"..."
The ceiling was familiar. Satoru managed to sit up in bed, his head throbbing with pain.
He must have hit his head while sleeping last night, which was why his thoughts felt so jumbled. He looked around, trying to clear his mind.
Satoru raised a hand, gently massaging his temples to ease the discomfort.
He observed himself in the mirror; his hair was a mess and his face was pale. Fine beads of sweat dripped down his forehead, a clear sign of his physical unease.
"Hmm... It seems I've recovered the memories of my past life. I've been reincarnated into the world of Pokémon."
Satoru slowed his breathing, trying to calm down and get a handle on the situation.
The reason for this conclusion? There was a big, orange rat sleeping on his bed.
This was, without a doubt, the famous Pikachu... or rather, its almost universally disdained evolution, Raichu.
In any game that wasn't a main series title from Game Freak, if there was a "Super Pikachu," Raichu would almost never make an appearance. Take Pokémon UNITE or Super Smash Bros. for example.
It was just a poor sap constantly overshadowed by Super Pikachu.
"Rai Rai" Raichu mumbled in its sleep, turning over contentedly before dozing off again. Meanwhile, Satoru's mind was becoming clearer. He was starting to remember.
Last night, a nightmare had caused him to jolt, and he'd unfortunately slammed his head against the wall. The pain had been intense, and his consciousness had been fuzzy.
Luckily, thanks to his good physical constitution, he hadn't thought much of it and had simply gone back to sleep. But now, waking up, his mind was flooded with memories.
"To think I'd awaken my past life's memories over something like this... I should take a moment to recall everything and organize my thoughts."
"My name is Asama Satoru. I'm a high school student aiming to become an Elite Trainer, but right now I'm at the lowest Poké Ball Tier. My only partner is this Raichu."
The headache began to subside, and the sharp memories of his past life started to surface. Compared to his current memories, which felt somewhat hazy, his past-life memories were crystal clear.
This awakening of memories had completely reshaped his personality.
Even before, he'd had faint glimmers of his past life, but they were never distinct. Those glimmers were enough, however, for his family to essentially leave him to fend for himself.
"So, the gist is, I want to become a Trainer... but my family doesn't support it, so I moved out to live alone. My current school is Niji-no-Hane Academy, and I'm a student in the Pokémon Battling Department."
"I'm working hard to get stronger, trying to form a team to qualify for the High School League that's coming up soon."
"There's a girl who takes special care of me... Nagasaki Soyo... hmm, is that her name? What was it again? Oh well, that's not important."
"What's important is that I'm in the world of Pokémon!"
At the thought of something so momentous, Satoru completely pushed the girl with the flaxen hair from his mind.
Mere girls, how could they possibly compare to these fantastical creatures?
Ever since his past life, Satoru had been a die-hard Pokémon fan, dreaming of coming to a world like this.
He had even battled every day, enjoying tactical fights with powerful Pokémon like Flutter Mane.
Meeting wonderful Pokémon! Traveling! Challenging Gyms! Pokémon battles!
All of it was so alluring that Satoru couldn't help but get lost in the fantasy.
"Huh?"
Suddenly, a thought occurred to him. He remembered this was a world where reality and Pokémon had merged.
Wait... does that mean there's no journeying in this world?!
The thought brought a slight pang of disappointment, but he still smiled. While traveling would be fun, the most charming part of the Pokémon world was, naturally, the Pokémon themselves.
He loved Pokémon... truly loved them...
It didn't matter if it wasn't the perfect version of the world, because he had already encountered the most wonderful beings imaginable.
And when any life meets another, something new is born.
Since he was already in this world, he would strive for his and his Pokémon's dreams, take care of his family, find a good partner, and live a happy life.
But the path to becoming a Pokémon Champion didn't seem so simple.
"You have to be in the top 128 of the High School League to even challenge a Gym?... That's unexpectedly tough. But that's what makes it interesting."
The boy muttered to himself, organizing the information.
The High School League meant that out of all the high school students in the region, only 128 would earn the right to challenge the Gyms. And to participate in the Pokémon League Conference, you needed eight badges.
Just like the Indigo or Lily of the Valley Conferences. After that, the Elite Four and Champion battles were on a whole other level.
Even just qualifying for the High School League was incredibly difficult.
"It's still early. I think I'll go for a walk outside."
In the tranquility of 6:00 AM, Satoru felt no rush, as classes in the Kanto region didn't usually start until 8:00.
He decided to use the extra time to leisurely explore this world and enjoy some quality time with Pokémon. In this state of hazy memories, spending time with them was undoubtedly the best choice.
Dressed neatly, with his clothes and shoes perfectly coordinated, Satoru's eyes glinted with anticipation under the shadow of his cap.
Just as he was about to step out and explore this wonderful world, a familiar voice reached his ears.
"Rai..."
He turned his head to see Raichu rubbing its eyes, looking like it had just woken up. Sunlight streamed through the window, making its fur seem to shine even brighter.
"I'm going for a walk. Want to come?"
Satoru extended a hand to Raichu, inviting it along. Hearing this, Raichu immediately perked up and happily trotted over.
"You really are a cute one," Satoru said, gently crouching down to stroke Raichu's soft ears. Raichu closed its eyes, stretching its body in contentment as Satoru's fingers softly ran through its fur.
"Rai Rai"
After the pat, Satoru and Raichu left together.
On the sun-drenched streets, Satoru walked side-by-side with Raichu, his gaze captivated by the Pokémon all around. People and Pokémon lived in close connection, helping each other and forming a harmonious, heartwarming scene.
Amidst the vibrant scenery, Pidgeotto and Pidgey soared freely in the sky, their wings spread wide as their crisp calls created a unique melody. In the river, Magikarp and Goldeen swam at their leisure.
On the winding paths, a Raticate scurried by, its fur gleaming in the sun.
This was the charm of Pokémon...
It's so brilliant... I'm so glad I came to this world.
Satoru's eyes sparkled with excitement and longing, his smile as bright as the sun. Beside him, Raichu couldn't help but wag its tail with joy.
"Raichu, I'm going to become a Pokémon Master!"
The bold declaration slipped out subconsciously, but it only made Satoru's heart pound faster, the excitement spreading to Raichu.
"Rai? Rai!"
It took a while for Satoru's heartbeat to return to normal. Suddenly, he remembered something.
Speaking of which, transmigrators... they usually get a system, right?
Do I not have one?
The moment the thought crossed his mind, a lively, girlish voice echoed in his brain.
"Heeey Dearest Host Catch me electrifyin' your eyeballs with my Electroweb! Who's that streamer? It's Liko! Just kidding, I'm Furiko! Your top, noon, and bottom of the mornin' to ya! Hello-hola-konnichiwa! ╭(●｀?'●)╯"
"..."
Satoru stopped in his tracks, feeling a wave of dizziness.
He looked at Raichu. No reaction.
The people and Pokémon around him? Nothing.
Satoru figured this had to be his system.
But where did this bubbly girl come from? Compared to the charm of his Raichu, she was insignificant!
In short, his thoughts were...
My cheat ability has arrived, but it seems to have a few screws loose. What should I do?
Awaiting replies... urgent!
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