Erika, dressed in a kimono and wearing wooden sandals, drew quite a bit of attention.
Although the gift she brought made Natsu-sensei's heart tremble and he felt like turning around and running away, this was, after all, on behalf of Red.
In the future, he might still need Red's help to compete with Mr. Steven on the leaderboards.
"I heard from Red that you're here in the Touran Region for a trip?" Natsu asked, his tone tinged with envy. "Celadon University must have covered quite a bit of the expenses, right?"
"That's only part of it."
Erika smiled softly, revealing a small dimple.
"The other reason for this trip is to invite you to beco a ntor at the Trainer Academies."
Natsu, who was leading the way, suddenly stopped in his tracks.
"A ntor at the Trainer Academies?"
"Exactly," Erika nodded. "It's a Trainer Academy affiliated with Celadon University, located near Viridian City in Kanto."
Natsu's expression turned strange.
Last ti, Professor Rowan from Tokyo tropolitan University invited to pursue a graduate degree at Celadon University...
And now, in less than three months, I'm being offered a teaching position?
If I wait another three months, will I be promoted to professor directly?
"This... is the first ti I've heard of this," Natsu scratched his head. "Red didn't ntion anything about it!"
Erika smiled gently. "I thought it would be more sincere to extend the invitation in person rather than over the phone."
Natsu's expression grew complicated.
The sincerity is definitely there, especially with the secret Energy Ball manual...
But why does my heart feel so cold?
Natsu sighed. "Miss Erika, there's no need to be so formal. Just call Natsu."
Erika had been using humble language to refer to herself.
"Alright."
Erika tucked a loose strand of hair behind her ear and said softly, "In any case, inviting you to beco a ntor is the main purpose of my visit."
"If it's alright, may I trouble you to host at your place so I can explain the details of the position?"
Natsu-sensei stroked his chin.
First, it was Matori, then Mina, and now Erika...
The system didn't give a Sweet Scent buff or anything.
Why does my house feel like a guesthouse now?
"Could it be... that I'm just too handso?"
"Hmm?" Erika tilted her head slightly, indicating she hadn't caught what he said.
"Nothing."
Natsu pondered for a mont. "It's fine to stop by for a bit. I'll treat you to lunch as well."
"Thank you for your hospitality."
"Card or cash?"
"Huh?"
"Just kidding, haha."
Natsu-sensei forced a laugh, his eyes gleaming. "Mobile paynt works too!"
...
Natsu was indeed broke.
When he finally had the chance to host a league friend, he had to resort to calling a "Doduo Express."
Looking at the app on his phone, Natsu muttered, "Shouldn't this thing be called JapanTaxi or sothing?"
Erika hadn't visited Tokyo often, but she carried herself with grace, quietly following by his side.
A mont later, a taxi honked twice.
The driver rolled down the window, lowered his sunglasses, and said in surprise, "Hey, kid!"
"Huh?" Natsu was slightly taken aback. "The driver from the airport last ti?"
The driver clicked his tongue. "Second one? That fast? Another international romance?"
Erika tilted her head, looking puzzled.
"Friends, just friends!" Natsu corrected.
The driver gave him a knowing look.
Who hasn't been chased down the street by a girl with a hatchet in their youth?
Natsu-sensei, the Old Scumbag
The security guard at the neighborhood station, an old man, spotted them from afar and grinned.
Pulling out a notebook and putting on his reading glasses, the old man scribbled: "August 23rd, sunny. Resident Natsu has brought ho his fourth girlfriend. She's got a great vibe. Congratulations."
Natsu was no stranger to such situations.
Besides, Erika was clearly well-off, so he could milk this opportunity...
Natsu thought to himself, isn't this just experiencing the local culture of Tokyo?
"Excuse ."
Erika placed her wooden sandals at the entrance and stepped inside in her white socks.
Seeing Erika's breathable sandals, Natsu breathed a sigh of relief.
Matori, take notes!
"Haunter!"
Haunter grabbed a kettle to boil water, created a Substitute to prepare tea, and another Substitute to clean the room...
Erika looked surprised. "Haunter... doing household chores?"
And with two Substitutes no less?
"Oh, just the basics."
Natsu picked up his teacup, blowing on it to cool it down. "This is also part of Substitute training."
"Haunter! (????????????)"
"I see," Erika nodded thoughtfully.
Looking around the simply yet neatly furnished room, it was clear that Natsu-sensei was a Trainer who took life seriously.
As a ntor, he would surely be very responsible.
Erika smiled. "In any case, let explain the details to you."
"As a ntor in the Battle Departnt of the Trainer Academies, you'll be eligible for a position at Celadon University. This would greatly benefit your path as a researcher."
"Additionally, the annual salary for the position is no less than 3 million Pokémon Coins, with various subsidies and bonuses."
Natsu nodded slightly.
The salary wasn't exceptionally high, but it was on par with a professor's inco.
However, Natsu knew his limits.
He was good at gaming, but when it ca to Gym-level battles, his little ones weren't quite ready yet.
Just as Natsu was about to speak, Erika cut in, "There's no need to give an answer right away."
"The new courses will start next sester. If you plan to challenge the Kanto League, it'll coincide with the opening of the Indigo Plateau Conference."
Erika smiled. "For a Trainer, this is a rare opportunity."
Natsu smirked.
You're talking about the Indigo Plateau Conference? I'm still stuck on the Touran Conference!
I can't even afford to raise six Pokémon, let alone compete in a league conference!
"Please take your ti to consider it."
Erika held her teacup and glanced at Eevee.
"Eevee?" Eevee, lying on the dining table, blinked its eyes.
"I believe... this is also the wish of your Pokémon," Erika said.
Natsu was slightly taken aback.
He reached out to Eevee, who happily jumped into his arms, wagging its tail uncontrollably.
"Eevee! o(｀^｀)o"
Natsu-sensei's dream was to be a content creator, livestreaming and making easy money.
Even though his debts kept piling up, his love for Pokémon was undeniable.
Becoming a Battle Departnt teacher in the Kanto League—
That wasn't sothing Natsu had considered yet.
"I'm afraid I must decline."
Natsu shook his head. "The truth is, I only have these three Pokémon... I don't want anything to happen to them."
"Eevee?"
Eevee, nestled in Natsu's arms, blinked its big, dark eyes.
Erika nodded.
She could understand Natsu-sensei's feelings.
Even strong Trainers like Alder and Blue Oak had faced unexpected challenges with their Pokémon.
But avoiding everything to prevent an ending... might also an ignoring the wishes of the Pokémon themselves.
Erika stared at Eevee for a long ti before suddenly looking up, her gaze sharp. "Natsu-sensei, let's have a battle."
"Huh?"
"Instead of being stuck in indecision, why not have a Pokémon battle?"
"That way, everything will naturally fall into place."
Erika tilted her head and smiled. "Isn't that the way of a Trainer?"
Natsu imdiately coughed.
Who are you calling a Trainer?!
Besides, Erika is a top contender in Kanto.
Her strength is enough to take down three or four Haunters!
"I'll use my newly caught Pokémon."
Erika pulled a Poké Ball from her sleeve, pressed the button, and held the enlarged ball in her palm, saying softly, "If you win, will you consider taking the ntor position?"
Natsu was slightly stunned.
Shouldn't the loser be the one to take the position?
What kind of forced recruitnt tactic is this?!
Did you learn this from Giovanni?!
"Don't worry, I won't go easy on you."
Erika glanced at Eevee and smiled. "This is just to show you the determination of Pokémon."
Natsu was taken aback.
Indeed...
Pokémon have their own convictions.
Instead of being stuck in indecision, it's better to trust your Pokémon.
Natsu's expression grew complicated as he looked down at Eevee and cleared his throat. "Later, let's save so face... if we need to surrender, just surrender. There's no need to win!"
"Eevee! ψ(｀ー｀)ψ"
Eevee licked its paw, its dark eyes gleaming with a dangerous light.
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