My Pokémon Story of Seasons

The next morning, Tong Hua opened her eyes and heard the pattering rain outside the window.

I sat up and looked out the window; sure enough, it was a hazy gray outside, with a light drizzle falling.

"Ha..." Tong Hua yawned. This kind of weather is really perfect for sleeping.

The Pokémon around her were still asleep, and the damp, cold air made Tong Hua suddenly feel a bit chilly.

"Oh... I hope they don't catch a cold." Tong Hua stood up, put on a coat, and then covered the sleeping Pokémon on the bed with a blanket.

The two Celebi were still cuddling together, resting their heads on each other's arms, while the Totodile and the Foam Squirrel weren't sleeping as well...

Tong Hua walked to another window, where the flowerpot where the sweet bamboo was sleeping was placed.

Sweet Bamboo was still asleep. The little guy seemed to be very afraid of the cold, and his whole body was buried in the soil.

Tong Hua placed the flowerpot on the floor, opened the window, and took a deep breath of the moist air; the fragrance of soil and grass filled her heart and soul.

Mornings like this always feel exceptionally peaceful.

"Not bad! I'm glad I had the foresight to move the logs that are sensitive to moisture indoors. And now, I don't need to water the ground today."

Tong Hua looked at the crops in the field, irrigated by the rain, and felt a sense of satisfaction.

"Gurgle..." Tong Hua heard a slight protest from her stomach and realized that she was hungry.

He glanced back at the Pokémon curled up on the bed, a gentle smile appearing on his lips.

"I remember that on rainy days, the trucks responsible for delivering goods would not come. After all, the muddy roads in the village are difficult to navigate, let alone trucks, even horse-drawn carriages can't pass through when it rains."

Since that's the case, there's no rush to milk the large milk tank.

Speaking of which, I wonder how Big Milk Tank is doing now. This is the first time she has spent the night alone since arriving at Fairy Tale Ranch.

"Let's prepare breakfast first, and then go check on things later," Tong Hua muttered to herself.

A short while later, Tong Hua skillfully took out the ingredients from the kitchen and began to get busy.

The clanging of spatulas and the gurgling of water blended together to create a soothing morning melody. Soon, an enticing aroma filled the entire room.

"La beep...?" The first thing to be awakened by the scent was the green Celebi. It rubbed its sleepy eyes and pulled out its arm that had been numb from being pressed down.

He got up and flew straight to Tong Hua's side.

"Oh, you're awake. Just a moment, it'll be ready to eat soon."

Today, Tong Hua made the same set meal of bread, milk, bacon, and fried eggs as before. However, this time, she had the added benefit of being a professional chef.

Just as the woodcarver profession allows the body to perform woodworking operations automatically, the chef profession also gives Tong Hua's body the ability to cook automatically.

In addition, with the use of high-speed production technology, a hearty breakfast was completed in less than ten minutes.

The bread is golden and crispy, exuding the aroma of wheat. The fresh milk is warm, with a thin layer of milk skin floating on the surface.

The bacon was fried to perfection, with slightly charred edges and sizzling oil. The eggs were tender and smooth, and the yolks would release their tempting juices with the slightest touch.

"Rabi~!" Green Celebi's eyes lit up, and it eagerly moved closer, its little nose twitching slightly, clearly tempted by the aroma.

"Don't rush, let's eat together after everyone wakes up." Tong Hua smiled and patted its head before turning to wake up the other Pokémon.

The grass turtle and the foam squirrel were sleeping on their backs, with the grass turtle even rolling over and pressing the foam squirrel under its belly.

Tong Hua gently patted the grass turtle's shell: "Get up, or your breakfast will be eaten up."

"Game!"

Triggered by the keyword, the grass turtle suddenly opened its eyes and sat up with a start.

The foam squirrel that had been pinned down bounced out with a "poof," rubbing its face groggily, "Squeak...?"

The pink shrine was also awakened by the commotion and silently flew up, landing on Tong Hua's shoulder.

Tong Hua gently dug the sweet bamboo out of the flowerpot. The little guy shook off the soil and yawned sleepily, but as soon as he smelled the aroma of food, he immediately perked up and happily hopped to the dining table.

"Alright, is everyone here?" Tong Hua looked around to make sure no one was left out. "Then let's begin..."

Before he could finish speaking, there was a sudden, urgent knocking on the door.

"Huh?" Tong Hua was taken aback. Who would come at this time? The ranch rarely gets visitors, especially not on a rainy day.

He went over and opened the door. A gust of cold wind mixed with rain blew in, and standing in the doorway...

It was a large milk jug that was completely soaked.

"Miru..." she called softly, her eyes looking somewhat aggrieved. She was covered in mud and a few blades of grass, clearly having rolled all the way here.

Tong Hua's eyes widened: "Big Milk Tank?! How did you end up here all by yourself?"

The big milk pot gently rubbed against his leg, its wet hair brushing against his pants, leaving a water stain.

Seeing her reaction, Tong Hua said with a pained expression, "I'm so sorry, that Pokémon House must have been very cold on a rainy day. I should have brought you here earlier. I'm really sorry."

The big milk tank lowered its head, its ears drooping slightly, looking embarrassed.

"Alright, alright, anyway, don't run around outside today, be careful not to catch a cold."

Tong Hua took a towel, squatted down and wiped the big milk tank's body, then rubbed its head. "I'll go get the milking machine and hay later. You stay in the cabin today and we'll talk after the rain stops."

"Miru".

……

After breakfast, Tong Hua hurriedly went to the Pokémon House with an umbrella to retrieve a milking machine and a bucket of licorice.

Just as he expected, it started raining in the rather simple Pokémon house, and the hay inside got a bit wet, which explained why Miltank was feeling uncomfortable.

After all, due to the optical illusion, the space inside the cabin will have the illusion of being magnified, and once water accumulates, that area of ​​water will also be magnified infinitely.

Ultimately, what appears to be a small puddle of water to those inside the house may turn into a lake.

"Unexpectedly, this effect could actually turn into a negative effect..."

It seems this little house is only for emergency use. We need to demolish the remaining old houses as soon as possible, gather enough materials, and then build the deluxe, custom-designed Pokémon house designed by Mr. Acorn.

Having made up her mind, Tong Hua returned to the cabin and first took care of the daily milking of the large milk jar.

After milking, I started planning today's tasks.

"Looks like the rain is going to last a long time today..."

Outside, the sky was overcast and shrouded in dark clouds, and it seemed unlikely that the weather would clear up anytime soon.

This kind of weather is naturally not suitable for starting construction.

"But... I've heard that rainy days are great for fishing?"

Tong Hua suddenly remembered hearing that fish are more relaxed and easier to catch on rainy days.

"Why not take this opportunity to catch a few fish and see if we can unlock the fisherman profession?"

This will also prepare the ranch for future fish farming operations.

Thinking of this, Tong Hua's passion was instantly reignited. He packed up his fishing gear, picked up his iron bucket, and headed out.

"Terrible!" "Game!" "La bib!"

Seeing that Tong Hua was about to leave, the Pokémon gathered around the window rushed over.

"Are you guys going too? It's raining outside... Okay, okay, don't look at me like that, let's go together."

In the end, only Miltank and Stubby were left to guard the house, while Tong Hua led the other four Pokémon to the stream north of the ranch.

……

On the way, Tong Hua passed by the pond where the big-tailed raccoon family lived again.

Fortunately, these little guys are amphibians, so rainy days don't affect them much.

"Hey, good morning!" Tong Hua waved to the family of big-tailed raccoons who poked their heads out of the pond.

"Lili!" The big-tailed raccoons and the big-toothed raccoons responded cheerfully, one of them even proudly holding up a small fish that it had just caught.

"That's amazing! It seems fish are indeed more active on rainy days," Tong Hua praised with a smile.

After saying goodbye to the big-tailed raccoon family, Tong Hua continued northward. The rain gradually subsided, but the sky remained overcast.

The grass turtles ran excitedly along the muddy path, stopping occasionally to slap puddles with their paws, the splashing water causing the foam squirrels to squeak.

Two shirabbis sat on Tong Hua's shoulders, seemingly enjoying the rainy weather.

The rain washed away the dust, making the forest fresher.

Tong Hua stuck the umbrella into the ground and then sat down.

"I'm going to catch at least three fish today, no matter what!"

As Tong Hua set her goal, she began searching for earthworms in the nearby soil.

Using earthworms as bait is always better than fishing without any bait at all.

As for baiting the fishing spot beforehand, Tong Hua wouldn't do that even if she knew about it.

After all, he came to fish, not to feed them.

The bait is hooked, the rod is cast, the hook is cast, and it falls into the water with a splash.

Tong Hua stared intently at the float, beginning another arduous struggle as he waited for a fish to bite...