Kazuki approached the small wooden hut by the statue cautiously, already planning how to deal with the old woman disguised by the Gastly.
The truth was, this Gastly didn't harbor malicious intent—it simply wanted to help the girl it once protected and keep the story of longing alive... and maybe make a little money selling protective charms along the way.
Pokémon that can talk are really something else, Kazuki mused. Always thinking about making money... just like Meowth!
Guess the saying is true—money really can make even ghosts dance.
When Kazuki reached the hut, he noticed that the passive effect of his Aura Power hadn't reacted at all.
Focusing his mind, he actively released Aura Power—but still detected nothing.
As expected of a Ghost-type... even standing right outside the hut, I can't sense it!
Kazuki gently pushed open the door.
Inside, it was fully furnished and tidy.
Tomorrow was the official start of the festival, meaning the Gastly hadn't arrived yet.
Scared myself for nothing.
Chuckling and shaking his head, Kazuki turned and began walking back.
As he descended the slope, he happened to glance down and catch a stunning sight.
Officer Jenny was squatting by the ground, fiddling with something, her posture and her knee-length tight skirt offering an irresistible view.
The white lace-trimmed panties she wore beneath her uniform were perfectly exposed under the skirt, the floral embroidery clear under the setting sun.
She seemed lost in thought, completely unaware that Kazuki was approaching.
As he got closer, the details became even more vivid.
Whether it was from sweat or something else, there was a faint damp patch on the delicate fabric.
Kazuki walked up right behind her before Officer Jenny finally realized and sprang to her feet, face flushed.
"Y-You're back, Kazuki!" she said, hurriedly smoothing down her skirt, breathing heavily as she tried to regain her composure.
"Yeah. Officer Jenny, you look kinda tired," Kazuki said with a teasing smile.
"Oh? Do I?" Officer Jenny reached up to touch her burning cheeks. "Maybe... haha, I guess I'm just out of shape! Today's my first time patrolling all the way up here... I'm a little exhausted."
"Aha! Well, today's mission is complete! We can head back now!" she announced excitedly.
"Come on—tonight I'm treating you and Misty to Maiden's Peak's famous seafood hotpot!"
Officer Jenny eagerly shifted the conversation, trying to mask her embarrassment.
Kazuki, still unfamiliar with this slightly bashful side of her, simply nodded and followed along.
Back at the office, Officer Jenny peeled off her uniform and tight skirt but didn't immediately change into fresh clothes.
After a moment, she poked her head out from behind the curtain.
"Um, Kazuki... you should head over to the Pokémon Center first! Dinner will be outside in the courtyard—you can enjoy the beautiful night view of Maiden's Peak there! I... I'll be right over!"
Thinking she had some official matters to finish, Kazuki didn't push and headed for the Pokémon Center.
Only after hearing Kazuki's footsteps fade did Officer Jenny finally emerge. She quickly grabbed a clean pair of pure cotton, black lace panties from her locker.
"Ugh, so embarrassing! How could that happen?! Thank goodness I always keep spares for rainy-day duty... Otherwise, I wouldn't even dare have dinner with Kazuki tonight!"
Pulling on the fresh underwear and changing into casual clothes, Officer Jenny rushed out, not wanting to keep Kazuki waiting too long.
From afar, she spotted his silhouette and called out joyfully, "Kazuki! I'm here!"
Kazuki turned around to see Officer Jenny dressed in a simple white T-shirt and denim shorts.
If a woman could pull off denim shorts this well, she had to be at least an eight out of ten.
The snug shorts hugged her shapely hips perfectly, showcasing her figure in a way the uniform never could.
Seeing Officer Jenny's lively excitement, Misty bumped Kazuki lightly with her elbow.
"Geez, Kazuki, you're practically a walking springtime right now!"
"It's almost fall already—where's all that spring coming from?" Kazuki teased, giving Misty's butt a playful pat as he walked toward the kitchen.
"I'm coming! I want to eat that... that crab over there!"
Since it wasn't Officer Jenny's night shift tonight, she even paid out of her own pocket to treat Kazuki and Misty to Maiden's Peak's special brewed sake.
"Haaaah... this is awesome! Seafood hotpot and sake—better than any luxury meal back in Porta Vista!" Misty exclaimed with high praise.
"Don't drink too much, or you'll wake up groggy tomorrow!" Kazuki warned, reaching for her sake bottle.
But Misty quickly snatched it away. "I'm the daughter of the Cerulean Gym! No way I'll be defeated by alcohol! Besides, we're not traveling tomorrow—we can sleep in a bit! I can totally handle another bottle!"
Kazuki tapped her forehead with his finger. "If you drink more, keep in mind this special sake isn't cheap! It's not part of the Pokémon Center's free amenities!"
"Huh? It's not?" Misty blinked innocently.
"Of course not! Have you ever seen a volunteer program handing out free booze? Officer Jenny paid for this out of her own pocket!"
"It's fine, it's fine!" Officer Jenny waved her hands quickly.
"These few days we have special patrols, so all goods are half-price for us! Drink up! Three more bottles!"
With few Pokémon species around Maiden's Peak and no pressing need to train, Misty was here mostly for fun anyway, so she didn't hold back.
The first bottle went down without much effect, but after the second, Misty started to change.
She suddenly snuggled up into Kazuki's arms, her voice soft and clingy. "Kazuki... I wanna kiss you..."
Misty nuzzled against his neck.
In truth, she wasn't drunk—she was the daughter of a Water-type Gym Leader, after all.
It was just that her normally proud and tsundere personality was now loosened by alcohol.
Kazuki rubbed her slender waist gently. "You know, Officer Jenny's still watching..."
Officer Jenny, seeing Misty so cozy in Kazuki's arms, couldn't help feeling a little envious—and something else... something strange in her chest.
"Oh! Right!" Misty glanced at Officer Jenny's rosy cheeks, then smirked mischievously.
Leaning close to Kazuki's ear, she whispered, "Watch me—I'll help you out!"
Kazuki looked at her in surprise as Misty slipped out of his embrace and bounced toward Officer Jenny.
"Officer Jenny! Talking to you is so fun! Let's share a bed tonight and have a sleepover!"
"The beds at the Pokémon Center are big enough for two!"
Officer Jenny was a little tempted—there were things she wanted to ask Misty, but hadn't found the right opportunity.
Still, she looked to Kazuki for permission.
"I'm fine with it," Kazuki said. "There's no rush tomorrow. Besides, Misty talks a lot after drinking—you'll be doing me a favor keeping her company!"
"Hmm?" Misty pouted briefly. "Hmph! Fine! But next time, I'm whispering into your ear all night!"
She made a playful biting gesture at him before dragging Officer Jenny back toward their room.
Once inside, Misty casually pulled off her overalls, leaving just a camisole as she plopped onto the bed cross-legged.
"I said we'd chat on the bed, didn't I?" Misty giggled.
The lingering buzz from the sake made Officer Jenny's body feel hot too. At first she had been unsure how to find an excuse to change clothes, but Misty was already far bolder than her.
Without overthinking it, Officer Jenny stripped off her denim shorts and T-shirt, revealing her curvy, bouncy figure.
Misty's eyes lit up instantly. Kazuki's really lucky...
With a girlfriend like me and another like Officer Jenny... he's basically living in paradise!
"Sorry for interrupting your time with Kazuki tonight," Officer Jenny said shyly, sitting cross-legged on the bed.
"Huh? I dragged you here myself! Besides, I can get close to Kazuki anytime. And didn't I pull you along because I wanted to?"
Misty's reply made Officer Jenny relax a little, and the two quickly fell into a relaxed, tipsy conversation.
After a while, Officer Jenny gathered her courage, cheeks burning.
"Um... Misty... Kazuki said you don't mind him having multiple companions. Is that... true?"
Misty froze for a moment—that had been exactly the topic she had wanted to bring up too.
Seeing Misty pause, Officer Jenny panicked a little. "Ah! Don't get mad! I was just asking casually!"
"Hehe, why would I be mad?" Misty chuckled.
"Yeah! I don't mind. In fact, I keep encouraging him to find more sisters for me!"
"Too bad... that big dummy probably doesn't realize how much I love him! Other women? He's so clueless, I doubt he even notices!"
"That's not true! Kazuki's very charming!" Officer Jenny quickly defended him.
Misty narrowed her eyes playfully. "Oh? Sounds like Officer Jenny admires my Kazuki too, huh?"
Officer Jenny blushed and lowered her head, unable to deny it.
"It's okay, it's okay! Say it!" Misty coaxed, bouncing excitedly.
Though Misty was open about it, Officer Jenny still couldn't bring herself to admit it outright.
Instead, she skirted around the topic.
"So... was it comfortable? Being with him?"
Officer Jenny's face turned scarlet, her mind instantly leaping to all sorts of thoughts.
But Misty, having no such experience yet, took it literally and answered without shame.
"Super comfortable! Being close to him is the happiest thing in my life! It's like getting electrified every time we touch! I just wanna stick to him forever!"
"G-Goodness!" Officer Jenny gasped, clutching at her chest. "Y-You should take care of your body!"
"Body?" Misty mumbled dreamily, her mind still fuzzy from the sake.
"Mmm... he's so strong... he can easily lift me..."
"Strong...?" Officer Jenny's heart started racing again.
Taking a deep breath, she finally dared to ask the question lingering on her mind.
"U-Um... Kazuki... how big is he...?"
"Huh?" Misty blinked, confused.
Then realization dawned on her.
She glanced around for something comparable, then grabbed a water bottle from the nightstand.
"About... this size, maybe!" she said mischievously.
"Wha—?!" Officer Jenny's eyes widened to the extreme.
Biting her lip hard, she clutched the hem of her panties tightly, her shoulders shaking. She fell backward onto the bed, gasping for breath as her mind spun uncontrollably...