Chapter 559: Shizuru's "Home", Visiting the In-Laws, and Marriage

Chapter 559: Shizuru's "Home", Visiting the In-Laws, and Marriage



Within the Expedition Guild, everyone had their own stories and lives, and from now on, they would encounter new Pokemon, make new friends, and experience new adventures.

Whether it was the Pokemon rescued by Mewtwo or those invited back by the Heroic Adventure Team, they all lived together in that place.

And so, he wouldn't have to worry anymore!

At this point, Shizuru put away his Azor Phone, stood up, and opened the bathroom door, only to find Gogoat squatting by the side.

"Ah-gah-sss~!"

Upon seeing Shizuru, Gogoat immediately stood up, its tail wagging excitedly.

Shizuru smiled at it and patted its head, saying, "Let's go! We're starting our new lives too!"

With the Azor incident concluded, it was time to address the matter he had discussed with Qi Shu months ago.

In the Pokemon world, there weren't many formalities when it came to love and marriage.

Since Shizuru liked Qi Shu, and she liked him in return, they could register their marriage and move in together.

Although Shizuru felt it was a bit rushed, everyone in this world seemed to do things this way, so he decided to follow the local customs.

However, before that, he needed to prepare and bring some gifts to visit Qi Shu's parents.

Shizuru stood up and walked towards the outside.

Gogoat followed behind, carefully recalling the past. Although its memories were ancient, it remembered everything about Shizuru clearly.

It seemed that this year, Shizuru and Qi Shu would hold their wedding.

If its memory served it right, their little master would be born soon.

At that time, Shizuru's Ranch would be complete, and they would live happily together on the ranch.

Thinking of this scene, Gogoat couldn't help but reveal a blissful smile.

"Ah-gah-sss~"

Gogoat followed Shizuru to the living room, where Shizuru went upstairs to use the computer to search for appropriate gifts to give to his future in-laws before the wedding.

Meanwhile, Gogoat stayed in the living room, imagining their future life together.

This time, it would participate from a completely different perspective!

Babu Tubba, who had come to get some water, noticed Gogoat's silly grin and asked curiously, "Ba-mo?" (What are you thinking about?)



Gogoat subconsciously replied, "Ah-gah-sss!" (I'm thinking about Shizuru's baby!)



"Ba-mo?!" Babu Tubba was shocked.

Baby? Was Shizuru going to have a baby? When? How come it didn't know? Gogoat suddenly realized it had spoken out of turn, so it quickly brushed it off, saying, "Ah-gah-sss." (I'm just guessing.)



However, Babu Tubba had already drifted into its imagination.

If Shizuru was having a baby, could the baby come to the ranch like little Anna in 'The Warm Magmar Family' and make friends with them?

"Ba-mo!"

Babu Tubba was full of anticipation and didn't bother with Gogoat anymore. It went straight to the fireplace Magmar and told it about Shizuru's baby, who would soon be coming to the ranch to make friends with them.

The Magmar lifted its head, looking slightly confused: "Ma-ku?"

Babu Tubba imagined their future: "Ba-mo~"

Would Shizuru's baby be as adorable as little Anna, searching all over the house to find them and wanting to play and be friends? Should they hide and play hide-and-seek with the little one?

"Ma-ku..." The Magmar sighed, exhaling a puff of white smoke.

It had watched 'The Warm Magmar Family' with Babu Tubba before.

However, if it remembered correctly, Anna in 'The Warm Magmar Family' wasn't the Magmar's owner's baby, but rather their granddaughter.

...It was all so confusing.

The Magmar was bewildered.

"Gifts should be based on the recipient's preferences... If they are a Trainer, give them a commemorative Poke Ball or something the Trainer likes..." Shizuru mumbled, reading the gift-giving guide on the computer screen.

It made sense, but he hadn't met Qi Shu's parents before and wasn't sure about their preferences and personalities.

Therefore, after a moment's thought, Shizuru used his Lotad Phone to call Qi Shu and discuss the matter.

Soon, the call connected, and when Qi Shu heard Shizuru's intention, she immediately burst into a silly smile.

"Are you really coming over?" she asked.

In Qi Shu's mind, meeting the parents was a very formal event, and whenever this happened, it meant that the couple would be getting married soon.

"Of course," Shizuru nodded. "But the problem is I don't know what they like, and it would be awkward if I gave them an unsuitable gift."

Turning to the matter at hand, Qi Shu also began to think.

"My dad was also a Trainer when he was younger, and he loved everything related to Trainers. I recently saw him watching Champion Dante's matches in the Galar Region! He seems to really like Dante."

"My mom loves the specialty of Cianwood City—Angry Buns. She tried them once when she traveled there and hasn't forgotten them since."

After a moment, Qi Shu giggled, "Hehe, actually, they'll like anything you give them."

Shizuru: "...They're not you."

Angry Buns?

Getting a pack from Kaget Island wouldn't be a problem, especially with Gogoat's speed, as it could make the trip quickly.

As for Dante, it was much simpler. Shizuru decided to use his connections to ask Dante for an autographed photo.

Meanwhile, Qi Shu was busy hosting challengers.

It was already almost August, and in two months, the various Leagues would start hosting their League tournaments.

Therefore, during this time, challengers who hadn't collected enough Gym Badges were rushing to complete their collections.

After agreeing on the time for the visit, they hung up the call.

Qi Shu went to greet the challenger, while Shizuru set off to prepare the gift for the visit.



World Tree, Expedition Guild.

It had been some time since everyone entered the Mystical Labyrinth for their adventure.

During this period, they had brought back various items from the labyrinth and made many Pokemon friends.

Today, as they gathered and chatted after an expedition, they suddenly started talking about Shizuru.

One of the Pokemon recalled something Shizuru had said.

Shizuru had mentioned that when he got older, he would move to the World Tree to live with everyone.

"Mew? Mew!" (Shizuru is coming to live on the World Tree? That's wonderful!)



Upon hearing this, the Meowths jumped with excitement.

The other Pokemon were also delighted.

"Chah!" Komoo was a bit concerned.

The World Tree didn't have a human-habitable house or bed, so would Shizuru have to sleep on the big tree in the forest with them?

In that case, Shizuru might fall off.

"Lucky..." Cascoon was at a loss for a moment, unsure of what to do.

Just then, one of the Budew had a great idea.

"Chah!" (Since that's the case, let's help Shizuru build a house together!)



The Expedition Team had collected many items from the labyrinth and made friends with Construction Elders, who were experts in building.

With their help, any house could be built!

Hearing this, the other Pokemon agreed that it was a good idea.

Charizard: "Roar!" (In that case, I'll go to the labyrinth to collect wood!)



Diglett happily raised its sharp claws: "Dig!" (I'll help dig the foundation for the house!)



Pikachu stood up its tail: "Pika!" (I can use Iron Tail to cut wood!)



Without further ado, the Pokemon sprang into action, starting to build a house for Shizuru on the World Tree, as well as accommodations for the Pokemon in the ranch.

This way, when Shizuru and the other Pokemon moved over, they could come and live here directly!



Shizuru was unaware of the plans of the Pokemon on the World Tree, as he was busy preparing the gift.

In the blink of an eye, the day of the 1st of September, League Year 201, had arrived.

Today was the day Shizuru and Qi Shu had agreed to visit Nian Guang City.

Early in the morning, the ranch was bustling with activity.

After learning of Shizuru's plan, the Aikan Shi siblings, like thoughtful butlers, prepared a proper outfit for Shizuru and carefully straightened his clothes, smoothing out the creases and collar.

"Aye!" The younger Aikan Shi was delighted, thinking that Shizuru would soon have a family, and new life would come to the ranch.

Shizuru would finally have a human family! Although the Pokemon and Gogoats were like family to him, having a human family was different.

If Shizuru spent all his time with Pokemon and didn't talk to humans, he would surely feel lonely.

Having both Pokemon and human family around him would make everything perfect! The younger Aikan Shi was thrilled for Shizuru.

The older Aikan Shi, standing nearby, was also helping Shizuru prepare the gift.

In recent years, the older Aikan Shi had become more mature and composed, no longer needing to pretend to be a little adult. Instead, he had transformed into a true adult Pokemon, a qualified butler.

"All set, thank you." Shizuru reached out and took the gift from the older Aikan Shi.

The older Aikan Shi calmly glanced at Shizuru and nodded slightly: "Aye."

Shizuru's gaze then turned to the other Pokemon around him, who all seemed delighted for him.

"Well, I'm off!" Shizuru declared.

"Gao!"

"Bamo!"

"Roar!"

"Poni~"

"..."

The Pokemon all responded.

With their gazes upon him, Shizuru rode on Gogoat, carrying the gift, and set off on the road to Nian Guang City.

The gift box contained presents specially prepared for Qi Shu's parents.

Inside were signed photos of Dante, some hard-to-find Champion merchandise, and a batch of freshly baked Angry Buns.

These buns were a specialty of Kajitown, and their taste would be affected if left for too long, so Shizuru had pre-ordered them and picked them up fresh that morning.

"Phew..."

It was impossible not to feel nervous about facing such a situation for the first time in his life.

Even when facing Azor, Shizuru hadn't felt this nervous.

He didn't know what Qi Shu's parents were like—whether they would be kind and amiable or sharp-tongued, and if they would like his gift.

Gogoat, sensing Shizuru's mood, immediately spoke up to reassure him: "Agah!" Don't worry, everything will be fine!

Shizuru was taken aback by Gogoat's words and then chuckled, asking:

"How do you know it'll be fine if you've never experienced this before? By the way, Gogoat, I think I never asked you, do Pokemon in the past fall in love and have children?"

If not, how did those Paradox Pokemon reproduce?

Gogoat widened its eyes, seemingly surprised by Shizuru's question.

"Agah!"

"Hmm?"

Gogoat fell silent.

After Gogoat's interruption, Shizuru felt less tense than before.

Just then, they arrived in Nian Guang City.

Gogoat landed at the entrance of Qi Shu's residence, and from a distance, Shizuru saw Qi Shu waiting there.

Autumn had arrived, and the weather was getting cooler. Qi Shu was wearing a cute yellow sweater with an Electrike cartoon design, befitting an Electric-type Trainer.

Before Shizuru had even landed, he saw Qi Shu standing in front of the building, eagerly waving at them with Elekid.

"Over here—"

As Gogoat landed, Shizuru dismounted and asked, "Are we going now?"

"Hehe!" Qi Shu nodded excitedly, "That's right, I already told them beforehand, and they should be preparing lunch to welcome you!"

Shizuru: "To be honest, I'm a little nervous. What if they don't like me?"

Qi Shu patted Gogoat's head and greeted it with a smile, then continued, "Don't worry! You're welcome, little Gogoat!"

She leaned in and whispered, "They'll definitely like you. If they don't agree..."

At this, Qi Shu opened her mouth, revealing a pair of adorable dimples and a mischievous smile, "Then we'll elope!"

Shizuru was stunned.

Qi Shu took Shizuru's arm, her voice filled with determination, "Let's be as brave as a Dragonite leaping through the Dragon Gate!"

Shizuru: "..."

Seeing Qi Shu's whimsical expression, Shizuru knew that his life from now on would never be boring!

"Let's go!"

The two, along with Gogoat and Electrike, set off towards Qi Shu's family home.

Qi Shu's house was not far from her parents', and even on foot, it would only take about ten minutes to get there.

"There it is!" Qi Shu pointed to a mansion and told Shizuru.

Shizuru looked intently and saw a two-story house with a courtyard standing in the middle of a street.

The gate to the courtyard was open, and a tree grew in the center, with a lawn on either side. Some Pokemon were playing in the yard.

Pelipper, Skiddo, Jumpluff, Oddish, and Meowstic...

As the two entered, the Pokemon turned and looked at them curiously.

Qi Shu greeted them excitedly, "Good morning, everyone!"

"They're here, they're here!"

Inside the house, a man and a woman, hearing the commotion outside, immediately rushed to the window to observe the situation.

They were Qi Shu's parents, the man and woman who had visited Shizuru's ranch before.

Seeing that familiar figure, the man's mind once again recalled his experience at the ranch, where he had been knocked out by a knockout. His face turned ashen.

That brat... Hmph!

"Oh, don't make such a face! Smile, today should be a happy day! Otherwise, they might think we don't welcome him."

But the man's expression only grew more sullen.

"You stingy ghost!" The woman twisted his waist in anger, then threatened, "Anyway, remember to behave later, or I'll deal with you tonight! Get ready, I'm going to the kitchen, you should go and open the door!"

Man: "..."

At that moment, the doorbell rang.

The woman turned and walked into the kitchen, starting to cook as if she hadn't seen anything.

The man sighed helplessly and went to open the door.

Shizuru was still pondering how to greet them when the door in front of him opened.

He greeted instinctively, "Hello, Uncle..."

But the next moment, he saw a familiar figure inside the door.

Their gazes met, and Shizuru froze in place.

The man's expression was serious, and although he remembered his wife's instructions, his face softened slightly, but his tone remained stern, "Come in!"

He turned and walked towards the house.

Seeing Shizuru and his father, Qi Shu, who was standing nearby, was puzzled. She whispered, "Have you met my dad before?"

Shizuru: "..."

"It's a long story."

"Then make it short."

"Anyway, Uncle went to the ranch to challenge me, and I knocked him out."

Hearing this, Qi Shu's eyes widened, and she immediately recalled the strange behavior of her parents earlier.

She had secretly gone to watch them, only to be knocked out...

She couldn't hold back her laughter and giggled.

The man, hearing the noise, glanced over, "?"

Qi Shu quickly waved her hands and explained, "It's nothing, I just remembered something funny!"

Man: "..."

Oh well.

He looked at Shizuru, his tone stiff as he said, "Have a seat!"

At that moment, the woman came out of the kitchen, pretending to have just noticed their arrival. A smile appeared on her face, "Are you here?"

Seeing the woman's familiar face, Shizuru froze once again.

Wasn't she the lady who had gotten lost near the ranch, asked him for directions, and even given him a set of handcrafted Poke Balls?

At that moment, even if he was slow, he guessed their intention.

They hadn't come to challenge the trial, nor were they truly lost; they had come to the ranch to observe him! Seeing Shizuru's expression, the woman smiled kindly, "It's you again, have a seat, lunch will be ready soon, and we can chat later!"

"Oh, okay!" Shizuru replied and sat down on the sofa.

But when he faced the man across from him, he didn't know what to say for a moment.

After hesitating, he spoke, "Uncle, I didn't mean to do that last time. I didn't know it was you..."

Man: "..."

He opened his mouth, about to say something, but his peripheral vision caught the woman peeking out from the kitchen, giving him a warning look.

"It's okay, Pokemon battles should be taken seriously." The man said, "That's the Trainer's way!"

Only then did Shizuru breathe a sigh of relief. He placed the gift he had brought on the table, "This is the gift I prepared for you."

At that moment, the woman also finished preparing lunch. She called Qi Shu to help serve the food.

Seeing the gift on the table, a smile appeared on her face, "This kid is so thoughtful, coming here and even bringing a gift... Let's eat! Come, little Pokemon, this is the food I cooked especially for you!"

Gogoat looked over and was immediately attracted by the aroma of the food, "Ah gaah!"

Seeing Gogoat's reaction, Shizuru wasn't as nervous as before. He replied, and then they were invited to sit at the dining table.

The man on the sofa sighed helplessly and then got up to follow.

Soon, the four of them and their Pokemon gathered around the dining table.

Zhi Shu was surprised to find that the table was filled with various Chinese dishes!

The woman spoke gently, "I heard from Qi Shu that you really like this cuisine, so I prepared all these. I hope you like it, try it!"

Hearing this, Zhi Shu's heart was suddenly touched. Did she prepare all this just because he liked it?

He glanced at Qi Shu, who smiled at him.

Zhi Shu picked up his chopsticks and took a bite, immediately nodding, "Mmm, delicious!"

"If you like it, eat more!" The woman noticed Zhi Shu's expression, and her heart went out to this parentless child managing the ranch on his own.

What a wonderful child!

Not only is he kind, but he's also so capable, managing such a large ranch all by himself.

His life must have been lonely before, but it doesn't matter now; he has Qi Shu and them from now on!

"Is the ranch work still busy?" the woman asked.

"Not really, winter is approaching, so the fields will have a break soon," Zhi Shu replied honestly.

"That's good. If you ever need help, just let us know, and we can come to assist!" the woman said.

During their chat, the atmosphere gradually relaxed, and Zhi Shu's initial tension faded.

They talked about many things: the ranch, the online store, the trials in the ranch, and their daily lives.

Zhi Shu told them everything.

The man, who had been a Trainer in his youth, heard about Zhi Shu creating trials to help passing Trainers, and his expression softened.

"That's great, it can indeed help many Trainers improve their skills."

"Hehe, even the Chief is grateful to Zhi Shu!" Qi Shu added from the side.

The man was surprised, "The Chief?"

"Yes, Zhi Shu is amazing!" Qi Shu nodded repeatedly, "Many Gym Leaders and Champions come to his ranch to challenge the trials and hone their skills. Even if he doesn't know them, Zhi Shu treats them with respect. So far, no one has been able to defeat him!"

The man opened his mouth in astonishment, never expecting this young man to be so formidable... even Champion-level Trainers weren't his match!

No wonder he lost to Knockout... He had been thoroughly defeated by such an opponent.

"It's not that exaggerated!" Zhi Shu said modestly.

Hearing this, the woman immediately understood how her daughter and Zhi Shu had met.

She hadn't misjudged him!

The woman's expression became more satisfied, and she smiled, asking, "So, when do you plan to get married? Is that why you're here? Have you decided on anything yet?"

Qi Shu looked at Zhi Shu.

Zhi Shu was stunned, not expecting the topic to be so direct.

The woman, as if reading his thoughts, explained, "Actually, as long as two people like each other, nothing is a problem. If you want to live together, see each other anytime, and be with each other, then you can get married whenever you feel that way!"

Upon hearing this, Zhi Shu looked at Qi Shu.

Just then, the man, who had been silent all this time, spoke up.

"Next spring! March, when the flowers bloom, is a good omen."

He had secretly researched and even consulted a fortune teller at the market.

The fortune teller said that the spring of League Year 202 was a good time for marriage. It was said that couples who married in March, when flowers bloomed, would live happily ever after.

March? That's still six months away, so long...

At this thought, Zhi Shu suddenly realized that he was also looking forward to living with Qi Shu.

Perhaps this was the local custom in the Pokemon world?

"Okay." He no longer hesitated, nodding in agreement.

After saying this, Zhi Shu looked at Qi Shu and found that Qi Shu was also looking at him.

The two exchanged a smile, their eyes filled with anticipation.

The woman smiled, "Since it's settled, let's make it official!"

The man's expression softened, and after some thought, he said, "Since you're on your own without parental support, let us handle the wedding preparations."

The woman also sought Zhi Shu's opinion, "What do you think?"

Zhi Shu thought for a moment and shook his head, "No need to trouble yourselves, I have some elders in Zi Qin Town who will help me with the arrangements."

"Alright, if that's the case, it's decided!" The woman laughed softly.



In the evening, Zhi Shu bid farewell to Qi Shu and her parents and returned to Zi Qin Town with Gogoat, seeking advice from Thomas Mayor on what to do next.

Hearing this, Thomas Mayor was greatly surprised.

Because of this, news of Zhi Shu's upcoming marriage quickly spread throughout Zi Qin Town.

Claire, Evan, Dante's wife, Elvis, and others sent their congratulations and enthusiastically offered to help with the wedding preparations for the following spring.

Zhi Shu was touched by everyone's enthusiasm; the people here were truly wonderful!

The Pokemon in the ranch also learned about Zhi Shu's upcoming marriage. After understanding the concept of marriage from Aikan Shi, the Pokemon seemed delighted and genuinely happy for Zhi Shu.

Late at night, Zhi Shu was too excited to sleep.

Gogoat lay beside him, closing its eyes in contentment. It was right; everything was going smoothly.

Soon, it would be able to see its young master again!

Eci learned about Zhi Shu's marriage the next day.

Early in the morning, Zhi Shu received a message from Eci.

[Eci: You're getting married? Congratulations! Can I be your witness? ^_^]

(End of Chapter)

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