Friday, November 9th.
Natsu was jolted awake by a series of loud howls.
"Growlithe~~ Growlithe~~"
The intermittent barking made it impossible to fall back asleep.
Furious, Natsu rolled out of bed and rubbed the dog's head in anger.
"Growlithe? (O_o)"
Growlithe blinked its mismatched eyes before suddenly realizing—
Ah! My move must still be unpolished. That's why Trainer is mad!
I need to keep training until I master it!
"Growlithe! (｀0｀)" It howled even louder.
Thankfully, the private villa had excellent soundproofing, sparing the neighbors from the noise.
Natsu massaged his temples.
Suddenly, he understood the true value of the "mute function" in group chats.
Co to think of it, the Pokémon world did have items that could silence opponents—
Like how Machamp's Throat Chop could prevent sound-based moves.
Natsu glanced down at Growlithe, deep in thought.
Sensing his gaze, Growlithe grinned dopily: (??▽??)
...
Today's agenda involved saying farewell to friends and acquaintances.
After all the support he'd received, it was only right to show his appreciation.
Landlord Misaki-neesan was visibly reluctant to see him go.
"Are you sure you won't stay longer?" she urged. "We can renegotiate the rent!"
Natsu chuckled awkwardly.
Rent isn't the issue…
It's whether the house can survive much longer!
Seeing his resolve, Misaki-neesan sighed. "Fine… I'll keep this place for you. You're welco back anyti."
"What about the rent—"
"Don't worry about it."
The Neighborhood Committee Auntie, the security guard grandpa, and even the construction crew captain all wore expressions of regret.
The Auntie dreaded the return of stray owth problems.
The security guard mourned the loss of his precious trading cards.
And the renovation captain? Tears stread down his face.
Losing such a big client…
This is a huge loss!
Gengar, too, had its own social circle.
It hesitantly poked a finger toward the door, glancing at Natsu for permission.
"Let's go together," Natsu smiled.
"Gengar!"
Gengar had deep ties to the Bull Club—
From its early training days to becoming a coach, then manager.
Every step of its growth was tied to this place.
Though, if Natsu were honest…
Life might've been easier without this club.
Clearing his throat, Natsu followed Gengar inside.
Upon hearing Gengar was leaving, the receptionist slumped in despair.
"What's going on?" Natsu asked, eyeing the deserted facility.
"The boss ran off with his sister-in-law," she sighed. "We had no choice but to shut down."
Between strict regulations and sky-high maintenance costs, the club had been bleeding money.
Faced with mounting losses, the owner had abandoned everything—even the equipnt.
Natsu's expression turned odd.
Despite the circumstances, the facilities were still in good condition.
With so fresh capital, the club could easily turn profitable again.
"And now even Coach Gengar is leaving…"
The receptionist buried her face in her hands. "Guess I'll start job hunting…"
Gengar patted her back sympathetically.
Natsu stroked his chin.
There might be a solution.
Taking over an established club was cheaper than starting from scratch.
Plus, the location was pri—at its peak, every training slot had been booked.
He glanced down at Gengar.
"Gengar! (??ω??)" It looked up with teary eyes.
After a mont's thought, Natsu stepped outside and called Matori.
"With all the equipnt included, the transfer fee would be around 3 million Pokémon Coins," she said. "Are you planning to open a training arena?"
"Not —Gengar."
Matori: ???
Next, Natsu phoned Oleana about the acquisition.
After reviewing the data, she nodded. "Training arenas are a hot investnt right now."
"With proper funding, the returns could be substantial," she explained. "There's even potential for franchising."
Her eyes glead. "Where did you find this venue?"
Natsu coughed. "Let's not get into that!"
Oleana nodded knowingly.
Of course… The boss's business genius strikes again!
Hanging up, Natsu rubbed his chin.
3 million Pokémon Coins?
Between the ga and card sales, he'd recoup that in no ti.
Besides, this was Pokémon Company's first step into physical ventures.
He patted Gengar's head. "Don't worry. I've got it handled."
"Gengar?"
...
By that evening, the training arena had reopened.
Thanks to Matori and Oleana—two of the world's top managers—the club was revitalized in a single afternoon.
Nanami and the receptionist gaped in disbelief.
"Wait… We're not getting fired?!"
"Waaah… Coach Gengar! ??(｀Д｀)"
The renovation captain bowed deeply. "In the end, we still owe our business to you!"
Natsu waved it off. "No need for formalities."
The investnt left him deeper in debt, but diversifying the company's portfolio wasn't a bad move.
Economic deficits can actually stimulate spending…
At least, that's what I'll tell myself.
With the crisis averted, Gengar officially beca the arena's owner—another promotion in its storied career.
From student to coach, manager, and now boss, Gengar had once again erged as the hero.
As Natsu slipped away unnoticed, a gentle breeze brushed past.
On the walk ho, Gengar affectionately licked Natsu's face, laughing joyfully.
"Cut that out!!"
"Gengar! o(*≧▽≦)ツ"
Floating above Natsu's head, Gengar gazed at the starry sky with a toothy grin.
Renovating the arena, buying all that equipnt…
Was it all to ensure we'd have a place to train when we return to Tokyo?
Trainer's thoughts have reached loud and clear!
...
Back ho, Natsu checked the group chat.
Red: Natsu-sensei, you're coming to Kanto tomorrow, right?
Natsu-sensei: Wrong. It's the day after.
Erika (smiling): "It's tomorrow at 2 PM. If you two want to battle, you're welco to use Celadon Gym."
A drop of sweat rolled down Natsu's forehead.
Red: "Actually, I plan to train at Mt. Silver a while longer."
Natsu exhaled in relief—until Red's next ssage:
"Once I'm done, I'll challenge you properly, Natsu-sensei!"
Sabrina (nodding): "Goldenrod City? I'll et you at the airport."
Erika (smiling sweetly): "Since you'll be working in Celadon, it'd be best if I showed you around."
Yellow (cheering): "Yay! I'm in Goldenrod too! I'll co tomorrow!"
Natsu's eye twitched.
This is getting out of hand…
With this many people coming, Cynthia might—
Buzz—
His phone rang.
Natsu's jaw dropped at the caller ID.
Cynthia: "What ti tomorrow?"
Natsu (stamring): "2 PM. Goldenrod City Airport."
Cynthia: "Got it."
The calls kept coming.
After Cynthia, Matori phoned next.
"ntor, I'll send soone to pick you up tomorrow."
Natsu paled. "Please don't! You'll blow your cover!"
"Don't worry," she assured. "Those three idiots may be useless, but they're experts at running away."
Wait…
owth, Jessie, and Jas are coming too?!
Buzz—
Another call.
Natsu's eye twitched violently. "Enough already!!"
This ti, it was International Police Agent Handso.
"Mr. Natsu!" he bood. "Heard about your flight tomorrow on the livestream! What ti?"
Natsu (deadpan): "Seriously, no need to pick up!"
"Nonsense!" Handso laughed. "Don't underestimate the International Police! I'll camp out all day if I have to!"
That sounds more like a threat than a welco!
When the calls finally stopped, Natsu collapsed onto the couch, ntally tallying tomorrow's potential welcoming committee…
"Gengar, lend your fingers!"
"Gengar?"
On the eve of his departure, Natsu—
Master-ranked Trainer, Team Rocket executive, International Police consultant,
dical reform pioneer, 'Beat Up' strategy founder, Cynthia's rumored boyfriend—
Stared blankly at the ceiling.
His mind went utterly blank.
...
Outside, a gentle night breeze drifted through the balcony.
Natsu and his Pokémon lounged together under the stars.
"Just let process this…" he murmured.
The sky was dazzling tonight.
Gengar floated midair, counting stars on its tiny fingers.
Togepi snoozed atop Natsu's head.
Squirtle remained vigilant, scanning for suspicious figures or explosives.
Growlithe just looked confused.
Sylveon's ribbon fluttered in the wind—
Though the one tied around Natsu's arm stayed perfectly still.
"Sylveon! o(｀^｀)o"
For so reason, Sylveon huffed indignantly.
Snapping out of his daze, Natsu looked around.
In just half a year…
He'd gone from living alone to being surrounded by five loyal Pokémon.
So much had happened, yet it felt like no ti at all.
Starlight illuminated Natsu's sharp features as a soft smile spread across his face.
"Everyone."
"Let's embark on a new journey!"
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