"It's amazing that you know such obscure knowledge. " Professor Kukui smiled. "As long as you study well, you should have no problem passing training school within the school year."
Was knowing all 8 of Eevee's forms really that obscure? I guess I can see why it would be, after all, Eevee is just 1 of 1000 pokemon.
"It was a pleasure meeting you. I'll be going now, take care!" Kukui waved goodbye before heading out.
Perception check 4/5 failed.
What was that?
Joy turned to me.
"To be honest, I was worried even if you went to school, with only 2 months left, you'd be held back." Joy cleared her throat before continuing. "Clearly, I was wrong. You have a good head on your shoulders and a great Pokémon by your side. You'll do just fine, Adam."
She handed me Eevee's Poké Ball before returning Rockruff and Mareanie.
I grabbed her hand.
"Thanks for everything, Miss Joy!"
A small smile crept onto her face. "Anytime, Adam. Anytime."
Ding.
A notification hit my phone.
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New Pokémon caught, 50 EXP gained.
PARTY app unlocked
[National № 0133 - EEVEE, Evolution Pokémon]
Type: Normal
Level: 5
Moves: Tackle, Mimic, Tail Whip, Covet.
Status: Partner Pokémon.
Eevee has an unstable genetic makeup that can suddenly mutate in response to its environment. Radiation from various stones causes this Pokémon to evolve.
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I made my way from behind the Pokémon Center.
By looking at the sun, I could tell it was late afternoon. I instantly realized that telling the time like that was dumb.
I have a phone. Why was my first reaction to look at the sun to tell the time?
6 pm, I need to find a place for the night.
After all, it's not like someone will take me off the streets.
"Hey, you!"
. . .It can't, right?
I only managed to get 6 blocks down before someone started to call for me.
Turning to my right to see a young lady wearing a...maid outfit?
Her petite figure stood five feet tall. She had vibrant blonde hair that coiled into two pigtails, complementing her yellow-and-black maid outfit.
Speaking of her outfit, it was somewhat revealing. Her black-and-yellow striped miniskirt put her slender legs on display.
Without a doubt, she was beautiful. Her 'assets' from the front weren't big enough to be called massive, but they were definitely stacked. The fact I could see her nipples through her clothes led me to believe she wore no bra.
I definitely felt like I stared too long.
"What's with the outfit?"
The girl rolled her eyes, ultimately ignoring my question.
"Hey, you look like you're in need of a break. How about you come on down to our magical girl cafe?" She said, clenching her jaw slightly, her frustration written all over her face.
Charisma check 8/6 Pass.
She looked less frustrated with me, more frustrated with something outside of work. I heavily doubt she is having an alright day.
If she did, she wouldn't look like someone killed her father.
"I'll pass"
I'm looking for a place to stay, not eat.
The girl's face darkened, and she sighed in frustration.
"Let's battle!"
"Huh?"
"You heard me, let's fight! If I win, you come with me to our cafe."
"And if I win?"
"Money, of course!"
"Anything... more?"
She nearly stumbled at my question.
"Don't be greedy!" She lowered her head; she wasn't planning on backing down. I could practically see the gears in her head starting to spin.
"But if you win. I'll do you a favor, whenever, whatever you want!" She brought her hand with a Poké Ball clenched in front of her chest.
"...Ok?"
This isn't how I saw my day going.
Truth be told, I was gonna accept the battle regardless of whether she could come up with something or not.
I was just curious about what she would come up with.
Perhaps see if she knows where I can find a good place to stay.
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Magical Girl Lizzy has challenged you to a battle.
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Lizzy sends out lvl 3 Cutiefly.
I called out to my partner on my shoulder. "Eevee, prepare for our first battle!"
"Eevee~!" Eevee hopped in front of me with a strut.
"Tackle!" Lizzy called out.
"Tail whip." I followed
"Cutiefly!" Cutiefly charged forward and slammed into Eevee with a lackluster tackle, causing Eevee to stumble back.
After half a second to gather herself, she whipped her tail back and forth.
lvl 3 Cutiefly's defense has lowered by onestage.
I ignored the notification from the corner of my vision.
"Eevee! Remember, unless I tell you to counter an attack. Do your best to dodge it!"
Lizzy's hand shot forward in a precise point at my Eevee.
"We got this in the bag. Cutiefly uses tackle again!"
I didn't call out an attack; I waited for Eevee to dodge it.
I personally don't think there is a chance in hell we lose this, so why not use this as a chance to train Eevee?
"Rat-!" Cutiefly charged forward, attempting to slam into Eevee once more.
Only to hit utter air.
Eevee, familiar with the move, side steps the attack.
Cutiefly put everything he had into that attack, leaving him wide open.
"Finish this covet!"
"EE-" Eevee spun around, waiting for my command.
"Cutiefly get u-"
"VEE!" Cutiefly couldn't react in time before Lizzy could finish her words. Eevee slammed down both of her front paws on the mid-air Rattata!
Cutiefly let out a miserable cry. Its body bounced like a basketball against the pavement.
The second time Cutiefly hit the pavement, he had swirling eyes, showing he had fainted.
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Cutiefly has fainted!
Magical Girl Lizzy has lost the battle.
'I lost again!?'
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I knelt towards Eevee and petted her head.
"Great job, buddy."
"I-I lost!?"
That was a bit underwhelming: 2 commands and a warning.
I guess I shouldn't expect much from a lvl 3 Cutiefly.
"Good match."
Lizzy gave her fallen Cutiefly a deep stare before grabbing Cutiefly's Poké Ball and returning him.
Sigh
"You alright?" Lizzy's face twitched slightly from my question.
Charisma check 8/4 Pass.
I don't need a check to know she's malding game.
"I'm fine. Why do you ask?" She said with a fake smile.
"I'm a bit worried you might break your Poké Ball by how hard you're gripping it. Also, I wanted to cash in that favor, but I'm a bit worried you might... snap."
Lizzy's expression cracked at my words.
"I'm fine, I'm fine, I've just... lost a couple of battles in a row now."
Oh, that's it?
I raised an eyebrow. "Losing can't be THAT bad..."
Lizzy stared at the ground. My words caused Lizzy to grip the ball more tightly.
"...Thousand."
"DAMN"
A moment of silence passed between us.
I just noticed that the streets were empty, and the sun was setting in the background.
"I've lost a thousand battles. At first, it was alright, I kept telling myself, everyone loses once in a while."
"But a hundred battles later, I'm still losing. At some point, no matter how hard I try... It gets hard, you know?"
Each word brought her spirits a little bit lower.
"Lizzy... I don't suppose you have an extra room I can stay in?"
Lizzy blinked in surprise at my question.
"Eh, right, sorry, I was rambling on a bit. We have a guest room, though we don't use it."
"I don't have a place to stay, so how about this. You let me stay in your guest room, and I'll teach you what I know about Pokémon battles."
Lizzy took a second to think about it before answering.
"I did say anything, didn't I?"
"Oh, should I have asked for a kiss then?"
Seduce check 37/20 Passed.
"I-If it's you, I wouldn't mind." She stared down at the sidewalk as we walked. A pale blush crept onto her face.
Is this what it feels like to have rizz? Feels kinda nice.
Man, I need to add more to this skill.
A/N: Back with your monthly upload, I try to upload more consistently. Fun fact: Cutiefly can't learn Tackle.