novelraw Chapter 802: Teacher Lu: I Want Jirachi to Stay
Chapter 802: Teacher Lu: I Want Jirachi to Stay
Chapter 802: Teacher Lu: I Want Jirachi to Stay"Teacher Lu, Little Nebula has awakened!"
Upon hearing Ash's call, Lu Ye didn't immediately rush to the front hall. Instead, he looked towards Jirachi.
Little Nebula's energy wasn't easily replenished. That conversation on the flight made Teacher Lu suspect it was Jirachi who had helped Little Nebula.
Jirachi's pitch-black eyes shone brightly. Facing Lu Ye, it hesitated for a moment before smiling.
『Everyone, play together!』
"Play together, play together!" Little Hoopa, who had somehow produced two cheerleading batons from somewhere, cheered up and down.
Cynthia noticed Lu Ye's expression and walked to his side, saying softly,
"Perhaps, for Mythical Pokémon with such long lifespans, friends are rare and precious things."
"Jirachi wants to make more friends, so it constantly grants wishes for others, never considering itself," she said.
Lu Ye chewed over Cynthia's words, murmuring,"Jirachi doesn't have the ability to grant wishes out of thin air. It expends its own energy to grant wishes for others, just wanting to play with friends..."
Cynthia nodded gently, saying tenderly, "This kindness is sometimes betrayed by humans, hence the terrifying records of things like the Sea Monster and the Earth Monster."
"But Jirachi isn't wrong, it just..." Cynthia paused, smiling, "It just wants to play with everyone."
"I understand what you mean, Bamboo Lan." Lu Ye's dark eyes gleamed slightly. "I know Jirachi's wish now!"
To make friends, companions, even family.
These bonds that are commonplace for Teacher Lu are incredibly rare and precious for a Jirachi that can only awaken for seven days every thousand years!
"Besides Hoopa, Little Nebula... I'll introduce Jirachi to more friends."
Lu Ye said seriously, "Right here in this café, I'll hold a gathering, letting Jirachi meet partners worth befriending!"
Cynthia looked at Lu Ye, tucking the hair beside her ear, and smiled gently. "The meeting of life and life is originally like this."
"You met Jirachi, Jirachi met Little Hoopa, and there are constant meetings and reunions... This is the meaning of bonds."
The World Tree in the courtyard rustled in the gentle breeze. Jirachi's smile seemed a bit weary, but it forced itself to stay spirited with the novelty.
Probably, the time it could remain was already less than seven days.
Little Hoopa didn't notice this point yet, still pestering Jirachi to sit on the swing together, giggling, "Fun, right! We can play forever from now on!"
In some ways, Little Hoopa and Jirachi were very similar. They were both lonely, both yearned for friends, and both met Ash and Teacher Lu.
"Mhm!" Facing Little Hoopa's invitation, Jirachi curved its eyes into crescents and nodded happily.
"I think..." Lu Ye said, "I want Jirachi to stay."
Cynthia gave Lu Ye a surprised glance.
"Jirachi slumbers within a small meteorite. Little Hoopa can use its rings to keep the meteorite in the courtyard."
Lu Ye made a bold assumption, speaking cautiously, "As for cosmic energy... relying on Galarian Wishing Stars to replenish energy might allow Jirachi to awaken from time to time."
"It's a fanciful wish, hard to realize. After all, there's no official academic report stating 'Galarian Wishing Stars are related to Jirachi'," Cynthia said.
"That's true." Lu Ye sighed, his shoulders slumping.
"But..."
Cynthia smiled gently and, under Teacher Lu's astonished gaze, slowly said,
"I'll help you realize this wish, finding a way to let Jirachi stay—with Jirachi's permission, of course."
Lu Ye said dazedly, "Bamboo Lan..."
Little Hoopa and Jirachi were swinging on the seesaw. Sylveon, feeling bored, waved its ribbons to push the swing.
A rare moment of 'big sister babysitting'.
"Let's go." Cynthia raised a smile, taking Lu Ye's hand. "Let's go see the awakened Little Nebula!"
...
The students formed a circle around the table.
"Teacher Lu." Kukui noticed the movement and waved. "Little Nebula has awakened!"
"Ash told me." Lu Ye walked over. "So, taking it to the Solstice Altar needs to be scheduled soon, right?"
"No rush." Kukui laughed. "We still need to give it a full checkup."
Lu Ye nodded, looking at Little Nebula.
The Star Cocoon resembled a metallic-shelled "eye." The area outside the eye was like a starry sapphire, and the pupil was Little Nebula's face.
Little Nebula: (*^▽^*)
It floated above the tabletop through some peculiar magnetic field, but its range of movement was very small, almost stationary.
"It really is Little Nebula..." Mallow leaned in to look.
"I can feel Little Nebula's aura!" Lillie said seriously.
Originally, according to Dr. Burnet's deduction, Little Nebula's slumber would still last a while longer.
Kukui stroked his chin, frowning as he muttered to himself, "Could it be Jirachi's power that awakened Little Nebula early..."
"Teacher Lu." He turned his head. "I need to take Little Nebula back to Alola first to check its physical condition."
"I'm coming too!" Ash raised his hand, and the students all responded in agreement.
The students shared a deep bond with Little Nebula. Besides, the Kalos courses were almost finished, so they could return to school early.
"I need to stay in Kalos for a few more days to take care of Jirachi." Lu Ye smiled. "Before you return to Alola, let me cook dinner."
"Teacher Lu cooking personally?" The students said in unison.
"What."
Lu Ye raised an eyebrow, trying to remove a non-existent white cloth from his arm.
"I'm a special-grade chef from Donghua!"
With the help of Steenee and Alcremie, dinner was prepared in an orderly manner.
Delicious dishes were served to the table like a flowing feast. The students smelled the aroma, swallowing their saliva.
Mallow's dream was to open a restaurant. Now she also came to the kitchen to help, watching Teacher Lu's cooking process with shining eyes.
"Teacher Lu, during the holidays, can I come help at the shop?"
"What, you don't want to go to your father's shop?"
"Not really." Mallow stuck out her tongue. "I just feel I can learn more cooking techniques here!"
Lu Ye smiled and said, "If your father agrees, then it's no problem. I'm quite skilled with Berry dishes... I can even invite Mr. Siebold to teach you Kalos-style seafood cuisine."
Mallow excelled at Alolan flavors and Berry feasts. Her partner Steenee was also a skilled hand at making dishes.
Teacher Lu noticed that chefs' partners were usually ingredients. For example, Siebold and Clawitzer, Teacher Lu and Sirfetch'd...
"I'll study seriously!" Mallow said cheerfully.
At the dining table, Professor Kukui held a spoon, observing the golden, enticing egg fried rice before putting it in his mouth.
A flash of inspiration struck. Kukui's eyes widened. "Not greasy at all, and extremely appetizing!"
Lu Ye handed over a plate while explaining,
"I added sour Tamato Berries... According to the Berry Pokédex, the sourness of Tamato Berries is level 10. Adding them to dishes, the refreshing sourness leaves a lasting impression."
There were over 67 types of Berries in the Pokémon world. How to handle and pair Berries with flavors was a required course for every Pokémon chef.
Theoretically, Jirachi didn't need to consume food, but under little V's enthusiastic invitation, it held a cupcake-like bofuretsu in both hands.
The bofuretsu was topped with cream adorned with chocolate and nut crumbs, a representative Kalos dessert. Jirachi soon became immersed in the bofuretsu's texture.
"Mmm~" Little Hoopa said loudly. "Hoopa wants to eat Alolan cuisine!"
"I'll make some for you to taste!" Mallow volunteered.
"No! Hoopa wants to eat Lu Ye's cooking!" Hoopa turned its head away.
"Eh..." Mallow looked utterly dejected. Lana and Lillie hurried to comfort her.
The dinner atmosphere was lively. The café staff and everyone's Pokémon also joined the banquet.
Delibird looked up at the wooden owl on the cabinet. The round-headed, round-bodied Rowlet was dozing off with its eyes closed. With a *thump*, it fell to the ground, seeing stars.
Delibird: ┌(。Д。)┐
It fell by itself! I didn't do it!
Mallow's Steenee and the staff Steenee discussed juice-making techniques together.
Alcremie held a cake, offering it to the table. Facing everyone's gazes, its cheeks soon flushed red, and it hurried back to the kitchen.
Little Nebula, cocooned, couldn't eat, so it just silently floated on Lillie's shoulder.
Pupitar noticed the 'Star Cocoon,' reminding it of its own 'Pupitar' form when it couldn't eat.
"Bangii..." Pupitar hurriedly tore open another large bag of chips, pouring them into its mouth to calm its nerves.
This was Jirachi's first time attending a banquet. It was overjoyed and feasted heartily.
Little Hoopa patted Jirachi's shoulder, chuckling mischievously, "Follow Hoopa and Little Lu, and you'll eat and drink well from now on!"
Lu Ye: "Don't include me."
"No way!" Hoopa glared, speaking with righteous indignation. "Without Little Lu, Hoopa can't eat and drink well either!"
The flight back to Alola was the next day.
The students stayed overnight in the back room, too excited to sleep, discussing today's experiences.
Meanwhile, Lu Ye used the 「Power of Transcendence」 to contact Mew, Marshadow, Diancie, and Celebi.
To fulfill Jirachi's wish of 'playing together'—
Teacher Lu nodded with satisfaction.
Enough summoning Legendary Pokémon. This time, it's Mythical Pokémon!
...
Early the next morning, Ash and his group accompanied Little Nebula, setting off to return to Alola.
Before leaving, Little Nebula expressed its gratitude to Jirachi, thanking it for awakening it from its slumber.
Jirachi didn't mind at all, shaking its little head slightly with a gentle smile.
It understood Little Nebula's lonely feelings, which was why it tried its best to help Little Nebula.
Moreover, as long as the wisher's wish was fulfilled, Jirachi would feel happy too.
It was practically an angelic little cutie.
Lu Ye looked up at the sky.
Learning from past mistakes, it's better to bother Jirachi with wishes, not Liberated Hoopa...
"Teacher Lu, Champion Bamboo Lan, goodbye!!"
Ash and his group waved, their figures gradually fading into the distance.
Teacher Lu stood at the street corner waving. The golden-haired beauty smiled, her hand resting on her chin.
"Now can you tell me what your wish is, Jirachi?"
Lu Ye turned around.
『I, I want...』 Jirachi mumbled for a while.
"To meet new friends and play with everyone?" Lu Ye asked.
Jirachi was taken aback, its dark eyes sparkling brightly as it nodded vigorously. 『Mhm!』
"This afternoon, you'll be able to meet many new friends."
Lu Ye said with a smile, "They share many similarities with you... You'll get along well together."
Mew from the World Tree, Celebi who travels through time, Marshadow from Celestial Blue Mountain, Diancie from Diamond Country.
They had their own missions, long lifespans, and loneliness they couldn't express.
But just like Jirachi's wish, 'everyone playing together,' this loneliness could melt away like spring snow in this café.
Heck... the little cuties could even play games together online...
Enough for a round of three kingdoms military strategy game.
"Hoopa wants to meet new friends too!" Hoopa shouted.
Lu Ye: "Just don't transform into Liberated Hoopa and scare them..."
"Hehe, I promise I won't, not do that!"
Lu Ye was shocked. "You even learned double negatives, did Haunter teach you!?"
Little Hoopa made a face: "Lue!"
In the afternoon, the trunk of the World Tree swirled into a vortex like a portal, from which flew out the pink kitten-like Mew.
Mew: "Mew~~ꉂꉂ(ᵔᗜᵔ*)"
Princess Diancie arrived gracefully through the diamond-paved path, smiling with pursed lips.
"Good afternoon, Mr. Lu Ye, Miss Bamboo Lan."
Marshadow emerged from the shadows, its gaze intense, performing a greeting gesture to Darkrai as a junior meeting a senior.
Darkrai held a feather duster, cleaning the café. It glanced at Marshadow and gave a cool nod.
Celebi opened a spacetime door by itself, its movements looking even more proficient than the Temporal-Spatial Twin Dragons.
It looked at the courtyard with curiosity and surprise. The cute little Mythical Pokémon stood in a row. In the corner was a large, awkward Mythical Pokémon—Darkrai.
The Legendary Pokémon Latias landed on the roof, its red-and-white body refracting glazed light under the sun. "Rati~"
Additionally, there was a special guest.
Steven, traveling through Kalos collecting Mega Stones, arrived punctually.
Leather shoes stepped into the café. The blue-haired man had a smile on his lips, his eyes gleaming like sapphires.
Princess Diancie or whatever, it didn't matter.
Mainly, he wanted to visit Teacher Lu and Champion Bamboo Lan!