While Naoki was sleeping, a group of Pokémon pyed outside, enjoying the peaceful evening.

  Koraidon, however, sensed something was wrong. Naoki didn't seem like his usual eic self, almost as if he were ing down with something. Worried, Koraidon frequently snuto the house, cheg on Naoki iween teag Dragonite and Cyclizar. Only when Koraidon heard Naoki sn did it finally feel reassured.

  As dusk fell, Naoki still hadn't woken up, and the Pokémon, growling with hunger, exged gnces. None of them wao disturb him. They kheir caretaker he rest. So they tacitly agreed to let him sleep a little longer.

  Koraidon tiptoed into the kit, carefully opening the refrigerator. It pulled out several rge gsses of juid Moo Moo Milk, then rummaged through the cupboard for the rge bag of Berries Naoki had purchased from town. With its arms full, Koraidon hahe milk and juice tonite and Cyclizar, who had followed it inside.

  The trio snuck back out of the house, making sure to close the door softly behind them.

  On the soft, dewy grass outside, Koraidon held up the Berries and called out, "Raao!"

  Butterfree, G, and the other Pokémon pying nearby perked up and quickly gathered around. Koraidon, with the help onite and Cyclizar, began distributing the Berries and drinks, expining to everyohat this would be their dinner for the night. They'd let Naoki rest, and he wouldn't have to worry about cooking today.

  The Pokémon eagerly agreed. Although it was a simple meal, they savored the delicious Berries.

  Unlike regur fruits, Berries were packed with nutrients and energy. For Pokémon like Butterfree, two Berries were more than enough to fill their bellies.

  As the sky darkened, Koraidon, like a responsible guardian, took the leftover Berries and the empty milk cups bato the house. When it returned, it saw Dragonite and Cyclizar sitting by the riverbank, mesmerized by the fireflies flitting over the water. Every night, these tiny is emitted a soft glow, gathering by the river and creating a breathtaking se as their light reflected off the flowing water.

  Suddenly, an idea sparked in Koraidon's mind.

  'If they caught these fireflies and brought them ihey could enjoy this beautiful glow all night long!'

  Koraidon grabbed a Berry sad called over Butterfree, G, and Pawmo to help catch the fireflies. Hearing the pn, the other Pokémon's eyes lit up with excitement, and they eagerly joihe mission.

  However, in their excitement, the Pokémon got a little carried away. Butterfree unleashed Gust, G fired off Ice Beam, and Pawmo summoned a surge of electricity. The fireflies were caught—but none of them were glowing anymore.

  Koraidon held its forehead in disbelief. "...Raao…" it sighed.

  Gently taking the Berry sack from Cyclizar, Koraidon decided to personally demonstrate how to properly catch fireflies without knog the glow out of them.

  Koraidon slowed its pace, fog ily as it held its breath, its golden pupils locked onto a single, quietly floating firefly. The delicate glow flickered in the evening air.

  The sed, Koraidon sprang into a. It leaped forward, cupped its cws gently, and trapped the firefly within its palm. Dragonite, G, Butterfree, Cyclizar, and Pawmo crowded around, their eyes wide with anticipation.

  Carefully, Koraidon opes palm. There, glowing softly, was the firefly, its yellow-green light flickerily.

  "Raao," Koraidon murmured with satisfa, the demonstration plete. With the precision of a master, it delicately pced the firefly into the bag.

  The Pokémon watched with bright eyes as uanding dawned ohey had learhe trick.

  Excitedly, they spread out along the riverbank, now catg the fireflies with the same careful touch. It wasn't long before the bag began to fill with shimmering fireflies, eae gently glowing. They worked together quickly, but their enthusiasm soon startled the remaining fireflies, which flew off into the night, their lights fading into the distance.

  Koraidon, now proudly carrying the bag filled with tiny glowing creatures, was eager to share its aplishment with Naoki. With the fireflies in tow, the Pokémon hurried bato the dimly lit house, their excitement bubbling over.

  They closed the doors and windows, sealing the room in quiet darkness. Then, Koraidon opehe bag.

  One by ohe fireflies floated out, filling the room with their soft, glowing light. The faint luminesce turhe dark spato a starry sky, creating a gentle gaxy of shimmering fireflies that illumihe faces of the Pokémon in awe.

  "Pawmo..." Pawmo whispered, mesmerized by the sight.

  "Raao…" Cyclizar breathed, its eyes refleg the beautiful glow.

  It looks so beautiful!

  When all the fireflies ehe room, Koraidoedly rushed to Naoki's bed and woke him with ahusiastic lick from its wet tongue.

  Although there were more ventional ways to wake Naoki, Koraidon was so overwhelmed with joy that it opted for the more affeate approabsp;

  When Naoki blinked awake, still drowsy, his eyes were greeted by a room filled with softly glowing fireflies. The sight resembled a starlit sky.

  For a brief moment, Naoki was bewildered, his tired mind trying to make sense of what he was seeing. Then it dawned on him—these were fireflies, not stars!

  "What's going on?" Naoki croaked, his voice hoarse. He felt a little chilled and realized he might have caught a cold from n off properly after the swim earlier in the day.

  Koraidon grinned, its expression filled with pride. "Raao~"

  Naoki gnced around the room, seeing the eager faces of his Pokémon gathered he bed. "Did you all do this?"

  Dragonite nodded enthusiastically, its wings fpping slightly iement. "Awoo!"

  The Pokémon gazed at Naoki with anticipation, clearly hoping he would appreciate their glowing dispy.

  Though he couldn't speak their nguage, Naoki had lived with them long enough to uand their emotions through their body nguage and expressions. Right now, their faces were filled with hope and warmth, awaiting his approval.

  Naoki took iwinkling lights in the room and realized this was a gift—a thoughtful gesture from his beloved Pokémon.

  "Thank you," Naoki said with a wide smile. "I really like it."

  Hearing this, the Pokémon's faces lit up with joy, their happiness tagious.

  "Raao~" Koraidon beamed proudly.

  "Oo~" Dragonite chirped in agreement.

  Naoki g the clock. It was te, and knowing his Pokémon might still be hungry, he began to rise from the bed, ready to make dinner for them.

  But Cyclizar shook its head, and Koraidon quickly poio the bag of berries and bottle of milk oable, indig they had already taken care of their meal.

  "You've already eaten?" Naoki asked in surprise.

  All the Pokémon nodded in unison.

  Naoki eyed the group, his gaze settling on Koraidon. He had a strong suspi that this pn was Koraidon's idea.

  "Is aill hungry?" he asked, preparing to cook a meal for himself and potentially anyone else who needed more food.

  The Pokémon shook their heads, tent and full after finishing the berries.

  Naoki smiled to himself, realizing he'd o stock up on more berries tomorrow. Since everyone was satisfied, he went to the kit to prepare something simple for himself.

  He quickly fried an egg, boiled a pot of noodles, and garhem with chopped green onions and a drizzle of sesame oil before topping the dish with the perfectly fried egg.

  After dinner, it was time for bed.

  Koraidon, with wide, eager eyes, squatted beside the bed, waiting expetly. Naoki had promised earlier in the day that it could sleep in the bed with him tonight.

  "e on up!" Naoki patted the spaext to him, and Koraidon wasted no time. It hopped up onto the bed, settling in like a big, tent golderiever.

  Cyclizar, seeing this, looked on with envy.

  Sighing with a smile, Naoki called to it, "Alright, you too. e over here."

  Cyclizar beamed and quickly jumped onto the other side of Naoki, curling up happily.

  "You all go ahead and sleep. I'll watch TV for now," Naoki said, still feeling too awake to join them in sleep just yet.

  Koraidoled on his left, Cyclizar on his right, and Pawmo had somehow found a cozy spot on his belly. Naoki, now squished between his Pokémon, found himself with little room to move.

  The room was quiet, except for the soft hum of the television and the gentle flicker of the fireflies they had caught earlier.

  Naoki gnced up at the glowing is h in the dim light, then looked down at his Pokémon panions, peacefully drifting off to sleep around him. A soft smile spread across his face.

  Moments like this were simple but filled with warmth.