That afternoon, the two of them were sitting comfortably on the living room sofa.
Eevee was peacefully napping on Hanako’s lap, its soft breathing filling the quiet room.
“Actually…” Hanako hesitated for a moment, her fingers gently stroking Eevee’s fur.
“Years ago, my family paid enough League fees that I was granted the official qualification to collect a starter Pokémon from the lab.” “Hmm?” Roy turned his head to look at her.
“It’s just that I was far too busy with work back then, so I never used it,” Hanako smiled, a hint of nostalgia in her eyes.
“Now that we’re planning to embark on a journey together, and I already have Eevee, it would be a shame to let that official registration go to waste.” She turned her gaze toward Roy, her eyes filled with warmth and affection.
“I’ll transfer the starter qualification over to your name tomorrow.
That way, you can legally visit Professor Oak’s lab and claim your very first companion.” Hearing this, a massive surge of joy hit Roy’s heart.
It was a perfectly timed blessing, clearing his path to fulfilling the system’s requirements.
“Are you sure that’s alright, Hanako-san?” he asked, feigning a bit of surprise.
“Of course it is,” Hanako nodded earnestly.
“The paperwork at the League office is very simple.
I’ll handle the transfer first thing tomorrow morning.” With that settled, the foundation for his first Pokémon was securely laid.
Over the next couple of days, as Roy and Hanako wandered around the outskirts of Pallet Town, mapping out territories and observing the local wildlife, the system officially registered their preparation.
One evening, as the sun began to dip below the horizon, painting the sky in deep shades of amber and violet, they hiked up the scenic mountain behind Pallet Town.
Hanako was incredibly dedicated, diligently noting down the habits of the wild Pidgey, Rattata, and Caterpie they encountered, while Roy happily assisted her.
Just as they turned to head back down the trail, a crisp chime echoed in his mind.
[Ding!
Mission: ‘Become travel companions with Hanako and set out on a Pokémon journey’ — Completed!] [Mission Reward: Basic physical attributes increased by 100%.] Instantly, a surge of pure, scorching energy coursed through Roy’s veins.
He could feel his entire physiology rewriting itself—his muscles tightened with dense power, his stamina unlocked new thresholds, and his five senses became incredibly sharp.
Even the dull ache in his fractured right arm instantly faded, the healing process accelerating at an unnatural speed.
“Is something wrong, Roy?” Hanako asked, noticing him abruptly stop in his tracks.
“Nothing at all,” Roy smiled, flexing his fingers with newfound strength.
“I just suddenly feel like my body is recovering much faster than expected.” “Is that so?
That’s wonderful!” Hanako beamed, her relief palpable.
With his physical attributes doubled, Roy’s presence became significantly more dominant, and he subtly turned up the charm.
His subtle verbal teasing, “accidental” physical brushes, and intense, lingering glances became an all-out offensive.
On the surface, Hanako tried her best to maintain a composed, sisterly demeanor, but inwardly, her heart was in a state of absolute turmoil.
Staying under the same roof with a tall, powerfully built young man with an undeniable magnetic pull—and pretending to feel nothing—was a complete lie.
Worse yet, she still had to assist him with his daily wash-ups, help him in the bathroom, and occasionally wipe down his bare chest and back.
Seeing his raw, defined physique every day and feeling his warmth under her hands was slowly breaking down her defenses.
Returning to her room each night, the late-night tossing and turning and the sudden restlessness were secrets only she held.
Everything finally fractured under the weight of her monthly peak of desire.
That evening, after helping Roy wash up as usual, Hanako’s face was completely flushed, her heart hammering wildly against her ribs.
She hurriedly stepped away, her eyes darting around evasively.
“I…
I’m feeling a bit under the weather tonight, Roy.
I think I’ll head to my room early,” she murmured, her voice trembling slightly before she practically fled up the stairs.
“Under the weather?” Roy watched her leave.
He assumed she was just experiencing her usual adorable shyness and didn’t think too much of it.
Hours later, however, Roy found himself unable to sleep.
Because Hanako had been so distracted during dinner, she had accidentally over-salted the food, leaving his throat parched.
Unable to bear the thirst any longer, Roy quietly slipped out of bed to fetch a glass of water from the kitchen.
The hallway was bathed in dark shadows, illuminated only by the faint, silvery moonlight pouring through the window.
As Roy quietly approached the top of the stairs, passing Hanako’s bedroom door, a faint, breathless whisper caught his ear.
“Roy…
ah…
Roy…” The voice was incredibly soft, laced with a heavy, sweet sigh.
Roy froze in his tracks.
His newly enhanced senses picked up a soft, rhythmic rustling of fabric and a low, muffled moan coming from inside.
Looking closely, he realized her door hadn’t been shut completely, leaving a narrow, golden crack of light spilling into the dark hallway.
Holding his breath, Roy stepped closer and peeked through the sliver of space.
Inside the dimly lit room, Hanako was seated on a plush chair in front of her vanity mirror, her back partially turned to the door.
She was wearing nothing but a thin, ivory silk slip nightdress—so delicate and translucent it did absolutely nothing to hide the soft, breathtaking curves of her body beneath the warm light.
As if seeking a more comfortable position, Hanako shifted, turning the chair directly toward the line of the door’s opening.
Seeing her full silhouette through the crack, Roy’s breath hitched as he instantly confirmed exactly what she was doing.
A wicked, triumphant grin spread across his face.
He knew his opportunity to complete the second mission and unlock the power of Aura had finally arrived.