The Gym Exchange Tournament had finally ended.
Although Sam and the others hadn't truly won, they had successfully protected the Kanto League's position and preserved the interests of Erika's family.
Overall, the result was still considered good.
During the past few days, Sam had been feeling quite relaxed.
Because Erika was happy.
In Sam's opinion, the key to a comfortable life for a man was simple—
Make your girlfriend happy.
And for that reason, he had done everything he could to win the Gym Exchange Tournament.
However, there was still one problem bothering him.
Ever since Sabrina started spending more time around him and Erika, Sam increasingly felt that the tension between the two girls was growing stronger.
After all, Sabrina was a Psychic-type Trainer.
Could it be that she had secretly seen all the intimate moments between him and Erika using her Psychic powers?
Still, Sam was certain of one thing.
Sabrina definitely had feelings for him.
Thinking about it, Sam couldn't help but indulge in a ridiculous fantasy—
A dream of having several wives and living happily ever after.
Of course, that was only a dream for now.
At the moment, there was something more important he needed to do.
He had to hand over the little Munchlax to Yellow.
Although Sam had caught the Pokémon himself, he knew Munchlax wasn't suitable for him.
The best person to raise it was definitely Yellow.
So Sam went to find her in Celadon City.
Since the Gym Exchange Tournament had just ended, Yellow finally had some free time.
The moment she saw Sam, she greeted him enthusiastically.
"Brother Sam!"
Sam waved with a smile.
"Brother Sam, why did you come to see me?"
Sam grinned.
"I brought you something good."
After speaking, he released Munchlax from its Poké Ball.
A round little chubby Pokémon appeared on the ground.
"Wow!"
Yellow's eyes immediately lit up with excitement.
"Brother Sam, is this for me?"
Sam nodded.
"I think this Pokémon suits you better. If Munchlax is willing to follow you, then it'll be yours."
"Yeah!"
Yellow nodded eagerly.
She slowly reached out and gently touched Munchlax's head.
The little Pokémon shrank back slightly at first.
"Be good, little Munchlax," Yellow said softly.
Gradually, her hand finally touched its head.
"Munch…"
The little Pokémon let out a cute cry, instantly melting Yellow's heart.
It was obvious that Munchlax didn't dislike her at all.
Soon, it rubbed its head affectionately against her palm.
As expected of someone who inherited the power of Viridian Forest.
Pokémon naturally liked her.
Sam reminded her:
"This little guy eats a lot. You'll need to take good care of him."
As a Pokémon famous for its enormous appetite, Munchlax could eat nearly its own body weight in food every day despite still being young.
Honestly, one major reason Sam hadn't kept it himself—
Was because he simply couldn't afford to feed it.
And that was definitely the main reason.
But Yellow didn't mind at all.
Instead, she looked even happier.
Then came the capture ceremony.
Yellow gently stroked Munchlax's head and softly asked:
"Little Munchlax, are you willing to become my partner?"
"Munch…"
The little Pokémon rubbed against her hand again and cried softly.
That was clearly agreement.
Excitedly, Yellow took out a Poké Ball and completed the capture ceremony.
Afterward, she cheered happily.
Then she looked at Sam and asked:
"Brother Sam, have you eaten yet?"
Sam froze for a moment.
Now that she mentioned it, he actually hadn't eaten yet.
Yellow immediately understood his expression and smiled brightly.
"Then let me treat you and Munchlax to a meal!"
Sam hesitated for a second, thinking about the hidden tigress waiting at home—Erika.
But then he remembered she had gone shopping with her friends today.
So he agreed.
The two of them brought Munchlax to a nearby restaurant.
During the meal, Yellow remained extremely cheerful and continuously thanked Sam.
Sam simply smiled and said it was nothing.
After all, he and Yellow were already close friends.
But despite there being only two people eating—
The bill was terrifyingly high.
Because Munchlax ate almost enough food for both of them combined.
Looking at the mountain of empty plates, Sam felt secretly relieved.
Good thing he hadn't decided to raise this thing himself.
Otherwise, he would probably go bankrupt sooner or later.
Meanwhile, Yellow paid the bill without even blinking.
Sam sighed inwardly.
As expected of a little rich girl.
After finishing the meal, Sam said goodbye to Yellow and left.
Now that he had successfully entrusted Munchlax to her, his task was complete.
As he walked alone through the busy streets, countless young girls passed by around him.
Celadon City truly had no shortage of beauties.
Naturally, Sam enjoyed the scenery quite a bit along the way.
But suddenly—
A familiar figure appeared in front of him.
That person was—
Sabrina.