What is a heavy girl? I want to be a Pokémon master!

As a popular girl, Aine easily bridged the gap between the two, but she probably didn't realize that she might be the worst one in the group.

That's great, Ash! I love you!

Next, Chihaya Aine's gaze turned to Takamatsu Akari.

She knew that if they could win over this lovely girl, their team would become increasingly famous.

However, as for the lamp, she seemed somewhat melancholy, frequently lowering her head as if she had lost some of her spirit.

"I'm no longer in the team..."

"Really? Then how about joining our team?"

"I'm not participating..."

"Ok?"

"It will definitely end in failure again."

In the sunlight, Takamatsu Akari's face appeared somewhat pale. She lowered her head and spoke sadly, her words revealing her inner pain.

Ash and Aine looked puzzled, their eyes filled with confusion, as they were bewildered by Takamatsu's words.

But soon Ash's lips curled into a gentle smile.

"I don't think it will end in failure. Nobody knows the outcome. I want to become a Pokémon Master, even though it's a joke to others. Although I don't know the result, I want to see it through to the end."

"Isn't the lamp's own idea the most crucial factor?"

The boy's frank voice made Aine and Akari's hearts skip a beat.

Become a Pokémon Master...

This is practically pure nonsense.

But they couldn't help but believe it in their hearts, because Xiaozhi's words were very sincere.

"Pogarman probably thinks so too."

However, Ash remained full of energy, patting Piplup's head and conveying warmth and strength.

"Boga?"

"Boga, boga!"

Piplup had been looking puzzled, but under Ash's unwavering gaze, it gradually became resolute and nodded.

"I..."

Just as Takamatsu Akari was about to say something, she was suddenly interrupted by Chihaya Aine's lively voice.

"Seriously~ Ash, let's go train together, and bring Lantern along too." Aine forcefully pulled Ash and Lantern's hands and started running, looking quite excited.

"what..."

"Boga?"

"Aine, where are we going?"

Xiao Zhi was pulled along, puzzled.

"RING! There are a lot of training grounds over there recently, and as students, we can rent them cheaply. Plus, there's a Grass-type Gym nearby! We can even visit it."

Grass-type Gym?!

Ash's body trembled slightly, an irrepressible excitement swirling within him.

When it comes to the essence of Pokémon, gyms are definitely a must.

Who exactly is the gym leader? I really want to have a match with him!

...

Rainbow Feather Cultivation Department, 1st Year, Class A.

"Xiao Mu, are you going to be the acting librarian again today?" Nagasaki Motoyo tidied up the books in her hands one by one, gently closed the last one, and then put it into her bag.

Then, Su Shi turned to look at her friend Ruo Ye Mu, who was sitting not far away, with a question in her eyes.

"Hmm... Is Su Shi coming too?" Ruoye Mu nodded gently, her gaze calm yet profound.

Her mother is the dojo master of Yuhong Dojo and also a well-known actress, so she serves as the dojo master whenever she has free time.

“I’m busy following my boyfriend today, I don’t have time.” Nagasaki Motoyo’s tone was calm, but carried an undeniable determination.

"Ok?"

Su Shi, is the boyfriend you're talking about your boyfriend?

Ruoye Mu raised an eyebrow slightly, a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes.

Nagasaki Motoyo's doubts about Wakaba Mutsu were not surprising; in fact, her heart was gradually warming.

Ash seems to have won his battle against the instructor in the practical class today... It's such a shame I didn't get to see it.

Luckily, I had someone secretly take a picture of his handsome face.

Motoyo Nagasaki gave a pleasant smile and saved the photo she had just received.

8 Lights: Are you willing to battle with me in Pokémon battles for the rest of your life?

Ash and his friends arrived at a Pokémon gym called RiNG.

This facility was newly built to accommodate the growth of trainers and the rapid expansion of team size.

If it's a group, you can book at a cheaper price, but since they are students, they can also enjoy corresponding discounts, so the price isn't too expensive.

As for why I'm not at school... let me give you an example.

Just like when students reserve seats in public places such as libraries or classrooms, various problems sometimes arise.

For example, some people will place their backpacks directly in the training room or field to indicate that the spot has been occupied.

In this situation, instead of wasting time and energy arguing, most people would choose to go to the training facility.

This world is very realistic. According to Ash's research, even though Pokémon trading is prohibited on the surface, it may still happen in secret, and even students may be involved.

Frankly, he couldn't accept this situation.

The three arrived at a small training room, where Froakie and Piplup were facing off.

"Bogarman, water gun..."

Takamatsu gave instructions in a weak voice, trying his best to convey his thoughts.

"Poga~" Upon hearing Takamatsu's command, a jet of water shot out from Pogaman's mouth, forming a jet of water.

His gaze sharpened, and he unleashed his full power.

However, judging from Ash and Froakie's combination, Piplup's water gun was quite ineffective.

"A flash of lightning!"

Froakie instantly transformed into a bolt of lightning, charging towards Piplup in a flash. In that split second, it dodged the water gun, but Froakie's speed was simply too great for Piplup to avoid.

"Poga~~~"

With a thud, Bogaman was hit and flew like a ball towards the wall at the side of the court. At the moment of impact, Bogaman's body shuddered, then he collapsed limply against the wall and slid down.

So weak...

Ash and Froakie stood frozen in astonishment. Takamatsu quickly ran over to help Piplup up, while Aine sat there leisurely drinking juice, lost in her fantasy of the trio being the center of attention.

The battle just now made Ash realize a few things.

That's momentum!

If it were him, he would just shout, "Bogarman, use the water gun!"

The trainer can use their skill, Roar, to lower the opponent's Pokémon's Special Attack by one stage.

If you connect with a Pokémon's mind, the Pokémon will respond accordingly, and its power will be even greater.

Oh... so the other party is Bogarman, then I dare not roar loudly.

Bogarman's characteristic is 'competitive'.

Competitive: When an opponent reduces a stat's effectiveness, Special Attack increases by 2 levels for each stat that is reduced.

It's considered quite strong among the starter Pokémon, much better than the lackluster abilities of Torterra and Infernape, which are also starter Pokémon from the Sinnoh region.

The Special Attacker has a competitive trait, which makes things incredibly easy.

Especially when the character of Zhu Zi was changed from never admitting defeat to being competitive, the show's effect improved.

Unyielding: When an opponent reduces an ability's power, the attack power increases by 2 levels for each ability that is reduced.

There are definitely Bogarman fans within GF!

As for the croaking frog...

My Froakie... does that mean it was a blank slate before evolving into Greninja?

Ash couldn't help but pick up Froakie, feeling sad; having a useless ability early on was really a blow.

"kero?"

Not understanding the trainer's thoughts, Froakie gently touched Ash's forehead with its milky-white little hand.

However, Ash thought to himself that what they needed to do now was comfort those two—Takamatsu and Piplup.

The blank slate characteristic is not a problem; the most crucial thing is to improve strength. As long as the gap is too large, the characteristic can be compensated for.

Ash walked up to Takamatsu.

By this time, Pogaman had gotten up, feeling ashamed of his earlier failure.

"Boga..."

"...I'm sorry, it's all my fault." Takamatsu Akari lowered her head slightly, looking quite listless.

Looking at them, it's like two penguins having a conversation.

"In short, let's improve our strength first. Piplup didn't lose its ability to battle just now, but it's too early to battle Froakie. Lantern can train with Aine's Eevee first."

"It's perfect timing to boost my confidence with this lamp."

Xiao Zhi thought for a while and gave his suggestion. Gao Songdeng nodded vigorously, blushing slightly, indicating that he agreed with what he said.

"Ok!"

Does Ash think that Eevee and I are bad?

"Cough cough~"

Aine, who was drinking juice, choked a little when she heard what he said.

But she had to admit that this was indeed the most reasonable judgment, so Aine had no choice but to put down the juice and stand up.

The two began special training.

Ash is thinking about how to effectively utilize the characteristics of Pokémon in battle.

We must think in accordance with the way this world works.

The Froakie emits bubbles from its chest and back, using these delicate bubbles to protect its skin. These bouncy bubbles can be used to deflect attacks and reduce damage.

This kind of battle, which utilizes the unique characteristics of Pokémon, is also important.

So the first thing to know is the extent of a Pokémon's unique characteristics.

Ash put Froakie down, somewhat agitated.

"Froggy Frog, use bubble attack on me."

"kero?"

【Host, have you finally gone mad like me? ╭(′▽`)╭(′▽`)╯】

...

After a long period of intensive training, night gradually fell.

Takamatsu is finally able to command normally, to the point where he can use Piplup to fight Froakie.

She sat weakly on the ground with Bogarman, looking quite exhausted. It was incredibly difficult for an introverted person to do that.

"You've worked hard. That's about enough for today."