October 2nd, Wednesday.
Angry Pidove had been out for three days, and its popularity showed no signs of waning.
A casual game that didn't require heavy spending—truly a良心 company.
With three top-quality games under its belt, Pokémon Studio had quickly become one of the most talked-about new studios.
Kazuya was once again in awe of Natsume-sensei's vision.
Earning hundreds of thousands every day, and acting like it was nothing!
Angry Pidove had signed a revenue-sharing agreement with Devon Corporation.
Although mobile revenue far exceeded the PC version, financial freedom was still a distant dream.
Still, Natsume-sensei did the math.
"Paying off Cynthia's debt shouldn't be a problem!" Natsume nodded proudly.
As for the promotional side of things…
Even though the live streams were incredibly popular, Natsume-sensei somehow managed to turn Angry Pidove into a food show.
"How can you miss with a Pidgeotto like that?"
"Is the streamer out of their mind?!"
"New fans, huh? The streamer is clearly a little Eevee!"
On Twitter, plenty of organic promotion was happening, including from Unova's Flying-type Master.
The Mistralton City Gym Leader, Skyla.
Holder of the Jet Badge, and a part-time cargo pilot.
This slightly ditzy girl had skipped work for three days straight, staying home to play Angry Pidove.
If it weren't for the fact that she owned the entire cargo airport in Mistralton City, Skyla would've been fired by now.
On ORAS, Angry Pidove continued to receive overwhelmingly positive reviews.
[Weekly Game Review: The gameplay maintains a relaxed, level-based style, with Pokémon Studio's signature Pokédex collection elements. Five stars.]
[Robot King: I've calculated the game's physics engine trajectory. DM me if you need hacks.]
[Skyla of the Celestial Tower: Aaaah! Swanna is so cute! AWSL!]
Although Steven hadn't shown up to dominate the leaderboards, which left Natsume-sensei a bit disappointed, the enthusiastic reception of Angry Pidove solidified his resolve to continue his entrepreneurial journey.
"The gaming direction… can take a backseat for now," Natsume mused, stroking his chin.
"Since the collection elements are so popular… maybe we can dip into the toy industry too!"
If there's one entertainment industry that's incredibly profitable, it's the combination of tokusatsu shows and toy sales.
The future giant Bandai is a prime example.
Of course, this was just a preliminary idea.
Once the company was established, expanding into other domains wouldn't be an issue.
Afternoon.
Natsume, enjoying a rare moment of leisure, sprawled on the couch for a nap.
Sylveon sat curled up on his lap, shifting into a comfortable position and lazily letting out a yawn.
Haunter was out for work.
Meanwhile, Squirtle led Growlithe into the yard for some Dig training.
"Squirtle… ヾ(??■_■)"
Squirtle watched Growlithe furiously digging into the ground, recalling the days when Sylveon, its big sister, had trained it.
Back then, even Sylveon had been guided by Haunter to start training on her own…
Now, it's finally my turn to carry on Natsume's will!
Squirtle's eyes sharpened as it silently adjusted its sunglasses.
Crack!
A clear hole appeared in the ground.
Growlithe lifted its head, wagging its tail proudly.
Squirtle smirked coldly. "Squirtle!"
If this is all you've got, you're far from meeting Natsume's expectations!
Taking a deep breath, Squirtle placed one hand firmly on the ground.
"Growlithe?" Growlithe watched Squirtle's movements curiously.
"Squirtle!" Squirtle inhaled deeply, its arm flexing as the ground beneath it cracked open.
Rumble!!
The entire house shook slightly.
A massive crater, nearly five meters in diameter, formed in the yard.
"Growlithe!" Growlithe's eyes sparkled with excitement.
Squirtle, however, frowned slightly in dissatisfaction.
Natsume stood on the balcony, his expression complicated as he watched the scene.
You call this Dig?!
This is basically a one-hit KO move!
So all those one-armed push-ups you've been doing lately were just to train for this?!
Glancing at the ceiling, which was now shedding bits of plaster, Natsume twitched his lips and tried to comfort himself.
"Well… at least it's better than training indoors…"
...
October 3rd, Thursday.
Using the contact information Gold had provided, Natsume reached out to Silver, who was currently in Johto.
Though Silver was known for being aloof, he was surprisingly friendly to friends, especially those introduced by Gold.
"I understand," Silver said. "I'll meet you at the Pokémon Center in Goldenrod City."
According to Lance, Silver was currently under investigation by the International Police, so this trip was a risk for him.
This left Natsume-sensei feeling genuinely touched.
It had to be said, the Johto duo of Gold and Silver made Crystal feel a bit like a third wheel…
Opening his live stream, Natsume posted a pinned message and started packing his luggage.
"Taking a three-day break. Will be back with new strategies. Love you all, Natsume-sensei."
Though fans were used to Natsume-sensei's habit of going AWOL, many were still outraged.
"Natsume-sensei, you're dead to me!"
"Shouldn't all pigeons just die?"
"Let's be real, Tranquill is pretty cute. Natsume-sensei, not so much."
October 3rd, Thursday.
Natsume boarded a plane to Johto.
The Johto Region was connected to the Kanto Region by the sprawling base of Mt. Silver.
The fact that one person had conquered the peaks of both leagues was a testament to Red's strength.
The plane landed at Goldenrod City Airport.
Waiting to greet him were Whitney, with her pink braids, and Crystal, wearing a white round hat.
Upon seeing the familiar Goldenrod City Gym Leader, Natsume blurted out, "Miltank!"
"Huh?" Whitney, not understanding the reference, blinked in confusion. "Natsume-sensei… is that a greeting from the Touran Region?"
"Ahem, never mind," Natsume coughed, thinking to himself.
Childhood trauma runs deep—I just said it without thinking!
"Where's Gold… why isn't he here?"
"He was planning to skip work to greet you, but he got caught by the Pokémon Day Care Granny," Crystal chuckled, extending her hand.
"Natsume-sensei, it's our first meeting. Please take care of me!"
"Pleasure," Natsume shook her hand, his eyes lighting up. "By the way, haven't you joined the group yet?"
"Wait, what?" Crystal's expression turned to one of surprise.
...
[Group Owner 'Natsume-sensei' has invited 'Crystal' to join the Chat Group!]
Whitney, having Gym duties to attend to, excused herself shortly after the greeting.
It was almost noon, and Silver wouldn't be arriving for a while.
The two decided to head to the Pokémon Day Care in the suburbs to check on Gold, who was being forced to work overtime.
Goldenrod City, known for its bustling urban life, had surprisingly lush greenery in its outskirts.
The white fences of the Pokémon Day Care were faintly visible in the distance.
Natsume took a deep breath of the fresh air and smiled. "This place is perfect for retirement!"
Crystal nodded, about to speak, when she glanced up at the treetops.
The trees rustled softly.
At the same time, the long-dormant system finally issued a warning.
[Host, be advised: a suspicious target is approaching within 100 meters.]
As if realizing something, Crystal sighed and facepalmed. "That Gold… he wouldn't be planning to…"
Natsume looked up into the trees.
An Ambipom, holding a pool cue with its tail, grinned at Natsume.
Using the cue as a pole vault, Ambipom leaped behind Natsume and disappeared into the foliage.
But the rustling in the trees didn't stop.
Natsume-sensei's mood turned slightly complicated.
A no-holds-barred battle right off the bat…
Is this how the Johto Trio says hello?!
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