On the evening of August 1, the Sea Flame Horse slowly docked at the pier of Naipuru Island.
A sudden storm caused the cruise ship to deviate from its original route and arrive at its destination much later than expected. However, the passengers who had experienced a natural disaster together did not care about this little thing at all - the trainers who had become closer in one day did not want to separate at all, and it was not until the cruise ship honked the horn three times unbearably that they finally stopped hugging each other and reluctantly parted. farewell to each other.
The Sea Flame Horse left in the glow of the setting sun and gradually merged into the dazzling horizon. When the boat was finally invisible to the naked eye, the trainers standing by the pier put down their sore arms and invited each other to have dinner together in groups of three or three.
Xiaoye and Xiaotian had already decided on their itinerary, so they did not join them. They parted ways with this group of enthusiastic southern young people after leaving the pier.
After the wind and rain stopped, communication was finally no longer blocked. They already knew from the news the cause of the climate anomaly that swept across the entire Orange Islands and half of the Kanto region: in the Asia Island area, a collector tried to illegally capture the Three God Birds. , to bring out Lugia, the legendary Pokémon sleeping in the waters of the Orange Islands. The enraged mythical beasts triggered a melee, and Asia Island was already located where the ocean currents converged. The whole body was affected by the slightest move, and the weather became a mess.
Thanks to it, countless flights have been canceled and trains have been delayed. Commuters who have been delayed in commuting are complaining and want to eat the collector who caused the trouble alive.
After reading the news, Xiaotian looked at his friend up and down several times with strange eyes, as if he wanted to know how Xiaoye guessed that the weather changes were related to Lugia based on the pitiful information. However, Xiaoye didn't seem to want to explain his impulsive remarks at all, so he had to give up the investigation with regret.
The pier of Naipulu Island is located on the southwest side of the island and is part of the most prosperous city on the island, Aobo City. "Hot springs" are the main selling point of Naipulu Island's tourism industry. The hot spring hotel that the Fire People recommended Xiaoye to stay in was also in Aobo City.
Before going to the hot spring hotel, Xiaoye went to the hospital to briefly check her recovery status - under the serious eyes of the captain.
Thanks to the advanced medicine in this world, the minor or serious injuries on Xiaoye's body have basically healed, and the extremely hot bandages can finally be removed. Although the splint cannot be removed from the fractured left arm, it is free of the thick arm sling and can perform some light activities.
According to the doctor, as long as you take medication regularly and protect your arm from shock, the splint can be removed in a few days - for Xiaoye, this is really good news. Living with only one hand is fine, but taking care of Pokémon is much more troublesome. Whether it's preparing meals or taking care of them, it makes you want to grow a dozen more hands.
After the inspection, the sky was already dark, with only a thin red color still smearing the clouds in the west.
Since they were on vacation, Xiaoye and Xiaotian did not pay attention to the "three major goals of free trainers" as before - Pokémon center, training venue and battle competition. Instead, they went straight to the target hotel, intending to spend their time there. A few days of leisurely time with nothing to do.
The pile of free coupons drawn by the Fire People actually showed a simplified diagram of the location of the hot spring hotel, but the drawing skills were really poor. Xiaoye and Xiaotian stared at the paper for a long time, and they couldn't even tell where the words were. Where is the picture. Helpless, they had no choice but to search for the name of the hotel mentioned by the Fire People in their memory, and used the map navigation to successfully reach their destination.
It is the peak tourist season right now, and there are many stalls selling snacks on the streets. People wearing cool summer clothes were playing and laughing in the streets, making the night scene of this seaside city warm and lively.
Looking from a distance, an antique wooden building is located among the green shades. Exquisite lanterns were hung everywhere, covering the hotel at night with the warm color of firelight.
This hot spring hotel called "Fengming Pavilion" is located in the center of Aobo, close to Aobo Park. Its architectural form is completely imitated hundreds of years ago, and its furnishings and even the catering provided are exactly the same as those in the ancient Kanto area. There is also an open-air hot spring bath that can accommodate hundreds of people, which has always been one of the priority options for tourists.
The electric mouse seemed to smell the unique sulfur smell of the hot spring. Before entering the hotel, it raised its face and sniffed the air, as if it wanted to rush in first. After the owner removed the cumbersome bandages, it finally I am very excited to be able to return to my previous "royal seat".
Xiaoye and Xiaotian looked at each other, with a rare expression of "This hotel must be very expensive" at the same time - but the people of the flames couldn't refuse their intentions, so they had to bear this debt of gratitude first.
The two pushed the door open and walked into the hotel lobby. Everywhere you look is a deep wood color, and the incense burning quietly in the corner adds a light fragrance to the air.
"Welcome...Gah!"
"..."
This "Welcome" was so unique that both Xiaoye and Xiaotian looked at the front desk with question marks on their faces - the young clerk in a yukata looked like his jaw dropped and stared at the two new customers for a while. He turned around suddenly and stumbled to run upstairs, "Boss! Boss! Here they come! They are here!"
Night:"……"
Xiao Tian:"……"
The clerk's tone sounded like some poisonous insect or beast had invaded the hotel, making the two of them look at each other in confusion and full of self-doubt. It was Xiaotian who reacted first, looking thoughtfully at the goose-yellow feathers tied to his friend's ears.
When Xiaoye realized that Feather had revealed her identity, a person was already walking down the stairs.
"Welcome to Fengming Pavilion. The newcomer is acting recklessly. If he offends you two, I will first apologize for him."
The speaker is a woman with long red hair. She was wearing a light cherry-colored kimono, holding a paper fan, and bowed to the guests with curved eyebrows.
"My name is Huihara Onsui, and I am the head of Fengming Pavilion."
Xiao Ye suddenly realized that the female boss in front of her must be the "eldest daughter" mentioned by the enthusiastic Fire People uncle before.
She and Xiaotian also catered to the atmosphere of the hotel very well. They saluted according to ancient etiquette like a boss and reported their names in turn. Before they could tell their intentions, the owner of the Fengming Pavilion named Onsui Huihara had already taken over the conversation with a smile, "My father has already told me to take good care of you two - the room is ready, please come with me." I come."
The two children followed the boss obediently and exchanged glances with each other - most people of the Fire have a cheerful and undisciplined temperament, and a serious character like Jing Mu is an exception among the exceptions. And the head of the Fengming Pavilion in front of him seems to be different from most of the clan members. He does not belong to the "red and sweet" category?
The clerk I saw before was standing at the top of the stairs. He glanced curiously at his boss who rarely took on the task of welcoming guests, as well as the "feathered guest" who was repeatedly ordered... or threatened to entertain well, and then said, "Boss, I'll go back first... …”
"Arata." The woman in a cherry-colored kimono interrupted him gently, "I said - what should you call me?"
The young clerk was stunned for a moment, and then suddenly realized, "Boss, I'm going back to the front desk first!"
The clerk ran quickly to the lobby, and the two customers were already immersed in a sea of ellipsis in the sudden appearance of mafia-style titles—and the satisfied smile of the boss.
Well, it turns out that you are a true Fire People...
The two followed Wen Suixing to the end of the corridor. After pushing open the door to their room, the little Pichu lying on his shoulder suddenly opened his eyes wide.
This is an antique Japanese style room. Almost all the furniture is made of wood, with tables, chairs and wardrobes standing opposite each other, looking elegant and sophisticated. The tatami flatly covers every inch of the ground, filling the room with the light scent of grass; the two sets of bedding are neatly spread side by side, and the light brown bedsheets perfectly match the color of the house.
At the end of the house is a semi-open corridor, with coffee tables and cushions placed under the eaves. Green bamboos are planted in the courtyard, and the paths are made of gravels of different shapes, winding into the depths of the bamboo forest. At the edge of the pool in one corner of the courtyard, a frightened deer filled with water leaned toward the other side. The bamboo tube collided with the rocks from time to time, making a crisp sound.
With a spacious Japanese-style room and an exclusive courtyard, this kind of treatment is too luxurious for trainers who are used to living in Pokémon Center dormitories. The host did not give them a chance to refuse, and handed over the room keys without any explanation, and briefly introduced the "Hot Spring Hotel Tour Guide".
The open-air bath in Homyeikan is being cleaned and will not open until tomorrow, but the hot springs in the indoor bath can also wash away the fatigue of travelers after a long journey. After suggesting that he take a bath and relax before dinner, the master said goodbye and left, leaving only two young people looking around curiously in the room.
The little Pichu had already run into the courtyard and was stretching out his paws to scratch the frightened deer that was wandering around. Xiaoye was carrying the charger around looking for a socket, so she had to let it play with her fur and get it wet.
The courtyard is not too big or too small, but it is enough to accommodate two Pokémon - and the pool in the corner is just right for a large water dragon. The Pokémon who had been bored in the Poké Ball all day stretched out and walked around. Charizard happily wanted to spit fire into the sky, but was quickly poked in the stomach by Sayeye, and finally only spit out a breath of fire that he hadn't brushed his teeth all day. the tone.
The buildings of Fengmingguan are all made of wood. Xiaoye didn't want to see the tragedy of burning the hotel, so she immediately issued a strict prohibition on setting fire to Charizard. Everyone had no choice but to cover their mouths and huddle together in aggrieved manner - after listening to the master's words, all the Pokémon established a logical chain in their minds of fire-breathing = losing money to the point of not being able to eat, and they all stared at the fire-breathing dragon. , it suspected that if it opened its mouth, it would receive a violent beating.
After settling the Pokémon, Xiaoye returned to the inner room and saw that Xiaotian had packed the toiletry bag and was looking at a sturdy-looking wooden box on the table.
Xiaoye followed her friend's gaze and asked curiously, "Safe?"
The wooden box is equipped with mechanisms and ancient combination locks, making it look like a common tool used by wealthy people in Guandu in ancient times. Xiaoye didn't expect that the hotel could meticulously restore even such details. She curiously opened the "safe" and was silent for a while after seeing what was inside.
"Micro-wave oven."
Xiao Tian:"……"
Both of them were not good at complaining, so they could only look at each other in silence for a while, and then went to pack their luggage.
The hotel provides guests who want to enjoy hot spring bathing with loose yukata that are easy to put on and take off. Xiaotian, who moved faster, had already changed into a dark blue bathrobe, said hello and left first. Xiaoye spent some time "explaining to the big stupid dragon why he can't enter the women's bathroom" and finally got out.
Opening the closet, Saya saw rows of spare yukata hanging in it. There seemed to be a few goose-yellow patterns on the inside, but Xiaoye didn't think much about it. She took out a yukata that was the same as Xiaotian's and put it on before going out.
She followed the signs and soon found the entrances to the men's and women's bathrooms side by side. Perhaps his looking around revealed his inexperience. The chubby boy who was about to walk into the bathroom stopped, waved and said, "Hey buddy, we meet again. First time here?"
Xiaoye recognized that this person was the trainer who had helped carry the boxes on the Hailieyan Horse, and she also smiled and chatted with him for a few words. The little fat man patted his chest and said that he was a local and knew the hot springs here very well. If you have any questions you don't understand, just ask him anytime.
"Come on, let me first introduce you to the most comfortable way to bathe in the hot springs here."
With that said, the little fat man was about to drag Xiao Ye into the men's bathroom. She was so shocked that she quickly braked hard, "Wait a minute, I..."
"Hey, you Kanto people are shy even when you take a bath?"
The enthusiastic young man who was completely misunderstood relied on the fact that he was half a head taller than Xiao Ye, and he put his arms around her neck in a good posture and stepped through the door.
The smell of sulfur and steam hit my face.
The door leading to the hot spring was ajar, and the boys' laughter could be vaguely heard. The spacious dressing room was a little deserted - one of them had already put on his yukata and was about to leave, while the silver-haired boy who had just entered was sorting his belongings in front of the cabinet.
Xiao Ye watched helplessly as her friend turned her head away due to the little fat man's loud voice...
Then the expression slowly broke into eight pieces.
The familiar Nanguo trainer immediately recognized Xiaotian as one of the "comrades" on the boat, and immediately shouted, "Hey, buddy, you're going to wash together too" and joined him. And Xiaotian was extremely rude and did not respond to his words in time. He just stared at Xiaoye who was standing frozen in front of the door, his eyes full of heavy words.
Until the awkward atmosphere made the little fat man stop talking in confusion and look around at the two "bathing friends", Xiaoye finally transformed from the stone sculpture back to human form.
She strode forward, held her friend's hand, and warned with sincerity: "Xiaotian, the Orange Islands are too dangerous, you must be careful."
"You know, we're... very similar. So—"
“Don’t ever happen to something like me!!”
Xiao Tian:"……"
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Yan in the courtyard: I secretly feel the call of the master! (vigilance)
