Satoru couldn't understand.
Why would the girl in front of him say such a thing the moment they met? He did know her name, though.
Toyokawa Sakiko, a student from Class 1-B. Legend had it that she had successfully defeated the practical skills teacher with her Milotic.
Anon had invited her today, but Sakiko had refused.
She seemed busy, with no intention of paying Anon any mind.
Could it be that Sakiko works at the Tera Dome?
Satoru's gaze fell on Sakiko. She was a high school student, yet she had no vitality, like a mentally and physically exhausted corporate drone. It was heartbreaking.
To make a comparison, she was like the Paldean Gym Leader, Larry.
Toyokawa Sakiko's hair was also a bit messy, as if she had gotten used to this life. Her eyes were full of fatigue, having endured endless torment and pressure. There was not a trace of a smile on her face, only deep weariness.
This wasn't Toyokawa Sakiko, this was more like a tragic hero from a novel!
What's her most sensitive spot? It's probably getting her pay docked!
Seeing a lively high school student so exhausted made Satoru feel complicated.
This wasn't the hyper-competitive real world of his past. This always reminded him of the painful life of a high school student in his previous life.
"Um, are you okay? Should I call a taxi for you?"
"Are you insulting me?"
Sakiko's emotions flared up, her angry gaze fixed on the boy before her.
Satoru couldn't help but feel a headache coming on. Because his memories hadn't fully recovered, he had no idea why Sakiko was so angry.
At most, he only had a rough impression of the events of the past few years.
Satoru couldn't remember anything happening between him and Sakiko.
In the month since school started, the two had never had a direct conversation. Though when they did cross paths, he remembered her occasionally glancing his way.
Did I do something wrong in the past?
Satoru tried his best to recall past events. He could roughly remember his family and friends, but he really couldn't remember anything about Toyokawa Sakiko.
Seeing Sakiko still angry in front of him, even Miss Furiko couldn't stand it anymore.
[Why is this damn woman so angry at my Satoru-baby?! ╰（‵□′）╯ I can't take it anymore, I really want to beat her up in real life!]
Calm down, Furiko, she's a corporate slave!
I can't bring myself to fight her.
Beating up a corporate slave was something Satoru just couldn't do.
[Right, she's a corporate slave. I feel sorry for her... The pressures of life, you know... ╮（￣▽￣）╭]
[But if she wasn't a corporate slave, oh my god, I swear I would kick that tragic heroine's butt! （︶︿︶）]
It's Toyokawa Sakiko! And where did you get that weird, translated tone?
[Ehehe~]
After reminding Furiko, Satoru looked directly at Toyokawa Sakiko.
"Sorry, I didn't mean any harm. I just saw that you didn't look well and wanted to help. If you need help, you can tell me. If not, then forget it."
Feeling helpless, Satoru sighed and decided to take a step back.
He thought to himself that perhaps he had done something wrong to Sakiko in the past, so he chose not to argue now.
Besides, arguing wasn't in his nature.
"...You don't need to worry about me. And I don't need your pity."
Sakiko took a deep breath, suppressing her earlier anger.
Her tone returned to one of indifference. Perhaps seeing Satoru's good attitude, she didn't push him too hard.
The two didn't exchange any more words. After looking at the exterior of the Tera Dome, Satoru prepared to head back.
His previously light and cheerful mood felt as if it had been chilled by a cold current. He never expected something like this to happen.
This made Satoru even more curious about his past. It seemed his family was quite rich, and he even had a fiancée, though he didn't know who.
It didn't matter who she was. He was a free spirit. Before achieving his dream of becoming a Pokémon Master, he wouldn't choose to get married. That would be irresponsible to his family.
Tatakae! (Fight!)
I should just head back for now.
Satoru didn't dwell on it. He started walking, step by step, away from this place.
At the same time, Sakiko tidied her hair, paid Satoru no mind, and picked up her bag to leave.
Tap-tap... tap-tap...
The sound of footsteps echoed on the ground, the tapping of dress shoes and sneakers interweaving.
Their pace gradually quickened. The sneakers and the dress shoes maintained the same speed, their steps accelerating as if they were a couple with a tacit understanding, walking shoulder to shoulder.
"Huh?" ×2
Why are you following me? ×2
The two looked at each other, speechless, then continued walking side by side.
However, they didn't increase the distance between them.
This is just like a bickering couple from a manga.
The thought couldn't help but cross both their minds.
"Asama, are you doing this on purpose?"
Sakiko stopped, her small leather shoes planted on the ground.
"...No, my house just happens to be in this direction."
"Then can you not follow me?"
"My house just happens to be in this direction..."
"Sigh."
Sakiko couldn't suppress her emotions anymore. Her hand involuntarily reached into her pocket and slowly took out a Poké Ball.
Satoru glanced at it; it was a Dive Ball.
"Hm?"
"A Pokémon battle. If I win, you will never bother me again!"
Sakiko declared righteously.
She had recently heard that Satoru had beaten a teacher.
A high school student beating a teacher just a month into the school year was indeed impressive, but it wasn't unheard of for the Battling Department to have such strong trainers.
For example, she had also won before, and it was an overwhelming victory. Not to mention that Chitanda Eru and Nishikino Maki had also won.
This year's high school freshmen were exceptionally strong.
However, most of the practical skills teachers were rich in theoretical knowledge but lacked real-world strength. Spending too much time in a stable environment like a school, surrounded by rookies, would gradually turn them into rookies themselves.
How can I improve my skills with these rookies?!
The Tera Dome customer service representative, Miss Sakiko, couldn't help but feel annoyed.
She would battle Satoru and vent her dissatisfaction.
If Sakiko had just normally asked him not to follow, Satoru would have waited in place for a few minutes before leaving.
But he was a 'battle brain'!
Hearing such a challenge, how could he possibly refuse!
[Uwaaah!! I can finally teach this bitch a lesson! I've been holding back since just now! (￣^￣)]
[Big sis here is getting really angry!]
[Mission: Teach Toyokawa Sakiko a sound lesson! Reward: Friend Ball.]
"Furiko, I think you could make the rewards a bit better."
Satoru complained to Furiko, then took out a Poké Ball and threw it hard.
"Then let's do it! Raichu, I choose you!"
"Milotic, prepare for battle!"
Toyokawa Sakiko touched the Dive Ball to her lips and threw it with the noble air of a young lady.
The moment the Poké Balls were thrown, Raichu and Milotic appeared on the ground instantly.
A faint, cold smile played on Sakiko's lips.
"Milotic, use Dragon Pulse!"
"ROAR—!"
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