"Can't you react a bit more strongly...?"
Seeing Satoshi's underwhelming response, even Eli couldn't help but feel discouraged.
After all, she was a well-endowed, model-like beauty who'd previously been troubled by receiving too many love letters at school. How could this guy have absolutely no reaction?
Could it be that he's… into guys?!
How did things even escalate to the point of a fiancée appearing?
Satoshi felt extremely awkward.
I just want a Pokémon battle. Why are you talking about this?!
Wait… Don't tell me she wants to date, marry me, and drag me straight home?!
I'm aiming to become a Pokémon Master—girls would just get in the way!
"That's… pretty nice."
Satoshi nodded lightly, forcing a smile, unsure what else to say.
"You really didn't know, huh...? What I wanted was to find out how you feel about this engagement. If you don't want it, I can help you call it off. But if you're okay with it... then maybe we could..."
Ever since seeing Satoshi bravely rescue Garchomp on TV that day, Eli didn't find her fiancé so disagreeable anymore. Rather, she'd begun to feel some romantic affection toward him.
"Also, that battle we had earlier was your parents' idea. They asked me to help educate you a bit—to convince you to return home. What you did the other day… it really was way too reckless. I was just testing your mindset in our battle."
Eli placed a hand on her hip, speaking seriously.
Sure, she'd realized her fiancé was brave and incredibly cool, but that didn't mean she could fully approve of his reckless behavior—after all, his opponent was the infamous Team Rocket.
"But since you nearly defeated me, I can't exactly scold you anymore. Instead, I'll support your dream as a trainer."
Eli's lips curved into a gentle smile.
Being able to almost defeat one of the school's Elite Four meant he was easily among the top twenty or even top ten trainers of their age group.
Rainbow Wing Academy was already Kanto's largest school, gathering most of the region's strongest trainers.
Though if you included Indigo Academy, things might be different.
"Thanks a lot, Eli. You really are a good person~"
Because they were already standing quite close, Satoshi excitedly leaned in even further. Eli, being an ordinary, innocent girl, immediately crashed.
Never in her life had a boy come this close, causing Eli to blush furiously and push him away instinctively.
"Ah—I... D-don't lean so close!"
"Sorry." Satoshi quickly apologized with genuine remorse.
"Anyway, I'll support your trainer dreams, and I don't have any objections toward you personally. As for the engagement—you can decline right now if you want. I think our families would probably accept that."
Noticing they'd drifted apart, Eli quickly leaned back in close again, making sure other girls nearby wouldn't overhear.
I can actually cancel this engagement?!
Great!
Hearing this, Satoshi immediately wanted to refuse without hesitation.
As for a beautiful blonde with great curves—what was that compared to Pokémon?!
[Hmm… Satodear, maybe keeping the engagement would be better. If you decline now, your family might just set up another fiancé soon after. Eli seems kind and understanding; the next girl might not be like her at all.]
Maybe you're right…
[Ehehe~ Mostly, I just wanna see you use Inferno Thrust, Agility, and Photon Geyser on Eli's 'Floette'...]
Forget it… I shouldn't have expected anything from you.
Ignoring Furiko's nonsense, Satoshi focused back on Eli.
"In that case, after I achieve my dream of becoming a Pokémon Master, we can talk seriously about this."
"Hmm? Wait, what did you just say your dream was?!"
Suddenly, Eli's expression froze.
Pokémon Master—that was even further beyond the title of Champion. Winning the league, defeating the Champion—those were only the first steps.
By the time you become a Pokémon Master, how old would I have to be to finally marry you?!
"A Pokémon Master! That's my dream," Satoshi replied without hesitation.
"Hara-sho…" (Impressive...)
But a troubling question arose in Eli's mind:
My fiancé sure has ambitious dreams. Should I really wait until he achieves that before marrying him?
Maybe I'll have to do something drastic sooner…
...
"What did that Elite Four girl say to you, Satoshi-kun~? Care to share?" Soyo asked sweetly, her voice as sugary and gentle as ever, but Satoshi distinctly felt a murderous aura emanating from her warm smile.
"That's right, Soyo-san is correct! We're all part of the same team, you know~"
Even Anon's tone carried a chill.
"I'm pretty curious too~" Tomori casually joined in.
The combined pressure from the three girls hit Satoshi with the force of Gravity, causing his thighs to tremble slightly.
[Gravity]:For five turns, Flying-type Pokémon and Pokémon with Levitate can be hit by Ground-type moves. Moves involving flight become unusable.
But humans using Pokémon moves? Impossible!
Well, except maybe me firing Aura Sphere...
Still, why does the air feel this heavy? Did some Pokémon nearby use Gravity?
What on earth is going on?
Satoshi began pondering seriously.
[I wonder too—could it be that they like you, Satodear~?]
Impossible. Absolutely impossible.
Ignoring Furiko's absurdity again, Satoshi quickly explained the situation.
"Actually, it's…"
Upon hearing the explanation, the girls visibly relaxed.
"Oh, that's all? Just a fiancée, huh."
It was a simple issue. Satoshi clearly wasn't the easily controlled type. So all they had to do was win him over before any marriage could actually happen.
How to do it? Soyo immediately considered just cooking the rice directly.
The others merely planned normal approaches to win his affection. After all, no one else was quite as extreme as Soyo.
Indeed, Soyo was clearly borderline yandere.
Just yesterday and the day before, she'd even sniffed Satoshi's scent for three straight hours before finally falling asleep satisfied.
As for exactly what she did...? Better left unsaid.
"Oh, speaking of, school's almost over. Taki and I are heading to the Cinnabar Training Facility next—what about you guys?" Satoshi glanced at his phone, noticing it was already 4 PM, then asked the group.
"Well~ Tomori, Soyo-san, Raana, and I will head to MYGO's usual training room. We'll strategize about the Alola Grand Trials. Talking here, someone might overhear."
Anon had started carefully planning ahead. The upcoming school trip and High School League were crucial—they couldn't afford to take it lightly.
Why didn't I catch a Fire-type Pokémon sooner?!
Meanwhile, Soyo's face turned ashen.
"Soyo-san, time to go~ Soyo-san?"
Anon waved her hand in front of Soyo's blank expression, receiving no response.
Right… Sakiko-chan works at the EcoDome… if I kneel and beg her, maybe I can get inside!
I'll say: "Please, Sakiko! I'll do anything, just let me in!"
Soyo's brain worked frantically, but Tomori and Anon quickly teamed up and dragged her away.
Nooooooo~!!
"Feels like something's seriously wrong with Soyo lately," Taki remarked casually, popping open her drink bottle with two fingers and taking a sip.
"Hmm? Now that you mention it, Soyo did look a bit sad. Wonder why?"
Satoshi tilted his head in confusion.
"You're an incredible blockhead too!"
Taki couldn't help but retort, though her face quickly flushed faintly.
In a sense, this outing alone with Satoshi could count as a date.
From an outsider's perspective, Taki clearly saw that Soyo and Anon liked Satoshi, and even Tomori might harbor some feelings too. As for herself, she couldn't really find anything to dislike about him either, besides his total obliviousness.
Being around this ridiculously popular boy—what if I fall for him too...?
No way. Absolutely impossible. How could I ever like such a clueless blockhead?!
Taki took a deep breath, steadying herself, then got ready to leave.
"Let's go," she said.
"Mm."
However, neither of them noticed that Aijo Karen had been watching from afar the whole time, her lips curling upward into an energetic smile.
"Once we reach the Cinnabar Training Facility, I'll pretend it's a coincidence—and then hug Satoshi."
"Fire-type is my specialty. This time, we'll finally fulfill our promise~!"
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T/N: opugh i wanan buy some games
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