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Little Drew's mother came to buy a Pokémon with Little Drew. Little Drew is about the age to start traveling, and it's the right time to get him an initial Pokémon.

As for the three sisters, Daisy, Violet, and Lily, when they entered the shop, they were just looking around with curiosity, without specifying their purpose. Yuga let them explore on their own and greeted Little Drew and his mother.

Initially, Little Drew hadn't planned to buy an initial Pokémon so soon. However, after watching the magnificent competition, he developed a strong longing for it. So, he told his mother that he wanted to buy an initial Pokémon from YoYo Day Care.

Little Drew's mother was a devoted fan of the magnificent competition herself. Seeing her son's interest in it, she was fully supportive. After lunch, she brought her son directly to the shop.

YoYo Day Care is the industry of League Gym Leader, and apart from everything else, it has a guaranteed reputation. Little Drew's mother was quite confident in this. Besides, YoYo Day Care also has a good reputation and excellent word of mouth.

"Does Little Drew have any preferred Pokémon? Preferred type would also help me recommend something suitable."

Yuga smiled and said to the mother and son.

Little Drew's family is in good financial condition, and initial Pokémon are crucial for trainers. So, they planned to directly buy a Pokémon with a green potential.

To follow the rules, Yuga didn't intend to sell the high potential Pokémon currently available in the Day Care. The Ecopark has a wide variety of Pokémon, and there is still a good stock of green potential Pokémon. Giving one to an acquaintance isn't a big deal.

Little Drew's mother reminded him, "Tell Mr. Shimizu what kind of Pokémon you like."

Little Drew was a bit puzzled. He didn't have any specific preferences, but he hesitated and said, "I want... something that looks good."

Oh, it turns out this young man is into appearances.

But Yuga could understand; strength may be temporary, but looks are forever.

"I see. In that case, come with me."

Saying that, Yuga led the mother and son inside the shop.

Currently, there are many other customers in the shop, most of them being regular customers of YoYo Day Care who are well aware of the rules for purchasing Pokémon. If they were to discover that Yuga still has other high potential Pokémon available, they might clean out YoYo Day Care.

"You two wait here for a moment; I'll be right back."

After entering the guest room, Yuga told the mother and son.

Little Drew's mother nodded and said, "You're being very kind, Mr. Shimizu."

She actually knew that if it weren't for the good impression her son had with this Gym Leader when they were in Lilycove City, he wouldn't have opened this back door for them. Green potential Pokémon are in high demand at any Day Care, and acquiring one without connections is quite challenging.

In this world, relationships and connections matter everywhere, so she was very grateful to Yuga.

Their family is in the flower business and sometimes needs to import some Bug-type Pokémon, like butterfly and bee Pokémon. Little Drew's mother thought they might be able to cooperate with YoYo Day Care in this regard, provided that YoYo Day Care has the capacity.

They don't have very high requirements for the potential of butterfly and bee Pokémon, but they do need a large quantity.

Taking care of Bug-type Pokémon enhances the growth of flowers and plants in their flower business, and that's their secret to prosperity.

If Yuga knew about Little Drew's mother's plans, he would probably be overjoyed. Because of the uniqueness of the Insect Paradise, Bug-type Pokémon living in the Nest experience significantly accelerated growth and reproduction rates.

Moreover, Yuga already had a substantial population of Beautifly and Dustox. He also imported a large number of Vivillon with various patterns. Bug-type Pokémon are known for their prolific breeding, and if he didn't find a way to manage them, he would soon be overwhelmed by butterfly Pokémon in his Ecopark.

Although the growth of Yuga's Vivillon relies on other butterfly Pokémon providing scale powder, there must be a balance. The rapid reproduction of butterfly Pokémon can become a burden for Yuga.

It could be said that Little Drew's mother relieved Yuga's pressing concerns, and they could establish a long-term cooperative relationship with YoYo Day Care.

However, Little Drew's mother didn't immediately discuss this cooperative issue with Yuga. She planned to wait until after the Wallace Cup ended and also wanted to discuss it with Little Drew's father over the phone.

Yuga didn't make Little Drew and his mother wait long. In a short while, he returned to the guest room with several Poké Balls.

"I've brought a few Pokémon for Little Drew to take a look at. If he likes one of them, he can choose that one."

Usually, when people buy high potential Pokémon at YoYo Day Care, they need to stay and observe them for a while. However, given Yuga's familiarity with Little Drew, they could skip this step. This step is mainly to assess whether a Trainer will treat their Pokémon well, and since Yuga already knows Little Drew's personality, there's no need to go through it. Yuga isn't rigid in his approach.

Upon hearing this, Little Drew looked at Yuga with anticipation, eager to see what kind of Pokémon would be his future partner.

The first Pokémon Yuga released was Pachirisu. This Pachirisu was small and cute, with a somewhat timid personality. It immediately hid behind a table leg as soon as it came out.

"This is an Electric-type Pachirisu. They are rare to find in the wild and usually live in the Sinnoh region. However, they have lively personalities and become gentle once they get familiar with Trainers. They don't have an evolved form or a pre-evolved form," Yuga explained.

Little Drew looked at Pachirisu with sparkling eyes, admiring its pristine white fur and fluffy tail, which he thought must be very comfortable to touch.

Yuga noticed Little Drew's interest and asked, "Would you like to pet it?"

Little Drew eagerly nodded.

Yuga smiled and crouched down, extending his hand towards the shy Pachirisu hiding behind the table leg, saying, "Don't be afraid, come out, everyone here is friendly."

The shy Pachirisu hesitated for a moment, then timidly emerged from behind the table leg and quickly hopped onto Yuga's hand. Its body was small enough to fit in Yuga's palm.

Yuga gently held Pachirisu and brought it over to Little Drew, gesturing, "Give it a pet."

Little Drew gazed into Pachirisu's round, shiny eyes and eventually placed his hand on the fluffy tail behind it.

He gently stroked it back and forth. So soft! So comfortable! Pachirisu seemed to enjoy the attention, instinctively raising its tail and silently asking for a few more strokes.

Seeing how much Little Drew was enjoying petting Pachirisu, Yuga asked with a smile, "So, do you like this Pachirisu? It's quite cute, as you mentioned."

Little Drew nodded and said, "I like it."

However, when Yuga asked if he wanted to choose this Pachirisu, Little Drew hesitated once more.

Yuga reassured him, saying, "It's okay; let's take a look at the others as well."

Little Drew agreed with a nod.

Gently placing Pachirisu back on the table, Yuga then released the second Pokémon, a Buneary, which was equally adorable.

However, compared to the shy Pachirisu, this Buneary was much bolder. As soon as it emerged, it curiously observed the unfamiliar Little Drew and his mother without any signs of timidity.

"This is a Buneary, a Normal-type Pokémon. Its evolved form, Lopunny, is known for its graceful appearance, and both forms are exceptionally agile and known for their jumping abilities. Buneary is lively and cute, while Lopunny is mature and elegant. However, both are easy to get along with. Buneary can evolve into Lopunny through friendship, which is not difficult for an amiable Pokémon like Buneary."

Watching Buneary, Little Drew couldn't resist reaching out to pet its head. Compared to Pachirisu's smooth and soft fur, Buneary's fur was even fluffier and silkier, offering a different texture.

Buneary, having its head touched by a stranger, didn't show any fear but rather extended its long ears to rub against Little Drew's hand, as if it were begging to be chosen. Its big, watery eyes seemed to say, "Pick me, please."

Both Little Drew and his mother were charmed by these affectionate Pokémon.

Seeing that both Pokémon were so friendly, Little Drew's mother was increasingly satisfied with YoYo Day Care. If they had purchased Pokémon that were unfriendly, mischievous, or had rebellious personalities, it would have been a disaster for novice Trainers.

Not all Day Cares can guarantee that the Pokémon they sell will immediately bond with their new Trainers.

Seeing the affectionate Buneary, Yuga smiled and said, "No rush; there are other Pokémon to consider."

The third Pokémon that Yuga released was a Cyndaquil, a Fire-type Pokémon. This Cyndaquil was the offspring of Typhlosion and Darmanitan that lived in the Ecopark.

Yuga was also selling starter Pokémon for the first time.

"This is a Fire-type Cyndaquil, one of the starter Pokémon in the Johto region. You should be aware of its rarity, and naturally, its price is much higher than the other two."

This Cyndaquil had a somewhat goofy personality. As soon as it was released, it spewed a burst of scorching flames from its back, then gazed at Yuga and Little Drew with a bewildered expression.

Having grown up in the Volcanic Sub-Ecopark, this Cyndaquil was exceptionally well-developed, as evident from the intense flames it had just emitted. It had a remarkable sensitivity to Fire-type energy.

Little Drew's mother was surprised to see Yuga present one of the starter Pokémon, but considering his status as an Elite level Trainer, having a few starter Pokémon was not a big deal.

"I personally recommend Little Drew to choose Cyndaquil. In every aspect, this Cyndaquil surpasses the other two Pokémon by far."

Moreover, starter Pokémon like this Cyndaquil are hard to come by, making it the perfect choice."

Yuga said to Little Drew and his mother.

"However, the final decision should be based on Little Drew's own preference. The one he feels a connection with is the best choice."

"Little Drew, which one would you like? Mom also thinks this Cyndaquil is excellent."

Thinking about her son's future, Little Drew's mother also hoped that he would choose the more exceptional Cyndaquil. Even though Cyndaquil was more expensive, their family still could afford it.

Cyndaquil had naturally squinted eyes and, after being released, started exploring the table on its own, paying no attention to anyone else. To be honest, Little Drew was also torn between the three Pokémon. They all seemed great to him. Of course, in terms of cuteness, Cyndaquil was less adorable than Pachirisu and Buneary, but it would evolve into a powerful Typhlosion!

"In that case, I'll choose Cyndaquil."

Unable to make a decision on his own, Little Drew ultimately decided to follow his mother's and Yuga's advice. After all, adults usually had more experience and knowledge.

Seeing her son hesitating for so long but ultimately choosing Cyndaquil, Little Drew's mother was very satisfied. She believed her son had good taste.

This Cyndaquil's price was nearly twice that of typical Green potential Pokémon, costing Little Drew's mother a hefty 800,000 Pokédollars. However, she still felt that they got a great deal, considering that starter Pokémon like Cyndaquil were practically unattainable outside.

After purchasing the Pokémon, the mother and son went to the Pokémon Contest venue with high spirits, as there was still an afternoon competition to participate in.

When Yuga came out of the guest room, the three sisters had already left the store. Suzuki Koen mentioned that they didn't buy anything. These three beautiful girls had spent quite a while in the store, leaving a lasting impression on Suzuki Koen.

Although he was curious about why they had come, Yuga didn't have much time to dwell on it. He needed to leave promptly; otherwise, he might delay the afternoon competition.