As the number of Pokémon increased, Kawaki's work became increasingly busy.
He had to create reasonable and healthy diet plans for every Pokémon in the Breeding House, arrange various affairs for the Breeding House, direct Growlithe in combat training, and at the same time, entertain guests staying at the inn and teach their Pokémon moves.
Although he was very busy, thanks to the help of the Clefairys, Kawaki didn't collapse from exhaustion.
On the second day after Chansey and a group of other Pokémon moved into the Breeding House, a light rain began to fall.
With the continuous spring rain, wild Pokémon living outdoors all scurried back to their little nests, looking out through their openings at the forest shrouded in rain.
Traveling Trainers also temporarily stopped, setting up camp in caves with their Pokémon companions and warming themselves by a fire.
In this kind of weather, there were few guests at the Breeding House; Trainers had stopped their journeys, and town residents wouldn't come to buy Pokémon Eggs.
Kawaki had a rare moment of leisure, sitting behind the counter, staring blankly at the rain outside the window while contemplating various matters concerning the Breeding House.
So far, the Breeding House had officially gotten on track.
The expanded backyard was already full of berries and vegetables, and nourished by this spring rain, they would surely grow robustly.
"Berry saplings take time to grow. Based on the maturation cycle of a fruit tree, it will take at least until this autumn before we can harvest berries normally…" Kawaki thought to himself.
If there were Grass-type Pokémon to help, this cycle could probably be shortened.
It was just a pity that Oddish's strength was limited right now; let alone Bellossom, it hadn't even evolved into Gloom yet.
"Sigh, it's a long and arduous journey!" Kawaki couldn't help but let out a sigh.
However, just thinking about the scene where the berry saplings he and the Pokémon planted together would grow up and bear countless large, plump berries filled Kawaki with hope for life.
It was raining outside, and the Pokémon had all run back indoors.
Bewear gently wiped beverage cups nearby, Growlithe lay dozing beside Kawaki, and Chingling and Castform huddled by the window, gazing at the rain outside.
As for the Clefairys…
Speaking of the Clefairys, Kawaki suddenly remembered something.
Lately, the Clefairys had always stayed in the Breeding House, not even returning to their spaceship.
Perhaps it was because they preferred the environment inside the Breeding House?
Compared to the cold and drafty spaceship, the warm and comfortable Breeding House was clearly more suitable for living.
Not to mention there was a TV, endless berries to eat, endless milk to drink, and no fear of wind or rain.
Unless one was an idiot, they would clearly choose to stay in the Breeding House.
Kawaki glanced at the sofa occupied by the Clefairys and thought to himself that this was also good; perhaps the Clefairys would never return to their planet in the future and would stay with him and live together.
In the shed, Ralts, Gastly, Abra, and Ditto, four Pokémon, nestled beside Chansey, watching the rainy day outside with her.
Streaks of coolness drifted in through the door cracks, instantly making these Pokémon feel as if they had returned to the time they lived in the sewer prison.
That prison was also so cold and icy, and there were terrifying humans who would whip them.
At that time, it was also Chansey who bravely stood out, blocking in front of them and protecting them.
When they were injured, Chansey would even share her Eggs, and those delicious Eggs helped them get through day after day.
"Lucky~" Feeling the little ones beside her trembling, Chansey gently hugged them, softly comforting their emotions.
"Koujae…"
Little Gastly slowly exhaled a breath of turbid air.
That's right, they had been rescued!
Among these Pokémon, Gastly was the most restless.
Its nature was already very mischievous, and now that there was no danger, that inherent nature showed a subtle tendency to relapse.
Since rescuing them and settling them here, that kind human had not come to see them yet.
This made Gastly a little curious: what was that human named Kawaki doing on this rainy day?
It suddenly wanted to go see.
But if it went alone, it couldn't help but feel a little scared.
The timid and mischievous Gastly looked at the other Pokémon next to it, wanting to invite someone to accompany it to go see.
"Koujae!"
Abra had its eyes closed, floating in mid-air, with a large snot bubble coming out of its nostrils; it was clearly sleeping.
Ralts hid behind Chansey, cautiously watching Gastly.
The moment Gastly's gaze met its own, Ralts immediately shrank back.
Gastly floated forward: "Koujae!"
As a Psychic-type Pokémon, Ralts possessed the ability to sense human emotions.
It had felt a very strong sense of goodwill from that human named Kawaki.
But even so, it was still a little scared.
As soon as a human approached, it would lose the ability to move, stiffening in place, not daring to budge.
"Ralts…"
Ralts gently shook its head, refusing Gastly's invitation.
Then, what about Ditto?
Gastly looked at Ditto again.
Ditto had transformed into a Pikachu at this time, and upon seeing Gastly, it shook its head, unhesitatingly refusing its invitation.
"Koujae…"
Gastly was very disappointed.
Bulbasaur, who was nearby, seeing that Gastly had ignored it, immediately reminded: "Bulbasaur! Bulbasaur!"
It was still here!
Hearing the Growl, Gastly then remembered there was still one Pokémon it hadn't called!
"Koujae!" It immediately looked at Bulbasaur.
However, Bulbasaur shook its head: "Bulbasaur! Bulbasaur!"
"Koujae!" Gastly gnashed its teeth in anger.
Hmph! Then it would go by itself!
Gastly huffily floated out of the shed, but as soon as it left everyone, the originally ambitious Gastly immediately deflated.
"Koujae…"
It was still a little scared.
This fear wasn't about Kawaki.
Rather, it was fear of all humans.
Closing its eyes, Gastly recalled the image of that terrifying human whipping it.
But, if it didn't go, would everyone look down on it?
The cool rainwater fell on Gastly. Gastly took a deep breath, then slowly floated towards the Breeding House.
Soon, it floated under the eaves.
However, Gastly did not enter the house, but only showed half its head, peering into the situation inside the house through the window.
Through the transparent glass, a harmonious scene presented itself in Gastly's eyes.
Many Pokémon were gathered in the house, and the human named Kawaki sat in the middle of the sofa, with the other Pokémon surrounding him.
Some Pokémon sat on the floor, leaning against Kawaki's legs, while others lay on top of Kawaki's head, playing with his head.
And although Kawaki looked helpless, he didn't push them away.
Instead, he picked up the Pokémon named Clefairy and gently stroked its fur.
The sound of a cartoon came from the television in front, and on the small round table in front of them, there was a table full of food.
Kawaki and the Pokémon gathered together, eating delicious food and watching TV.
A cool, rain-laden wind blew onto Gastly.
Gastly's eyes flickered. It looked at the warm scene through the window, and a strong feeling it had never experienced before suddenly welled up in its heart.
That was… envy.
It truly envied those Pokémon!
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