The video continued to play.
The cake had already been finished.
Misty wiped her hands and walked over, bringing a small gift box and placing it in front of Rainbow.
“This is Mom’s gift.”
Rainbow set down her fork and carefully unwrapped the packaging.
Inside was a Poké Ball.
But it was not an ordinary one.
This was clearly a custom-made Poké Ball, crafted by hand.
The sphere was white, decorated with pale blue patterns, elegant and adorable at the same time.
“This is…” Rainbow froze.
“Go on, open it.”
Rainbow pressed the button.
A flash of red light burst out.
A small brown, fluffy creature appeared on the table.
It had large ears, soft brown fur, and a fluffy white tuft around its neck.
Eevee.
It blinked, looked around, then tilted its head and let out a soft “Vuii…”
Rainbow went completely still.
Three seconds later.
“Aaaaaaahhh!!!
Eevee!!!”
She scooped Eevee up and jumped in her chair, nearly tipping both herself and the chair over.
Sakuto reacted instantly and steadied the chair, preventing a disaster.
“Mom!
It’s Eevee!
The Eevee I always wanted!”
Misty smiled and nodded.
“Yes.
I asked around for a long time to find one with a gentle nature.
It should get along with you very well.”
Rainbow lifted Eevee up high.
Eevee happily called out “Vuii Vuii,” its tail gently swaying without any fear at all.
“Eevee, I’m Rainbow!
Please take care of me from now on!”
Eevee tilted its head, looked at her for two seconds, then placed a tiny paw on her finger.
“Vuii!”
Sakuto also placed a gift box on the table.
“Now it’s my turn.”
Rainbow’s eyes lit up again.
She carefully set Eevee back down in the chair.
She opened the wrapping paper.
Inside the box was a delicate transparent case.
Inside it lay a single scale.
The scale was pale pink, glowing with a pearl-like sheen.
Under the light, it refracted rainbow-colored reflections.
Rainbow picked it up carefully and held it up to her eyes.
“It’s so beautiful…”
“This is a Prism Scale,” Sakuto said.
“Dad, what is it used for?” Rainbow asked.
“You’ll find out in the future,” he replied with a faint smile.
Rainbow gently placed the Prism Scale back into the box and hugged it to her chest.
“I will treasure it!”
[VIP Seating Chat Group]
Ash: A Prism Scale?
What is that?
When held by specific Pokémon under certain conditions, it can trigger evolution.
Max: What Pokémon?
Wallace: Feebas.
Professor Oak: Correct.
The Prism Scale is the key item that allows Feebas to evolve into Milotic.
Kanto Elite Four Lorelei: Sakuto giving this as a gift… does that mean he already knew Rainbow would eventually obtain a Feebas?
Drake: Based on his words, yes.
Only Sakuto and Rainbow remained in the living room.
Misty had gone to wash the dishes in the kitchen.
Rainbow sat on the sofa, holding Eevee’s Poké Ball, her fingers gently tracing the button on its surface.
“Dad.”
“Hmm?”
“When can I leave?”
Sakuto lowered his camera and looked at his daughter.
“When do you want to?”
“Now.”
“Now?” Sakuto chuckled softly.
“Do you know what it means to start a journey?”
“Yes.”
Rainbow raised her head.
Her golden eyes were completely serious.
“To leave home.
To face the unknown alone.
To meet new Pokémon.
To battle strong opponents… and become stronger.”
Sakuto leaned back in his chair and looked at the ceiling in silence for a long moment.
“Dad?”
“Yeah.”
“You don’t want me to go?”
“No.” He sat up again and looked at her.
“I was just thinking how fast time has passed.”
Rainbow tilted her head.
“What do you mean?”
“Nothing important.” He reached out and ruffled her hair.
“You’ve grown up.
It’s time for you to go out and see the world.”
Sakuto took out a small black velvet box from his coat.
“This was supposed to be your departure gift,” he said, placing it on the table.
“But since you’ve already decided, I’ll give it to you now.”
Rainbow opened it curiously.
Inside was a crystal-clear stone set on a silver necklace, shimmering with faint rainbow hues under the light.
“This is…”
“A Key Stone,” Sakuto said calmly.
“You’ve probably seen it in books.”
Rainbow’s eyes widened slightly.
She gently touched it, feeling a warm smooth surface under her fingertips.
“Dad… this is really rare, isn’t it?
I…”
“There’s more.”
Sakuto pulled out two smaller boxes from his pocket and placed them on the table.
“Blastoise and Gyarados Mega Stones.”
Rainbow froze completely.
She looked at the boxes, then at her father.
Sakuto leaned back in his chair, arms crossed.
“Mega Evolution requires an extremely deep bond between Trainer and Pokémon.”
His voice softened.
“Blastoise has been with you for six years.
Gyarados joined you later, but when it was still a Magikarp, you fed it every day, trained with it, talked to it.
Even though you weren’t particularly strong, it still obeys your commands after evolving.
That is the bond between humans and Pokémon.”
He reached out and ruffled her hair again.
“This power is proof of trust between you and your Pokémon.
Remember, Mega Evolution is not a shortcut to strength.
It is the physical manifestation of your bond.
Do you understand?”
Rainbow put on the necklace and carefully opened the two boxes.
After looking at them for a long time, she finally smiled.
“Yes.
I understand.
Thank you, Dad.”
[General Audience Chat Group]
“Aaaaaahhh I’m crying!!!”
“This father is too perfect…”
“Key Stone and two Mega Stones?
What kind of family is this?!”
“It’s not even about money anymore.
These things are not easy to obtain even if you have money!”
“Calm down!”
“I CAN’T CALM DOWN!!!”
[VIP Seating Chat Group]
Brock: …A Key Stone, Mega Stones, and two of them.
Blue: Blastoise and Gyarados Mega Stones are not easy to get.
Especially Gyarados’s Mega Stone, which is said to be found only in hidden ruins of a certain region.
Ash: Wait, Mega Evolution?
What is that?
Blue: …You don’t even know Mega Evolution?
Professor Sycamore: Let me explain!
Mega Evolution is a form of evolution discovered in the Kalos region.
In battle, a Trainer uses a Key Stone, and the Pokémon uses its corresponding Mega Stone.
Through resonance, the Pokémon temporarily unlocks hidden power, changing its form and dramatically increasing its strength!
Professor Sycamore: However, Mega Evolution requires a deep bond between Trainer and Pokémon.
Not everyone can achieve it.
Diantha: Indeed.
Mega Evolution is a proof of the bond between Trainer and Pokémon, not just raw strength.
Only those who understand this are true Trainers.
Ash: Uh… I still don’t really get Mega Evolution, but it sounds awesome!
Professor Sycamore: Ash, when you come to Kalos, I can personally show you the secrets of Mega Evolution!
Ash: Really?!
Then I’m definitely going to Kalos!
Blue: …You don’t even know your next destination and you’re already making promises.
Ash: Of course I know!
My next stop is… is…
Delia: Unova, Ash.
You’ve said it many times.
Ash: Right!
Unova!
Then Kalos!
Professor Sycamore: Haha, then I’ll be waiting for you in Kalos.