The Best Gift

After the movie ended, it was already midnight.

Inside the theater, a large group of Pokémon lined up and returned to their Poké Balls, ready for Hu Yang to take them home.

Once the last Wartortle had returned to its Poké Ball, Hu Yang said to the trio who had been waiting nearby, "Let's go!"

Meowth said, "Okay, meow!"

The three humans and one cat walked out of the theater. It was snowing outside.

A cold gust blew past, and the temperature in the air suddenly dropped.

James shivered from the cold. Worried that Chimecho might get sick from freezing, he quickly recalled it.

The trio went to bring Porygon One over.

At that moment, Hu Yang suddenly received a message from Steven.

[Steven: Did you become an actor?]

Standing on the snowy street, Hu Yang replied: [No, I just casually filmed a scene.]

[Steven: The movie was wonderful. I never expected you to have such a talent for acting.]

Hu Yang: "..."

He seriously suspected Steven was lying.

As the person in question, he knew exactly how terrible his half-baked acting was.

Perhaps Steven on the other end of the phone had guessed what he was thinking. Without waiting for Hu Yang to reply, he sent another message.

[Steven: I'm not lying. You can check the online reviews. If you want to continue developing in this field, tell me. Devon Corporation will invest in you.]

Hu Yang: "..."

He replied: [Thanks, but no need. I only made a movie to accompany Roserade. I don't have any plans in that regard for now.]

[Steven: All right.]

[Steven: Happy New Year.]

Hu Yang solemnly returned the blessing: [Happy New Year.]

Just then, the trio landed Porygon One on the street.

After Hu Yang boarded, Porygon One left Rustboro City and flew