In the evening, Naoki sat at his desk, refleg on the day's events while pting the rules of the Green Grass Trial in his mind.

  So far, the trial had not only served as an excellent way to help Gogoat burn off its excess energy, but it also provided trainers like Carter an opportunity to practid hoheir skills. If more trainers like Carter are attracted iure, Naoki realized he would o prepare more food that restores their Pokémon's physical strength.

  "Should I charge a reasonable fee?" Naoki pondered. He thought this idea was quite feasible, sidering it as a form of medical service provided by the ranch.

  Aside from that, the Green Grass Trial had show potential, and it seemed likely that even more trainers would be drawn to it over time. However, to maintain the quality of challengers, Naoki sidered restrig qualifications to those who had earned a certain number of gym badges. That way, only skilled trainers would participate.

  As for the rewards for pleting the trial, Naoki had already thought ahead. Rather than giving away valuable items, he'd decided to reward challengers with food. Whether they could gain moves or boosts like the Grass-type Pokémon from the grass dumplings or Ice-types from the cream smoothies would depeirely on their luck.

  The best part? Naoki could make these dishes whenever he wanted, so giving them away didn’t feel like much of a sacrifice.

  The day, Carter arrived, as expected.

  Naoki was overseeing his Gogoat, helping them care for the crops. Carter, curious, asked, "What are you doing?"

  Naoki expined, "The grass-type energy from Gogoat helps the crops grow better."

  Carter nodded in uanding.

  As the time drew near, Naoki called a stop to their work. He g Carter's Delibird and asked, "How's it feeling?"

  "Great!" Carter responded with excitement.

  Naoki smiled and handed over the trial duties. He let Gogoat and Delibird py on their own. "I have ranch work to attend to. The Gogoat know what to do, and Cyclizar will watch over the battle for me."

  "Got it!" Carter said enthusiastically.

  Leaving Carter to his practiaoki took a moment to survey his ranch. Pawmo was managing the chi coop, Dragonite was watering the fields, Miltank was zily grazing, the bee was colleg honey, and Dolliv, Alcremie, G, and the Salt Pokemon were all happily at py.

  Everything on the ranch was running smoothly.

  Naoki turo Koraidon, who was standing nearby. "Alright, let's go."

  "Ah, gah!" Koraidon replied.

  Today, Naoki po visit the seed shop iown to buy fruit tree seedlings.

  Riding Koraidon, Naoki sped toward town. When he arrived at the seed shop and opehe door, he was greeted by Hugh, the owner, and his wife, Abby, who were enthusiastically cheering for their daughter, Bell.

  And in front of them stood a Greedent with its big furry tail swaying.

  "Take up your ce, Bell! You do it!" Hugh held his breath.

  "Mom believes in you! Just try to touch it!" Abby enced as well.

  The purple-haired girl, Bell, ched her fists, staring at the Greedent nervously. She seemed determio muster the ce to reach out and touch it. But just as her hand was mere timeters away, her resolve crumbled like a defted balloon.

  "No! I still 't do it!" Bell cried out, hugging her head in frustration and squatting down.

  At that moment, Naoki and Koraidoered the shop, immediately drawing attention.

  The family of three turo look, and when Bell saw Koraidon, her eyes widened in fear. She let out a scream and promptly fainted.

  Koraidon: "..."

  Naoki: "..."

  It suddenly made sense why Bell had been muttering "You 't see me, you 't see me" in front of the pasture the previous day.

  Hugh and his wife rushed to Bell's side, supp her as Abby carefully carried her into the ba.

  "I'm so sorry," Hugh apologized, looking embarrassed.

  Naoki shook his head, his gaze lingering towards the room. "Is she okay?"

  "She'll be fine, she just fainted," Hugh sighed, clearly used to the situation. "Bell has been terrified of Pokémon ever since she was little. When she was four, she wandered into the forest and was attacked by a wild Scyther. Sihen, she's developed a deep fear of all Pokémon and hasn't been able to go out."

  As he spoke, Hugh gently patted Greedent's head, the Pokémon squeaking and scampering off pyfully.

  "Bell is especially scared er, more intimidating Pokémon, so we thought that perhaps starting with smaller, friendlier Pokémon would help her overe her fear."

  Hugh spread his hands helplessly. "But as you see, no matter how hard she tries to break through her fear, she's never quite able to push past it."

  "Ah, gah." Koraidon lowered his head, feeling downcast.

  Hugh, notig this, quickly reassured him. "Hey, big guy, don't be upset. Bell's not scared of you specifically, she's afraid of all big Pokémon."

  Naoki: "..."

  Bell's dition reminded Naoki of Lillie from the anime, but it wasly the same. Lillie was also afraid of toug Pokémon, but she didn’t have Bell's level of social ay, nor did she faint just from seeing one.

  "Alright, let's not dwell on it too much," Hugh said, shaking his head and ging the subject. "You came to buy some fruit tree seedlings, right?"

  Naoki nodded in firmation.

  "e on then, follow me!"

  Under Hugh's guidanaoki arrived at the area full of fruit tree seedlings.

  Hugh introduced, "These are the new varieties of Berries that have just arrived. In addition to the on Oran Berry and Pecha Berry, there are also varieties like Rawst Berry, Mago Berry, Nanab Berry, Rindo Berry, Lum Berry, and Starf Berry. Each type of Berry has a unique fvor. Whies would you like to buy?"

  Naoki thought for a moment, ted the different species in front of him, and saw that there were twelve types. He said, "I'll take one of each!"

  After making his sele, he mao collect about twenty trees.

  "Alright, would you like me to help you deliver these to your ranch?" Hugh asked after pag up the Berry seedlings.

  Naoki shook his head and looked at Koraidon behind him. "I ha myself."

  He asked Hugh to tie up the Berry seedlings with rope and hang them on both sides of Koraidon's body. After saying his goodbyes, Naoki rode Koraidon back to the ranch.

  Carter and his Delibird were still battling against the Gogoat.

  Naoki gnced over, but then headed to the orchard with Koraidon, carrying the fruit tree seedlings.

  He called Butterfree over and asked it to help by fetg a shovel and watering .

  Butterfree was very quick. Wearing its usual determined look, it darted off like a fsh of lightning and soourned with a shovel and the watering .

  Naoki began transpnting the Berry tree seedlings into the soil one by one, keeping a distance of about two meters between each seedling. He arrahem in four rows, with five trees in each row.

  After the pnting was done, Naoki used the watering to moisten the soil, making sure it was soft and perfect for the seedlings to grow.

  The sun shone brightly in the sky, and as Naoki looked at the field of newly pnted seedlings, his heart filled with joy and anticipation.

  "All set!" He said to Butterfree and Koraidon beside him, "By autumn, these seedlings will have grown into a lush orchard, bearing plenty of delicious Berries."

  "Free..." Butterfree's eyes gleamed with excitement, clearly sharing Naoki's anticipation.

  Koraidon s head happily. "Raao!"