Chapter 131:
Half an hour later.
Watching the Eevee devouring the Energy Cube with gusto, Hayashi Kaede couldn't help but smile. He thought to himself, this Eevee isn't bad. It went out with its friends and remembered them the moment it was rescued.
This shows that this Eevee has a good character.
But then he remembered that this Eevee belongs to the Eevee Breeding House, not him.
After the typhoon passes, can he ask Fang Yūji to let him keep this Eevee here?
Of course, before that, he needs to find a way to win its heart first.
"Eevee~"
And in Eevee's eyes.
Its impression of Hayashi Kaede is getting better and better.
Woo woo woo...
Do the Energy Cubes made by Trainers outside taste this good?
It has never eaten Energy Cubes that taste like this before.
Seeing Eevee's satisfied expression, Hayashi Kaede patted its head and asked knowingly, "Is it delicious?"
Eevee didn't even look up. "Eevee~" (Delicious, delicious...)
"So, do you want to eat Energy Cubes like this often in the future?"
"Eevee! Eevee~" (I do, I do...)
Hayashi Kaede continued to coax it, "How about you stay with me from now on? That means you won't go back. Stay in my Breeding House and be my Pokémon."
"Eevee? Eevee~?" (Okay...)
Eevee still didn't look up, unaware of what promise it had just made, and just kept eating. It only took two more bites. Suddenly, as if realizing something, it raised its head and looked cautiously at Hayashi Kaede with its big eyes.
"Eevee?" (You're not taking me home?)
Eevee remembered its former friends in the former Breeding House, who had been chosen one by one.
But the difference was that it had secretly run away on its own, sought help, and met Hayashi Kaede.
If this human chose it, Eevee would be perfectly content...
However...
it thought of its two companions, the two Eevee it was closest to. If this human chose it, would it never see them again?
It was torn.
On one side was this human who treated it so well.
On the other were its two best companions...
Such a choice now lay before it.
Seeing Eevee's conflicted expression, Hayashi Kaede suddenly grew nervous. "What's wrong? Is something bothering you?"
"Eevee..."
Eevee hesitated to explain its dilemma to Hayashi Kaede. It felt a little embarrassed. After all, as Eevee in the Breeding House, most of them knew they would have their own Trainers and embrace a new life. Moreover, most Eevee yearned for their Trainers.
But it was still torn between the choice.
Given this situation,
Hayashi Kaede couldn't directly use his special ability to probe its thoughts. He recalled the description of the missing Eevee from the League mission.
This Eevee, nicknamed little nine, was described as somewhat shy, so he assumed it didn't want to stay here.
He couldn't help but sigh inwardly, "It's okay. If you don't want to, that's fine. Once the typhoon passes, the Eevee Breeding House will be here to pick you up soon."
"Eevee! Eevee..."
Seeing the disappointment on the face of this human who had been so kind to it, Eevee grew even more nervous, shaking its head frantically, "Eevee, Eevee!" It wasn't like that.
It wasn't unwilling to stay here.
The food was delicious, this human was so kind to it, and had even saved it.
This was already the best impression it had of a Trainer.
It just didn't know how to ask.
Forget it.
little three, little five...
We probably won't see each other much again in the future.
Finally, after a fierce internal struggle, Eevee made up its mind.
Although its companions were good, they would have their own Trainers in the future, and they would still have to part ways.
So, it was better to say goodbye here...
"Huh?"
Hayashi Kaede was a little puzzled. "So you're willing to stay here?" He was a bit unsure of Eevee's thoughts.
"Gardevoir..."
Gardevoir, who had been following nearby, pressed its hand to its forehead and, somewhat helplessly, acted as a messenger. "Gardevoir..." (Kaede, it never said it didn't want to stay here; it was just reluctant to leave its two friends, the two Eevee from earlier.)
"Huh?" Hayashi Kaede was a little surprised, then looked at Eevee in confusion. "Are those two Eevee nicknamed little three, little five?"
"Eevee..." Eevee nodded sheepishly.
A good place should be shared with good friends.
Hayashi Kaede rubbed his chin, thinking that forcibly separating good friends wouldn't be a good idea. So, he said, "I see... Then after the typhoon passes, I'll go check out your house and see if I can bring all your friends over."
Three Eevee in the Breeding House, even if they were expensive, weren't that much.
Eevee is a very approachable Pokémon.
This approachability is reflected not only in its personality but also in its price.
Each one costs only tens of thousands of PokéDollars, making many ordinary families willing to raise one as a pet.
"Eevee?"
Hearing Hayashi Kaede say that, Eevee's eyes lit up even more, "Eevee?" (Really?)
"Of course."
Hayashi Kaede stroked Eevee's fluffy ruff and laughed.
He could raise a Dragonite and a Charizard; a few little Eevee were nothing.
He was even imagining what form he wanted Eevee to evolve into?
First of all he had to get a Sylveon, right?
What about the remaining two Eevee?
Hayashi Kaede took out his phone and started searching for images of various Eeveelutions. He scrolled through them one by one.
He soon faced a difficult choice.
Flareon?
Espeon?
Umbreon?
Or Glaceon?
...
Finally, Hayashi Kaede shook his head and laughed.
The Eevee haven't even arrived home yet, and he's already started choosing?
What Eeveelutions they would become would depend on the direction the two Eevee were inclined to evolve...
Just as he came back to his senses, the little Eevee had also finished its Energy Cube. It glanced at Hayashi Kaede discreetly.
Although it still wanted to eat more, it felt a bit awkward to eat so much on its first visit.
So, it suppressed its urge to eat and softly called out, "Eevee~" (I'm done).
However, it was obvious that it had eaten too hastily, and there were still some Energy Cube crumbs around its mouth.
"Want more?"
Seeing its expression, Hayashi Kaede couldn't help but wipe its mouth.
"Eevee..."
Eevee hesitated, then shook its head. "Eevee..." (I'm full.)
This time, Hayashi Kaede clearly saw its mood, but he didn't expose it. He simply smiled. "Well, it's almost lunchtime anyway, so we can all have our next meal together..."
"Eevee?!"
"Yeah, yes..." Hayashi Kaede nodded, his eyes suddenly lighting up as if he remembered something. "Oh, right... there's one more thing. This is perfect for you."
He pulled out a small golden bell, adjusted its size, and hung it around Eevee's neck. With a gentle shake, it emitted a crisp sound.
Ding-a-ling... Ding-a-ling...
"Eevee?"
Eevee had initially resisted having something hung around its neck again, but after hearing the clear sound from Hayashi Kaede's shake, its eyes lit up.
It touched the bell with its paw, and the bell rang again.
Seeing this, a look of joy spread across its face.
This thing... is much more fun than the ones I had before!
Eevee seemed to have found a fun toy, propping itself up on its hind legs and batting at it with its front paws.
It whimpered playfully like a puppy, and Hayashi Kaede's lip curled into a slight smile as he watched Eevee enjoying the Soothe Bell.