time to go back to sleep," Naoki said as he patted its head.

Goureton yawned and obediently followed Naoki back to the room.

Naoki went to the bathroom to freshen up. When he came out, he found that Goureton was still awake.

Naoki sat on the bed and patted its head, his thoughts stirring. He then asked out loud, "Goureton, what do you think of Kishu? Do you think we should invite her to join the ranch and live with us?"

"Ah gas!" Hearing this, Goureton immediately became wide awake and nodded its head vigorously, looking quite excited.

"Really?" Naoki was surprised. "Do you like Kishu that much?"

"Ah gas!" Goureton seemed very happy.

"I see," Naoki smiled slightly. "Then it's decided! "

"Ah gas~"

"Alright, time to sleep!" Naoki rubbed Goureton's head and then lay down on the bed.

He took a deep breath and gazed longingly at the ceiling.

Perhaps... maybe he could truly have a complete family of his own in this world.

He could run the ranch with Kishu and look after the Pokemon together.

Maybe they would have a child, and like every other child in this world, the child would become a Pokemon Trainer when they turned ten and embark on their own journey.

Just like Mr. Elief from the neighboring Elief Cherry Blossom Orchard, who lived a simple and happy life with his wife and children, tending to their cherry blossom orchard.

As winter melted into spring, the snow disappeared, and the world began to awaken.

After the New Year celebrations, the Great Adventure Team resumed their travels.

However, Naoki was surprised when Zapdos temporarily left the team.

According to Zapdos, it had some matters to attend to, and it would return once they were concluded.

Naoki was perplexed and asked what the matter was, but Zapdos remained mysterious, not even sharing the information with Mew and Celebi, saying only that it wanted to give them a surprise.

Before departing, Naoki gave Zapdos a Rotom Phone to stay in touch with Mew and Celebi.

Zapdos thanked him and then flapped its wings, taking flight.

Mew and Celebi watched as Zapdos flew away, and then they continued on their own journey.

This year, they planned to travel to a place called the Sinnoh region.

Previously, they had heard from sea Pokemon about the abundance of treasures there, and Bear, always eager to scavenge for treasure, immediately set their destination.

With the departure of the Great Adventure Team, peace returned to the World Tree.

The Pokemon there resumed their orderly lives.

This time, Giratina didn't leave with the team. It stayed behind, often flying to the ranch to enjoy the snacks Naoki prepared.

Mewtwo continued to guard the World Tree, Rayquaza frequently ventured into space to munch on asteroids, and Dialga mostly dwelled in the tree's crown, while Giratina remained in the World Tree's shadow, enjoying its life as an internet celebrity.

As for Groudon and Kyogre, they busied themselves with bickering in the group chat.

Naoki thought to himself that as long as they didn't come to blows, it was all good. Letting off some steam through arguments wasn't a bad thing.

With the arrival of spring, the fields in the ranch were ready for cultivation again.

This year, the town's seed shop introduced a new variety of seeds.

There were seeds for cabbage, broccoli, lettuce, Chinese cabbage, and gourd, among others.

Intrigued, Naoki bought some of each, intending to try them out in his fields, wondering if the gourds might mutate and produce seven-colored gourds that would birth seven gourd babies.

Seeing his enthusiasm, the seed shop owner, Elro, even gave him a few extra bags of seeds for free.

Back at the ranch, Naoki immediately started planting.

The Diglett triplets took charge of tilling the soil, while Naoki, accompanied by Goureton and Motosori, planted the seeds. Then, Pidgeot used Rain Dance to water the seeds, and finally, the riding goat used its Grass Energy to nurture the seeds.

After finishing this plot of land, Naoki planned to work on Lei He's request to capture the four Legendary Pokemon and use reverse-cooked dishes to turn them into auspicious creatures for the ranch.

As for the ranch in the Alola region...

There was no rush to go there. That ranch was mainly for winter vacations, and now that winter had passed, there was no need to stay there long-term.

Naoki intended to visit the Alola region later and investigate the possibility of obtaining Z-Power Rings and Z-Moves from Kapu and its family.

He had not only promised Lei Wang's Grass Z-Move but also vowed to help his partner, Eevee, master its ultimate move: Extreme Evo-Boost.

Just as Naoki was formulating his plans, the ranch unexpectedly received a visit from a stranger.

Butterfree, who had been sunbathing on the roof, was the first to spot the visitor.

It immediately flew over to notify Naoki.

Naoki, who had been working in the fields, looked up and saw a woman standing at the entrance of the ranch. She wore a floral dress, carried a bag, and exuded an air of elegance and gentleness.

Naoki was taken aback for a moment.

The next second, their eyes met in mid-air.

Then, Naoki heard the woman ask softly, "May I ask where this place is?"

Naoki: "?"

Perhaps his confusion was evident on his face, because the woman looked embarrassed and explained, "I'm sorry, I heard about the legends of Zhiqin Town and came here specifically to travel. But I got lost in the mountains and am now tired and hungry. Could I trouble you for some water? I can pay you for it."

Naoki understood.

In recent years, Zhiqin Town had attracted tourists curious about the legends of the shrine in the mountains, where Rayquaza resided.

"Of course," Naoki put down his farming tools, washed his hands at the faucet, and said to the woman, "This is the Zhiqin Ranch on the east side of Zhiqin Town. I'm the owner, Naoki. You don't have to pay for the water, please come in and rest."

Hearing this, the woman smiled and said, "Then I won't stand on ceremony~"

Not far away, Goureton and Motosori stood side by side, Goureton looking confused as he stared at the woman.

"Ah gas?" Isn't that Kishu's mother?

(End of Chapter)

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