"You have to do one more thing for me."
"What?" Natsuhiko slowly furrowed his brows.
There's been so much going on for him lately, and he just wanted to settle down, focus a bit on Pokémon training, dojo construction, and paper publication.
Miss Q gave a mysterious smile, "I'll tell you later, anyway it won't be very hard for you."
Natsuhiko lowered his eyes and thought for a moment.
Later?
First, get the benefits, and even if he doesn't want to do it later, he can refuse.
Maybe Agatha will let him finish the task in a while?
"By the way, where's that Joanna girl?" Miss Q suddenly asked.
"I have her doing something else."
Something else?
Miss Q looked at him meaningfully, "Are you digging up my wall in front of me?"
Natsuhiko awkwardly rubbed his nose.
"The way you're putting it..."
"What's yours is mine, and what's mine is yours. Is that what you're trying to say?"
Before Natsuhiko could finish, Miss Q chimed in.
"I never said that."
Miss Q chuckled lightly, stood up, stretched long, presenting her exquisite curves without reservation in front of Natsuhiko.
"I'm going to take a shower."
Natsuhiko glanced out the window.
The sun was shining brightly.
"In broad daylight..."
"Join me?"
Miss Q raised her eyebrows at Natsuhiko, her cat-like eyes full of mischief and bare seduction.
"Um, well, nothing, I'll leave first."
Natsuhiko fled hurriedly.
Couldn't bear it, this time he really couldn't bear it.
She actually started to remove her shoulder straps, he really didn't dare stay.
Watching Natsuhiko jog off.
Miss Q clenched her fist, raised her chin, showing a victorious smile.
She finally won a round in this battle with the young man.
After a while.
She hadn't dropped her raised corners mouth yet, muttering softly.
"Alola Region is a big cake, can you little guy actually finish it?"
This time.
Natsuhiko and Joanna are back, but the rest of those core Hunters haven't returned.
Some things the highest officials don't know, but she knows.
"Interesting, it makes it more fun~~"
...
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Suiyi Town.
Suiyi Dojo.
"Mr. Natsuhiko, you're back, just in time." Miss Kikuna greeted the returning Natsuhiko at the door.
"What's up? Is Miss Kikuna leaving soon?"
Miss Kikuna, as Sakuragi's assistant, had been staying in Suiyi Town for a long time.
She also helped Natsuhiko solve many trivial matters, otherwise, he definitely couldn't be as 'leisurely' as now.
Suiyi Dojo's various big and small affairs were all handled by Miss Kikuna.
It could be said unceremoniously, her contribution to the dojo far exceeded Natsuhiko's.
Miss Kikuna pursed her lips, somewhat embarrassed, and said, "The Doctor is about to become a Doctor, the alliance's appointment letter has arrived, I... might need to go back to help with some of the title-giving affairs. The Doctor's private research lab is also almost built.
But rest assured, Mr. Natsuhiko, I've already selected a few candidates, and once you've seen them and if they're suitable, I'll quickly have them take over the dojo affairs, without any errors."
So Sakuragi is finally becoming a Doctor?
When Natsuhiko first met Sakuragi, many people already said he was basically set to be a Doctor, and the procedures dragged on until now, needless to say, the alliance's speed is really slow.
"As it should be, if I have time, I will definitely attend." Natsuhiko said seriously.
"In what capacity?" Miss Kikuna blinked, curious.
Natsuhiko smiled, "Not sure yet, we'll see."
"Mm."
As Sakuragi's assistant, Miss Kikuna naturally paid attention to those matters of the researcher forum.
She was also aware of the buzz created by the paper on Feebas and Milotic proposed by Natsuhiko.
She didn't doubt the authenticity of Natsuhiko's paper.
Although over the years, there have been quite a few sensationalized papers to grab eyeballs.
But she felt Natsuhiko wasn't that kind of person.
Now Natsuhiko was somewhat famous in the Pokemon Research Community, no need to ruin his reputation in such a way.
She's only curious about what identity Natsuhiko will use to attend Sakuragi's Doctor title conferment ceremony.
She also understands Natsuhiko's desire to conceal his identity.
After all, achieving such accomplishments at a young age, he still has to worry about others eyeing it.
As a student of Sakuragi, a researcher who also gained fame early, she deeply understands.
"Right, actually today I mainly wanted to tell you about another matter." Miss Kikuna remembered the main business hadn't been told to Natsuhiko.
"What matter?"
Something more important than Miss Kikuna leaving?
Speaking, Miss Kikuna took out the financial report of the dojo for the past period.
No need to think.
It's definitely still a deficit now.
But compared to when the dojo first opened, this number has become much smaller.
Seeing this deficit report, Natsuhiko couldn't help but grimace.
Although knowing the dojo is a long-term 'business,' he's already invested too much money into it.
"So, yesterday Devon Company's leader in Sinnoh contacted me, hoping to collaborate with our dojo to organize an event, if successful, the dojo might formally end the financial crisis."
Natsuhiko's eyes lit up.
"Devon Company's event?"
"Yes, they hope to use our dojo as the venue to host the 'Little Devon Cup,' inviting Trainers from nearby cities to compete."