Pokémon: Did you play Pokémon today?

Chapter 301 "Qi Shu took out a healing potion from his personal computer!"

[The CG quality! The music! I'm blown away! Salty Fish Teacher, you're a superhero! The Pokémon Company is amazing!]

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"A killer opening! Using two legendary Pokémon in the opening cutscene! That's incredible! Unbeatable!!!"

"Lugia and Ho-Oh! They're legends from the Johto region! Mew and Mewtwo were in FireRed and LeafGreen, and now HeartGold and SoulSilver are making their first appearance! Does this mean there will be a lot of related storylines in this game?!"

"Now that they've been incorporated into the game, their freedom is no longer their own! I can only reluctantly forge a deep bond with them~"

"Those people up front are dreaming! FireRed and LeafGreen also have Mew and Mewtwo! Aside from that cheat-like producer, Saltyfish-sensei, have you seen any player actually manage to get them?"

"I can already picture myself riding Lugia and Ho-Oh through the skies! I have to buy them all! I need both versions!"

The figures of two legendary Pokémon flashed by in the dawn light, quickly disappearing from the screen and leaving only their silhouettes that leave much to the imagination.

The screen went dark again, then a short, serious text message appeared.

"statement!"

"All storylines, characters, organizations, and related settings in this game are artistic creations and purely fictional!"

"This has no necessary connection with any real-world region, person, event, or group. Any resemblance is purely coincidental!"

"We urge all players to play rationally, focus on the enjoyment of the game itself, and refrain from taking it personally or over-interpreting it!"

Have fun playing the game!

"Hmm? This hint—there doesn't seem to be this in the opening of 'Fire Red/Leaf Green'?"

Qishu tilted his head in confusion, and the two little Magnemite headdresses on his head swayed slightly.

Then, she slammed her fist down, exclaiming in sudden realization, "Ah! I get it! Just like the opening lines of many movies, this story is purely fictional, right?"

"So you're saying the stories in games aren't necessarily real? Is it to avoid trouble?"

However, her "naive" interpretation did not win the approval of most viewers in the live broadcast room.

In the live chat, the seasoned veterans all wore enigmatic smiles.

Everyone firmly believes that this statement is absolutely a smokescreen thrown out by Teacher Xianyu!

The purpose is so that if any earth-shattering news happens in the future, this phrase "purely fictional" can be used to confuse the public and get away with it!

"The Pokémon Company has finally grown big and powerful! They even released such a formal disclaimer for HeartGold and SoulSilver! Hahaha~"

"Kiki-chan, you're still too naive! Does Mr. Saltyfish think he can fool us with a simple statement?"

"Don't be ridiculous! Everyone knows that Team Rocket from FireRed and LeafGreen has real-life counterparts in the Kanto region!"

"I do think there might be some truth to this statement. After all, if it's completely detached from reality, wouldn't there be even more room for plot development? Who knows, they might actually pull off something amazing!"

"He believed it! He believed it! Teacher Salty is so funny! When the plot really reveals some shocking dark history or secret, he can just shrug and say, 'I already said it was fiction!'"

The game screen didn't give the audience much time to debate before switching rapidly.

The iconic locations throughout the Johto region: the ancient town of Azalea, the majestic Bell Tower of Enoki City, the vast Blue Sea of ​​Enoki City, the frigid Snow Trail —

Like a series of exquisite paintings interwoven together.

Finally, the image freezes on a lush green lawn.

Sunlight filters through the leaves, casting dappled patterns of light.

A boy with spiky hair wearing a baseball cap and a cheerful, unrestrained expression, and a girl with twin ponytails wearing a white beret and a gentle yet determined gaze.

They stood side by side, gazing into the distance.

"Are these... these the main characters from the Johto region? Who are they? They look familiar, but I can't remember their names~"

Qishu blinked as he looked at the exquisite character illustrations of the two main characters.

Although she had done her research, she couldn't figure it out immediately, so she decided to ask the all-powerful live stream chat for help.

"You all have amazing abilities! Does anyone recognize these two trainers? Please let me know!"

"I know them! It must be trainers Akin and Chris! They're quite famous in the trainer circles of our Johto region!"

"Gold?! Isn't that the brat from Newleaf Town who's always causing trouble, loves playing billiards, and constantly drives Professor Elm crazy? He's actually become a main character in the Pokémon series, just like Red Legends???"

"Why should I?! I want to be the protagonist of Pokémon too! And then soar to the heavens! Become a world-famous, revered legendary figure controlled by countless players! Hehehehe—"

"Although Ajin is a mischievous kid, his strength and talent are said to be quite formidable, and his personality is very interesting. He might be surprisingly good as the protagonist!"

"Chris is so cool! I love this character art! I declare she's my pick for this game!"

"Akin? Chris? Hmm—I've noted the name! But now's not the time to investigate this! Skip it!"

After getting the answer from the comments, Qishu immediately refocused his gaze on the game screen, looking eager as if to say, "I can't wait any longer!"

She didn't waste too much time on the character's background, and with the speed of a veteran player, she skillfully skipped over various basic operation tips and beginner introductions.

After officially creating a save file and selecting the female protagonist's appearance, her journey in Pokémon HeartGold/SoulSilver begins!

The screen went dark briefly.

Immediately afterwards, a rhythmic snoring sound came through the high-quality speakers.

At the same time, a dialog box pops up in the dark screen.

[————zZZ——ZzZ

"Snoring~ Snoring~ Snoring————"

"----Um?"

[————What?! It's already this late?! Oh no! I think I overslept!!!]

The sound of hurried running footsteps rang out.

The scene then changed, transforming into a pure white space resembling the interior of a research institute.

"——————————————"

A strong sense of déjà vu washed over me.

Qishu's eyes lit up, and he rubbed his small nose smugly, saying confidently, "I know this routine! Next, Professor Oak should jump out and start explaining to the new trainer what Pokémon are, right?"

"Hehe~ It's exactly the same as the opening of 'Fire Red/Leaf Green'!"

However, as soon as she finished speaking, the text that popped up in the dialog box and the characters that appeared on the screen gave her a small "surprise".

"Ah! Sorry, sorry! I was delayed on the way, I'm late!"

"Ahem, let me introduce myself! My name is Elm! Everyone calls me Professor Pokémon!"

"Now, it's your turn to introduce yourself!"

As the dialog box popped up, a male professor with glasses, somewhat disheveled hair, and who looked much younger than Professor Oak appeared on the screen.

"Huh? Huh?! Dr. Elm!?"

Qi Shu exaggeratedly covered his mouth with his wide sleeves, his big eyes filled with surprise and curiosity.

Not only her, but most viewers in the live stream were also surprised that the Doctor would be replaced at the start, and the barrage was instantly filled with rows of question marks and exclamation marks.

"Professor Elm?! I'm furious! There's definitely some kind of backroom deal involved! I'm a Pokémon researcher from the Johto region too! Professor Elm, look at me!"

"I bet five high-level balls! Professor Elm definitely secretly contacted Salty Teacher in private! He must have sent him two cases of MooMoo fresh milk!"

"Actually, it's understandable. After all, the stage has been moved to the Johto region, and Dr. Kumoki is quite famous and promising among the young researchers in Johto."

"You only see the surface, but I see the essence! Does this mean that every future Pokémon game will have a different professor providing the opening tutorial? This is an opportunity, my family!"

"The path to becoming a trainer is too complicated, why don't I just become a professor?"

Although Qishu knew of Dr. Kumoki's great name, he didn't really know much about the specific factions and status in the research field.

However, this did not dampen her enthusiasm at all. On the naming confirmation screen, she entered "奇树" without hesitation.

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"A wondrous tree? What a wonderful name—"

As Dr. Elm delivered this gentle line, the game screen was slowly swallowed by darkness, entering a brief loading phase.

When it brightens again, it's an animation of someone slowly waking up from a dream, blinking.

The interior of a room that was both familiar and unfamiliar came into view.

Just then, a sound like a television news broadcast came from the room.

The camera zooms in on the television in front of the bed, which is playing a short news report.

"The renowned Pokémon scholar, Professor Oak, has arrived in the Johto region today to begin a week-long academic exchange program —"

In the game, "Little Wonder Tree" gets up and gets out of bed.

The perspective automatically switches to the familiar third-person follow mode.

"Here it comes! The classic start! It always begins in my room!"

With its big, bright eyes, Qi Shu excitedly guided Little Qi Shu to wander around the room, exploring every corner where it could interact.

Soon, Xiao Qishu walked to the computer.

"Qi Shu retrieved a healing potion from his personal computer!"

"Hehe! It's here after all! Essential resources for the start, get☆daze~"

As if it were a precious treasure, the strange tree stuffed it into its backpack, and then, controlling the little strange tree, it ran downstairs with great joy.

Downstairs, a kind female NPC greeted them; she was, of course, "Mom".

After a caring conversation, she issued her first task.

Go to the Empty Wood Research Institute in town.

"It's similar to the gameplay of FireRed/LeafGreen! Now it's time to go to the professor's lab and choose your initial partners—the starter Pokémon, right?"

Qishu was filled with anticipation, and even the two little Magnemite headbands on his head flickered with faint electric light.

"Who will be the three starter Pokémon in the Johto region? I can't wait!"

She clasped her hands together, her eyes sparkling.

"Any—any Electric-type Pokémon? Electric-type! Electric-type!"

Although I know in my heart that it is in accordance with convention and attribute balance.

The initial starter Pokémon have a 99.9% chance of being Fire, Water, or Grass-type, while the chance of a pure Electric-type Pokémon is extremely low.

But she couldn't help but feel a slight regret.

"Electric-type Pokémon can make great new travel companions—isn't Pikachu already quite popular in Kanto?"

She muttered to herself softly, a hint of resentment in her voice.

With this mix of high expectations and a little bit of "selfishness," Qishu controlled Little Qishu and officially stepped out of the house.

A melodious flute tune gently rose as background music.

The melody, carried by the cool morning breeze, drifted towards the distant golden fields and the boundless blue ocean.

Compared to the vibrant energy of Pallet Town, everything in Leaf Town seemed so peaceful and serene, like the beginning of a gentle dream.

In the center of the image, a simple line of text slowly appears and then quietly disappears.

"Wakaba Town"

"Tales of a Town Where the Winds of Change Begin to Blow"

Kiju had never left the Padiya region, so everything in Wakaba Town was new and exciting to him.

She maneuvered the little strange tree around the town, looking left and right, like a real tourist.

Then, she saw a spiky-haired boy being chased around by a two-tailed monster hand, yelling and screaming.

But before she could even approach him to say hello, the boy hurriedly fled the scene.

"Is this Ah Jin? He feels—"

Qi Shu stroked his chin, and after thinking for a long time, he finally managed to utter a single word.

"Wow—you're so lively!"

This little incident did not disrupt her plans.

Soon, she controlled the little strange tree to arrive at the edge of the town, at the Empty Tree Research Institute standing on the lawn.

Just as she was about to push the door open and go in, the sharp-eyed live stream chat suddenly started flooding with comments.

He reminded her that there seemed to be a suspicious red-haired boy peeking into the research institute from the shadows of the alley next to it!

"Hmm? Suspicious person spotted!"

Qi Shu's eyes lit up, and his detective spirit ignited instantly.

"Officer Kiju, on the move! Let's see who's lurking around like this!"

She boldly maneuvered the little strange tree closer to the alley entrance.

However, the red-haired boy was extremely alert. As soon as the little tree entered his field of vision, he immediately noticed it and turned his head sharply!

The moment he saw the little strange tree clearly, he neither panicked nor offered an explanation, but simply gave it a sharp glance.

Then, with a clean and swift side roll, it slipped into the dense grass by the research institute wall and disappeared without a trace!

"well?!"

Qishu quickly manipulated Little Qishu to run to the edge of the bushes to investigate, but it was empty. It seemed that the red-haired boy from before was just her illusion.

"How did it just vanish in a flash?"

After searching the vicinity for a while without finding anything, Qishu had no choice but to suppress his curiosity and push open the door to the Kongmu Research Institute.

After finding Dr. Elm who was busy, talking to him, and successfully updating the main quest.

Qishu has finally arrived at the exciting starter Pokémon selection stage!

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