Dian's eyes flickered as an idea surfaced in his mind.
He got up, left home, and went to sit in the little park across from his apartment building, where he began observing carefully.
Every so often, people walked their Pokémon through the park, while others hurried in and out.
Dian casually looked them over, all kinds of information flashing before his eyes.
Lillipup (female)—Normal-type, the Puppy Pokémon. Though she may seem reckless, she actually possesses a deeply hidden instinct for battle. Status: Growth Stage (capable of breeding). Ability: Vital Spirit (cannot be put to sleep through hypnosis; unawakened)." Marill (male)—Water/Fairy-type. His seemingly tiny body contains terrifying strength. Status: Growth Stage (capable of breeding). Ability: Huge Power (can no longer awaken).
Dian smiled faintly. With his cheat, he was more than qualified to work as an ordinary observer.
Just then, another set of words appeared before his eyes.
Vulpix (female)—Fire-type, the Fox Pokémon. Beneath her seemingly docile exterior lies exceptionally keen intuition. Status: Infant Stage (incapable of breeding). Ability: Flash Fire (Fire-type attacks do not inflict damage and instead increase her attack power; awakened).
He was surprised to see that her ability had awakened. Of all the Pokémon he had observed, she was the first with an awakened ability.
A fiery red figure moved, and Dian instinctively looked up, meeting a pair of bright, amber-brown eyes... A reddish-brown Pokémon resembling a fox, but with six curled tails, sat on the park's blue-gray paving stones, staring at him without blinking.
"Vul..."
The small-dog-sized Vulpix swished her red, curled tails. A spark slowly appeared, and the temperature around her instantly rose.
"Vulpix."
A man who looked like a bard strolled over. He lightly played the accordion in his hands, producing two gentle notes.
"Vul."
Vulpix sprang up onto