It was afternoon.
Yuuto's trio successfully arrived in Viridian City.
As a major transportation hub in the Kanto region, Viridian City sprawled wide with clean, bustling streets lined by neat buildings. Trainers of all kinds passed by, their eyes bright with ambition.
The moment they stepped inside the city limits, a crisp system notification rang in Yuuto's ear.
[Ding!]
[New Mission Triggered!]
[Gym Challenge Justice Version — Viridian Gym: Defeat the Viridian Gym Leader, Giovanni, with a perfect victory.]
[Mission Reward: Charizardite X — A Charizard Mega Evolution item.]
[Mewtwo Heart ×1 — Five Hearts of Mewtwo can be synthesized into a Mewtwo with maximum intimacy.]
Yuuto's footsteps paused for a fraction of a second.
The interface expanded before his eyes, and the rewards made his pulse spike.
A Mega Stone for Charizard X.
And a Mewtwo Heart.
The prizes were almost obscenely generous.
But he quickly steadied himself.
After a brief glance at the mission details, he calmly closed the panel.
The rewards were tempting, but right now they were useless.
The mission had clearly triggered because they'd entered the city—or because a Team Rocket plot point was about to unfold.
The Viridian Gym was an officially certified advanced Gym.
Its Leader, Giovanni… was also the boss of Team Rocket, and his true strength was unfathomable.
Even if he fought under his Gym Leader identity, the Pokémon he'd use would be at least quasi-Gym level (Lv.40+).
Meanwhile Yuuto's side had a Lv.13 Pikachu that had literally just left the starter zone.
The only way to beat Giovanni right now would be to fight him hand-to-hand.
For the moment, this mission had to be shelved.
He'd come back for this generous gift once his strength was sufficient.
"Yuuto, what are you spacing out for?" Misty's lively voice pulled him back.
She was looking around with sparkling eyes.
"Viridian City is huge! Where should we go first? The shopping street? Or straight to the Gym?"
"Let's head to the Pokémon Center first," Yuuto made the most practical call.
Delia nodded in agreement too. "We've been walking all day. Pikachu and Eevee are tired and need recovery. Plus we need somewhere to stay."
The Pokémon Center was every Trainer's lifeline on the road.
Free Pokémon treatment, check-ups, and full recovery—plus rooms and meals at half the price of anywhere else.
For a trio that had just started out and wasn't exactly loaded, it was the smartest choice.
Of course, besides the cheap rooms and convenience… there was also the legendary sight waiting inside: Nurse Joy.
Her signature pink hair and gentle, kind smile.
The perfectly fitted nurse uniform dress hugging every curve.
And most importantly… those trademark over-the-knee white silk stockings.
Slender, straight legs wrapped in sheer, glossy white nylon that shimmered under the lights, outlining every soft, toned line from thigh to ankle.
The teasing gap between the hem of her short skirt and the tops of those stockings—the delicious "Absolute Territory"—paired with her pure, angelic demeanor and professional uniform… it was the perfect blend of innocent caretaker and irresistible temptation.
Yuuto pulled his wandering thoughts back with a righteous expression.
Mainly for the cheap rooms and convenience, of course.
Admiring the white silk? Perish the thought.
The Viridian City Pokémon Center was a striking white building topped with a giant red Poké Ball logo.
The moment they pushed open the doors, a cool wave of air-conditioning washed over them.
The lobby was bright and spacious. Behind the front counter stood Nurse Joy, head tilted down as she organized documents.
Hearing the door, she looked up instantly, flashing a warm, professional smile.
Her pink bob was perfectly styled, framing a round, adorable face with large, gentle eyes.
The pink nurse dress clung beautifully to her full chest, the fabric stretched taut over an impressive, soft swell that rose and fell gently with each breath.
Below the short skirt hem, those flawless legs were pressed together in glossy white stockings, the sheer material shimmering and hinting at the warm skin beneath.
She was absolute top-tier.
Face, figure, uniform, and those heavenly white silk legs… every element was flawless.
Yuuto gave her a silent mental thumbs-up.
"Hello, welcome to the Viridian City Pokémon Center," Nurse Joy's voice was crisp and sweet. "My name is Joy. How can I help you today?"
Her gaze swept over the three of them, lingering for a moment on the Pikachu perched on Yuuto's shoulder and the Eevee at his feet.
"Hello, Nurse Joy," Yuuto stepped forward, tone calm. "We're traveling Trainers. Our Pokémon need recovery, and the three of us need rooms for the night."
"No problem at all." Nurse Joy's movements were smooth and practiced as she pressed a small call bell.
A Chansey waddled over with an egg in its pouch. "Lucky~ Lucky~!"
Joy pointed at Pikachu and Eevee. "Take them to the recovery room for a full check-up and stamina restoration."
"Pika-pi!" Pikachu jumped down cheerfully and followed the Chansey. Eevee gave a soft "Bui~" and trotted after them.
Once the Pokémon were gone, Joy turned back with her gentle smile.
"Now then, please come register for accommodation."
She pulled out a registration book and an electronic pen.
Yuuto handed over his Pokédex. Delia and Misty did the same with their IDs.
Joy scanned everything efficiently.
Her eyes paused on their information for a second, then flicked up to the two women standing at the counter.
The gentle, mature Delia stood close enough to Yuuto that her soft arm brushed his.
The lively Misty, though on the other side, was also leaning slightly toward him.
Both women looked at Yuuto with clear affection and quiet reliance.
An "I see~" expression crossed Nurse Joy's face.
In this world, it was common knowledge that powerful Trainers often had multiple partners.
It was simply recognition of strength.
Though she couldn't quite figure out how a brand-new rookie like Yuuto had already secured two stunning girls of completely different styles, she knew some men's charms simply couldn't be judged by appearances.
Joy didn't pry. Keeping her professional smile, she finished the registration and added in a gentle but firm tone:
"Mr. Yuuto, there are a few rules regarding accommodation I need to mention in advance."
"You and your two girlfriends will need to stay in separate rooms at night."
"The Center offers single and double rooms; you can take two or three."
"But men and women must sleep separately, and you are not permitted to engage in deep intimate activities inside the rooms."
"This is Center policy. If you're caught messing around in the subsidized rooms, your Trainer credit points will be deducted."
"Trainers with too-low credit points lose access to all the Center's benefits."
Because Delia and Misty were both pressed so close to Yuuto, Joy naturally addressed all three at once.
She meant it as a polite reminder.
She had no idea those words hit Misty like a bomb.
*Girlfriend?*
*Rooms?*
*Deep intimate acts?*
The three phrases slammed into Misty's brain like hammers.
Her face exploded into a deep, burning red—from cheeks to ear tips to the delicate skin of her neck, everything flushed sunset crimson in an instant.