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Kai didn't know much about perfu, but he figured that listening to the advice of professionals would be a safe bet.
At that mont, Erika pulled out a trial-sized bottle of perfu she had selected for Sabrina. Rolling up her sleeve, she sprayed a little onto her wrist.
"Here, sll this. Isn't it lovely?"
Kai glanced at her pale, smooth arm before leaning in slightly to catch the scent.
Sure enough, the fragrance was delightful and delicate, yet not overpowering.
Mixed with the perfu was a youthful, feminine scent that made his heart beat just a little faster.
This fragrance was distinct from Sabrina's, subtly highlighting the differences in personality between the two won.
Erika smiled warmly. "This perfu is exclusive to our shop. It's a unique blend you won't find anywhere else."
Clearing his throat, Kai replied, "Alright, I'll take these four. Please wrap them up for ."
After paying for the perfus, Kai bid Erika farewell and exited the shop. He attempted to contact the "Looker guy," but his call didn't go through.
"That's strange," Kai muttered. "Didn't he say he'd et once I got to Celadon City?"
Still, considering the man's enigmatic nature, Kai shrugged it off. He's probably on so kind of mission.
Since Erika was busy at the perfu shop, it was clear she wasn't available for a Gym battle. Kai decided there was no point in heading to the Gym just yet.
After a mont of thought, he turned and walked toward Celadon Ga Corner. Might as well pass the ti.
Located in the southeast part of the city, the Ga Corner was far grander in person than it appeared in the gas.
It wasn't just an arcade there were hotels, restaurants, a movie theatre, and even dance halls!
Inside the bustling Ga Corner, Kai observed the lively crowd.
Young groups and middle-aged visitors mingled among claw machines, arcade gas, slot machines, dance platforms, and even pachinko machines. The atmosphere was vibrant.
Kai purchased a handful of ga coins from the counter. Just as he was heading to a claw machine, sothing at a nearby stall caught his eye.
The stall owner, a middle-aged man, was selling an array of Pokémon-thed masks.
"Boss, how much for that Gengar mask?" Kai asked, pointing to one in particular.
The mask's upper half resembled Gengar's mischievous, dark-purple face, covering most of the wearer's face, while the lower section was cut away to expose the mouth.
"You've got good taste," the stall owner said with a grin. "This mask is one of my best. Sturdy, with glass eyes that won't obstruct your view. Usually, it's 300 Pokédollars, but today's special price is just 250!"
Kai frowned. "That's still pretty steep. How about 100 Pokédollars?"
The stall owner feigned shock. "Are you joking? 250 is already a bargain!"
Kai smirked and walked away without another word. As expected, the man quickly called him back, Asian bargaining skills.
"Alright, alright! Since it seems like fate brought you here, how about 150 Pokédollars?"
Kai suppressed a chuckle. This tactic always worked. Without hesitation, he pulled out a single 100 Pokédollar bill.
The stall owner sighed theatrically but handed over the mask in exchange.
The transaction was so fast that Kai briefly wondered if even 100 Pokédollars was too much.
Tucking the Gengar mask securely into his bag, he returned to the claw machine. After a few tries, he managed to snag two plush toys.
As he prepared to leave the Ga Corner, he beca aware of several eyes watching him from the shadows.
Hidden in a nearby phone booth, Jessie, Jas, and owth were whispering among themselves.
"Are we really gonna go after him?" Jas asked nervously. "He helped us escape from the underwater base last ti. Isn't it wrong to go after him now?"
Jessie crossed her arms. "Don't be ridiculous! We're bad guys, rember? The Boss gave us direct orders to deal with him!"
"But the Ga Corner's near our secret base!" Jas protested. "Isn't it risky to act here?"
Jessie rolled her eyes. "Obviously, we wait until he leaves! Then we'll strike."
As Team Rocket sched, Kai received a ssage on his phone. It was from the "Looker guy," containing nothing but a location pin.
'What's this about? Is this where we're supposed to et?'
Kai decided to investigate but remained cautious. The coordinates led him to a cluster of warehouses near the freight train station, on the city's outskirts.
The area was eerily quiet, with only the occasional passing train breaking the silence.
"Haunter, scout the area. Kirlia, stay alert," Kai instructed, donning the Gengar mask he had purchased earlier.
It hadn't been long since he bought the mask, but it was already proving useful.
After a brief search, Haunter returned, shaking its head.
"No ambushes, but there's soone seriously injured in that warehouse ahead," it reported telepathically.
Kai's heart skipped a beat. 'A seriously injured person?'
Following Haunter's guidance, Kai arrived at the warehouse. The large iron doors were ajar, one hanging crookedly on its hinges.
A dark red trail of blood stretched from the entrance into the shadows beyond.
The sharp, tallic scent of blood filled the air, warning of sothing grim ahead.
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