Celadon University.
Located on the outskirts of Celadon City, the campus spans an enormous area.
At the entrance lies a circular plaza before the university gates.
Flags flutter in the wind as Pidoves perch atop the sculptures surrounding the fountain, their vision stretching upward.
A grand and imposing gate stands tall and majestic.
"The campus is divided into several schools—dical School, Arts School, Research Institute..."
Erika explained as they walked. "The Trainer Academy isn't here, though. After we et the Principal, I'll take you there."
Natsu nodded, his gaze drifting toward a row of bronze statues in the distance.
"What are those?"
"Each school erects statues in honor of its most distinguished alumni," Erika replied. "Those belong to the Business School—that's Joseph Stone's statue."
"And the more famous Research Institute has statues of Professor Samuel Oak, Professor Rowan, and others."
"Maybe if Natsu works hard enough, he'll earn a spot too?" Erika said with a smile.
"The Business School might still be an option," Natsu mused, rubbing his chin. "But Trainer Academies? No way."
"Hm?"
"Because I'm a Finance Departnt student, after all." Natsu shrugged.
Erika blinked in surprise.
It suddenly occurred to her that the wildly popular Pokémon Trading Card Ga was produced by Natsu-sensei's company.
To achieve such success in both the Trainer and business worlds...
Erika lowered her head, lost in thought.
This must be what they call... an all-around champion!
...
After heading to the Principal's office to complete the employnt paperwork, Natsu skimd through the faculty roster and spotted quite a few familiar nas.
For instance, Erika served as an instructor in the Training Departnt, while Bill taught communication courses as a professor.
Like Natsu, they only taught a few classes per week, spending most of their ti on their primary careers.
After spending so ti at the Research Institute, Bill—fresh out of class—dragged Natsu to the student cafeteria.
"Order whatever you want—it's on !" Bill said, waving his al card.
"Oh?" Natsu's eyes sharpened.
"Gengar?" Gengar rubbed its belly, its eyes gleaming with eerie anticipation...
A few minutes later.
Under the bewildered stares of the students, Gengar licked its plate clean before silently giving a thumbs-up.
Bill wiped away tears. "M-my card's empty... We'll have to order the rest next ti!"
"Thanks, Bill!" Natsu said.
Bill scratched his head and grinned.
In Gengar, he saw Natsu's genuine love for Pokémon—the very reason the two had beco friends.
"By the way, are you here to join as a research faculty instructor?" Bill asked.
"Training Departnt instructor," Natsu corrected.
"Ah... what a sha. I was hoping to exchange so academic insights with you," Bill sighed.
anwhile, Erika's gaze at Natsu carried a hint of surprise.
Natsu... was also a researcher?
Adding that to his titles as Trainer, Breeder, and business prodigy...
She couldn't help but feel like Natsu-sensei's identity grew more enigmatic by the second.
"Oh, right," Bill added. "Natsu-sensei, if you have ti, you should visit Professor Samuel Oak."
"After all, Professor Oak is a titan in the Pokémon world—the spiritual leader of Kanto's Trainers."
"Since you're visiting Kanto, paying him a visit might prove worthwhile."
Natsu nodded.
Courtesy alone dictated that he should et the honorary Principal.
With his courses starting in three days, he still had plenty of ti.
After saying their goodbyes, Erika returned to Celadon Gym, while Bill headed for the lighthouse near Vermilion City.
Natsu went back to his villa in Goldenrod City and opened the chat group.
To his surprise, before he could even speak, Blue Oak was the first to ssage.
Blue Oak: Natsu-sensei, are you free tomorrow? Professor Samuel Oak wants to et you.
Gold: Huh? What does Professor Oak want with Natsu-sensei?
Earlier that afternoon, after getting utterly demolished by Red on Mt. Silver, Gold's mute had been lifted—and he'd even started using honorifics for Professor Oak.
Brock nodded sagely. "It's tradition for visiting Trainers to pay respects to the local Professor in a new region..."
"But this ti, Professor Oak reached out first," Gold pointed out, stroking his chin.
"Could it be... Professor Oak has taken an interest in Natsu-sensei?!"
"Your thought process never fails to amaze ," Silver sighed, facepalming.
Blue Oak looked slightly awkward. "Well... you're not entirely wrong."
Natsu-sensei: ???
Everyone in the chat: ???
Blue Oak coughed lightly. "Just co over, and you'll see!"
...
One day earlier.
Oak Research Institute, Pallet Town.
The night was deep.
Blue Oak—his brown hair tousled, a necklace around his neck—walked past the Research Institute, hands in his pockets, noticing the light still shining through the windows.
"Still working at this hour...?"
Muttering to himself, he pushed open the Research Institute's door.
The gray-haired Professor Samuel Oak stretched upon seeing him. "Ah, Blue Oak. Shouldn't you be resting by now?"
"You're one to talk."
Blue Oak glanced at the desk, cluttered with research materials—among them, a red Pokédex stood out prominently.
"At my age, a little sleep is enough. Might as well get more work done," Professor Oak chuckled, waving Blue Oak over. "Co, take a look at the new Pokédex I've been working on!"
As Blue Oak approached, his own Pokédex buzzed in his pocket with a series of beeps.
"Another special edition Pokédex?" Blue Oak raised an eyebrow.
Every year, Professor Oak distributed Pokédexes to new Trainers in Kanto.
But the special edition Pokédexes—handcrafted by the Professor himself—were exceedingly rare, with only a little over a dozen ever given out.
These Pokédexes were reserved for Trainers recognized by regional Professors, those who possessed exceptional talents.
Like Red, "The Battler," or Gold, "The Hatcher."
Now, faced with this brand-new special edition Pokédex, it was no wonder Blue Oak was taken aback.
"Ah, even Pokédexes need to keep up with the tis!"
Professor Oak explained, "I've integrated mobile phone functions into this one—an upgraded version of the previous model. Eventually, I'll update yours too."
"Have you already chosen the Trainer who'll receive this special Pokédex?" Blue Oak asked.
The special edition Pokédex wasn't just about more precise data—it was a symbol.
A representation of courage, of unyielding spirit, of golden-hearted perseverance.
Red, as one of its bearers, embodied these ideals perfectly.
Because of this, Professor Oak was extrely selective about who received one.
"Not yet."
Professor Oak stroked his beard. "I considered giving it to Ash Ketchum, but he left in such a hurry... and with the Ever Grande Conference coming up, I didn't want to distract him."
Blue Oak fell silent for a mont before nodding slowly.
"Well... I might have a Trainer to recomnd."
"Oh?"
Professor Oak's curiosity piqued. "From which region?"
"Touran."
Blue Oak pulled out his phone, skimming through the group chat.
"He's already in Kanto... Given his strength, he'd make a fine addition to your Pokédex records."
"I'll consider it."
Professor Oak smiled warmly. "Now that you ntion it... I'm rather looking forward to eting him!"
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