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Chapter 65: The Riding Sheep's Weight Problem
Chapter 65: The Riding Sheep's Weight Problem
"Ba Mo!"
Bu Bo let out a startled cry as Moto Lizard suddenly rubbed its head against his cheek.
"You smell delicious!"
Naoki released Bu Bo after taking a big sniff.
He was a bit too skinny and malnourished. Perhaps he'd feel better with some more meat on his bones.
Naoki mentally devised a "nutritional supplement" plan for Bu Bo before setting him down and saying, "Alright, go play now!"
"Ba Mo..."
Bu Bo finally came to his senses, feeling a bit dazed. He was familiar with Naoki's behavior.
Bu Bo sheep would often nuzzle and rub against each other, rolling and playing together in the grass to show their affection and friendship.
It was their way of expressing warmth and fondness.
But this was the first time a human had shown him such affection.
Bu Bo felt a bit shy, and he couldn't help but think: What a nice human! Not only did he take me in, but he's also so friendly.
The warm bath earlier had made him feel clean and refreshed, and his wool no longer felt dirty.
Bu Bo loved this feeling, and little pink hearts seemed to float above his head, a testament to his growing affection.
Realizing that this was Bu Bo's first proper introduction to the ranch, Naoki decided to have Goulash show him around and introduce him to everyone.
However, remembering Bu Bo's fearful reaction to Goulash the day before, he changed his mind and turned to Moto Lizard, who was standing nearby.
"Moto Lizard, why don't you show Bu Bo around and help him get familiar with the place?"
"Gao!"
Moto Lizard eagerly agreed and led Bu Bo away.
Naoki then turned his attention to his daily chores.
He retrieved the grass cakes from the cabinet—a treat for his Riding Sheep—and made his way to the sheep pen, taking a moment to check on the Combee trio along the way.
Early in the morning, the diligent Combee were already hard at work collecting nectar. Seeing Naoki, they didn't seem as distant as they had the day before. Instead, they gently landed beside him and buzzed happily.
"Buzzz!"
Then, the three Combee led Naoki to their hive and proudly showed him the honey they were in the process of making.
Their joyful expressions seemed to say, "Wait a little longer, and the honey will be ready!"
Naoki was slightly taken aback by this display.
His mind immediately went to the old man's words from the day before.
The Combee at Happy Ranch didn't need a Combee Queen; they would treat the ranch owner as their "queen," their leader.
In a Combee colony, the queen played the role of nurturer and commander, tending to the young and directing the other Combee.
And the ranch owner, who cared for them and provided their food, essentially filled the role of a Combee queen in their eyes.
So, just like they would for their queen, the Combee worked tirelessly to collect nectar for Naoki.
Combee were intelligent creatures with their own sense of values. Compared to a life in the wild with a Combee queen, being cared for by humans and having a steady source of food wasn't such a bad deal.
It was a mutual selection process.
Understanding this, Naoki let go of his concerns. He reached out and patted one of the Combee on the head, smiling as he said, "You're working hard! Let's do our best together!"
"Buzzz!"
The Combee happily continued their nectar-gathering, and Naoki made his way to the sheep pen, dumping the grass cakes into the feed trough.
Before he knew it, it was time to milk the Riding Sheep again.
He fetched the milk pail and skillfully began milking the sheep as it munched on grass, clearly enjoying the process.
The Riding Sheep bleated, "Baa~"
Naoki parted the wool on its body and, seeing its rotund form, his eyes widened in surprise.
"How did you guys get so fat in just a month!"
The Riding Sheep looked innocent as it bleated, "Baa~"
Naoki inspected the other two Riding Sheep and found them to have gained a considerable amount of weight as well.
He was at a loss for words. "If you keep eating like this and become big fat sheep, you might attract a Big Bad Wolf to come and eat you up!"
It wasn't that he disliked them being plump, but overeating could impact their health and lead to various illnesses.
However, the Riding Sheep wore determined expressions on their faces.
"Baaah!"
The next second, a surge of green energy rippled from their bodies, and in an instant, the entire sheep pen was enveloped in a grassy field.
The three Riding Sheep huddled together, with the one that had fought alongside Goulash taking the center position, and the other two flanking it on either side. They performed an elegant transformation right before Naoki's eyes.
They each manifested oddly shaped "leaf blades," biting down on them and striking a battle-ready pose.
Although they didn't know who the Big Bad Wolf was, they were no pushovers!
Naoki: "......"
"Alright, alright, calm down and put away your powers now!"
If any wild trainers happened to witness this scene, they might be scared out of their wits.
Naoki waved his hands helplessly, and the three Riding Sheep obediently returned to their original forms.
Naoki worried that obesity might negatively affect the Riding Sheep's health.
As he pondered whether to invite a Pokemon Doctor to examine them, he said, "I'm not stopping you from eating, but I'm concerned that being too fat might make you sick."
"Take humans, for example," he continued, addressing the Riding Sheep. "If we eat too much, we can develop issues like high blood pressure and high blood sugar, and we're more likely to suffer from heart disease and die."
The three Riding Sheep in front of him stood in a row, listening intently with puzzled expressions.
"Baa?"
When he used to watch Pokemon anime, Naoki only paid attention to Ash and his gym battles; he hadn't given much thought to Pokemon illnesses.
He knew that Pokemon, like humans, could catch colds, have fevers, or lose their appetite. Even though they were magical creatures that could spit fire and shoot water, they could still find themselves in peril due to these minor ailments.
Just like in the anime, when Ash bravely brought a feverish wild Pokemon to a Pokemon Center, and Nurse Joy said, "If you had brought it any later, it would've been terrible."
What about obesity, then?
Naoki fell into deep thought.
For matters like this, it was best to consult a professional.
The sooner, the better; it was important to address this before any health issues arose.
Naoki immediately thought of Nurse Joy at the Pokemon Center in Drizzli Town.
Looking at the three Riding Sheep before him, Naoki turned and prepared to head into town after feeding the chicks and Salandit.
But before that, he had to water the plants.
Since Aerodactyl hadn't yet mastered Rain Dance, watering needed to be done manually.
After finishing the watering and informing Goulash, Naoki mounted Moto Lizard and set off for town.
(End of Chapter)
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