Pokémon: Starting with a Pokémon Ranch.

Chapter 143 Group Photo and the Mystery of the Fluctuations in Happy Water

Su Yu finally gave in to Squirtle and went through the capture ceremony.

After all, these are our own Pokémon. Like I said, they're our own Pokémon, so what can we do? We just have to spoil them!

However, Su Yu finished reciting the oath through gritted teeth. After all, there was a photographer nearby who looked like he was about to lose his composure.

In response, Su Yu stated...

I'll remember this grudge!

After touching the red and white ball to Squirtle's hand, Squirtle turned into a red light and was absorbed into the ball. With that, Su Yu officially became Squirtle's trainer.

However, after Squirtle was captured into its Poké Ball, Su Yu immediately released it again. The reason was simple: he wanted to angrily ruffle Squirtle's bald head to vent his frustration at its awkward recitation of the words!

While the taming ceremony was taking place, the Drummage and the others watched the entire process. In addition to them, even the family of mice that had recently moved in came out.

This family of mice seems to be full of curiosity about humans, but at the same time, they also remain vigilant.

The mouse, seeing Su Yu performing the taming ceremony, curiously tried to approach and watch. However, the rat stopped the mouse, preventing it from getting too close to the human.

They're performing a special ceremony; it's best if you don't get too close.

After the subjugation ceremony was completed, Yang Hao saw Su Yu's dark face and smiled:

"Since we have this opportunity, how about... I take a family photo for you all?"

"Take a picture of all the Pokémon in your ranch. It just so happens that many of your Pokémon haven't evolved yet, so consider it a group photo before they evolve."

Upon hearing this, Su Yu nodded in approval. "You've finally come up with a serious idea."

Immediately, Su Yu summoned all the Pokémon in the ranch, including the Squirrel from the flower field and the Oddish from the orchard.

However, the Oddish weren't very interested in taking photos. They rolled over, indicating they wanted to continue sunbathing.

"Oh well……"

Even the Crabgrass made the same choice as the Oddish. Su Yu stated that he respects the Pokémon's decision.

Therefore, the group that ended up taking a group photo together on the ranch were Dedric and his companions from the forest, as well as the Pokémon from the ranch that Su Yu had captured.

Standing in the very center of the Pokémon group, Su Yu felt something rubbing against his leg. He looked down and saw it was Growlithe…

"Awoo~" Growlithe had deliberately secured this good spot for taking pictures in advance, and it was very proud of its foresight.

Alcremie wanted Su Yu to pick it up, while Caterpie, still longing for its "exclusive spot" on Su Yu's shoulder, climbed onto Su Yu's right shoulder.

Tropical Dragon stood behind Su Yu, its four large wings spread wide, looking enormous and quite imposing. Squirtle stood to Su Yu's left, flanking him with Growlithe, both giving him their signature thumbs-up.

The other Pokémon also displayed various expressions. In the instant the photo was taken, one of the riding sheep was even drawn to the ants at its feet, looking down at them intently.

"Alright, everyone, look at the camera. 3, 2, 1!"

click-

With the crisp click of the camera, time on the image was frozen in that moment, never to change again.

……

……

"Is this a photo of you and the Pokémon on your ranch?"

Looking at the framed group photo inside the room, Lusamine said. Su Yu had even specially bought a wooden frame to protect the photo.

Hearing this, Su Yu smiled and nodded. He looked at the various expressions on the Pokémon's faces in the photo; this one was one Su Yu had specially chosen from many group photos. In it, Squirtle was making a funny face, startling a family of baby mice next to it.

"It seems you're living a very happy life. Having such a group of Pokémon is truly a blessing for trainers."

"Of course, it's also their good fortune to have met you."

Lusamine smiled and nodded, but this reminded her of the somewhat strained family relationships at home, and she couldn't help but sigh.

"Why sigh, Chairman? It's just a small matter."

"You and Lillie are mother and daughter, mother and son. As long as you're willing to be honest, your family problems will be resolved quickly. Didn't you prove this point when you took Lillie to buy a Pokémon egg?"

Su Yu offered words of comfort.

Hearing this, Rosamund felt much better. She nodded.

"That's true... I should be bringing them to your ranch this weekend. I'll have to ask you to treat me to a good meal then."

"It's nothing," Su Yu replied casually.

……

After seeing Rosamina off, this time, the boss of Ether came to discuss serious matters concerning medicinal herbs.

As Su Yu turned to walk back into the house, he saw Squirtle practicing his boxing while drinking soda.

Because the gym is currently undergoing renovations, Squirtle will be staying at the ranch for the next few days. Seeing this, Su Yu asked, puzzled:

"What are you doing? How does drinking soda help your training?"

"Jenny, Jenny~!" Of course!

Upon hearing this, Squirtle scratched its shiny head and said shyly, which made Su Yu really want to pet it again.

Squirtle explained that this was its idea regarding the Pulse move. When it drinks soda, it feels that the bubbles in the soda seem to contain some kind of special principle.

After some thought, it concluded that the principle must be related to the "fluctuation" that Su Yu had been talking about. Therefore, Squirtle began to try practicing boxing moves while drinking soda.

"...You're not just looking for an excuse to drink soda, are you?" Su Yu asked incredulously.

"Squirtle, Squirtle..." Squirtle waved its hand, indicating that it absolutely did not mean that.

Su Yu: Stare—

"Alright, I'll trust you then. The soda I bought a few days ago definitely won't be enough to practice your wave techniques. If I go to town, I'll buy you some more."

Su Yu said with his hands behind his back, and then slipped back into the hut.

Back inside, I saw the woolly sheep eating a bowl of grass ice cream while watching TV.

Su Yu wondered if the woolly sheep had been eating a bit too much ice cream these past few days.

"Oh well, it's just Pokémon, it shouldn't upset my stomach, right?" Su Yu thought to himself.

Taking out his phone, Su Yu messaged his cousin Yang Wen, who was in the Officer Jenny family, and started asking her some questions about Growlithe.

In this regard, the other party is definitely a professional and may have many useful suggestions.

(End of this chapter)