Not Being a Trainer This Time

[Happy New Year!]

At this moment, Naoki saw several messages on his phone.

He clicked open and found that it was New Year greetings from Geeta and Alder.

Naoki replied to each one with a smile and then opened Poke Friend Circle, where he saw photos of the Champion Gym Leaders celebrating the New Year.

The background of Geeta’s photo seemed to be at the Paldea League Headquarters. Seeing this photo, Naoki’s eyebrow twitched; is this workaholic still working overtime now?

Compared to Geeta, Leon’s photo was full of a sense of life.

The background of the photo seemed to be his hometown in Postwick Town.

Besides Leon, there were his grandparents, parents, and his younger brother Hop, the whole family happily gathered together having dinner.

Lono also posted in Poke Friend Circle, and Naoki saw her complaining about how her parents left her with a bunch of Pokemon during New Year while they went out to enjoy their world as a couple.

Looking at this post, Naoki seemed to already envision Lono with her head drooping, and the two Magnemite on her head weakly spinning around.

He smiled and liked the post, and soon received a message from Lono.

[Lono: What are you doing?]

Naoki took a picture of the living room and sent it over.

[Naoki: Observing these Pokemon sleep. What about you?]

[Lono: Hehe, I’m hanging out with Bellibolt and them. They’re setting off fireworks in Levincia City, it’s really loud outside!]

[Naoki: The fireworks here have stopped. The ranch and town are a bit far apart, I was having dinner, didn’t watch much.]

Compared to the big city Levincia City, Porto Marinada Town could be considered rural, the town’s population and bustle are far less than Levincia City.

Lono didn’t reply immediately, but after a while, she directly dialed a video call.

Naoki was startled, fumbling to reduce the volume, so as not to wake the sleeping Pokemon, he quietly went outside.

The call connected, and Naoki immediately saw the splendid fireworks blossom in the starry night sky on the screen.

Lono’s voice came through the sound of fireworks: ”Naoki, look! Fireworks!”

Upon hearing this, Naoki was slightly stunned, then realized Lono’s purpose for this video call.

Indeed, it’s the lively and cheerful Lono! Such things are exactly what she would do.

”I see them.” Naoki saw Levincia City shimmering with neon lights below the fireworks: ”It’s really lively on your side.”

It’s snowing in Porto Marinada Town, the ranch is still countryside, and it’s all quiet.

On the other side in Levincia City, it’s a sunny day with stars in the sky, and faintly, the cheering voices of people can still be heard.

The camera turned, and Lono’s face appeared on the screen.

Today she wore a yellow cotton jacket with lightning patterns, replacing the Magnemite on her head with a fluffy knitted hat, even wearing thick cotton gloves on her hands.

Maybe it’s a bit cold outside, Lono’s cheeks were slightly red from the cold.

However, a bright smile emerged on her face, she grinned, showing her white teeth, foolishly saying: ”Hehe, Rotom Phone is so convenient!”

Naoki couldn’t help but respond: ”Yes, it is!”

Talking about Rotom Phone reminded Naoki of Lono’s profession as a video host in the game.

He immediately asked: ”Do you have any plans for the future? Like doing some part-time work on the internet, something like a live streamer, uploading videos to Pichu TV, or starting an online store? I see lots of people starting to enter the internet industry.”

”Huh?” Lono looked surprised: ”How did Naoki know I’m planning to become a live streamer?”

”Huh? You really plan on streaming?” Naoki knowingly asked.

”That’s right!” Lono nodded: ”Broadcasting the intense Gym battles to everyone, it fits Lono’s style! I’m going to make Levincia Gym the most popular Gym in Paldea Region!”

So that’s what it was? Naoki nodded with a smile: ”Go for it! I’ll be there with the Pokemon to support you!”

He planned to provide popularity and tips in the beginning for Lono, and when Lono becomes a popular live streamer, invite her to endorse the ranch’s online store, do live-stream product sales, simply perfect.

Help us with the slow sales of agricultural products!

*

In the blink of an eye, winter passed and spring arrived, the snow melted, and all things began to revive.

In early spring, the Heroic Expedition Team set off once again to continue their journey.

League Year 200 seemed destined to be an extraordinary year.

Not just the phone, perhaps inspired by Rotom Phone, other communication technologies, which had been stagnant, also started to innovate and evolve.

The bulky desktop computers were retired by the times, replaced by portable and convenient tablets and laptops.

Moreover, gaming consoles appeared too.

When Naoki saw the 3DS for sale online, he was baffled.

But soon, he accepted it.

Because if he remembers correctly, during the Sword and Shield era, the Switch is going to appear.

The previous Champion of the Galar Region, Mustard, liked playing games on the Switch very much.

Curious, Naoki also bought a 3DS, he thought since it’s a Nintendo console, there should naturally be Mario, Zelda, and the like.

However, after receiving it, he found out there weren’t such games, only some racing games, Pokemon racing games, and some pretend play games.