That evening at his home, Hu Bin made hot pot and curry rice, and prepared Pokéblocks for all the Pokémon!
Everyone gathered to celebrate the day's victory!
As he ate, Wu Jin sighed fondly. "Brother Bin, meals just haven't tasted right during the month you were away. Your curry rice was what we were missing!"
Liu Yi had stuffed his cheeks full and mumbled, "Sho good! Sho, sho good! Oh my god! It tastes amazing!"
Yi Nanzi looked equally blissful. "Brother Bin, you're getting better and better at this. All I can say about this food is—wonderful!"
Qin An was delighted with the food too, and even had two extra bowls. Her actions spoke for just how delicious the meal was!
The other Pokémon thoroughly enjoyed their food as well. Newcomers like Shinx, Ralts, Hitmonchan, and Snorunt were positively overjoyed, marveling at how anything could taste so good!
Ralts received special attention from Hu Bin. Her Pokéblocks were specially made just for her, and he had even shaped them into cute little likenesses of her face. Ralts was thrilled, and her affection for Hu Bin soared!
Ninetales was very happy now too. She had gained so many new underlings, along with a little sister in Ralts, and she was feeling awfully pleased with herself!
After dinner, everyone helped wash the dishes, which made the work go much faster.
Once the dishes were done, they began discussing their plans for the future!
Yi Nanzi said, "Actually, once we make the top sixteen, we can choose a pretty good top-tier university to attend. I've already decided-I'm going to study in Mountain City! Then I'll keep adventuring, challenging Gyms, and traveling through all the regions!"
Hu Bin nodded, inwardly scoffing. *You just want to find a girl from Mountain City to marry, don't