Yue Jifei

Biodata

Background and History

Yue Jifei meets Dian in Hoenn after Misdreavus pulls her and her Espurr out of an attack’s path. She asks for Dian’s mischievous Teddiursa and proposes trading it for a Teddiursa her family left to grow up in the wild. Both distrust the exchange enough to consider replacing the Poké Balls afterward 218.

She accompanies Dian toward the Hoenn Great Desert. During their travels, she cooks for him, helps Larvitar practice Sandstorm through a game with Espurr, and catches a Hippopotas that can aid his research 220 247. When a wild Togepi attacks, Yue takes command rather than continue relying on Dian to protect her. She and Espurr defeat it through decoys, shaped psychic barriers, and a sustained Gravity trap 270 271.

Yue’s family history is tied to Big Mauville Holdings’ collapse. Her mother rebuilt her life by founding a company, but could not forgive Yue’s father for sinking into despair after the business failed. Yue came to Hoenn intending to confront him; instead, she leaves for Kalos with Princess Sarah and decides to develop a proposal on her own terms 281. In Lumiose City, she works late to earn her mother’s approval while worrying about Dian’s health 295.

After a long period without contact, Yue agrees to go out with Dian. Their visit to a karaoke venue doubles as her inspection of a possible investment 609. In a later extra story, she prepares a plan for Dian to investigate another market under an assumed identity 694.

Appearance

Yue is described with pale-golden hair, often worn long. Her eye color is described as emerald in several scenes and deep blue in another 218 325 609.

• She wears black-rimmed glasses with professional clothing while working 276 295 325.
• In an extra story, she appears with waist-length black hair and a black-and-gray pleated skirt, prompting Dian to wonder whether she has changed her hair or is wearing a wig 694.

Personality

Yue’s gentle smile can conceal a colder, provocative manner. She enjoys teasing Dian and the mischievous Teddiursa, and she is guarded when conversation approaches painful personal matters 218 223 228. She likes novels, sleeping in, and good food, but avoids shiitake mushrooms 219 223.

Her care is often practical rather than openly stated: she prepares meals, learns to cook so Espurr can rest, and worries when Dian works without looking after himself 220 250 295. She is affectionate with Espurr, who recognizes that Yue’s earlier coldness was partly a brave face 250.

Abilities and Skills

Pokémon Battling

• Directs Espurr to use an illusion decoy when Togepi breaks through its Light Screens 270.
• Combines Espurr’s Obstacle, Illusion Attack, Psychic, and Gravity into durable, controllable spikes and a trap that prevents Togepi from escaping 270 271.
• Recognizes that she needs to protect herself as a Trainer instead of depending on Dian 270.

Business Planning

• Revises Dian’s proposal with attention to funding, target markets, pricing, consumer segments, and product grades 276.
• Helps handle his Gym affairs and assesses potential investments herself 329 609.
• Prepares a detailed cover identity and market-investigation plan for Dian 694.

Pokémon

• Espurr (“Ruri”) — Yue’s close companion and principal battling partner; its psychic techniques underpin her strategy against Togepi 220 270 271.
• Teddiursa (“Shaye”) — obtained from Dian in exchange for her family’s Teddiursa; Yue makes her apologize after misbehaving and dresses her in a white pet dress as punishment 218 223.
• Hippopotas — caught during the desert journey, partly to help Dian’s research 247.
• Aggron — entrusted to Yue by Dian for protection when she leaves Hoenn 281.

Relationships

• Dian — traveling companion, business collaborator, and romantic interest. Their mutual suspicion gives way to everyday care and later dates, though Yue remains troubled by the dangers of his travels 218 276 609 696.
• Espurr (Ruri) — trusted Pokémon and affectionate companion; Espurr helps Yue send a message to Dian when she cannot bring herself to do it 250 295.
• Princess Sarah — friend and traveling companion; Sarah teases Yue about missing Dian and accompanies her to Kalos 281 295.
• Her mother — founded a company after Big Mauville Holdings collapsed; Yue works on a proposal to gain her approval 281 295.
• Her father — estranged from Yue’s mother after his response to the company’s collapse; Yue initially travels to Hoenn intending to confront him 281.

Notable Quotes

“I can’t keep relying on others to protect me. Besides, I’m a Trainer too.” 270

“Freedom sometimes comes at a price.” 235