Headband Guy had thought the same. Just moments ago, he had been sure Roy would come back to trade for his Primeape, but when he saw so many people crowding around, his mind changed instantly.
Regret filled his heart. He stood rooted to the spot, eyes fixed tightly on Roy as he waited for Roy to ask him, but clearly, he had been overthinking it. Roy did not even glance at him.
"Wait, I... I'll trade with you! My Primeape for your Stunky!"
Seeing more and more people gathering around, Headband Guy hurriedly squeezed into the crowd, raised Primeape's Poké Ball, and shouted at Roy.
Want to trade now? Too late!
Roy spread out five fingers and mimicked the way the other man had raised the price earlier. "Add another 5,000 Pokémon Dollars, and I'll trade with you."
Damn it, Roy was actually jacking up the price on the spot. He had forgotten that he himself had treated Roy the same way earlier. Just as he was about to bargain—
A different buyer nearby, who also had a Primeape, shouted, "Kid! I've got a Primeape too! I'll add 20,000 Pokémon Dollars. Trade with me!"
The initiative had now returned to Roy's hands. Roy said to the Primeape Pokémon Trainer who had just spoken,
"Sure, Uncle. Let me take a look at your Primeape."
Seeing that Roy was about to talk with the other man, Headband Guy could no longer afford to haggle.
"Fine. I'll add 5,000!"
The corner of Roy's lips curled slightly. Had the fish taken the bait?
"You'll also cover all the follow-up inspection fees."
"Why should I—"
Before he could finish, Roy added,
"Every extra word of bargaining costs another 1,000 Pokémon Dollars."
"Fine...!"
Headband Guy gritted out the word through clenched teeth. Trading a piece of