LIGHTNOVELSTORY Chapter 8: Going Home, Signing In Again!
After leaving the Viridian Gym, Ash had already made plans with his friend to head to the Kanto region's Battle Frontier and challenge the Frontier Brains! While in Viridian City, Ash bought a lot of gifts and specifically called for a car to take him back to Pallet Town!
"Pallet Town, I'm back! The transformed me has returned!"
"Ding! Congratulations, host! You have arrived in Pallet Town and are signing in…"
"Ding! Congratulations, host! Sign-in successful, rewards being distributed…"
One cubic meter of system space has been upgraded to two cubic meters, allowing for more storage!
At the same time, the power of Aura has also been enhanced, increasing its coverage range. Now, his Aura can cover a distance of one thousand meters!
You have been rewarded with beginner-level culinary skills!
You have received an additional fifty thousand Poke Coins!
The most special reward is that Ash's bond with all his Pokémon has increased by +1!
"This Pokémon sign-in system is simply a jack-of-all-trades system; the rewards are so plentiful, but I like it!" Ash chuckled.
It wouldn't have been so convenient to return without the car, especially since he bought so many items that couldn't be stored directly in the system space.
When the car stopped in front of Ash's house, he took a moment to organize his thoughts! If he remembered correctly, at this time, his mother Delia, Professor Oak, and… Misty would all be at home! Additionally, Professor Birch and his friend Max would also be visiting.
"I'm back!" Ash exclaimed, bringing in a large bag of gifts.
Sure enough, as soon as he stepped inside, he heard his mother Delia's voice:
"Welcome home, Ash."
"Welcome back!"
The first voice was naturally that of his mother Delia, and the second was Misty's!
"Ah, Misty, what are you doing in my house? Did you miss me that much?"
When there was an opportunity for a joke, he definitely wouldn't let it slip by!
As expected, when Misty heard Ash's words, her face turned slightly red.
"Stop it, Ash! I'm here because… because…"
Misty became flustered by Ash's sudden remark because she really did miss him…
However, due to Ash's previous cluelessness and the silly things he did during their travels, she didn't expect his first words to be like this.
At that moment, Professor Oak walked out from another room.
"Misty brought along the Azurill she hatched from an egg that was given by Tracey. Oh Ash, how come you have so many gifts?"
Suddenly, the sound of brakes could be heard outside the door.
Max had arrived with Professor Birch.
Delia was also curious about where Ash got so many Poke Coins to buy all these gifts, but he had already prepared an explanation that convinced her.
Afterward, Ash began distributing the gifts one by one.
For Delia, he brought gifts like a sun umbrella, sunglasses, sun hats, and various skincare products.
Delia didn't look very old; she appeared to be around thirty. If she could take care of herself, she would look even younger and more beautiful.
"Ash, did you really organize all this information about the Pokémon from the Hoenn region?"
Professor Oak was astonished as he checked the computer.
"Of course, Professor. You really need this information about these Pokémon, right?"
Ash had prepared detailed information about various Pokémon from the Hoenn region for Professor Oak.
Unlike Professor Birch, the information Ash provided contained many things that Professor Birch hadn't covered!
"Wonderful, this is exactly what I need! Haha, this is indeed the best gift for me!"
Professor Oak quickly checked the computer data and found it very comprehensive.
Everyone had gifts, including Professor Birch.
"Misty, long time no see! I prepared a gift for you too, but I didn't expect you to come directly; I originally planned to deliver it to your Cerulean Gym."
He only said that for effect, knowing it wouldn't be possible.
Sure enough, when Misty heard this, she felt different.
Ash was no longer the clueless Ash from before!
"It seems like you've experienced a lot during your year of traveling in the Hoenn region."
Misty happily accepted Ash's gift.
Similar to Delia, her gift consisted of skincare products, but they were suited for a different age group.
Of course, there were two special items: a necklace and a perfume.
"Wow, Ash, you've really changed! You used to hate perfume! You actually know to give a girl perfume and a necklace!"
Misty blushed as she accepted Ash's gift.
If another boy had given such meaningful gifts, she wouldn't have accepted them.
But if it was Ash, who had finally gained some emotional intelligence, it was a different story!
Max, seeing the gifts Ash gave to Misty, felt indignant for his sister May.
"Ash, that's not fair! My sister has been traveling with you all this time! The last time you parted, you just hugged her once and didn't give her anything!"
A hug?
Max intentionally made sure Misty heard that keyword…
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