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Chapter 54 What It's Like to Celebrate New Year in Kabukicho

"Thank you for the hospitality, the food is very delicious."

Lilia put down the bowls and chopsticks with a satisfied face, she never thought that Hoshino would not lose to Mao in terms of cooking, it was really surprising.

"Go back after eating, I have to repair the door later, remember to take Liuwei away."

Hoshino scratched his hair, he didn't know how many times the door of his house was broken, and it seemed that those guys downstairs did it every time...

Several Pokémon had already eaten and drank enough, but the six-tailed one still refused to leave Lillie's side, which made her a little unsure what to do.

"Woo~"

"..."

Seeing the furball that was constantly rubbing against her, Lilia pursed her lips, resisted subconsciously jumping away, raised her head to look at Hoshino, and asked, "Can I ask you something?"

"Huh? Let's talk."

"I want to foster this six-tailed animal in Wanshiwu, because I am like this...it is impossible to become its trainer, but I will come to see it every day, so...is it okay?"

"..."

Hoshino glanced at them and did not refuse. He nodded in agreement and said, "That's it, get used to it slowly, and cultivate your relationship. I'm not here to help you, but more to help this child."

"Ok!"

Lillie was happy again, and then looked at Liuwei, ready to say goodbye.

She had to go back and prepare, and she also had to help with the publicity on the Wanshiwu website.

Perhaps knowing that she was about to leave, Liuwei grabbed the corner of her skirt and let out a "woooo~" sound.

"...Don't worry, I will come again tomorrow, please be obedient here."

"Ugh..."

"It feels like I'm almost kindergarten."

Seeing this, Hoshino shook his head, and then sent Lilia away from here with the motorcycle lizard.

After arriving at the bus stop, just to be on the safe side, he mentioned it again: "You don't want to come here in a daze by yourself. When you want to come to Wanshiwu, send me a message, and I will pick you up."

"Well, then I'll trouble you."

Lillie bent down slightly, nodded gratefully, and continued, "I'll be able to take care of the website soon, and Liuwei will leave it to you for the time being."

"Don't worry."

Hoshino responded with a smile, and then watched the other party leave. I didn't expect that there were a lot of things I experienced today, but it was a good start for Wanshiwu.

"Come on, let's go back too."

"Moli~"

……

Things have stabilized like this. Although there is another noisy guy in the family, under the care of Liliai who catches the first bus every day, he gradually gets to know everyone.

Six-tails can already move and eat normally, and doesn't need help from others, but it will only let go of all guards when it is by Lillie's side.

Hoshino had already told Miss Junsha about it, and the other party happily agreed after learning about the situation.

However, a pair of mice will need to wait for the Chinese New Year before being sent back to the Padia area. Those Pokémon that were rescued at the beginning will be sent back, and there are still some things that need to be investigated.

Lilia was also very reluctant after learning about it, but there was no other way, and a pair of rats also wanted to go back to their hometown. Many companions are waiting for them to go back.

But these are all things after the year, and the end of the year has come in a blink of an eye.

During this period of time, apart from helping the two guests of the izakaya to solve some minor troubles, there were no other commissions, but the reputation of Wanshiwu finally gained some color.

Occasionally, I can hear the guests of the izakaya chatting about the Master House, and some passing Pokémon on the street will also frown curiously. The sign of the Master House hangs on the second floor.

On the last day of the end of the year, after many days, it also catered to the environment, and it snowed again. Today, Lillie did not come over. It is said that she went home, and she was only staying at Dr. Barnett's house.

Liuwei sits on the guardrail in front of Wanshi House, watching the snowflakes falling from the sky, it is waiting for someone to appear, but it has not waited for a long time.

"Ugh..."

Hoshino appeared from behind, picked it up, and said, "Okay, she said she would be back tomorrow afternoon, and it's Chinese New Year today, be happy."

"Gengar~"

Geng Gui quietly appeared beside Liuwei, then smiled and took out his treasured gadget, handed it over, and comforted the other party by sharing.

Seeing this, Liuwei turned around and jumped off the guardrail, and ran into the house. Geng Gui immediately floated behind to follow, chasing and fighting in the living room.

"You guys, be quiet."

Hoshino yelled with a smile, then grabbed the guardrail and looked sideways at the street.

In Kabukicho these days, it can be clearly seen that the number of Pokémon has decreased a lot, and many shops have also closed down. Everyone has gone back to celebrate the New Year.

But these have nothing to do with the people who live in Kabukicho. They spend the Chinese New Year here without going to other places.

I didn't expect that on such a lively day during the Chinese New Year, it would be the most deserted time in Kabukicho, and I really felt a little indescribable.

"It's deserted outside, we can just have fun by ourselves, after all, I'm not alone."

Hoshino smiled lightly, and was about to turn around and go back to the house, when the long-tailed Firefox suddenly came out from the stairs and approached with a smile.

"huohu~"

"Ok?"

Hoshino was taken aback for a moment, he didn't understand what the other party was saying, but Dumb King also appeared from behind and explained, "It's asking you for New Year's money, don't tell me you're not ready."

"What's the matter?"

Hoshino was even more confused, New Year's money?Is this a new word? I know every word clearly, but why can't I understand it when they are combined?

"It's the pocket money that the elders gave to the younger generation, you never received it, right? (laughs)"

As he said that, Daidaiwang suddenly took out a handful of red envelopes, and then walked into the house. Hoshino was stunned for a while, then immediately followed, then looked at the other party, and stuffed a copy for each of his Pokémon.

"Moli?"

The motorcycle lizard opened the red envelope with a puzzled expression, but it didn't expect that there were a lot of tickets in it. It suddenly became excited, and now it can wait a few days for Kabukicho to become lively again, and go to buy food.

Geng Gui, Liuwei, and a pair of rats all had shares. There were indeed a lot of tickets in the red envelope, and Hoshino was a little jealous when he saw it. He immediately turned around and asked, "Where's mine? I must have it too, right!"

"Don't worry, it's not a red envelope, but something else. I'll raise your rent for you. Be happy."

"???"

"By the way, as the owner of Wanshiwu, with such a good business, you must give more red envelopes to employees and children than I do. Don't hide it, wrap one for Long Tail Firefox."

"huohu~"

Hoshino: "???"

Where did my business come from? I couldn’t find good business materials even in my dreams, and no one told me that I have to give lucky money during the Chinese New Year. Can someone give me a good one? I am also a child now!
Hearing what King Daidai said, the Motor Lizards turned their gazes over at the same time, and they also looked forward to it, waiting for the big red envelope.

Feeling so many eyes on him, Hoshino was unprepared, forced a smile, scratched his hair, and responded: "Then...that's needless to say! Haha! It's definitely bigger than the red envelope you wrapped!"

... Big guy, it's rare to start learning how to save money. After this wave, everything will be wiped out, but looking at the expectant eyes of these Pokémon, he can't refuse, he must have it if he doesn't have it.

Seeing him like this, Daidaiwang nodded very satisfied: "It seems that he has made a lot of money. It is indeed the right decision to increase your rent."

"..."

Hoshino figured it out, this guy came here to make a point on purpose, he must have been shot in the tail by an arrow a few days ago, and he was still thinking about it.

But at this moment, Daidaiwang suddenly took out another red envelope and threw it to him, then turned around and walked outside, and said slowly: "You must work hard to earn my rent in the coming year."

"..."

Looking at the red envelope that he got suddenly, Hoshino was a little lost. He didn't expect that he really had it. He opened it and saw that it was the same as the motorcycle lizard's. This was the first time in two lifetimes that he received lucky money.

"If you want to give it, give it as soon as possible. I'm beating around the bush. I have to pack more than this... Forget it, who made me the boss of this Wanshiwu. It's also right to give these guys some lucky money."

……

In the evening, the snow in Hauole City was a little heavier, and the whole city was shrouded in the lively atmosphere of the New Year. The town of Lili on the mountain was even more lively, holding a New Year's Eve bonfire party.

Kabukicho is relatively deserted, but what should be hung up is also hung up. It belongs to the atmosphere of the New Year and can be seen here.

Inside the Master House, Hoshino and the Pokémon stayed in the living room, eating hot pot and all kinds of dishes he carefully prepared. At the same time, they could enjoy the snow scenery outside the window through the shutters pulled up.

In the afternoon, Nai Jiang came over, and all of them stuffed a red envelope, and also sent some ingredients before leaving, and now it's just in use.

Hoshino bought a good monitor screen in the second-hand market and hung it in the living room. When eating, he can use his mobile phone to cast the screen to watch videos.

At this moment, the New Year's party programs of various regions are being played on the screen, and some of them even invited some very powerful trainers to participate.

For example, at the New Year's Gala in the Kanto region, I invited Red, the champion of the World Series held in Galar this year, and watched the other party on the stage without saying a word, only responding with ., embarrassing silence.

Geng Gui and Motor Lizard in front of the screen laughed loudly when they saw this, and Hoshino didn't hold back. A pair of mice didn't understand what it was, but they also laughed.

Only Liuwei mingled among them, as if he had something on his mind, then Hoshino gently touched his head and comforted him: "Be happy, she definitely doesn't want to see you like this."

"Ugh..."

Meanwhile, an artificial island in the Alola Sea is still under construction.

The innermost luxurious mansion, although it is illuminated by many lights and looks full of New Year's atmosphere, it looks strangely quiet...

(End of this chapter)