Not a Trainer This Time

Chapter 479 Family Concepts

 200th year of the Alliance Calendar, November 3rd, winter.

 The cold blowing down from the top of Frost-Mossed Mountain swept across the entire land of Padia, and white snowflakes fell from the sky.

 During the cold weather, Pokémon in the wild also hid in their lairs, making it difficult to find traces.

The pasture is also covered with white snow, and the snowflakes flying in the sky are like elves between heaven and earth, fluttering lively in the air.

In winter, the pasture is not suitable for growing crops. As early as the heavy snowfall, Zhishu gave the dragons a holiday and let them live in the warm world tree to spend the winter.

 The ranch shop temporarily stopped operating, and suddenly, the entire ranch was idle.

Eevee and Ergui went to play on the World Tree again, and there were only a few Pokémon left at home.

The lava worm nests in the fireplace in the living room, and the heat released from it floats along the pipes to every corner of the room. Even the utility room is warm.

Zhi Shu leaned on the rocking chair and sat in front of the fireplace to relax, while Motor Lizard and Gu Lerton lay on the carpet next to them with lazy expressions.

Turning his head and glancing at the two Pokémon next to him, Naoki's thoughts couldn't help but return to the summer three months ago.

At that time, in the sky full of fireworks, Qishu confessed to him.

At that time, Naoki was completely confused and didn’t know how to answer for a moment.

At that time, Qishu looked a little disappointed when he saw his reaction.

Zhishu still remembers what he said to Qishu.

 He said: This is a bit too sudden.

 In Qishu's disappointed look, Naoki felt a little unbearable.

 He admitted that he had a certain affection for her, and truthfully told Qishu that he had never been in love and did not know what liking was.

 As for relationships, Naoki has always attached great importance to it. After coming to this world, he also thought about starting a family of his own.

Just like Mayor Thomas and Mrs. Dantès, they take care of the Pokémon in the ranch with their lovers, live together, and grow old together.

 Have another child, take him/her to meet Pokémon, go to the ice field to see seal balls, go scuba diving to see love fish, go to the desert to see rogue crocodiles, go to the bamboo forest to see naughty pandas...just live your life in an ordinary way.

Although Qishu did not receive an immediate reply at that time, she seemed very happy after knowing that Naoki also had a crush on her.

after that…

 The two met Ye Ci and Xin Li on the beach.

Yeci said that she came here to inspect Ziqin Town, but seeing the smiling expression on her face, Naoki always felt weird.

 After that night, the two returned to their respective residences.

 Qishu will still visit the ranch as usual when he has time, bringing some small gifts and homemade snacks for Naoki and the Pokémon.

　　With the arrival of Qishu, the ranch will always become extremely lively. Just like her, even Naoki feels full of vitality.

 Recalling these things, Naoki couldn't help but smile.

Today is Sunday, and the Niangguang Gym should have been resting. According to past experience, Qishu should have gone to the pasture by now.

　　Naoki glanced at the time on Rotom's phone and found that it was almost noon.

 Aware of his current behavior, Naoki suddenly found that he had begun to look forward to the arrival of Qishu every week.

 The sister Ai Guanshi on the side has been secretly observing Naoki's expression.

After a while, it couldn't help but come up and ask: "Aihe?" (Is Zhishu waiting for Qishu to come over?)

Zhi Shu was a little embarrassed and said seriously: "No, I'm looking at the weather tomorrow."

 However, his emotions were keenly captured by his sister Ai Guanshi, who seemed very happy:

 “Love it!” (In this case, we will be able to welcome our little master soon!)

 In its view, as long as two people like each other, eggs will be laid soon.

Their Pokémon are like this, and humans must be like this too!

 Naoki: “…”

 “Ahem.” Realizing the misunderstanding that his sister liked to be nosy, Naoki coughed twice and couldn’t help but corrected: “No, it’s not like that!”

 Sister Ai Guanshi turned around in confusion and asked, "Ai?"

Naoki: "Regarding this kind of thing, there is a big difference between humans and Pokémon. Taking Pokémon as an example, as long as they like each other and stay together every day, eggs will be laid soon."

"But human beings are different. Liking is important, but the prerequisite is whether two people are suitable for living together. Only after they get along well with each other can they hold a wedding and then live together."

 “Ai ugh…” Sister Ai Guansi suddenly felt that human beings were in trouble.

On the other hand, Babu Tubo heard what his sister, Guanshi, said about the little master.

It flew over excitedly: "Bamo Bamo?" (Will the little master live with us?)

 Sister Ai Guanshi answered for Naoki: "Oh!" (Of course! My brother and I will take good care of it by then!)

 Naoki: “…”

Babu's eyes were spinning. He didn't know what he was thinking of, and then he asked:

“Bamo Bamo?” (In this case, does Naoki have a granddaughter? Will Naoki’s granddaughter come to visit the ranch and become good friends with me and the lava bugs?)

This question confused my sister, who loves to care about me.

　　“Love?” (It seems a little too early for this, right?) 　　　Naoki: “…”

 He rubbed the down of Babu's woodchuck and said to it: "Don't look at the Nuan Nuan Lava Bug House!"

　　　Babu Tubo leaned in Zhishu's arms and acted coquettishly.

 Being teased by Babu, Naoki actually began to imagine the future scene where his children would come to the ranch as guests and explore.

At that time, he should have been in his seventies or eighty, right?

 Oops, they were all led astray by Babutu!

Zhi Shu quickly shook his head and shook the images out of his mind.

 He took out his mobile phone and sent a message to Qishu.

 【King Yi: Are you coming over today? 】

There was no immediate reply from Qishu. After a while, Zhishu suddenly heard a knock on the door.

Babu, who was near the gate, immediately ran forward to open the door.

As the door opened, Zhishu turned his head and saw Qishu standing in front of the door with a smile.

 “It’s really cold today!” She kept rubbing her hands because of the cold.

 In fact, Qishu is still very afraid of the cold. In past winters, she spent most of her time at home with her Pokémon.

Zhi Shu smiled and stood up: "Come over here and warm yourself by the fire. After all, it just snowed yesterday. I have heard a proverb before, if it doesn't snow, it will become cold."

"Know it!"

Qishu walked in with a smile, went to the fireplace and lit a fire with the lava worms. The lava worms were warm, and the orange light from their bodies illuminated the surrounding fireplaces in orange.

Zhishu went to help Qishu pour a cup of hot tea to warm himself up.

The steward and Babu came to Qishu curiously and observed her.

“Hi! Good morning!” Qishu greeted the two Pokémon with a smile: Motorized Lizard and Gulton! "

 “Ah gahis~”

 “Gah!”

At this time, Zhi Shu came over with a cup of hot tea. When he handed the cup to Qi Shu, he suddenly noticed that Qi Shu seemed to be a little different today.

The painted magnet on her head is gone!

 “Where’s the little magnet?” Naoki asked.

Only then did Qishu remember that there was such a thing. She touched the top of her head, and then said with some embarrassment:

“I always feel that that kind of dressing up is something only children would like, it’s a bit too childish.”

 Ever since they parted that day, Qishu felt that it was time for him to make some changes.

 She can no longer be as childish as before, because she is already an adult and should become more mature and stable like an adult.

Zhishu was slightly startled. Did Qishu make the change just for him?

At this time, Qishu raised his head and looked over with hope, and asked with red cheeks: "What now?"

"What?"

 “Do you like me a little more now?”

Zhi Shu was stunned, and then felt a touch in his heart.

 After a moment, he moved his lips, and what he wanted to say next made Naoki, who had always been reserved, find it difficult to say.

 But girls are so proactive, so he can't remain passive. That would be too unmanly.

Thinking of this, Zhi Shu took a deep breath. Although he still felt a little embarrassed, he still said seriously:

"Although I don't know what liking is, if I look forward to seeing you and chatting with you every day, I think... I probably like you too!"

 “Ah gahis~”

Huluton looked at this scene with great joy.

The brothers and sisters are also very happy to take care of each other. In this way, they no longer have to worry about Naoki dying alone.

Although a group of Pokémon will accompany Naoki, it would be better to live with humans.

 Because in some places, Pokémon cannot replace humans.

 And the Babu woodchuck and the lava bug are also very happy.

 In this case, Naoki will have a granddaughter!

Then his granddaughter will come to the ranch to visit the lava bugs and make friends with them, just like in the Nuan Nuan Lava Bug House!

 (End of this chapter)