February 7, Saturday.
While Qingyu was sound asleep, a fluffy sensation brushed his face, prompting him to open his bleary eyes in confusion.
"Mew~"
The little pink cat floating before him covered its mouth and snickered. Its slender tail hung down naturally, the tip bobbing with its movements and occasionally brushing his face.
"..."
Qingyu reached out to grab the mischievous "old-timer," but it neatly dodged with a midair backflip before laughing again with a series of "Mew, mew, mew!"
Qingyu was rather speechless.
I should've told this little troublemaker to wait a couple more days before coming to Sunshine Gym.
Since he would be leaving for Kanto in a few days to join the International Police led by Lance in storming Viridian Gym, Qingyu had simply invited Mew to stay at Sunshine Gym until then.
Clearly, the little fellow had made itself right at home, starting things off with a full "wake-up service."
"Vee~"
Mew's laughter soon roused Sylveon, who had been sleeping in the corner. Upon spotting its good friend in the room, it immediately called out a warm, delighted greeting.
"Mew~"
The two pink little creatures soon began playing together, leaving Qingyu, whom Mew had woken up, sitting on the bed with a helpless smile.
"Why does this little troublemaker seem even more at home here than I am...?"
Am I the third wheel now?
After some thought, Qingyu decided to leave his room to the two adorable little creatures so they could catch up. He would wash up and prepare breakfast first.
There was no helping it. Mew might be mischievous, but it was adorable. Surely no human could dislike such a little cutie.
Leaving his room, Qingyu quickly washed up, restoring himself to the handsome, refined "Teacher Yu" his students knew, then entered the living