Pokémon: My Farm Adventures

The orthodox Pokémon Contests consist of two rounds of judging.

The first round judges the elegance of Pokémon moves.

The second round is the battle.

Therefore, in many high-level Pokémon Contests, contestants' battle capability is quite good.

Exhibition matches are different.

Exhibition matches focus more on the collaboration between humans and Pokémon.

To use characters from the Pokémon world as examples, May from Hoenn is a traditional coordinating Trainer.

Serena from Kalos is a performance artist.

Performance artists do not need to have strong battle strength; they are more like idols.

Therefore, some people think performance artists are merely decorative.

However, in recent years, as exhibition matches have developed and the rules have improved, more people have begun to recognize them.

Some even believe that exhibition matches are the true Pokémon Contests.

Because if one wants to watch battles, the national championships are more than sufficient.

People who love Pokémon Contests admire the visual beauty.

Thus, Onami gave such an evaluation.

Soon, the first round of judging for a total of twenty contestants concluded.

On the large screen in the center of the stage, rankings of the contestants appeared.

Unfortunately, Aiko did not make it into the top six.

However, she achieved a good result, securing seventh place.

The second round of judging is not held today.

After all the performances ended, the audience in the venue began to leave.

Natsume looked at Feebas in the pool beside him and asked, "How were the performances today?"

Feebas swished its tail, looking at Natsume.

"Feebas."

Feebas wanted to participate in such a grand competition.

"You want to join a Pokémon Contest?"

Feebas nodded.

Natsume thought to himself: If I can't get a Prism Scale, perhaps Feebas might really evolve into Milotic during the process of participating in Pokémon Contests.

Thinking of this, Natsume smiled at Feebas and said, "Then after we get back tonight, let 'zero-five-three' come up with a smooth combo, and we can practice."

"Natsume Gym Leader."

Aiko walked over to Natsume, looking somewhat dejected. "I didn't make it to the second round."

"I'm sorry to let you down."

"How could you? Your performance was amazing."

Natsume returned Feebas to its Poké Ball. "And getting such a high score on your first attempt is impressive."

"Let's go, I'll treat you to dinner."

Aiko quickly responded, "No, let me treat you instead."

Natsume said, "Alright."

Aiko didn't seem too shaken by losing a match.

Her emotions were quite stable.

Aiko and her Ivysaur brought Natsume and Gardevoir to the shopping district.

Sakura's shopping district was very lively, with many people and Pokémon around.

The midday sun poured down on the wide streets.

The streets were lined with shady trees and towering buildings.

The glass walls shimmered in the sunlight, reflecting dazzling light.

"Today's Pokémon Contests were fantastic."

A boy with a Spinarak on his head held a drink and chatted with his friends.

"Yeah, but the best surprise was getting a photo of a Dragonite."

Beside him was a Yamper.

"Yamp~"

Yamper barked and tried to dart into the crowd.

"Don't run off, Yamper; you'll get lost."

Groups of people gathered together, navigating through the streets with their Pokémon.

"Mom, I can't walk anymore."

A child tugged at his mother's clothing.

"Oh, what am I going to do with you?"

His mother pulled out a Poké Ball. "Come on out, Persian."

"Meow~"

"Persian, I'm counting on you."

Persian crouched down, allowing the child to climb onto its back.

The child happily hugged Persian's neck, "Persian, let's go~"

In the middle of the street under the shade of a tree was a recliner that looked like a Snorlax.

Many resting tourists were sitting here.

They placed their bags on the recliner, some chatting with friends and others looking at their phones.

"Dedenne, let's rest here."

A girl with a bag sat down on the recliner with a Dedenne.

She held a portion of Takoyaki in her hand.

"Dedenne, open wide~"

"Dedenne~"

Everything on the street looked very harmonious.

"Natsume, it's so lively here!"

Jirachi floated above the street.

It looked at the bustling street, happily spinning in circles.

"Welcome to Slugma Nabemono, all our dishes are made with Slugma's flame."

The electronic billboard for Nabemono beside Jirachi was looping an advertisement.

Jirachi made a face at the billboard and then returned to Natsume's shoulder.

Natsume smiled at Jirachi and said, "It's because the event just ended that everyone has come here to have fun."

"Boss, how much for this tail?"

Aiko asked the vendor selling fried skewers at a stall.

"Five dollars each, absolute authentic Slowpoke tail," the vendor eagerly introduced.

Slowpoke's tails will naturally break off and fall off.

In areas where Wild Slowpoke live, many such tails can be found.

After drying the Slowpoke tails and boiling them in brine, they become a homestyle delicacy in many coastal regions.

"Natsume Gym Leader, here, have some."

Aiko handed the fried Slowpoke tails to Natsume and his Dragonite.

"Thank you~"

Natsume accepted them and took a bite.

Natsume thought the vendor must be exaggerating.

Because the taste was not much different from that of a starch sausage.

"This is tasty~"

Jirachi seemed to really enjoy eating it, with oil smudged on its mouth.

"Dragonite~"

Dragonite squeezed in front of the stall and called out to the vendor, then pointed at the mushrooms next to it.

"Do you want a skewer of mushrooms?"

The vendor looked a bit nervous at Dragonite.

"Dragonite~"

Dragonite shook its head, then gestured with both hands.

Natsume stepped forward and said to the vendor, "This guy wants to eat everything; can you fry all the ones here?"

"And put them in a small bowl."

"Dragonite~"

Dragonite nodded repeatedly, looking eagerly at the vendor.

The vendor instantly replied happily, "Alright!"

"Natsume Gym Leader, I know a super delicious Pokémon restaurant; let's go eat there later."

Natsume nodded slightly, "Sounds good."

As they chatted, Dragonite's fried mushrooms were already ready.

Dragonite held its fried mushrooms and followed Natsume and Aiko, eating as it walked.

Dragonite expressed that this was happiness.

The group passed through the crowd and bought some street food before arriving at the Pokémon restaurant Aiko mentioned.

Inside the restaurant, there was an activity area filled with ocean balls.

Many Pokémon were playing inside.

As soon as Jirachi, Dragonite, and Aiko's Ivysaur entered the restaurant, they ran into the activity area.

Natsume, Gardevoir, and Aiko sat down at a table by the window.

From there, they could see the enormous natural lake.

"Natsume Gym Leader, did you know the legends say that this lake was created by Jirachi?" Aiko said, gazing out at the lake through the window.

Natsume was somewhat surprised.

This place is also related to Jirachi?

Natsume looked at Aiko and asked, "Where does this legend come from?"

Aiko explained, "I only learned about it when I visited the Sakura Museum before."

"There's a mural there that supposedly dates back thousands of years."

"The mural depicts Jirachi floating in the sky, while something like water continuously surged from the ground."

"I heard from the museum staff member that long ago, the people here believed that this lake was a source of life given by Jirachi."

Natsume listened to Aiko and looked toward Jirachi.

Jirachi climbed up to the jumping platform with a group of small Pokémon and then happily jumped down together.

They looked like they were having a lot of fun.

Tomorrow would be the last day of the Seven Nights.

According to legends and historical records, Jirachi would fall back asleep.

What Natsume knew about Jirachi was mostly from the legends of this world and his memories of the Jirachi movie.

At the end of the movie, Jirachi returned to the Forina Region and said goodbye to Ash Ketchum and his friends before falling back asleep.

Natsume had wondered if Jirachi would return to the Aoi District and fall asleep again like before.

What exactly had happened here in the past?

And why did the Millennial Comet provide energy to Jirachi?

These questions currently had no answers.

The Farm Story had not provided any clues either.

However, Natsume believed that everything must have a reason, and there would definitely be a solution.

"Natsume Gym Leader?"

Aiko waved her hand in front of the thoughtful Natsume.

Natsume came back to his senses. "Sorry, I was a bit lost in thought."

"Have you decided what to order?"

"Let me take a look."

Aiko handed her menu to Natsume.

Natsume took the menu and asked, "Gardevoir, is there anything you want to eat?"

Gardevoir turned its face and leaned a bit closer to Natsume.

Aiko watched Natsume and Gardevoir, thinking: They look just like a couple.

Everyone enjoyed their food and chatted, and the afternoon drifted by slowly.

At three in the afternoon, at the Machoke Fighting Equipment Center.

The storefront featured a design of a Machoke wearing a golden belt.

After finishing their meal, Natsume and Aiko parted ways.

Aiko planned to go back and study the performance matches.

Natsume came here to choose training tools for the Farm.

The store was spacious, and quite a few people were visiting.

Natsume glanced around the Pokémon in the crowd and noticed that their Pokémon levels were all quite high.

Most were between levels 35 and 45.

Of course, this was to be expected.

Those who come here to buy things are mostly professional trainers or people who run training gyms.

"Natsume, there are so many Jirachi eggs over there!"

Jirachi pointed to a row of golden eggs in the center of the venue.

Natsume explained to Jirachi after taking a look, "That should be a store activity."

"You can smash a golden egg after spending a certain amount."

Jirachi immediately said, "Jirachi wants to smash a golden egg~"

Natsume smiled, "No problem."

"Today is all about spending money."

"Hello, would you like me to introduce our training equipment to you?"

A staff member approached Natsume and the others.

Natsume nodded slightly, "Thank you for your help."

"Not at all, please follow me this way."

The staff member led Natsume into a small room.

Inside the room, there was a rotating machine and a Machop.

The staff member introduced, "This machine can automatically lock onto a Pokémon's position."

"Once locked on, it will output electric currents, wind blades, water jets, and flames to attack."

"Machop, let's demonstrate."

Machop got ready.

The staff member turned on the machine.

The spraying device on the machine quickly rotated and aimed at Machop.

Whoosh!

Ember shot out.

Machop quickly repositioned.

The spraying device synchronized its movement with Machop's position, followed by a water jet spray.

Machop dodged the water jet attack again and swiftly ran closer to the machine.

The staff member explained, "This simulates a scenario in battle where a Pokémon breaks through an opponent's long-range move and then rushes in for a counterattack."

Bang!

Machop punched the machine.

The machine stopped its attacks.

The staff member explained to Natsume, "Also, this machine can adjust the frequency of attacks based on the Pokémon's speed."

"Trainers can also increase their Pokémon's reaction by adjusting their positions."

"For example, a Trainer can have their Pokémon stand ten meters away from the machine to practice dodging."

"If the Pokémon can adapt to dodging from ten meters, then reduce it to five meters, then one meter, continuously exercising their Pokémon's reaction ability."

"This machine is currently priced at eighty thousand Pokémon Coins."

The staff member added, "Our store is currently holding Jirachi's millennium event. If your purchases reach one million, you can smash a golden egg."

"The gifts inside the golden egg include Pokémon, cash vouchers, and various prizes from all the machines."

Natsume nodded slightly, "I understand."

Natsume was quite satisfied with this machine.

In a Pokémon battle, simply put, you only need to achieve two points to win.

First: Avoid all of the opponent's moves.

Second: Hit your moves on the opponent.

Bang, bang, bang!

At that moment, the sound of heavy hits caught Natsume's attention.

The staff member immediately introduced, "That's a close-combat punching machine."

"It's a favorite training tool for many Fighting-type Pokémon."

"Follow me."

The staff member led Natsume further ahead.

This punching machine was installed on the wall.

The device resembled an octopus.

A Hitmonchan stood in front of the machine.

Above the machine, many mechanical tentacles were smashing down toward Hitmonchan.

Hitmonchan dodged the hits of the tentacles while quickly punching the machine.

"Gardevoir, I think Sirfetch'd would definitely like this machine," Natsume said with a smile after watching for a while.

Gardevoir nodded in agreement.

"Let's go with these two types."

Natsume stated directly, "Ten of the first type, and ten of the second type as well."

The staff member enthusiastically replied, "Alright, let me just have you sign the order here."

"After signing, we can go smash the golden egg."

The twenty machines cost a total of one hundred thirty thousand Pokémon Coins.

After completing the payment, they would arrange for delivery today, expected to arrive at the Farm tomorrow morning.

"Mr. Natsume, let's go smash the golden egg."

The staff member completed the order and was clearly very happy.

He handed a small golden hammer to Natsume.

Natsume took the small hammer and handed it to Jirachi, saying, "It's your turn, Jirachi."

"No problem~"

Jirachi happily accepted the small hammer.

Jirachi didn't use Inner Focus to cheat.

Following its instincts, Jirachi swung the small hammer at a golden egg on the table.

Pop~

The golden egg shattered.

Natsume and Jirachi leaned in to look inside.

Inside the golden egg was a phone.

"Rotom~"

The phone floated up; it was a Phone Rotom.

The staff member immediately said, "Wow, this is the first prize!"

"Natsume Gym Leader, this Rotom can inhabit all machines and will use all the equipment in our store."

"I didn't expect it to be released by your Pokémon."

Natsume looked at this Rotom.

The Rotom was level 25, with potential in the Gym Leader tier.

The data looked quite good.

Natsume smiled and said, "Looks like today's luck is great."

"Rotom, I look forward to working with you in the future."

Jirachi happily exclaimed, "Jirachi got the first prize~"

Most of the tasks at the Farm Gym were currently handled by Natsume's Rotom.

Now, with the addition of a second Rotom, the work at home could be much easier.

The Phone Rotom waved its hand and said, "Please take care of Rotom."

"It's about time."

Natsume looked at Jirachi and Gardevoir beside him: "Let's go, we're heading back to the Farm."

Jirachi perched on Natsume's shoulder and said, "Going home~"

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