It didn't matter that I couldn't cook. No, no, no.
"Then do you really want it?"
"Oh, it's fine. Even if I had one at home, I wouldn't have a chance to use it, since I use things like an Electric Kettle."
The shopkeeper smiled as he wrapped up the pot and handed it to me. Having come this far, I was grateful. It was clearly fragile, so I would have to handle it carefully.
"Thank you. I'll put it to good use."
"Oh! I'm sure this fellow wants to be put to use by a young lady!"
Sorry, I can't cook, so Milo will be the one using it when I need it.
I swallowed those words and accepted it with a smile. I felt a little guilty, but more importantly, my thoughts were entirely occupied by our next tea party. After chatting a little more, I left the sign behind and headed out.
I want to head to the next city as soon as possible!
Although I hadn't beaten this Gym yet, I couldn't help looking forward to what lay ahead.
"All right, next let's go look at some tasty-looking nuts."
As I headed toward my next destination, excitement for the future put a natural skip in my step, and I ran lightly through Side Town with cheerful strides.
"I can't pick the fruit, but I think it'll be fine."
"Jun, Psycho Cutter!"
"Snom, Snowy!"
The freezing air collided with the Inner Focus Blade, canceling it out and scattering crystalline light through the air. Visibility was poor amid the burst of Cold Smoke and the flashing Psycho Cutter, and Snowy spat out a thread, tying it around Jun's arm.
"Reel it in."
Winding up the thread, the normally slow Snom approached at considerable speed.
"Cut the thread with