Chapter 784: Mobile Stall

The kimono girl's two friends each have clear specialties.

Boy A excels in battles, loves devising various tactics, and displays quick wit in the heat of combat.

Boy B excels in Pokémon breeding; his tactics are conventional but he deeply understands Pokémon, able to articulate their strengths and weaknesses.

They were like two fiery horse carriages, pulling the kimono girl forward with a rumbling roar.

The three traveled together.

How perfectly it matched the legendary tales of the romantic nation of Kalos.

But All All Baimu felt he might be disappointed, even though the 【Flower-Face Moon-Mien】 effect seemed to have already taken hold.

What about 【Peach Blossom Chain】?

Give me more scenes of the kimono girl interacting with the two boys!

It's outright "neglecting one's duty"!

He was heartbroken that the simulator's plot allocation remained unchanged from before, always shoving him the same pixelated Pokémon battles he'd grown tired of.

Unfortunately, as a Trainer simulator, it was destined never to shorten the battle sequences.

Unless the kimono girl's romance directly affected the plot itself.

【You begin challenging the Viridian Gym】

A middle-aged NPC accepted the kimono girl's challenge application.

No doubt about it.

In this era, the Viridian Gym did not yet belong to the future Bug-type Gym Leader Violet; its owner was a middle-aged man skilled in Normal-type Pokémon.

His three Pokémon were Diglett, Pidgey, and Sandshrew.

It posed no difficulty for the kimono girl—easier even than her first Gym, as her Fatty and Keyring had grown formidable under her friends' training.

The newly joined Flowerbud might be slightly weaker, but the two advisors never intended for it to shine in the Gym battle.

【You defeated the Viridian Gym Leader and received the Viridian Badge】

The second badge secured.

The kimono girl was overjoyed; she felt she had drawn closer to her goal.

【You believe that with two badges in hand, you may now begin promoting your mother's and your own designed clothing】

When the three returned to Lumiose City, she made her request to her friends.

Yet.

To the two boys, two badges were far from enough to achieve the kimono girl's goal, but they did not outright reject her idea.

The narrator stated the boys decided to accompany the kimono girl in trying once.

【You brought your clothes to the square and, on your friends' suggestion, posted a challenge notice—defeat the trainer with two badges, and win a free kimono】

"Not a bad idea."

All All Baimu nodded slightly.

This promotional method was clichéd, but undeniably effective.

Indeed, many passersby were drawn to the notice, yet upon seeing the girl's credentials—two badges—they mostly chose to walk right past.

The kimono girl was both discouraged and confused.

【You hear your friends tell you that, just as Lumiose Gym requires three badges as a threshold, two badges mean nothing in Lumiose City】

There's such a thing?!

Badge-count snobbery?

Though such scenes were common in the unmarked games, All All Baimu had never encountered anyone judging trainers by badge count since he began challenging Gyms.

A matter of era?

His attention returned to the simulation screen, where he saw the kimono girl and her two friends had returned to Viridian City.

【You followed your friends' advice: since promotion was impossible in Lumiose City, Viridian City would do just as well】

Moreover, the kimono girl had secretly learned from Lumiose's fashion show, using herself and the two boys as models to stage a street fashion show.

All All Baimu's expression turned slightly odd.

After all, staging a traditional Japanese-style fashion show along a street thick with Western architecture was visually jarring indeed.

It was clear the two boys held little hope themselves.

They were merely sacrificing themselves for their friend.

Yet the result was far better than in Lumiose City; though few Trainers challenged the kimono girl, interest in kimonos was extremely high.

Some even asked if they could buy them.

【You want to agree, but your friends refuse first—you're confused】

The kimono girl asked why, and received this answer: selling goods on the street without permission was illegal; gifts through battle were allowed, but outright sales were absolutely forbidden.

【You are disappointed】

Recalling that moment, the kimono girl could not suppress the thought of selling clothes while traveling.

After all, the ultimate goal of promoting clothing was to sell it; she didn't need customers to buy directly—she could simply carry her goods to every city.

This idea took root and began to grow in her mind.

【You ask your friends how to obtain permission】

Yes.

If selling on the street required permission, then why not just obtain it?

After proposing the idea, they inquired widely and found a solution from Viridian City's authorities—

【You may register your business at Lumiose City Hall and apply for a mobile stall permit】

The narrator explained that Kalos had a thriving street vendor culture, known as the Voltorb Market.

For safety and other reasons, city authorities required every mobile stall to hold a permit to operate legally.

The kimono girl's family had already registered as a business, so she only needed to apply for the permit.

But since she was still young, City Hall seemed reluctant to issue her a permit, which panicked the two boys.

【You silently showed your two badges and introduced your friends' achievements】

Only then did the boys remember they were also Trainers with accomplishments in the League Conference—far stronger than ordinary Trainers.

Faced with three Trainers of great potential, City Hall issued the permit.

【You obtained a mobile stall permit and may now begin selling clothes】

Half of the kimono girl's wish had been fulfilled.

At the same time.

She realized the importance of badges.

【You decide to train your Pokémon harder and increase your strength to earn more badges】

The boys were delighted; they had always hoped the kimono girl could redeem them by achieving great results in the League Conference.

"Where do you get so much confidence?"

All All Baimu couldn't help but complain.

He had predicted the kimono girl's outcome through his Dual Sky talent—how could these two boys be so certain she'd achieve great results?

Confidence in childhood friends? Confidence in themselves?

Anyway, the trio of mobile vendors marched vigorously toward the next city.

【You arrive at Laverre Town, where its manors and villas are a hugely popular tourist attraction】

The kimono girl immediately began setting up her stall; her clothes had been transported one by one on a Capybara cart.

Unfortunately, the results were not nearly as good as in Viridian City.

Despite her and the two boys' tireless efforts using fashion shows and battles to promote kimonos, they sold only a handful of garments.

【You feel a crushing blow】

The contrast was too severe—after finally obtaining the mobile stall permit, they faced this dismal scene.

Fortunately, the kimono girl had her companions' comfort.

【You rallied, your renewed determination stimulating your Pokémon—Flowerbud began to change】

【Your Flowerbud evolved into Leafy】

If Flowerbud was a child cradling a flower bud, Leafy was a girl cradling a flower stem.

The kimono girl no longer worried about Pokémon evolution; she was delighted by Leafy's growth, as if it mirrored her own.

Therefore.

On the road to the next city, the kimono girl conducted special Pokémon training.

Boy A taught her the importance of status-changing moves and how to use a variety of them.

Boy B taught her how to utilize Fatty's sense of smell, Keyring's Keychain Chains, and Leafy's flower abilities.

Especially Leafy.

The kimono girl discovered its battle power was directly tied to the flowers it held—the stronger the flower's latent power, the stronger Leafy became.

But Leafy disliked changing flowers, preventing her from boosting its power by swapping them.

During the battle training.

The kimono girl gained her fourth companion.

It was discovered by Boy B; his deep knowledge of Pokémon led him to catch faint traces, follow them, and successfully find a Pokémon suited to the kimono girl—

Pansage.

A small bird with pink feathers, enormous eyes, and a round, ball-like body.

The kimono girl captured it without the hardship she faced with Hanbeibei, successfully blocking its escape with Keyring's 【Fairy Lock】.

【You obtained Pinky, and a new kimono style has been added】

The narrator says this, but Pinky's effect on the kimono girl goes far beyond merely adding kimono styles.

Its fragrance is regarded as a means to attract passersby's attention.

They passed through a cave filled with Zubat.

【You arrived at Yaoxiang City, a seaside town where one strolls leisurely】

The three successfully reached the new city.

The kimono girl headed straight for the Gym, eager to test her training results with her three Pokémon.

Seeing this, All All Baimu suddenly realized: how did the plot turn into a fashion merchant's legend? He hadn't mentioned any romance at all!

And so far, the two boys had shown no hint of affection toward the kimono girl beyond friendship.

Could the possible suffix after 【Peach Blossom Chain】 be coming true?

If I'd known this, I should've chosen a sturdy body—I wouldn't have to keep worrying about it.

As All All Baimu complained, the kimono girl had already begun her Gym challenge.

【You are challenging the Yaoxiang Gym】

The Gym Leader was a Black woman; her unusual hairstyle, with colorful ornaments woven into her black hair, suggested she was related to the current Yaoxiang Gym Leader, Chucklo.

She also used Rock-type Pokémon.

But unlike Chucklo, she did not use Fossil Pokémon—this era had not yet developed Fossil Restoration Machines, so even if she wanted to, she couldn't.

The first Pokémon the kimono girl faced was Rhyhorn.

She sent out Leafy.

Although Leafy was a Fairy-type, its move pool contained more Grass-type moves than Fairy-type ones.

This allowed it to easily defeat its opponent with Magical Leaf and Leaf Blade.

Even though Rhyhorn's 【Solid】 ability prevented it from being knocked out immediately.

The Gym Leader's second Pokémon was Lava Worm.

Compared to the helpless Rhyhorn, Lava Worm was indeed stronger; its Fire-Rock typing removed its Grass weakness and granted resistance to Fairy-type moves.

The kimono girl switched Pokémon.

Puffnuff appeared.

As Youngster A had taught, she skillfully used status-changing moves: Fake Tears lowered Lava Worm's Special Defense, Aromatherapy healed its burns, Light Screen blocked its fire attacks, and finally, Charm kept its stamina up.

Puffnuff lived up to expectations and defeated Lava Worm.

The Leader's third Pokémon, Potpot, fared no better; Keyring's 【Trick Defense】 successfully blocked many of Potpot's status-changing moves, and under 【Rascality】, Potpot couldn't even switch to other moves.

In the end, Potpot was worn down by Mirror Shot.

【You defeated the Yaoxiang Gym Leader and received the Yaoxiang Badge】

The status-changing move strategy was highly successful.

【You showed off your new badge to your friends, hoping for praise, but they merely looked at you with quiet satisfaction】

The kimono girl didn't understand her friends' expressions.

All All Baimu thought: probably another case of innate talent.

Some people have never even touched Pokémon battles and lack basic knowledge, yet they suddenly display flashes of brilliance that leave veteran Trainers stunned.

Red and Ash were both such people.

Three badges in hand.

【You began setting up a stall and preparing a simple fashion show with your companions】

This time, like a reward for passing a stage.

The kimono girl's stall was no longer ignored; she successfully sold nearly half of the kimonos on her cart, and the encouraging results brought her to tears during her call with her mother.

【You felt unprecedented joy at being able to help your mother】

Meanwhile.

The kimono girl and her companions could now return to Mire City to challenge the Mire Gym.

But after discussion, they decided not to turn back—instead, they would continue along the coast and circle back to Mire City.

'Let's come back with more badges and show those city snobs what we're made of!'

With this as her slogan, the kimono girl set out on her journey again.

Route 10.

Youngster B's Pokémon Radar activated again, revealing two Pokémon suitable for the kimono girl: one called Bru, a Fairy-type resembling a Shar-Pei.

The other was Eevee.

【You heard Eevee was a Normal-type Pokémon and Bru was a Fairy-type, and felt regret】

【You decided to choose Bru, to complete a full Fairy-type team】

The kimono girl didn't think Bru was ugly—she just knew Bru wasn't as pretty as Eevee.

But Youngster B told her that he included Eevee not just because it was cute, but because of its potential evolution.

【You heard Eevee could evolve into Sylveon, and without hesitation chose it】

Keyring, specialized in wild Pokémon capture, appeared; 【Fairy Lock】 cut off Eevee's escape, allowing the kimono girl to capture it easily.

【You captured Eevee, and a new kimono style has been added】

Although Youngster B knew Eevee could evolve into Sylveon, he didn't know how to make it happen.

【You decided to let nature take its course—even if it never evolved into Sylveon, you'd accept it】

The three arrived at Shixiang Town.

The town attracted many tourists from around the world; its distinctive feature was stone slabs arranged like ancient ruins.

But All All Baimu was more familiar with the stone slab cuisine here.

The chef had been deeply impressed by stone slab cuisine.