After dinner.
Aiden was sitting on the couch scrolling through PokéTV when he suddenly realized that he seemed to have overlooked something—
Although he had been live-streaming every day since the start of the Masters Tournament, it had been a while since he last posted a video.
As a streamer with a flourishing gym career and hailed as a "young prodigy" in live streaming, it was about time to update some content.
It was perfect timing to broadcast once before heading to Kitakami for a trip, then he could justifiably take a week off!
However, Aiden found himself at a loss when choosing the tactics for this live-streaming session.
Since he was back in Sinnoh, it felt like he should feature a Pokémon with distinctive characteristics from the Sinnoh region.
So, which one should he choose?
Sinnoh actually has many distinct Pokémon, such as Infernape with its 'unlimited' move pool, Weavile who embodies the word "assassin" to the extreme and is the epitome of a speed attacker.
Even Chatot, which curses a lot; although not strong, it can inflict mental damage on opponents.
But none of them seemed sufficient to support an interesting tactic.
Just as Aiden was struggling, Cynthia appeared beside him at the right moment.
"What's wrong? You look a bit down?"
Cynthia sat next to Aiden as she spoke.
"It's nothing. I plan to stream tonight, but I can't think of today's featured Pokémon."
Aiden casually replied, and soon Cynthia's expression changed from smiling to somewhat shocked.
"You mean..."
"All those tactics you used in your streams were thought up right before going live?"
"Mostly? But I'm confident that the completion level of these tactics won't be low."
Aiden, deep in thought, didn't notice Cynthia's expression.
After receiving his nod of confirmation, Cynthia couldn't help but look at Aiden a few more times.
Though eighteen years old wasn't considered young in this world for someone making a name for themselves, most champions of this generation had already ascended after completing their Champion Road at around this age.
Becoming a champion isn't as difficult as many people think; all it requires is tacit coordination between trainer and Pokémon, showcasing their full potential.
But to design tactics for each Pokémon thought up on the spot in a short preparation time, with such high completion levels as seen in his previous videos...
Cynthia could at least confirm that she couldn't do it.
But...
If Aiden had this ability, wouldn't it be great?
As long as he could realize this talent, his future achievements shouldn't be any less than a champion's, right?
"Then, let me give you some advice."
Cynthia smiled gently and proactively touched Aiden's furrowed brow.
"If you keep frowning like this, you'll age prematurely!"
"..."
Feeling the warmth transmitted through her fingers, Aiden suddenly felt that he had indeed relaxed quite a bit.
"Are there any interesting Pokémon from Sinnoh?"
Aiden voiced his request.
"Hmm..."
Although often teased for having decision-making difficulties, after tilting her head in thought, Cynthia quickly thought of a Pokémon.
"In that case, how about my Togekiss?"
"Togekiss?"
An image of a small airplane popped into Aiden's mind.
Although Togepi made its debut early on, trainers from the Kanto region only discovered Togepi and Togetic.
The fact that Togetic needed a Shiny Stone to fully evolve into Togekiss, transforming into a complete small airplane, was indeed first discovered by trainers from Sinnoh.
Therefore, Togekiss is categorized under Sinnoh in the Pokédex. There are actually quite a few similar examples.
After all, uncovering and exploring all the secrets of a Pokémon generally doesn't limit itself to one region; collaboration is frequent.
Speaking of Togekiss, Aiden really did recall an interesting tactic.
A play revolving around the Serene Grace ability that would make opponents utterly miserable!
"By the way, what's your Togekiss's ability?"
Aiden casually asked.
"Serene Grace, which increases the probability of additional effects occurring for moves like Air Slash, Tri Attack, and Ancient Power."
Cynthia finished speaking and quickly caught on.
"If it's this tactic, even beginners should be able to enjoy playing it in the game, right?"
Indeed, just as Aiden said, he had the ability to think quickly and devise tactics.
Beyond talent, more importantly, his understanding of each Pokémon was exceptionally deep, right?
Even if he weren't a trainer, with this ability, working as a researcher under various regional professors or even becoming a teacher at a Pokémon school would surely make him famous sooner or later…
Cynthia's eyes gazed at the youth lost in thought, and she couldn't help but smile gently.
It seems that in the future, there might be an opportunity to battle Aiden on the highest stage in the world.
…
In the evening, Aiden's live stream suddenly went online.
Due to the slightly late dinner time in Sinnoh, the stream started close to eight o'clock today.
Even so, many viewers who lived on PokéTV were the first to discover this "hidden treasure" live stream.
Today's live stream title was—
"How to Make Your Opponent Unable to Play the Game? The Most Operative Double Battle Tactics!"
At the sight of the title, everyone instinctively knew that the man must have finally returned to his loyal live stream!
Countless viewers flooded into the live stream room, only to be instantly dumbfounded.
[Teacher Azure actually appeared on camera playing games, my youth has returned!]
[You show your face just by going to Sinnoh, huh! Was the streamer telling the truth when he said he didn't turn on the camera because he was too lazy to buy one?]
[Hurry up and serve it! And that Sylveon in your arms too!]
[Wasn't it still an Eevee during the last Masters Tournament stream? How did it evolve after a trip? So cute!!!]
"Hello, everyone."
Aiden smiled slightly and greeted the audience before stopping his petting of Sylveon.
"Unfortunately, Sylveon is not our star today."
"However, today's star is also a Fairy-type Pokémon."
As he spoke, Aiden had skillfully opened Pokémon Champions and switched to double battle mode.
Because he was in Celestic Town, the console he used for today's stream was actually Cynthia's device, so he had to change some settings before starting and temporarily downloaded the game.
After opening the team editor, a familiar Pokémon appeared in the team list.
[Isn't that Togekiss? Champion Cynthia used it during the Masters Tournament, and it negated Draco Meteor when it was switched in.]
[Wait a minute? Miss Cynthia indeed donated secretly for Teacher Azure, right? Why is she still giving him private tutoring even after the Masters Tournament ended!]
[Strongly suggest that Teacher Azure set up a 'request' service. I feel many gym leaders and Elite Four members would be willing to pay~]
[Nessa: (heartfelt.jpg) If we could really donate for requests, I'd be more than willing to splash some cash!]
[Dragon Messenger Clair: …]
[OML there really are some!]
Suddenly, several familiar IDs popped up in the barrage, leaving Aiden a bit bewildered.
"Donate for what? Our live stream doesn't have those dirty under the table transactions; don't slander me!"
After repeatedly refuting, Aiden quickly got to the point.
"That's right, today's star is this seemingly harmless but actually very formidable small airplane, Togekiss!"
"As for why it's a double battle, you'll know soon~"
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