Pokémon: My Titles Know No Limits! [466]

Mt. Silver's hot springs were famed across the Johto region, something one simply couldn’t miss.

Sabrina was evidently familiar with the area, so guiding the group naturally fell to her.

But before that…

August turned toward the Quagsire and Wooper, who were trying to sneak away after covering him in mud.

Eeek!

Startled by August's sudden gaze, the Quagsire froze, instinctively sensing trouble.

But before they could run, August swiftly grabbed the most oblivious-looking Quagsire from the bunch.

Amidst the other Quagsires’ dumbfounded stares, August chuckled wickedly, “Since you guys got me covered in mud, I'll take one of you as compensation. Heh heh!”

Hearing this, Serena instinctively asked, “Has August-san always been like this?”

Blue and Sabrina simultaneously nodded in unison.

Yes, August had always been exactly like this.

Realizing their synchronized reaction, Blue and Sabrina exchanged glances, and the atmosphere suddenly grew subtle.

…

Located deep within Mt. Silver, famous as they were, the hot springs remained mostly wild due to frequent encounters with dangerous Pokémon.

More than a dozen hot springs scattered throughout the area formed a natural bathing zone.

Everyone was captivated by the steamy scenery unfolding before their eyes.

“Alright, let’s split up here! Everyone, stay safe!” August announced to the group.

Being natural hot springs, there was no segregation between genders, but fortunately, there were enough hot springs separated by trees to allow everyone some privacy.

August was about to head off with Gardevoir, Mew, Meowstic, and Latias to relax, but before he could step away, he felt someone grasp his arm.

Caught!

“Let’s go together. I have something I want to tell you,” Blue whispered faintly behind him.

August instantly stiffened.

Equally rigid was Sabrina, whose wrist was firmly held by Blue’s other hand.

Watching this scene unfold, Malva, the original instigator, couldn't suppress her amusement as a mischievous smile played across her lips.

August shot Malva a fierce glare, but she returned it with an innocent, dazzling grin.

So even you, August, have days like this, huh?

Her annoyance from being previously tricked by August vanished completely.

“I can't wait to wash all this dirt off!” Malva cheerfully announced, pulling Serena and Meray away, giving Blue plenty of room and zero opportunity for August to retaliate.

Latios was worried about Latias but, sensing the delicate atmosphere surrounding August, wisely chose silence and quietly followed Baraz and Hoopa away.

In the end, only August, Blue, and Sabrina remained behind.

Gardevoir appeared perfectly calm, while Latias and Meowstic hesitated awkwardly. Only Mew remained carefree, happily splashing about with its tail.

Splish, splash…

Only the sound of flowing water echoed around them.

Amid this tense silence, August and Sabrina quickly exchanged thoughts through telepathy.

[Psychic_Pretty_Girl]: What should we do? Do you think Blue found out about us?

[GardevoirSupremacy]: Isn’t it obvious? With her acting like this, she clearly knows something!

[Psychic_Pretty_Girl]: Then what do we do now?

[GardevoirSupremacy]: How should I know? You're the one who ambushed me at night. I'm just a victim here!

Sabrina’s eyes widened.

[Psychic_Pretty_Girl]: …How can you seriously say you're the victim here?!

Though Sabrina knew exactly the kind of person August was, she was once again stunned by his shamelessness.

But August wouldn’t back down easily.

[GardevoirSupremacy]: Why wouldn’t I be? You’re always the one on top! I’m completely passive.

[Psychic_Pretty_Girl]: AUGUST!!!

Just as Sabrina ground her teeth in frustration—

Blue suddenly turned toward her, asking, “Sabrina, can you help seal off the surroundings with your psychic powers?”

Hearing Blue’s request, Sabrina’s attention finally shifted away from August.

She shot him another fierce glare, inwardly vowing she'd deal with him properly later. Then she began walking around, using her psychic abilities to set up barriers around the spring.

Before August could relax at seeing Sabrina occupied elsewhere, he suddenly saw Blue beginning to undress.

“Wait…”

What's going on?!

Was Blue that provoked?

While August's imagination ran wild, Blue had already stepped into the spring, clad only in her underwear, and turned to him, saying, “Aren't you coming in?”

Only then did August snap back to reality.

So it really was just about soaking in the hot spring!

He let out a sigh of relief and quickly joined her. Submerging himself in the warm water, August felt the fatigue from their journey through Kalos swiftly melting away.

Just as he was about to break the awkward silence, August suddenly felt a hand beneath the water grip him tightly, pulling him swiftly toward Blue.

“Mmph—”

A kiss?!

August stared at Blue's face, inches away, speechless.

Why does everyone love surprise attacks so much?!

Just then, Sabrina finished arranging the barriers. Turning around, she witnessed the shocking scene unfolding before her eyes.

“…?”

In just the blink of an eye, what exactly had happened?

Seeing Sabrina’s confusion, Blue gave her a playful wink as if flaunting her triumph.

Instantly, flames ignited within Sabrina’s heart.

Blue, you sneak!

She conveniently forgot that she herself had made the first move.

Though Gardevoir had mentally prepared herself, her eyes still narrowed dangerously upon witnessing this moment.

Beside them, Meowstic and Latias stared wide-eyed, faces flushed bright red. This sight was too overwhelming for their innocent hearts.

They quickly covered their eyes with their hands, seemingly too embarrassed to watch—yet peeked eagerly through their fingers, taking in the entire scene.

A textbook example of self-deception.

Only Mew gave a passing glance, then cheerfully returned its attention to playing in the spring, unconcerned.

“Mew~”

The water feels so good!

...

The first to recover was Gardevoir, who didn't feel threatened by Blue at all.

August could have many girlfriends, but she would always be his first partner!

Sabrina snapped out of her shock shortly after. Seeing Blue playfully wink at her, Sabrina realized that Blue must have known something for a long time, only pretending ignorance to spring this sudden surprise on her now.

Blue had already released August, clinging instead to one of his arms.

“Want to join us, Sabrina?” Blue invited sweetly.

Refusing to back down, Sabrina steeled herself inwardly, slid into the spring, and boldly grabbed August’s other arm.

Blue, caught off guard by Sabrina’s decisiveness, paused briefly before quickly regaining her composure, meeting Sabrina’s gaze head-on.

August alone noticed how rigidly Blue was pressed against him.

Sabrina wasn't as calm as she appeared, either.

Surprisingly, August felt completely at ease, even amused by the unfolding situation.

Then, the two women started an awkward conversation out of nowhere.

“Blue, Mt. Silver’s hot springs feel amazing! I hear they’re great for skincare.”

“Really? Then I have to soak longer!”

How fake. You two are unbelievably fake!

Even August felt embarrassed on their behalf, watching Blue and Sabrina feign politeness while waging an intense battle beneath the surface.

Suddenly, he felt two hands simultaneously pinch him in the sides.

August: “…”

Hey, fight if you want, but don’t take it out on me!

What had been a pleasant soak had suddenly become torture.

Fortunately, just as August was about to reach his breaking point, the heroic Mew arrived.

“Mew~”

Mew floated over, tugging on August’s shoulder, clearly thirsty for juice.

August seized the opportunity and freed himself from the women’s grip.

“I’ll go grab you some juice!”

...

Aside from Blue and Sabrina’s subtle warfare, their Mt. Silver hot spring visit was actually quite pleasant.

Mew, the hero of the moment, was perched atop August’s head, utterly relaxed, soft and squishy from sheer comfort.

Even now, Mew didn’t forget to cling tightly to her juice bottle.

Gardevoir hadn’t been particularly dirty, but after the soak, she looked especially refreshed, the beads of water clinging to her face lending her a captivating charm.

She was gently grooming the fur of Meowstic and Latias.

After their brief clash, Blue and Sabrina seemed to have reached some sort of unspoken agreement, restoring a subtle balance and resuming their façade of sisterly harmony.

However, August doubted this peace. He suspected it was merely superficial, but he couldn't find any cracks just yet.

Secretly, he tried using telepathy to ask Sabrina about what she and Blue had discussed, but Sabrina merely smiled, saying nothing.

“…”

August sneered inwardly. Fine, don’t talk! Tonight, I’ve got ten thousand ways to make you spill everything willingly!

...

When Malva turned around expecting drama, she froze in surprise.

Where was the chaos she’d been promised?

Looking at Blue and Sabrina now acting like the best of friends, she struggled to understand what had transpired.

Just moments ago, their tension had been palpable.

What strange power does August possess that allows him to smooth over even situations like this?

Staring at August, who acted as though nothing had happened, Malva felt for the first time that she truly couldn't understand him.

She fell deep into thought.

“Time to move. I’ve already messaged Gary and the others. They're at the Silver Conference venue,” August announced to the group.

“Where exactly is the Silver Conference held?” Baraz asked curiously.

August smiled slightly. “Right here at Mt. Silver.”

...

The Silver Conference took place in Silver Town, nestled within the Mt. Silver range.

However, the hot springs and Silver Town lay at opposite ends of the mountains.

Walking through the mountain paths, August casually commanded his newly-caught Quagsire to dispatch an Ariados that had tried ambushing them.

Wild Pokémon of Mt. Silver posed a significant threat to ordinary trainers, but to August’s party, they were hardly worth a second glance.

At that moment, Malva’s curiosity as a journalist overcame her restraint. She approached August and asked in a hushed voice, “August, just how did you defuse the situation earlier?”

Feeding an energy block to Quagsire and watching its already small eyes narrow even further in delight, August feigned confusion. “Defuse what?”

“You know, that!”

“Which one?”

Malva felt powerless against August’s deliberate obtuseness.

Should she ask Sabrina and Blue?

Realistically, today was only her second time meeting them. They weren't exactly close…

After pondering briefly, Malva took out her phone.

She privately messaged Gary, who had previously dragged her into the “August Anti-fan Group.”

Since Gary was an anti-fan, surely he’d understand August thoroughly, right?

[Pink-Haired_News_Anchor]: In your opinion, what kind of person is August?

Only after sending did she notice she hadn’t changed her username back yet.

Well, whatever.

Expecting she'd have to wait for a reply, she was surprised when the response arrived almost instantly.

[Call_Me_Young_Master_Gary]: Extremely powerful, righteous, generous without seeking reward, and my personal life mentor!

[Pink-Haired_News_Anchor]: ?

Malva quickly exited the chat to double-check. Yep, she was definitely in the August Anti-fan Group, not a fan group.

Was this really an anti-fan talking?

But before she could reply further, another message appeared:

[Call_Me_Young_Master_Gary]: Ahem, it's just a simple test to verify you’re not August. That guy loves stealing phones to troll people.

Malva’s eyes immediately brightened.

Clearly, Gary knew August very well!

[Pink-Haired_News_Anchor]: I'm new here and don’t know much about August. Can you tell me more?

[Call_Me_Young_Master_Gary]: You came to the right person! No one in the whole Kanto branch knows August better than me!

[Pink-Haired_News_Anchor]: Really? I don’t buy it.

[Call_Me_Young_Master_Gary]: ?

[Pink-Haired_News_Anchor]: I just saw Blue and Sabrina with August, and their relationship seems rather special.

[Call_Me_Young_Master_Gary]: Yeah, they're both his girlfriends. Of course their relationships are special, but I'm still the one who understands August best!

Reading this, Malva raised an eyebrow.

Even ordinary Kanto branch members knew Blue and Sabrina were August's girlfriends? Was this why the two could peacefully coexist?

Had Blue and Sabrina reached a mutual understanding long ago, making her attempt to stir drama actually helpful by bringing things into the open?

The more she considered it, the more plausible it became.

Realizing that she’d not only failed to create trouble but inadvertently assisted August…

Instantly, Malva felt like a complete clown.

She fell silent.

But as a renowned newscaster, Malva's mental resilience was exceptional. She quickly recovered.

Determined, she continued typing: “Could you tell me more about August?”

She refused to believe August was entirely invincible.

[Call_Me_Young_Master_Gary]: Gladly!

However, before she could read Gary’s next message, a familiar voice sounded next to her ear:

“Malva, what are you looking at?”

Before she could hide her phone, August leaned over and glanced at the screen.

August: [August Anti-Fan Group?] Admin... [Call_Me_Young_Master_Gary]?”

August narrowed his eyes dangerously.

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T/N: SO THEY WERE FUCKING!!!!!

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