Serena cutting her hair marks a crucial milestone in the growth of the Symbol Girl.
Natsume’s fondness for the anime “Pokémon XY” truly stems from how—whether Ash or Serena—they both managed to mature on their journey.
In addition, Serena’s new short hairstyle is a significant timestamp.
After all, in the soon-to-come “Hoopa and the Clash of Ages” movie, Serena will already be in her short-haired form...
Natsume’s expression is ambiguous; he slowly s...
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The first round’s theme was ‘Style Duel.’ Performers needed to do makeup and coordinate outfits for their partners.
Those with the most votes would advance to the next round.
The second round’s theme was ‘Freestyle Performance’, similar in format to a Coordinator’s dazzling exhibition.
Jessie and Serena were placed in different groups.
For the first round, Serena appeared on stage in a princess dress, accompanied by Fennekin.
Natsume had returned to...
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On the second day of the festival, Coumarine City hosted its First-stage Pokémon Showcase.
Rookies could make their debut in the First-stage Exhibition match, with the winner awarded a Princess Key.
Any Performer who collected three Princess Keys was eligible to challenge the Master-class Pokémon Showcase, with the winner crowned “Kalos Queen.”
Both Serena and Jessie were making their debut as rookies.
Natsume was eager to see what kind of performance styles thes...
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As evening deepened, the sun set, painting the sky with dazzling color. Golden streaks brushed drifting clouds, and flocks of Pidgey flew through the sunset.
Natsume stood atop a hill outside the city, gazing into the distance. Above him, the mighty Tree of Oaths spread its vast canopy; the colored lights strung through its branches suddenly glowed—the cool, pleasant night had arrived.
A golden-haired beauty held Natsume’s arm, her grey eyes bright and vivid, glancing at the m...
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Matori stood at attention. “Understood.”
Arranging for these two in the photo to be alone must be related to some larger plan for the upcoming Legendary Pokémon operation.
As per Mentor’s instructions, their feelings must warm up today.
In the photo: Ash, cap pulled low, and Serena, with a red hat and clear blue eyes.
In the shot of them together, Serena gazes at Ash, while Ash looks down at Pikachu on his shoulder.
The admiration in the girl’s eyes was ...
2025-08-14 12:00:17 +0000 UTC
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The two-day gourmet street festival came to an end.
During this time, Natsume achieved victory over Siebold in the field of cooking, much to the shock of many attendees.
Most had assumed the Champion was just for show… Unexpectedly, he turned out to be a true Master Chef!
Fans who watched the live stream shouted: “That’s perfect comfort food.”
“Gold-medal chef—Natsume-sensei.”
“This dish, ah, this dish is a shining, multi-color elevation—definit...
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Serena and Jessie were both participating in this Pokémon Showcase, so there was no way Natsume would miss the event.
As a top coordinator serving as judge, he could guarantee absolute fairness, and also help the debuting Serena feel less pressure.
As for Jessie... Natsume was worried she’d get unfair treatment again.
After all, Jessie’s performances were always cutting-edge—she definitely had skill, but her brand of art was still ahead of the times for the general au...
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“Gourmet street?”
In a refined, top-tier restaurant on Winter Avenue in Lumiose City, Siebold, wearing a head chef’s white coat, frowned slightly and said,
“Don’t bother me with such trivial matters when I’m researching new recipes.”
“But this time, the event is co-organized by the Lumiose Business Association, and even the Hotel Richissime is participating. It’s a rare promotional opportunity... Siebold, head chef, won’t you reconsider?” the agent plea...
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“Arcanine!!”
The white flames burning along Arcanine’s body gradually faded away.
Sunlight broke through the clouds, shining down upon the standing Arcanine—its figure imposing, courageous, and unmatched.
Natsume glanced back at Entei, looked him up and down, and then turned his gaze away.
Compared to his big canine companion, the Entei standing atop the rocks behind looked rather diminished!
Natsume’s gaze stabbed deeply into Entei.
Entei: “…...
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“I haven’t asked you yet.”
Marshadow eyed him suspiciously, “Why has your Rainbow Wing… turned out like this?”
“Oh, that?” Natsume twirled the Rainbow Wing in his hand, replying, “Maybe it just takes after me.”
In a no-holds-barred battle, he might even whip out the Rainbow Wing and yell “Flash!” to blind his opponent.
Or he might use the Rainbow Wing as a feather duster, sweeping away every magical trap on the enemy’s field. (Not really.)
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2025-08-12 07:00:40 +0000 UTC
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Natsume was traveling together with Ryo and President Masaru.
According to tradition, every Touran Champion is granted the opportunity to meet Ho-Oh.
Those who pass Marshadow’s Trial will be blessed by Ho-Oh.
When they reached the foot of the mountain, Natsume asked Ryo what he had received from Ho-Oh.
“A Heat Rock blessed by Sacred Fire,” Ryo replied. “It suits my Talonflame and Venusaur perfectly. All in all, personally, I’m very satisfied.”
Natsume...
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A new Champion had been crowned in the Touran League!
With the former Champion’s blessing and encouragement, Natsume accepted the trophy from Ryo and raised it high beneath showers of confetti and spotlights.
Fans, while brimming with excitement, couldn’t help but joke:
“Ryo: Well, looks like I’m the former Champion now!”
“Imagine having to present the trophy to your own successor... talk about salt in the wound!”
“Ryo wasn’t weak at all... but ...
2025-08-11 07:00:07 +0000 UTC
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Johto Region, Mahogany Town.
An old man in a wheelchair watched the snow-flecked vintage TV screen.
Onscreen, Blastoise’s cannons fired beams of ice skyward; Blizzard fell and froze the whole battlefield.
The commentator’s distorted voice rang out:
“Oh my—Venusaur has been frozen into an ice sculpture… It’s been buried by Blizzard!”
Pryce’s usually stern, aged face revealed a rare smile.
Natsume—this might be a new era.
Pryce slowly ...
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A gentle breeze swept over the verdant field. The feverish cheers faded to stillness; all that remained was the sound of one’s own breath and heartbeat.
Natsume gazed at the enlarged Poké Ball in his palm, fingers closing tight.
Champion—responsibility, duty, mission...
In every battle there is risk of pain, blood, tears...
But this time, I want to win.
Not just for myself, but to answer the hopes behind me.
Natsume’s eyes sharpened. Suddenly, he hur...
2025-08-10 08:00:06 +0000 UTC
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Crisp autumn skies, fair weather.
The finals were upon them.
Above Victory Road’s main stadium, dazzling fireworks burst in celebration!
The merchant district was booming—huge crowds arriving at Victory Road, gleaming with excitement as they juggled goods and snacks, lively chatter filling the air:
“Today’s the big duel—Natsume-sensei versus Champion Ryo. It’s a clash of the titans!”
“Took long enough, but Natsume-sensei’s finally done with the ...
2025-08-10 00:00:04 +0000 UTC
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Mustard’s mastery of the Fighting arts?
Natsume glanced at Mustard’s deep, smiling eyes, visions of two Urshifu rising unbidden in his mind.
The “one-hit finishing move,” embodying merciless belief in a decisive strike—linear, direct, and always aimed to kill.
The “multi-hit secret,” relentless as a river—sometimes surging, sometimes calm—delivering an unbroken string of blows.
Both arts shared a common trait: every attack was a critical hit!
Th...
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“What an incredible Aura of Ripple!”
Mustard stared intently at Blastoise before him, his expression grave.
As a martial artist himself, Mustard could clearly sense Blastoise’s unique aura talent.
And with Natsume’s own Aura of Ripple amplifying it, this Blastoise would be even more formidable!
“Urshifu…”
Urshifu lifted one knee, staring coolly at Blastoise, searching for its weak point.
It was said that some opponents, once exposed by Rapid S...
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As the cold dew fell, a fine rain began to fall over Victory Road and the mist hung heavy in the air.
Yet in the main stadium, the enthusiasm burned bright as the Sacred Flame in its silver brazier, swirling and blazing with the wind!
The reason the viewers had not yet left was to witness the result of Natsume-sensei’s challenge.
Out of all the challengers, he was now the last contestant, about to take on the ultimate stage of Victory Road.
If he cleared this round, ...
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In full view of everyone, Kurosawa jumped down from a stone pillar nearly ten meters high and landed without injury.
“Wasn’t that lightfoot kung fu?” Natsume demanded.
“It wasn’t,” Kurosawa shook his head.
“Then what was it?!”
“Footwork.”
Kurosawa’s robe fluttered as he smiled serenely. “Young man, you have to believe in science.”
Natsume: “……”
There’s nothing scientific about that at all!
Viewers watching the...
2025-08-08 00:00:06 +0000 UTC
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The fourth-round evaluation was set for the following day.
All eyes were now on the sole remaining challenger—Natsume.
This trainer who had swept aside the Dragon-type Elite Four with overwhelming strength—
Everyone buzzed with speculation: How far could he go?
Even the elders traveling in Alola were startled by news that Natsume had broken into the fourth stage.
This was Touran’s Victory Road.
Their child, quietly, almost an Elite Four already?
2025-08-07 13:00:16 +0000 UTC
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Shiori’s pupils narrowed.
She had battled Champion Ryo before.
But this Tyranitar’s “Stone Edge” was on another level!
She recalled the fainted Kingdra with a Poké Ball, her expression sharpening as she threw an Ultra Ball.
A burst of red light revealed the silhouette of Flygon.
Flygon, as if wearing red goggles, its whole body emerald green, hovered in the Sandstorm, completely unbothered.
Known as the “Desert Pokémon,” Flygon floated in fron...
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Natsume cleared the second stage of Victory Road with ease.
News of him defeating the Overlord Dragonite spread quickly.
When the word got out, not only the audience but the other contestants wore bewildered faces.
After all, in the battle with Overlord Dragonite, all you needed to do was last ten minutes to advance.
Instead, Sylveon had knocked Overlord Dragonite out cold in under ten minutes?!
Who’s evaluating who, exactly!!
Takuya had taken on the tria...
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The contestants glanced at the Togepi stepping forward, their expressions a bit strange.
Sending out an unevolved Togepi for a Victory Road trial looked a bit arrogant.
But… this was Natsume-sensei’s Togepi!
Who knew what sort of illegal move Natsume had taught to Togepi this time?
The other contestants watched as Natsume disappeared with his Togepi into the mist at the base of the mountain, nervously swallowing.
“I wonder how long it’ll take Natsume-sens...
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Night fell. At the summit of the mountain, the Sacred Flame blazed fiercely in its silver brazier.
Crowds slowly exited the arena, still abuzz over the recent first round evaluation.
Arcanine’s flowing mane and overwhelming presence, fighting ten at once, had left a deep impression on all.
Had the round not ended, viewers suspected Arcanine could’ve taken on ten more!
Master Saionji stood in the open under the night sky, gazing at the stars, murmuring,
“Sac...
2025-08-06 00:00:23 +0000 UTC
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“Natsume-sensei, good luck!!”
A tidal wave of cheers rolled through the arena.
The trainer’s silhouette on the screen instantly captivated countless members of the audience!
The first round of Victory Road required a challenger to win ten consecutive single battles to advance.
Challengers appeared at random, in a gauntlet format—once someone achieved ten straight wins, they advanced automatically, and the other contestants continued their battles.
This fo...
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The next day.
At Rocket Delivery’s Saffron City base, a brand new day began.
Matori stared intently, reviewing the data on her computer screen, unconsciously adjusting her round glasses.
In the bottom right corner, a message from [Mentor] began to flicker in the avatar box.
Matori opened the chat window.
‘Natsume-sensei, Are You Serving Dinner Today?’ sent a message: “There?”
“At your service,” Matori replied respectfully.
“There’s s...
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To challenge Victory Road, you need to meet one of the following qualifications:
【Reach the semifinals in any regional League Tournament;
Serve as a regional Gym Leader for at least one year and submit an application to the league;
Clear any regional Battle Facilities, such as Unova’s Battle Subway or Hoenn’s Battle Frontier, etc.】
These requirements are universal across all regions and may be adjusted accordingly.
For example, if Tobias wins the Lily of ...
2025-08-04 06:00:06 +0000 UTC
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“Today I want to introduce you to this Pokémon… Palossand from Alola!”
On the screen, Palossand looked like an orange-yellow sandcastle, its eyes and mouth resembling the windows of a castle, with a red sand shovel stuck upside-down on its head.
Natsume spoke earnestly: “First, a word of warning: Palossand is a Ghost type, extremely dangerous, with predatory instincts and a habit of draining life from its prey.”
“If you’re ever on a beach in Alola and see an u...
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September 21st, Tuesday—Moon Viewing Festival.
Rows of parasol trees lined Lumiose’s streets, their fallen leaves piling up.
Pedestrians walked past rows of white buildings, the road stretching all the way toward the distant Prism Tower.
“Tourists, please go this way! Take Lumiose City’s famous Gogoat Transport Services for a direct ride to Prism Tower!”
On the cobblestone streets, travelers holding little flags looked on with curiosity as they boarded the Go...
2025-08-03 14:00:11 +0000 UTC
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Prism Tower, battle arena.
Tyranitar, cloaked in gray-green armor, and Sirfetch’d, holding leek and shield, stood on opposite sides, gazing at each other.
Their physiques formed a stark contrast.
Natsume stood at the boundary of the field’s center line, serving as referee with Little Rotom at his side.
“When Larvitar was born, it was Sirfetch’d that hatched it…” Natsume’s mind wandered a moment.
This intra-team match was the final assessment before ...
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