Aspiring to become a Pokémon trainer

"Ahem, I didn't mean to steal a glance at you two."

Daigo's face showed unusual tension; he had never imagined that the beautiful elf could speak human language and reach straight to the heart.

"It's alright. Although Nan Yin may seem fierce, she is actually a very gentle person."

She covered her mouth and smiled faintly, clearly indicating that everything was alright, but without realizing it, the Pink Diamond Princess couldn't help but praise the girl's excellence.

"..."

Even as she looked up to admire the moonlight, pretending not to have heard Diancie's blunt words, a slight blush still reddened Nan Yin's ears.

“Mr. Daigo, you don’t need to apologize for your previous behavior. Any stranger would be momentarily stunned upon seeing Diancie.”

With a touch of pride, she subtly returned the princess's high praise.

"Well!"

Her eyes widened, and she gasped in surprise, her voice slightly trembling.

Back and forth they went, both Tianxi and Nanyin felt a sweet, honey-like feeling welling up in their hearts.

"Forehead......"

Although the central topic was about his own mistakes, the unspoken metaphor created a sense of distance between Daigo and the person he was talking about.

He seemed like an outsider who had nothing to do with it.

They didn't dwell on it too much. Although the atmosphere was a bit strange, the initial distance between them faded away after the conversation.

"Did you all come here just to see the millennium comet?"

"Yes, the famous spots in the city are too crowded. Trying to squeeze in will only diminish the atmosphere of watching the shooting stars together."

Nodding slightly, Nan Yin brought her legs together, spread her ten fingers flat, and placed them in front of the campfire to warm them.

"That makes sense. While going with the flow may seem acceptable, it always lacks personal participation and unique perspectives."

"That's quite a coincidence. Mr. Daigo's thoughts are similar to mine."

As if setting aside their different social statuses, the two began to chat casually, talking about everyday matters.

Being a champion is a responsibility, nurturing is the goal of learning, but now, they are just travelers who have met by chance.

“Nanyin, judging from your appearance, you must have started climbing in the latter half of the afternoon and climbed all the way to the top. You probably haven’t eaten yet, right? I have some dry food here, if you don’t mind.”

Daigo served the exquisite cookies, stopping his tongue at the opportune moment and maintaining just the right distance to express his concern.

"No need, Mr. Daigo. If you can't even satisfy your own child's appetite, what kind of breeder are you?"

Unzipped the zipper, took out a group of well-made energy cubes, and Nanyin distributed them to the small beasts around her in batches.

"Kang Jin!"

As the giant arm was being caressed, the pure-colored beast abruptly withdrew its mental power, causing the snowflakes that had just been piled up to collapse and fall entirely onto the young man.

"What's wrong, Metagross?"

Unconcerned about the wet clothes, Daigo looked at his companion with considerable confusion.

He and the child had been together since childhood and trusted each other implicitly. But now, he couldn't understand why the Metagross was acting strangely. After a while, the young man realized that the girl's gaze was fixed on her slender hand, or rather, on the energy cube in her hand.

"So that's it."

As the son of Dewen, Daigo was unwilling to take over the company's affairs, but he devoted himself to nurturing him.

He was a highly skilled breeder; he had hired several high-quality Energy Cubes and purchased countless of them, yet Metagross had not shown such an enthusiastic reaction until now.

With a keen eye and careful examination, Daigo soon discovered the clarity inside the cubes and their overall translucency, as if there were no impurities whatsoever.

Then he recalled the title of "cultivator" that the girl had mentioned earlier. At first, he didn't pay much attention to it because of the age difference, but now it seemed that the former's cultivation level was even better than those famous masters.

Truly, heroes have emerged from among the young throughout history.

"Nanyin, if you agree, I can pay..."

Some were too embarrassed to plead for mercy, and just as Daigo was struggling with how to start the conversation, the white-haired girl took the initiative to push all the remaining blocks in front of Metagross.

"Don't worry about it, these things can be done anytime. If Metagross likes it, then enjoy it."

They wouldn't be stingy in this regard; since there's still a lot left, Nanyin wouldn't mind making a good connection.

"Kang Jin!"

Even though no expression could be seen, the subtle changes in the magnetic field revealed Metagross's joy.

"Phew, I owe you a favor, Nan Yin."

She exhaled softly, and although she didn't mention herself, her timely reply saved Daigo from embarrassment and made him marvel at the girl's high emotional intelligence once again.

"It was just a chance encounter between travelers, and it can't really be called a favor."

After that, there was no more conversation, and all was quiet. The starlight, like a waterfall, fell on Nan Yin's eyelashes, softening her gentle features and making her even more radiant.

Amidst this peaceful atmosphere, brilliant arcs of light streaked across the night sky, leaving behind a trail of splendor, and the meteor shower arrived as scheduled.

First there was one bunch, then more.

Countless meteors turned into raindrops, streaking across the sky like sparks. Among them, the brightest azure comet trailed a long tail, lingering for a long time.

It's like a comet completely frozen in the night sky; astronomically speaking, a comet's descent can even be observed with the naked eye for dozens of hours.

With her hands clasped together and eyes closed along with the children, Nan Yin made her wish.

—I hope to stay with them for a long time and walk through life with them.

Similarly, even though the meanings expressed by the various small animals differ, they all yearn for the warmth of the present moment and hope that it will continue to be so in the future.

As if drawn by the similar answers, the comet, which had been there for millennia, transformed into a stream of light and slowly descended upon this remote mountain.

The tidal wave of radiance gradually dissipated, and a small beast opened its eyes, still somewhat dazed.

Shaped like a five-pointed star, with tear-stained eyes, one can feel pity just by looking at her.

[...Are you guys rich?]

What permeated my heart was the extremely tender child's voice, and what lingered in my eyes was the delicate and petite figure.

A comet that has been around for a thousand years, and a prayer for seven nights, its name is Kirachi.

Chapter 138 Kiss and Evolution

"According to past records, only those with pure hearts could respond to the Seven Nights' prayers and awaken the legendary Pokémon—"

Gazing at the small figure hovering above his forehead, and comparing it with the many descriptions in the book, Daigo murmured the little beast's name.

"Jirachi."

Even though he was certain that his senses were correct, the young man still found it hard to believe that the words he was speaking were coherent and clear.

The legendary beings are not so easily seen with one's own eyes.

Unlike the former's astonishment, Nan Yin simply spread out her ten fingers and gently held the wishing star in her palm.

"Hello, Jirachi."

A comet that appears only once every thousand years carries its own mission and the hopes and wishes of countless people.

She had never harbored any covetous thoughts, nor had she ever imagined that she would meet this child today. At this moment, the girl's heart was filled with more ripples of surprise and joy.

"It's a pleasure to meet you on such a special day. My name is Nanyin, and these are my companions."

[Hmm? You can understand, friend, you like it...]

Staring blankly at the girl, feeling the kindness overflowing from her words and heart, and sensing her unique aura, Jirachi's eyes grew even brighter. In a flash, he joyfully threw himself into Nan Yin's arms.

Thousands of years of wandering, thousands of years of solitude, all for the sake of fulfilling the wishes of the world.

However, all past experiences were treated as tools and capital. Malicious exploitation and the rare acts of kindness made the already short seven days even more barren, as if they would vanish in the blink of an eye. Yet, this was the time that the praying star longed for and yearned for most in its eternal slumber.

Fearing the darkness of being alone, disliking the loneliness of being by oneself, without overly complicated thoughts, and without suspicion or doubt, when it learned that Nanyin was different from ordinary people and could communicate with it without hindrance, it naturally regarded the former as a friend.

[Nanyin, hug~]

I glanced at the white-haired girl; the wishing pendant swayed gently, and her two small hands were wide open.

A smile played on her lips as Nan Yin gently stroked the little guy's head, again and again.

Even though they are legendary, these mythical Pokémon are mostly children with pure hearts and naive thoughts.

Being around them always makes me let down my guard and feel relaxed and happy.

"It's Diancie, it's Sylveon, and those children..."

They introduced their pets to the people in front of them one by one. With each sentence that Nan Yin said, Jirachi would nod gently and repeat it quite seriously.

[Tianci, Sylveon, Magearna, Ursaring... I've remembered all their names~]

"Greetings, Kirachi."

She slightly bent over, bowing respectfully, her delicate eyes brimming with concern.

It saw what they had in common and, through the transmission of thoughts, learned about Jirachi's past, and a feeling of pity arose within it.

Regardless of the constraints of her environment, the heart of the Wishing Star is as pure as a blank sheet of paper, yet quite sensitive. Therefore, this princess is willing to use all her gentleness to gradually melt away the former's hesitation.

"Buyi."

With a casual glance, Sylveon responded, its indifferent demeanor masking its true feelings for a child with similar experiences. It subtly extended its ribbon to express its concern.

After all, one has to save face.

"Li Gu".

Feeling something in her heart, but the metallic texture made it difficult to express her emotions, Magearna raised her little hand and used the way she knew best to express her welcome and comfort to Jirachi.

Upon seeing the clusters of flowers, their refreshing fragrance permeates the air around them.

As for Egui Peng and the group of children, they hurriedly pushed the remaining energy cubes in front of them, warmly inviting the little beast to share them.

Surrounded by this kindness far surpassing anything before, Jirachi was momentarily captivated, and couldn't help but raise his little mouth, beaming with a contented smile.

[I love Nanyin music, and everyone here~]

A child's innocent voice filled the air, expressing all the joy in her heart. Only then did the Wishing Star notice Daigo and Korini standing to the side.

[Um, who are you?]

"I am Daigo, a traveler who loves to explore."

With his palms pressed together in front of his chest, the silver-haired youth relaxed his brows and eyes, radiant as if bathed in a spring breeze.

In fact, the center of the universe in Green Moss City had informed him of the possibility of Jirachi, but until then, he had never firmly held onto that faint hope in his heart.

"Just call me Korni."

Without taking any extreme actions, and having gone through quite a few events with her friends, the blonde girl has matured considerably.

After taking out her camera and snapping a picture of herself and Jirachi together, the girl contentedly put her things away and quietly kept the cuddly little beast company.

[Okay, everyone come join us!]

As the chatter faded, the playful antics continued. Jirachi, surrounded by children of all ages, hovered freely in mid-air, circling the clouds with Scorpion King, their figures drawing ever closer.

Yet this joyous and beautiful scene involuntarily evoked feelings of pity and reluctance in those present.

"Having slept for a thousand years, it can only be revived for a mere seven days. In terms of its nature, it is still a child who is afraid of being alone."

Feeling lucky to have met Jirachi, Daigo bent down and tried to stroke Wishing Star's head, but the latter cowered in fear.

When the child looked again, he had already turned his head away and was staring at the girl's profile. It was clear that their status in the hearts of those on the Prayer Star was incomparable to that of Nan Yin.

Without the tempering of setbacks, it is precisely because of his position at the champion's level that the young man is all too aware of the allure of legendary Pokémon to ambitious individuals.

Team Magma Aqua, in order to prove their ideals, forcibly controlled the gods of the sea and land, nearly bringing about a catastrophe that would destroy the continent. Jirachi's miraculous wishes and innocent, naive heart, however, were a more easily manipulated force.

In the past, before the League was even formed, in the chaotic ancient times, that child must have had some bad memories, which led to his current stress response.

He thought this to himself and tried to comfort himself, but in the end, Daigo was still somewhat hurt.

Why are you so affectionate with that girl, but so coldly reject me?

I usually get the favor of most Pokémon easily, so why is it completely ineffective with this kid?

"Astronomical predictions say that this comet will continue for another two days."