Back in his room, Axel immediately received a call from Professor Oak.
["Axel, did you really capture Ho-Oh?"]
On the Rotom screen, Professor Oak's eyes were wide open, as if he couldn't wait to appear right beside Axel at that very moment.
Axel couldn't help but shudder, sure enough, looks are the only standard for judging cuteness.
When Daisy acted like this, it was adorable, but with Professor Oak, it was... hard to describe.
Taking a subtle step back, Axel nodded slightly.
There was no need to hide the fact that he had captured Ho-Oh from Professor Oak, as he was the pinnacle of the Kanto academic world.
Both in terms of character and academic ability, he was among the very best in all of Kanto.
["When are you coming back so I can see Ho-Oh?"]
After a brief moment of thought, Axel replied, "Probably when I leave Kanto, which shouldn't be more than a few days from now."
"I promised Aunt Delia I'd say goodbye before leaving, so I can bring Little Ho-Oh to you then."
["Great!"], Professor Oak agreed without hesitation.
["One more thing. Recently, the academic circles in Aurient heard that you've become my researcher. They're hoping you'll take up a position as a guest professor at Horizon University. Are you interested?"]
"No!"
Axel refused outright. He had already promised the little loli that he'd attend Ninox University. Why would he bother with Horizon University for no reason?
Professor Oak nodded, not particularly surprised by Axel's response.
["Alright. But remember, you must come see me before you leave. I'll try to secure some other benefits for you then."]
["As a bona fide Legendary Pokémon Trainer, if Aurient doesn't offer you some major perks, you might as well not go."]
["Just marry my granddaughter, and I'll help you set up a Gym in Kanto. Train for a few years, and you can become Champion!"]
As soon as these words came through the Rotom phone, before Axel could politely decline, Professor Oak's image abruptly cut off.
Axel looked at Pheromosa beside the Rotom in surprise, "What was that about?"
Pheromosa pointed at Gardevoir's Poké Ball and let out a soft cry.
"Pheromosa~"
'Sister Garde told me to keep an eye on you.'
Axel: "..."
As a proper Trainer, why did it feel like he was being monopolized?
But it wasn't too bad. Axel was a very "traditional" man, he could accept having many girls around him, but there had to be an order.
'Hmm... Gardevoir and the little loli can share the top spot.'
"Alright, let's rest for a bit. We've got a fight tonight."
Pheromosa tilted its head.
'Tonight? A fight?'
'Is the master giving Sister Garde special training again?'
'But... I want some too!'
Imitating Gardevoir, Pheromosa lightly licked its lips, its large purple eyes flashing with an eerie glow.
"Pheromosa, what are you trying to do?"
"Pheromosa~"
With one hand, Pheromosa summoned an Icy Wind, instantly drawing the curtains tight and plunging the room into dim lighting.
"Wait, Pheromosa, I haven't finished researching the anatomical structure of Ultra Beasts yet... At least let me figure out where to—"
"Whoa, how are you already undressed?"
As a speed-maxed Ultra Beast, Pheromosa's movements far exceeded Axel's reaction time.
By the time he realized what was happening, he was already enveloped in an indescribable smoothness.
With Pheromosa, Axel felt absolutely no resistance at all.
Suddenly, as a researcher, he felt it was time to thoroughly study Pokémon anatomy.
"Hold on, let me turn off Rotom first..."
———
[Palkia Activated Time Acceleration]
Four hours later, Axel finally understood the anatomical structure of Pheromosa.
Its oral speed was roughly five times that of Gardevoir's, and its body was covered in an incredibly smooth substance that made close contact feel completely frictionless.
It was also extremely cleanliness-obsessed, meticulously cleaning every inch of the battlefield after each "battle."
More importantly, what appeared to be a sealed "bottle opening" could also be unlocked.
The only unclear aspect was the maximum capacity of said "bottle opening," which Axel had yet to fully explore.
Two hours later, after several "meals," Pheromosa finally had enough room in its stomach to eat its daily Pokémon food...
———
Night fell, and Axel, Blue, and Red made their way to another mountain peak.
Red and Pikachu exchanged glances hundreds of times, still unable to figure out the relationship between Axel, Blue, and Daisy.
'If Axel and Daisy are a couple, then why is he living with Blue?'
'But if he is with Blue, then why is Daisy acting so affectionate toward Axel?'
After much contemplation, Red could only sigh inwardly, 'This circle is really complicated.'
Due to the Clefairy Festival, Mt. Moon was unusually lively tonight.
By the time Axel and the others reached the mountaintop, a large crowd had already gathered around the central area, many of them accompanied by Fairy-type Pokémon.
A long cordon separated the spectators from the space where the Clefairy would soon appear.
"Axel-senpai, Red, Blue, over here!", Daisy, who had been keeping an eye out for Axel, immediately waved enthusiastically at the trio, lifting the hem of her kimono as she did so.
Daisy's attire was even more dazzling than during the day, like a cherry blossom in full bloom amidst the bustle.
She had changed into a resplendent kimono more suited for the festival, its vibrant colors and intricate patterns subtly featuring Kanto's Ho-Oh and Clefairy motifs.
Her obi was tied into a large bow, adding a playful touch to the classical elegance.
A staff member escorted Axel and the others through the crowd to Daisy's side.
"Senpai, you're finally here!", Daisy's voice was brimming with joy.
If not for Blue's presence, and her misunderstanding of Blue and Axel's relationship, she might have already grabbed his hand.
"The festival starts in five minutes. Should we wait for Lance?"
"No need. Once he arrives, I'll intercept him directly."
Axel had a rough understanding of the strength of Team Rocket's three executives.
Apollo was the strongest, Lance second, and Athena third.
Excluding Mewtwo, who couldn't easily reveal himself in front of so many people, Little Ho-Oh could easily defeat any of Lance's Pokémon.
"Alright, Senpai. Then I'll begin," Daisy's voice was sweet as she spun in place.
The hem of her kimono flared up, revealing her slender calves and delicate bare feet.
Bathed in moonlight, her entire figure seemed to glow with an ethereal beauty.
As she twirled, she snapped her fingers with a heart-shaped gesture, causing the shrunken Poké Ball in her hand to instantly return to normal size.
"Clefairy, come out and host the festival!"
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