Chapter 197: Heimer's Little Emotions (with the Shuttlecock Grass)
In the past few days in Viridian City, Heimer has been investigating the color craze, but... he has found almost nothing.
Apart from some suspicious points about Wuming, Heimer did not find out anything else. Even the hospital where Liuhe was located was marked as prohibiting visits to Liuhe.
Perhaps it was because there were so many of these people visiting that the hospital and Color Fever had to take some measures to deal with it.
In addition, Heimer intends to suspend the investigation into Color Fever, not only because he cannot find out more information for the time being, but more because Heimer does not want to investigate this matter from the perspective of No Name.
Although only some things about Wuming have been investigated so far, this does not mean that Heimer can only start the investigation based on Wuming.
Well, mainly, the things that Heimer discovered about Wuming might be related to his past pain...
Heimer didn't want to expose other people's scars as a matter of course, so he decided to stop the investigation temporarily and believe in the color craze for the time being.
However, there have been some new encounters in the past few days. For example, Grass met his new best friend, Gastly.
These days, every time Clover comes out of the Poké Ball, it seems to be staying with Gastly. Gastly's funny ideas always make Clover happy, and Clover's hearty laughter always makes Gastly satisfied.
For some reason, the friendship between Gastly and Clover grew stronger at an accelerated rate, which made Heimer feel a little uneasy.
At this moment, everyone was having lunch at a restaurant near Tokiwa City.
The funny way Gastly ate Pokémon food with his tongue made Clover laugh so hard. Seeing how well Clover and Gastly got along, Heimer felt a little depressed for some reason... He was even a little jealous of Gastly.
(What's wrong with me... Why do I feel this way... Well, calm down, Heimer. Although the shuttlecock grass is your best friend, it doesn't mean that he has to be around you all the time. He can also have new best friends.)
After Gastly and Clover finished their lunch, they immediately floated into the air and told Hammer that they wanted to play nearby for a while.
Chi Haimo: "Ah, aren't we going to have afternoon tea together? Shuttlecock grass?"
Hearing Heimer's question, Grasshopper shook his head and flew away to play with Gastly.
Looking at the back of Jianzicao as he left, Haimo felt a little sad. Although Jianzicao had no interest in this kind of sitting activity before, for some reason, Haimo felt really sad this time.
Maybe it’s because, before, Shuttlecock Grass left because he wanted to play, but this time, Shuttlecock Grass left because he wanted to play with Gastly…
This subtle difference suddenly increased Heimer's sense of crisis.
The Lizard King sat opposite Heimer, eating Pokémon food and macaroni. When he saw Heimer's sad expression, he held his hand a little worriedly.
Lizard King: "Cha?"
Chi Haimo: "Oh, I'm fine, I'm fine, Lizard King."
The Lizard King knew Heimer very well. He knew that Heimer was not okay at this moment, he just didn't want to say it.
So the Lizard King decided to find an opportunity to ask Heimer later. He nodded slightly to Heimer and continued to eat the macaroni on the plate.
After lunch, because the Coyote and the Lizard King didn't want to have afternoon tea for a while, Heimer put them into the Poké Ball to rest.
It was two o'clock in the afternoon. Heimer and Jigglypuff were having afternoon tea together in the restaurant where they had just had dinner. Jigglypuff was holding the teacup elegantly and drinking the black tea in it.
Seeing that Clover and Gastly had not returned yet, Heimer suddenly felt a little depressed.
When Jigglypuff saw Heimer's look, he was a little worried and picked up the pen and paper on the table and wrote a note to Heimer.
Hai Mo took it with confusion and found that Jigglypuff could actually write!!!
[Heimer, are you okay? ]
Chi Haimo: "I... am not right!! Jigglypuff!! Can you write?!!"
After covering his mouth with his hands and laughing, Jigglypuff took out a piece of paper and a pen and wrote a note to Heimer.
[Of course, because when I sang in Neon Town before, I often had to sign autographs for fans and write some greetings, so it was natural for me to write. ]
Chi Haimo: "I see, that's how it is. I was really shocked."
Seeing such a big reaction from Heimer, Jigglypuff deliberately made a puzzled expression, then wrote a note and handed it to Heimer.
[Pokémon can write. Is that weird? ]
Chi Haimo: "Ah, no, I..."
(Yeah... what am I wondering... Pokémon... why can't they write? Ah, what did I just say...)
Chi Haimo: "I'm sorry... Jigglypuff, I, I didn't mean to belittle you just now, um, but I did, um, maybe it's because I've never met a Pokémon that can write, so for me, um... But anyway, my surprise just now was indeed very rude, sorry."
Looking at Heimer's extremely flustered expression, Jigglypuff understood that he had no ill intentions just now, and his surprise just now was only due to the rarity of the scene.
So Jigglypuff smiled and patted Heimer's arm, and handed Heimer the note he had just written.
Jigglypuff: "PollyPolly."
[Relax, Heimer. Writing is just a way of communication. It doesn't represent anything. We are brought together because of different birth environments and experiences. It is normal for us to express ourselves differently. Just like you usually communicate with us in a better way. At this moment, I just chose a better way to communicate with you. ]
Chi Haimo: "Thank you, Jigglypuff, but I still want to apologize for my surprise just now. Well, I don't know how to say it. I don't know either."
Seeing Heimer's still flustered expression, Jigglypuff wrote another note and handed it to Heimer, then sat down next to Heimer gently and patted him on the back.
[It's okay. Is it strange that Pokémon can write? I was just kidding you. Well, I think your surprise is normal. If I met a human who could speak our Pokémon language, I would be surprised at first because it's rare.]
Jigglypuff's counseling was very effective. Heimer, who was just struggling, figured it out instantly.
Chi Haimo: "Well, it is, thank you, Jigglypuff. But I'm really sorry if my surprise just now made you feel sad."
[I'm fine, don't worry. Oh, by the way, can you tell me what you were worried about just now? ]
Chi Haimo: "I don't know what to say... Because of this matter, talking about it behind the back doesn't seem good."
After listening to what Heimer said, Jigglypuff nodded slightly, then wrote a note and handed it to Heimer.
[I see. I understand. Well, if it involves names or people we know, we can use code names instead. For example, Friend A and Friend B. This way, it won’t be considered talking about others behind their backs.]
Chi Haimo: "Yeah, that's right, so I said, that is, one of my best friends, um, he has another best friend recently... that is, I understand that this is a very normal thing, right, but, that is..."
Is he a Pokémon?
Chi Haimo: “Well, yes.”
After hearing Heimer's answer, Jigglypuff had already guessed something, so she wrote another note to ask Heimer.
[I see, I understand. Are you afraid that you will lose this close friend?]
In fact, these days, every time Heimer sees Griffin and Gastly playing together, he thinks of the scene where Gyarados chose to leave with Venomous Jellyfish. . .
Heimer paused, then slowly spoke to Jigglypuff.
Chi Haimo: "Well, I, I don't know how to say it. Every time I see them getting along so well, I always think of another close friend of mine. When he met an old friend after a long absence, he left us together with that old friend. Well, actually, I understand that you will have other choices sooner or later and leave me. I understand that I shouldn't be dissatisfied or anything else about this, but now... To be honest, Fatty, I have such emotions now, does it mean that I am a very selfish person..."
Seeing Heimer's extremely conflicted and anxious expression, Jigglypuff worriedly wrote a note and handed it to Heimer.
[No... Heimer, it's selfish to feel sad and anxious about your best friend's departure. Isn't it normal to feel sad? And... Just like you said, everyone just has other choices. This choice doesn't necessarily mean giving up on you... Isn't it? Even if we are far apart, true friendship will still be there. Just like us now, no matter where I am, Heimer, you will always be my best friend.]
After reading the note written to him by Jigglypuff, Heimer said with a smile, somewhat moved.
Chi Haimo: "Puff Ding...Puff Ding you too, no matter where you are in the future, you will always be my best friend, and I will always stand behind you."
Jigglypuff: "Polly~"
After hearing what Heimer said, Jigglypuff was moved and happily hugged Heimer. Seeing this, Heimer also hugged her back gently.
(Thank you, Pang Ding, thank you...)
Afterwards, Heimer accepted the fact that Clover and Gastly were very good friends very easily and calmly, because Heimer understood that true friendship might change due to time and distance, but it would not disappear and it would always be there.
At night, while everyone was in the Poké Ball, the Lizard King jumped out of the Poké Ball alone and looked at Heimer worriedly.
Chi Haimo: "Lizard King? What's wrong with you?"
Lizard King: "Cha."
Looking at Heimer's gentle smile, the Lizard King understood that Heimer had successfully found a way out of the maze.
So when the Lizard King heard Heimer's question, he just shook his head, told Heimer that everything was fine, and then he planned to return to the Poké Ball with peace of mind.
At this moment, Heimer called out to the Lizard King.
Chi Haimo: "Lizard King, wait!"
Lizard King: "Cha?"
Chi Haimo: "I plan to write a letter to Gyarados. I haven't seen him for so long, and I have a lot of things to share with him. Hahaha, do you want to draw a picture or two for him?"
Hearing this, the Lizard King seemed to have taken stimulants and immediately picked up the paintbrush and paper and started painting.
When Heimer finished writing the letter, the Lizard King's painting was also completed. He put his letter and painting into the envelope, put the Lizard King back into the Poké Ball, and went to bed to rest.
A few days later, Fujiki of the Fighting Gym received a package from Helmer from Kanto, which contained a box of Moo Moo Milk, a box of snacks, and a letter to Gyarados.
No, the way Heimer sent the letter to Gyarados was to entrust Fujishu to do it. Moo Milk was a thank-you gift to Fujishu, and the snacks were gifts to Gyarados.
With the help of Fujishu, Heimer's letter and Lizard King's painting were successfully delivered to Gyarados. Of course, Heimer's letter was read to Gyarados by Fujishu.
[Dear Gyarados, how are you doing? I've been doing very well recently. I'm now challenging the gorgeous competition and battle frontier in the Kanto region with the Lizard King and some new friends. Hahaha, how about you? Are you happy living with the Green Agate King? Well, do you often surf with him? I remember that you like the sea and the sky very much. I miss the days when I flew in the sky with you, and I also miss the days when I surfed on the sea with you. Ah, sorry, this is the first time I write to you, and my words are a bit incoherent. Hahaha, by the way, I sent you a box of snacks. I remember that you like snacks from this store very much. I saw that they also have snacks in the Kanto region, so I bought a box as well. In addition, remember, after eating snacks, it's best to brush your teeth. Ah, if you can't brush your teeth, go to the sea to rinse your mouth. After all, health is very important. So, let's write the first letter here. Love you. - Your forever best friend, Heimer. ]
After listening to Heimer's letter and reading Lizard King's painting, Gyarados' eyes were sore, but he was very happy in his heart. Then, Fujishu brought a box of snacks sent by Heimer.
When the violent dragon saw it, he immediately happily called the group of stinging jellyfish and agate jellyfish led by the Red Agate Queen and the Green Agate King to share the box of snacks sent by Heimer.