Chapter 400: Mega Evolution
"That's good then."
Xue Nai breathed a sigh of relief, unsure if it was because Absol could Mega Evolve, or because Hikaru was receptive to her topic.
And Hikaru also became interested in such Pokémon topics, "I have Absol's Mega Stone and Key Stone too. Senior Sister, please wait a moment."
But as soon as he stood up, Hikaru froze, then looked somewhat sheepishly at Sakura (Xiao Ye).
His thought was to quickly see Absol's Mega Evolved form. Besides, his relationship with his senior sister wasn't bad, and he currently had many Mega Stones.
He could completely gift her a set.
But he had overlooked that Sakura (Xiao Ye) was still present.
With attachments come scruples. This sentence, though not fully capturing Hikaru's current situation, explained most of it.
But now, his senior sister was looking at him with her beautiful eyes, seemingly asking why he hadn't gone to get them yet.
Suddenly, Hikaru found himself in a dilemma.
"Bro, go get them! I also want to see what Mega Evolved Absol looks like."
At the critical moment, it was Sakura (Xiao Ye) who broke the deadlock.
Hikaru agreed, then pretended to get them from the room, but actually took out a set of Absol's Mega Stones from the system space, and briefly explained some key points of Mega Evolution to Xue Nai.
She listened very attentively. After composing herself, looking at the serious Hikaru, she felt he was still so earnest; at least, he genuinely helped his friends without reservation.
Glancing at Ye Qingxue (Sakura) beside her, Xue Nai suddenly mustered her courage, a difficult expression on her face, "It feels a bit hard, Junior Brother. How about you take me to a training ground to try?"
"Okay..."
Hikaru subconsciously agreed readily. The two stood up. He was about to call Sakura (Xiao Ye) along, but Sakura (Xiao Ye) shook her head, saying she needed to spend time with her own Pokémon and that they could go by themselves.
Hikaru was stunned, then, under Sakura's (Xiao Ye) smiling urging, was "driven" out.
Downstairs, only Hikaru and Xue Nai remained.
The cold winter wind blew. Hikaru awkwardly scratched his head.
"Why are you standing here like a fool? Take me there! You can't expect me to lead the way for you, can you?"
Seeing this, Xue Nai chuckled and patted his shoulder.
Clearly, facing Sakura's (Xiao Ye) concession, she had chosen the first option, just as her junior brother had said before, "Having a goal is a good thing. Regardless of whether the goal can be achieved, you always have to try to approach it. In doing so, you can see your own growth and progress. At least, it will be much more meaningful than when you have no goal."
This sentence, after the High School League, had always been her motto, motivating her through all the trials and tribulations.
If it were the second choice, Ye Qingxue (Sakura) had even spoken to her in a pleading tone, "If you are unwilling, then please don't approach Hikaru anymore."
With her pride, logically, she should have chosen the second option.
But the thought of losing contact with Hikaru thereafter, forgetting each other in the vast world.
Xue Nai could imagine her future.
She would lose her former sharpness, becoming a woman who could only silently watch that young man's spirited figure from behind.
At the same time, she would also lose her direction, eventually returning home to be a Gym Leader?
Such a future, just thinking about it, made Xue Nai feel suffocated.
So, she chose the first option, even if it meant showing a little weakness.
"Oh, oh..."
Hikaru nodded repeatedly, then led the latter towards the university's training house.
...
Mega Evolution wasn't something that could be achieved overnight. But in one afternoon, under Hikaru's guidance, Xue Nai and Absol were finally able to mobilize the energy within the stones.
But to truly achieve Mega Evolution, it would probably still take some time.
And so...
During the three-day rest period before the tournament bracket, Hikaru was completely monopolized by his senior sister.
It wasn't that Hikaru was unwilling, but apart from one time when Sakura (Xiao Ye) came, the other times, he was alone with his senior sister in a training house.
In such a situation, Hikaru wasn't stupid; he could naturally guess something.
On the afternoon of the third day, in the training house.
White light suddenly appeared. A dazzling radiance bloomed from Absol's body. Thanks to Hikaru's teaching by word and example, plus Absol's very active cooperation with its senior sister, in just three days, the two achieved Mega Evolution.
Although it only lasted for less than ten seconds before Absol's Mega Evolution deactivated.
This undoubtedly proved that Absol indeed possessed Mega Evolution.
Xue Nai excitedly hugged Absol for a moment, which was enough to prove their relationship was actually very good.
After calming down, Xue Nai turned her gaze to Hikaru, recalled Absol, and trotted to his side, "Thank you, Junior Brother."
"Mhm... the rest will depend on the rapport between you and Absol. Actually, it's not too difficult. The main thing is that you and Absol haven't known each other for very long, so Mega Evolution will be a bit challenging. It will gradually get better in the future."
Hikaru maintained a business-like demeanor.
"Alright, alright."
Xue Nai patted her chest, indicating she understood clearly, then playfully stared at Hikaru, "Junior Brother, this Mega Stone must be very expensive, right? I can't afford it, what should I do?"
Then, before Hikaru could speak, she added jokingly, "How about... this little woman devotes her life to you?"
"Uh," Hikaru felt a bit awkward, "This was intended as a gift for you, Senior Sister."
"Oh~ Is that so~" Xue Nai tucked a strand of hair from the right side of her cheek, "Then how about I treat Junior Brother to a meal? Such a small request, you should agree, right?"
"..."
Hikaru hadn't even replied when Xue Nai grabbed his arm and started walking outwards, "Alright, stop hesitating, let's go."
Hikaru didn't refuse, or rather, he had long wanted to have a good talk with his senior sister.
But after some discussion later, the two just ordered a cup of milk tea each and sat in Kyoto's famous Alcremie Milk Tea Shop.
The two silently sipped their milk tea. Xue Nai soon discovered that she wasn't actually as bold as she had imagined. Previously, the two of them had common things to do, so their interactions didn't seem awkward.
Now that the Mega Evolution matter was resolved, she found herself somewhat unable to flirt with Hikaru again.
But when a man and a woman are together, an overly awkward situation is definitely a very bad scenario for the one pursuing.
No matter what, she had to find a way to break the ice.
"Hikaru..."
"Senior Sister..."
The two spoke at almost the same time, then their gazes met blankly. Xue Nai smiled. Indeed, she still liked the atmosphere when they chatted. It was very harmonious, and at the same time, she could unscrupulously take small advantages in conversation.
"You first, Junior Brother."
This time, Hikaru didn't choose to evade. He just tightened his grip, then lowered his head, and said with what he thought was great sincerity, "Senior Sister, Xiao Xue is already my girlfriend..."
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