Deep in the Backyard of Professor Oak's Laboratory in Pallet Town.
It was a clear morning, with just the right amount of sunshine.
The Backyard of Professor Oak's Laboratory was far more spacious than it appeared.
The Backyard videos Professor Oak usually posted on the Eevee Network showed only the tip of the iceberg-the front yard.
With Bulbasaur as their guide,
Li Wei, Arcanine, Shaymin, Lucario, and Diancie
passed through a lush orchard and across a babbling stream, arriving at the true heart of the Backyard.
Although they mainly lived in the front yard,
Bulbasaur and the others could also venture into the depths of the Backyard.
As they went deeper, the woods grew increasingly quiet and peaceful.
Sunlight filtered through layers of branches and leaves, scattering patches of light and shadow.
Soon, beneath an enormous oak with a gnarled trunk,
Li Wei spotted a Kangaskhan leaning against the tree.
The mother Kangaskhan sat on ground carpeted with soft moss and fallen leaves.
She had a powerful build and gentle eyes, brimming with maternal warmth.
An energetic little Kangaskhan poked halfway out of the pouch on her belly,
curiously batting at fallen leaves with its little claws and making happy, burbling sounds.
The mother Kangaskhan showed no alarm at the sight of Bulbasaur and Li Wei's group. Her gentle gaze lingered on Li Wei for a moment.
The Backyard of Professor Oak's Laboratory was safe to begin with.
Besides, Kangaskhan could sense the power of Affinity emanating from Li Wei, as well as his goodwill.
Kangaskhan gave a slight nod in greeting.
Bulbasaur walked up to Kangaskhan and gestured with Vine Whip.
"Bulba, bulba."
Bulbasaur was introducing Li Wei to Kangaskhan.
Li Wei smiled warmly as well and said softly, "Good morning."
The mother Kangaskhan gave a quiet roar, her