Spring, League Calendar year 112, April 21. Rain.
In the blink of an eye, another week had passed.
Out of nowhere, a late spring cold snap had arrived.
Tong Hua and the Pokémon stayed curled up at home, watching television with the fireplace lit.
"Achoo!"
Ampharos sat on the floor, wrapped in a little blanket. Of everyone present, it seemed only he, Purrloin, and the three Milcery had never eaten Tong Hua's [Cold Resistance Boost] dishes.
The Milcery were fine. They feared heat more than cold and even needed to stay somewhere cool.
Tong Hua had lit the fireplace especially for Ampharos and Purrloin. The three Milcery had hidden in the refrigerator instead.
"Amphaa-"
"Are you okay, Ampharos?"
Tong Hua leaned against the headboard, surrounded by Minccino, Delibird, two Celebi, and Purrloin, who was still asleep on a pillow.
Although the news had said it would apparently be especially cold today, Tong Hua was still wearing short sleeves and did not feel cold indoors at all.
"Amphaa." Ampharos nodded, the orb on his forehead blinking.
Seeing this, Tong Hua got up and went to the kitchen to make Ampharos a cup of hot cocoa.
"It's raining today, so the foreman and the others have stopped work for a break too.
"Good thing the wiring and running water are already installed. It really makes me feel like I'm living in modern society all of a sudden."
Tong Hua turned on the kitchen faucet, and filtered, purified water came rushing out.
The television indoors and the refrigerator in the kitchen were both powered by wires connected to the village's electrical grid.
Tong Hua deftly poured milk into a small pot to heat it, then scooped in several generous spoonfuls of cocoa powder.
Outside, the rain pattered against the eaves and windows, making