Pokémon: The Genetic Researcher Just Wants to Slack Off

Chapter 35 The Familiar Boy on the Bus

Sitting leisurely in his seat on the bus bound for Changqing City, Natsuno was quite relaxed.

Most facilities in the city allow small Pokémon to use them, and humans and Pokémon live in harmony.

However, for larger Pokémon, it depends on the size of the building; otherwise, they can only sit in the ball and keep their trainers company.

However, many newly built buildings are increasing in size, gradually increasing the possibility of accommodating large Pokémon.

The lower half of the bus seat back is open, to make it easier for Pokémon with tails to fit.

Seeing Xiaocai's tail swaying gently behind him, Xia Ye couldn't resist grabbing it.

First, carefully observe the glossy fur, then touch and feel it, and finally use it as a fishing rod to tease the little round thing on your lap.

Xiao Cai turned her head to stare at the changing scenery outside the window, then suddenly turned to look at Xia Ye: "Tu Lu."

Xia Ye understood, took out a tablet and a stylus from his backpack, and handed them to Xiao Cai.

Xiao Cai opened the drawing software and started drawing.

Although she can only secrete white pigment, Xiao Cai still loves to paint.

Both Natsuno's home and Oki's lab have been set up as painting rooms for Aya, where all kinds of paints and painting tools made by humans have been collected.

The clever Xiao Cai even learned to draw with electronic devices while Natsuno was in college. It just goes to show how amazing Pokémon are.

"Tap tap tap," for a moment Natsuno only heard the sound of a stylus tapping on the screen. Xiao Cai's eyes were extremely focused, oblivious to everyone around her.

Xia Ye couldn't help but take out his phone and secretly record the scene, knowing it wouldn't bother Xiao Cai.

Taking photos in silent mode and turning off the flash are habits that Natsuno has developed over many years of taking candid photos.

My phone's photo album is full of focused pictures of Xiao Cai from various angles, along with a small number of embarrassing photos of Zhu Lan and Jia Deliya, but the latter is not important.

After taking the photos, I admired the original images again. As expected, Xiao Cai can take great photos from every angle. She's amazing!

The bus stopped at the platform, passengers got on and off, and then the bus started moving again.

Then Natsuno suddenly felt himself being stared at by a strong gaze, and looked up to his right.

A middle-aged woman sat down with a boy, and the intense gaze that Natsuno felt came from the boy.

Natsuno tentatively leaned her body back against the chair, but the other person's gaze remained unchanged.

Oh, so you weren't looking at me, you were looking at Xiao Cai.

After all, colorful patterned Tutu dogs are extremely rare, and Xiao Cai always attracts everyone's attention whenever she appears in front of others.

Then everyone will want to come up and ask to take a photo with Xiao Cai, and they'll be even happier if they can touch her.

League law stipulates that Pokémon cannot be forced to agree to certain rules; the Pokémon's consent must be obtained first, followed by the trainer's consent.

Xiao Cai once left her tribe because she was ostracized, but later discovered that humans only liked her and would not refuse to take photos with her in most cases.

Needless to say, Xia Ye is Xiao Cai's paparazzi and doesn't refuse to take photos with everyone.

After all, falling in love with Xiaocai at first sight is human destiny, and Natsuno understands this very well.

However, sometimes being too popular isn't a good thing.

During my time at Natsuno University, I was so overwhelmed by the intense emotions of my senior and junior classmates that I stayed in my dorm for a week, too afraid to go out.

The boy wearing the red and white hat finally couldn't hold back any longer. His innocent face was full of naivety as he asked Natsuno a question.

"Big brother, is that Smeargle your Pokémon? She's so pretty!"

Natsuno smiled and nodded: "Yes, it's so beautiful that I can't get enough of it. Every time I see it, I can't help but want to praise it."

Xiao Cai beside him remained focused, but Xia Ye felt that the tail in his hand was wagging more frequently, and even the frequency of the stylus clicks was increasing.

Looking at the waving tail in his hand, Natsuno resisted the urge to kiss Aya's face, and felt his mood lighten up a bit.

How can a Tutu puppy be so adorably cute after hatching?

The boy's gaze then shifted to Xiaoyuan on Natsuno's lap.

"Big brother, are you a professional trainer? This cell ball is so special, it looks like a sapphire."

Natsuno smiled and handed Xiaoyuan directly to the boy: "I'm just a researcher, do you want to hug Xiaoyuan?"

The boy couldn't wait any longer; his hand moved so fast it left afterimages as he hugged Xiaoyuan tightly.

"Can I really hug you? Thank you, big brother."

"Bang bang bang," the boy gently tapped the outer membrane of the small round object with his finger, producing a crisp sound.

"So your name is Xiaoyuan. That's strange. Why is your outer membrane so hard? The book says that the outer membrane of a single ovum should be slightly soft. Why is yours different?"

Xia Ye gently rubbed his leg. To be honest, the outer membrane of the small round thing was very hard and a bit uncomfortable.

The woman noticed the commotion and nodded slightly to Natsuno, her expression apologetic.

"My name is Hanako. I'm so sorry, my child has caused you trouble."

Hanako? Natsuno suddenly felt that the name sounded familiar.

Hanako looked intently at Natsuno's face, as if trying to confirm something.

"Ah! I recognize you, you're Researcher Natsuno, you've been on TV before!"

Before he could even think about why Hanako's name sounded familiar, Natsuno smiled and nodded, "Ah, it's me. I'm honored that you remember me."

The boy was completely absorbed in his time with Xiaoyuan and didn't hear the conversation between the two people next to him.

"Your outer membrane is so hard, and your body is blue, completely different from other cell spheres."

"Hands-on experience with Pokémon is definitely different from sitting in a classroom reading a book."

"Pokémon is amazing! Can we be friends?"

Little Round Eyes stared at the unusually enthusiastic boy: "Purr."

The boy smiled and said, "Although I don't know what you're talking about, I'll take that as a yes. Great!"

The way he acted so casually and familiarly with Pokémon, seemingly oblivious to everyone else, surprised and amazed Natsuno.

Seeing the boy's state, Hanako's expression became even more apologetic.

"I'm so sorry to have caused you trouble."

"It's alright. Humans and Pokémon should be friends, and people should be more friendly to each other."

As they were talking, the sound of the stylus stopped, and Xiao Cai finished her drawing.

When Natsuno took it, he saw that Natsuno was smiling and holding Aya's hand, while also holding Madoka in her arms.

The boy couldn't help but lean over to take a look, marveling at the sight.

At this moment, a voice prompt sounded inside the car.

"The bus will arrive at Viridian City Suburb Station in 3 minutes, from where you can go to Viridian Forest. Passengers getting off, please check that you have not left your Pokémon or luggage behind."

Upon hearing this, Natsuno placed the tablet down to make sure nothing was missing.

Natsuno took Madoka from the reluctant boy's arms, and the car slowly came to a stop.

The boy watched with envy as Natsuno, carrying Madoka and leading Aya away, prepared to leave.

"I really want to turn 16 soon! I want to go on adventures and meet all sorts of Pokémon!"

This exclamation piqued Xia Ye's curiosity: "Little brother, how old are you this year?"

The boy clenched his fist, his eyes burning like fire: "Fourteen years old, two more years, and I'll become the new champion of the Kanto region!"

Xia Ye couldn't help but give the boy a thumbs up: "You've got ambition! I believe in you, keep it up, young man!"

If nothing unexpected happens, two years from now you will be facing a fighter. Go and defeat him!

"goodbye!"

The group got out of the car, and before Xia Ye could even stand up properly, he heard a loud shout coming from afar.

"Quickly, catch that thief!"