Suddenly, a massive machine burst through the eastern wall of the Cerulean Gym, crashing into the arena with a deafening rumble.
"Wh-what the heck is that?!" Violet groaned as she rubbed her sore behind, staring into the settling dust.
Daisy had already rushed to Misty's side to shield her in case of any danger.
"If you're so curious…"
"We'll generously tell you!!"
"Ugh, you guys again—Team Rocket!" Kazuki cut off their dramatic monologue without hesitation.
"Hey! Don't interrupt our entrance lines!" Jessie and James squeezed out from the machine's cockpit, annoyed.
"Meowth! Quit yappin' and start stealin'! Grab all the Pokémon!"
"But it doesn't feel right if we don't finish the intro…"
"In the name of—!"
…
Even while activating the machine, Jessie and James stubbornly insisted on finishing their full motto.
Boom!
The enormous machine roared to life, beginning to drain water from the gym's pool.
Gotta hand it to Team Rocket—when it came to inventing gadgets, they were genuinely skilled.
If they'd chosen a different career path, they might've been wildly successful by now.
Too bad they were dead set on stealing rare Pokémon.
"Watch this—Water Blast Attack! Meowth-style!" Meowth flipped a switch, and a giant stream of water surged toward Kazuki and the others at poolside.
Daisy, barefoot from earlier performances, slipped under the pressure of the blast and tumbled straight into the pool.
"Sis!" Misty reached out to pull her back—only to get swept in herself.
"Aah! The beauties are all wet now!!"
"Eh? Misty, you just stole Daisy's line!"
"I mean seriously—you two are about to get sucked into a pump, and you still have time for this banter?" Kazuki leapt in just in time, wrapping one arm around each of their waists and pulling them to safety before the suction could take hold.
Daisy, wearing a tight performance outfit without a bra, was now completely drenched. Her wet clothes clung to her body, revealing the perky shape of her breasts.
Kazuki instinctively looked down when he felt how soft she was—only to lock eyes with Daisy at that very moment.
Her gaze flickered and avoided his, heart racing.
This Kazuki… he's so strong. His hands… so firm… the way he held my waist…
And that look in his eyes—was that… admiration?
Well, of course it was! I'm stunning. It's only natural he'd be captivated by my beauty!
After pulling both sisters to safety, Kazuki gave Pikachu the signal.
"Thunder Shock—use the water to conduct!"
Pika—CHUUU!
Electricity surged through the drenched floor, stunning Team Rocket and sending them flying into their own machine, which promptly sucked them in and spat them out skyward.
"Blasting off again!" ×3
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[Justice Reputation +1]
At this point, defeating Team Rocket had become so routine the system didn't even bother assigning missions for it anymore—it just automatically handed out reputation points post-fight.
Kazuki shut down the machine. Daisy, now wrapped in a towel, walked up and handed him the Badge.
"Kazuki, thank you so much—for saving me and Misty. You deserve this."
Kazuki accepted the badge just as Misty bounced over, smugly grinning.
"You got the badge, but don't forget—I won today!"
Daisy patted Misty's head with a warm smile. "You… if Kazuki had used Pikachu, you'd have lost in a flash!"
"I… I'll train even harder from now on! Kazuki, just you wait and see!" Misty declared with a proud toss of her head—also expressing her desire to continue traveling with him.
Hearing this, Daisy paused for a moment. Then she smiled and said to Kazuki, "Kazuki, as thanks for everything… how about we treat you to dinner tonight?"
"Sounds good to me. I lost today, so it's only fair you treat me, Misty!"
"Eat all you want! I won today, and I'm in a great mood!" Misty's family wasn't quite as rich, but they were well off. Back home, she didn't really care who paid.
"Alright then! Lily, Violet—take Kazuki to rest for a bit. Misty and I are going to change."
Daisy put her arm around Misty and led her away.
Once they were alone, she asked quietly, "Misty, are you really sure you want to keep traveling with Kazuki?"
"Of course!" Misty replied without hesitation. "Why? Is something wrong, Daisy?"
"No, not exactly," Daisy murmured. "But before you go, your big sister wants to… evaluate him a little first."
Daisy glanced down at her wet clothes under the towel. Her nipples were clearly visible through the fabric, and she realized what Kazuki had been looking at when he saved her
Now Daisy wanted to test just what kind of man Kazuki really was.
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After dinner, Kazuki stayed overnight at Misty's house, planning to set off with her the next day.
"Ah, that seafood feast really hit the spot!" Kazuki, now full and content, was about to lie down and rest when there was a knock at the door.
He stretched lazily and went to open it.
Standing there was Misty's sister, Daisy.
She was wearing a deep blue pencil skirt that hugged her figure perfectly, accentuating her shapely hips. The hemline stopped just a few inches above her knees, striking the perfect balance between elegance and allure.
Her top was a black, form-fitting knit sweater with a small V-neckline. The lace of her bra peeked out, framing the soft curve of her cleavage.
On her feet were a pair of black pointed-toe stilettos, their high heels elongating her legs.
While Daisy's petite feet were charming on their own, the heels complemented her mature, sophisticated look.
Her makeup was subtle yet striking—light eyeshadow and lip gloss that enhanced her natural features without being overdone.
This entire ensemble was clearly designed to captivate.
Daisy flashed a charming smile and spoke softly, "I'd like to discuss something with you. May I come in?"
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