Pokémon: My Online Friend Is Cynthia

Chapter 62: Chapter 62: Running Into Her

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Two Machamp pushed a small platform to the centre of the battlefield.

The owner of Veilstone Department Store appeared holding a golden trophy.

The staff guided Julian onto the platform.

The owner of Veilstone Department Store personally handed the golden trophy to Julian, then took the microphone passed over by the staff.

"Let us congratulate our champion, Contestant Julian Veyne. Aside from the one hundred thousand Pokédollar prize, we have also prepared a family appliance set produced by Veilstone Department Store for the champion!"

"Free home delivery and installation! For home appliances, choose Veilstone Department Store!"

"This afternoon, the challenge match between the champion and Elite Four member Cynthia will be held in front of Veilstone Department Store. Everyone is welcome to come and watch."

The owner of Veilstone Department Store raised his right hand high.

"Julian Veyne! Champion!"

Julian also cooperated by raising the trophy and showing a standard smile.

The entire audience immediately stood and applauded, releasing thunderous cheers.

"Julian Veyne! Champion!"

"Julian Veyne! Champion!"

They were all Veilstone City people, so naturally, they felt happy that a Trainer from Veilstone City had won the championship.

The champion would receive the family appliance set provided by Veilstone Department Store.

It included a computer, television, washing machine, oven, microwave, dishwasher, lawnmower, refrigerator, bread maker...

Julian could personally go to Veilstone Department Store and choose suitable sizes, then Veilstone Department Store would send specialists to deliver and install them at his home.

Cole stepped forward and shook Julian’s hand.

"Congratulations on winning the championship. I’m also going back to my hometown to start preparing my Fighting Gym application."

Julian smiled and nodded.

"Thank you. I’ll be waiting for your good news."

After the award ceremony ended, the audience gradually began to leave. The Machamp started dismantling the small platform and taking it away.

Maylene and Nina came to Julian’s side.

"Wow, Julian, you really won the championship. Quick, let me see the trophy!"

Taking the shining golden trophy, Maylene curiously weighed it twice.

"Is this trophy pure gold? Why does it feel so light?"

Looking at her eyes, she seemed to want to follow the story Julian had once told her and bite it to test whether it was real.

Nina said, "How could it possibly be pure gold? Usually, it’s just gold plating over copper. This trophy won’t cost more than three thousand."

A one hundred thousand prize, a family appliance set, and then a pure gold trophy on top?

Even for a forty-fifth anniversary celebration, Veilstone Department Store would not be that generous.

Nina extended her hand to Julian.

"Hello, I’m Nina, a Pokémon data analyst. I’m currently a third-year student at Jubilife University."

Although Jubilife University could not compare to Celadon University in Kanto, it was still extremely prestigious and gathered a large number of Sinnoh’s outstanding researchers and talents.

Julian reached out and shook her hand. Looking at Nina, who seemed around the same age as him, he said, "Hello. I didn’t expect Miss Nina to already be a third-year student at Jubilife University despite being so young."

"I’ll have to trouble Miss Nina to help me measure some of Primeape’s data. How should the payment be calculated?"

Nina shook her head.

"No need. It’s just a simple measurement and analysis of data. It’s not troublesome. Compared to payment, why not invite me for a meal?"

Maylene looked at Nina and narrowed her eyes slightly.

Her brother was being targeted.

Although Miss Nina was also quite pretty, Maylene liked Cassia more.

Julian smiled and nodded.

"A meal is fine, but payment must still be given."

Nina shrugged.

"Then I’ll give you a friendly price. Eight thousand."

Maylene asked in surprise, "Eight thousand! Miss Nina, do data analysts earn that much?"

Nina nodded.

"A Pokémon data analyst needs to account for a Pokémon’s species traits, individual traits, personality, Trainer’s personality, and many other aspects."

"Combined with the measured data, we provide suitable development directions, training methods, and tactical systems. I’m only a B-rank Pokémon data analyst, which means I’ve basically just entered the field."

"The ones who truly earn money are A-rank and S-rank analysts. One appearance from them costs one hundred thousand or even a million."

Maylene’s eyes widened.

"That earns even more than our Veilstone Gym!"

What did she mean, more than Veilstone Gym?

Veilstone Gym’s real earning potential did not come from the League subsidy.

The subsidy was only the basic safety net, enough to keep the Gym running.

The real money came from the Gym’s reputation: paid events, sponsorships, appearances, training courses, merchandise, and commercial partnerships.

But Darius had never bothered to build Veilstone Gym’s brand, so the Gym naturally stayed in that awkward state where it would not starve, but would never become rich either.

For example, in this event, inviting Cynthia to appear was work that normally should have been given to Veilstone Gym’s Leader.

But Darius was simply too embarrassing to present, so Veilstone Department Store chose the newly promoted Elite Four member Cynthia instead.

Nina nodded.

"Of course. The results of data analysis can influence a Trainer’s entire life, so people all invite outstanding analysts."

Julian nodded.

It sounded a little like Pokémon Connoisseurs from the Unova region.

"But becoming an S-rank analyst is also very difficult. There are only three in the entire Sinnoh region, rarer than the Elite Four."

"This time, Veilstone Department Store invited Cynthia. According to what I heard from the girlfriend of the nephew of the third cousin of my second aunt, who works at Veilstone Department Store, it seems they only spent one million five hundred thousand."

If they had invited Veilstone Gym, it would definitely not compare to inviting one of the Elite Four, but they could still have earned six or seven hundred thousand.

"Then let’s go to Chef Saiba’s dessert café. His Kalos cuisine is very good."

"Sure."

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On the other side, the owner of Veilstone Department Store personally welcomed Cynthia, who had arrived by car.

"Miss Cynthia, I’ve booked seats at Pharos Restaurant. Let’s go eat first."

Pharos Restaurant?

Wasn’t that the restaurant where she had treated her good friend to his "favourite" coriander last time?

The head chef of Pharos Restaurant was skilled, but compared to Chef Saiba, he was still a little lacking. She wanted to try Chef Saiba’s signature dishes more.

They seemed to be Kalos cuisine too.

"I heard there’s an amazing chef on Veilstone City’s commercial street called Saiba. Why don’t we eat there?"

The owner of Veilstone Department Store smiled.

"Saiba? Since Miss Cynthia likes his cooking, we’ll go there."

"Take my car."

Chef Saiba’s shop could not be reached by car, so they had to get out and walk.

When Cynthia pushed open the door, she just happened to see Julian talking and laughing with a pretty girl.

Her eyes narrowed slightly, faint killing intent vaguely leaking out.

Good for you, Julian

Didn’t you say you didn’t know how to date?

Didn’t you ask me to teach you?

Looks to me like you’re performing quite well...

For some reason, Cynthia felt a little irritated.

Hearing the door open, Julian turned to look.

A black coat.

Shoulder-length blonde hair.

A Garchomp hair clip on her head.

A heavy and cold queenly aura.

This was...

Cynthia!

So beautiful...

The owner of Veilstone Department Store entered and also saw Julian at the neighbouring table.

"Miss Cynthia, let me introduce you. That young man over there is the champion of this tournament, Veilstone City Gym’s provisional Leader, Julian Veyne."

"This afternoon, the two of you will be holding the challenge match."

Since the owner had personally introduced them, Julian also stood and walked over, extending his hand.

"Miss Cynthia, hello."

Cynthia nodded slightly and gave a faint hum, then walked past Julian and found an empty seat.

Julian withdrew his hand.

This Cynthia was so cold.

The owner of Veilstone Department Store patted Julian’s shoulder.

"Perform well this afternoon."

Julian could only return to his seat somewhat awkwardly.

Chef Saiba walked out. After seeing Cynthia, he said, "This young lady... is this your first time here?"

The owner of Veilstone Department Store smiled and said, "Saiba, Miss Cynthia came here because of your reputation. Bring out your signature dishes."

Chef Saiba laughed heartily.

"Leave it to me. I guarantee Miss Cynthia will be satisfied!"

Maylene pouted.

"What’s that? Just because she’s one of the Elite Four, she can look down on people? Julian, fight properly this afternoon. Try to beat Cynthia!"

Julian waved his hand.

"It’s midday. What kind of dream are you having?"

He did not understand.

It was their first meeting, so there was no way he could have offended Cynthia. Why was Cynthia’s attitude towards him so poor?

But his sister was right about one thing.

Trainers spoke through Pokémon battles.

Then I’ll prove myself through battle!

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