svetikya Chapter 207 The Poisonous White Butterfly's Romantic Pollen Festival
Chapter 207 The Poisonous White Butterfly's Romantic Pollen Festival
Perhaps because he went to bed early yesterday, Xiao Guang woke up very early today as well.
After a quick breakfast, Xiaozhi and Xiaoguang, led by Xiaogang, headed towards the destination he had planned the night before, a place where Xiaoguang could relax.
"Mmm—so comfortable! It's such a nice day!"
The woods were quiet and still; it was early, and we didn't encounter any other pedestrians there.
After walking for a while, I came to a path. The path was a narrow road paved with neat flagstones. In summer, the lush green grass swayed tenaciously in the gaps between the flagstones. The morning sun, already hanging in the sky, peacefully dyed the flagstone path yellow, and the air was filled with the unique fragrance of the morning.
The stone path stretches all the way down to the foot of the mountain.
Although they were strolling through the mountains and forests, the endless stone path gave them the feeling of walking on a vast plain, where the sky and earth seemed to meet at the horizon.
Where are we going next? Are there any towns near our destination today?
Dawn was hopping around energetically at the front, until Ash reminded her to watch her step. Only then did Dawn reluctantly curb her overly enthusiastic enthusiasm and start paying attention to today's itinerary.
"There's no town in today's destination, but it'll be about a two-hour hike up the mountain to a Pokémon Center at the foot of the mountain. We'll spend the night there."
"Eh~ Two hours of mountain road?"
Xiao Guang's mood plummeted after hearing that their destination was not a town but the Pokémon Center, and that they had to walk two hours through the mountains.
Brock and Ash didn't tell Dawn what would happen near the Pokémon Center that night. After all, surprises are less interesting if you tell them out loud. Dawn would find out from Nurse Joy when they arrived at the Pokémon Center anyway.
......
Finally, after walking for two hours along mountain paths, Ash and his friends arrived near the Pokémon Center at the foot of the mountain.
And here—
"Look, look! Don't miss these freshly baked taiyaki!!"
Animal masks! We have them all! Take your pick!
"Yukata rental! Cheap prices! Lots of styles!!"
"Candied apples! Anyone want some?!"
……
"What...what is this...?"
As soon as he arrived at the foot of the mountain, Xiao Guang was stunned by the bustling scene before him.
Although they are only about 100 meters apart, they seem to be two completely different worlds.
"Is it that lively...?"
"That's quite surprising."
Not only was Dawn surprised that there was nothing here, but even Ash and Brock, who knew that there would be a great natural spectacle to enjoy tonight, were somewhat bewildered by what they saw.
This place is in a remote location; normally, hardly anyone would come here. But what's going on here? It's a scene comparable to a temple fair in a big city...
Although neither of them knew what was going on here, their doubts didn't last long and were soon answered.
"The poisonous white butterfly's..."
"A romantic pollen festival?"
Upon arriving at the Pokémon Center, after Nurse Joy explained the general situation to Ash and the others, they looked at each other, still appearing somewhat curious.
"Well, actually, it was just a sudden idea. These past two days, magazines and newspapers have been promoting this brand-new festival, and various media outlets have also responded by saying that as long as couples can witness the romantic pollen festival of the white butterflies here, they can be together for life."
"That's why there are so many boys and girls together outside..."
Xiao Gang felt a little disappointed upon hearing this, but he quickly recovered, stepped forward, took Miss Joey's hand, and said tenderly:
"In that case, Miss Joey, would you be willing to join me—Pfft!"
Before the words were even finished, the wicked frog continued to perform its task.
Meanwhile, Xiao Guang was reading the brochure that Miss Joey had given her, which detailed the custom of the poisonous butterflies gathering here to find mates and then leaving together.
Besides the background information, there are many love stories in the story, most of which take place here. However, after learning the truth from Miss Joey, Hikaru loses interest in these fictional stories.
but--
Do couples stay together for life?
Xiao Guang muttered to himself, then secretly glanced at Xiao Zhi, a strange but reasonable question unconsciously popping into his mind.
What if they're not a couple?
Even though Xiaoguang knew that so many of the couple stories in the handbook were fake, he inexplicably felt that Miss Joey's words... or rather, what she conveyed, were true.
"Well... since the timing is perfect, let's just put everything aside today and enjoy the festival."
Things have taken a slightly different turn than initially expected, but Xiao Zhi still hasn't forgotten what he and Xiao Gang discussed last night.
Their goal today was to help Hikaru relax. If it weren't for the festival, their original plan was to have a picnic by the lake, but since a festival is being held here now, it can only be said that everything is just a coincidence.
"Um...but..."
Hikaru was still a little anxious after missing out on a grand competition.
Perhaps it's to make up for the missed opportunity last time, and because the Mikkuri Cup is indeed the best chance to prove himself, that's why Hikaru trains so hard.
but......
A festival?
Looking out the window of the Pokémon Center, although it's only the first year of the festival, with official support and extensive media promotion, all sorts of stalls have already filled the foot of the mountain; even a cursory glance reveals nearly a hundred.
Okay~
Xiao Guang smiled and said in a relaxed tone:
"I've been working so hard lately, so I might as well treat myself! It's not easy to find a training place around here these days, so I might as well relax a bit!"
Dawn quickly accepted Ash's suggestion, and Brock, who had somehow recovered, also walked to Ash's side. The two looked at each other and nodded in unison, as if celebrating the success of the operation.
"Well then, I wish you all a pleasant time and hope you enjoy your first year of the festival. By the way, if you want to watch the Poisonous White Butterflies meet in the closest spot tonight, it would be best to set up a tent near the lake first, as there should be a lot more people there at night."
Miss Joey kindly reminded her.
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