Pokémon: Starting with Ash's Mom

Kazuki continued wandering leisurely through the Safari Zone, the basket of Safari Balls in his hand already half emptied.

He scanned his surroundings carefully as he walked, searching for suitable Pokémon.

Though he had already captured the Dragonair mother and daughter, bringing him close to completing his mission, Kazuki still wanted to explore further.

After all, the Safari Zone was home to countless Pokémon species; perhaps he'd encounter something rare and special.

"Tauros... Tauros again..." Kazuki muttered unenthusiastically, watching herd after herd of Tauros stampede past him.

"Now I finally understand why someone would catch thirty Tauros!"

"This place is practically overrun with Tauros!"

"And they're always charging around like crazy, practically throwing themselves into Poké Balls!"

After waiting for yet another herd of Tauros to thunder past, Kazuki resumed walking. 

Not far ahead, he spotted a group of Pokémon grazing calmly.

Having formed the stereotypical impression that Tauros were always stampeding, Kazuki initially assumed this must be a different species.

Yet upon closer inspection, he realized this was once again a herd of bulky, muscular Tauros.

Kazuki's expression turned utterly petrified.

"Tauros again?! Seriously?"

Seeing that the sky was beginning to darken, Kazuki decided not to venture further.

He might as well capture this herd of Tauros and finish up.

Capturing Tauros was exceedingly easy; all he had to do was toss a Poké Ball at the right moment. 

In no time, Kazuki successfully caught several Tauros, pushing his mission progress rapidly up to 29 out of 30.

"Just one more left..." Kazuki eyed the last Safari Ball in his hand.

Even though he could easily complete the mission with another Tauros, he secretly hoped for something more unique.

At that moment, a rustle came from the tall grass.

Kazuki instantly heightened his alertness, spreading his Aura senses outward to detect any nearby movements.

Quickly, he discovered a smaller Pokémon hiding carefully in the grass, cautiously observing him.

"Is that... a Nidoran♀?" A spark of delight flashed through Kazuki's eyes.

"Hehe, I wanted to find you back when challenging Koga's Gym!"

"But in the end, I settled for catching a Muk to fill the Poison-type slot."

"Ah, no offense, Muk! I don't mean to complain!"

"It's just... having another Poison-type without any distinctive odor wouldn't be bad either!"

"Plus, I still have a Moon Stone from Mt. Moon, originally intended for Clefairy."

"But Clefairy's mostly a mascot Pokémon; I probably won't evolve it."

"So, I can use that Moon Stone on this Nidoran♀, eventually evolving her into Nidoqueen to bolster my team's Poison-type strength!"

After quickly formulating a training plan for the Nidoran♀, Kazuki began carefully approaching the little Pokémon.

"Hello, Nidoran♀!" he greeted gently.

The Nidoran♀ was extremely wary, having only peeked out due to curiosity about the commotion.

She thought her small size would keep her hidden, never imagining Kazuki possessed Aura powers.

As soon as Kazuki took a step closer, the Nidoran♀ immediately leaped away, attempting to flee.

However, Kazuki was prepared. Using Aura to pinpoint her exact location, he swiftly tossed the Safari Ball.

Though the Nidoran♀ was agile, Kazuki's precise throw ultimately succeeded, and she was captured.

"Mission complete!" Kazuki smiled warmly, holding the ball containing his new Pokémon.

All thirty Pokémon had been captured, and the mission status updated to 30/30. A notification promptly rang in Kazuki's ears:

[Perfect Capture Mission: Congratulations to the host for capturing thirty Pokémon within three days in the Safari Zone, including Dratini and Dragonair!]

[Special Grade Experience Boost Potion—Upon consumption, Pokémon gain an additional 20% experience from battles! Already placed in the System Inventory.]

[Top-Grade Dragon Fang—Boosts the power of Dragon-type moves by 40% when held by a Pokémon.]

Kazuki briefly reviewed his rewards, pleased with their usefulness.

Especially for the newly caught Dratini.

Dratini's experience requirements were notoriously high; even with a trainer's dedicated guidance, evolving into Dragonite would take considerable time.

Fortunately, Dragonite had a long lifespan and sturdy defenses, making it a Pokémon worth investing in for generations—there was no rush.

Now, with the Top-Grade Dragon Fang ensuring Dratini's current battle prowess and the Special Grade Experience Boost Potion accelerating its growth, Kazuki felt reassured about its development.

After packing away the items and Safari Balls, Kazuki stretched leisurely, feeling satisfied, then started heading back.

By the time he returned to the campsite, night had fully fallen.

Suzie and Misty had already set up the tent, and a warm campfire crackled at the center, bathing their faces in a gentle glow.

"Welcome back, Kazuki!" Suzie cheerfully greeted him, immediately approaching with a cup of water.

"You've worked hard. Here, have a drink."

Kazuki took the cup gratefully and drank it down in one go. Having someone hand him refreshments as soon as he returned—this feeling was simply unbeatable.

"The tent's all set, and dinner will be ready soon," Misty emerged from the tent, smiling warmly, and quickly brought him a set of utensils.

"Master Kazuki, please take a seat and rest; dinner is almost ready."

After spending the afternoon bonding with the Dragonair mother and daughter, the two girls had grown even more attentive and diligent.

Kazuki smiled contentedly, settling down beside the campfire, enjoying its comforting warmth.

"Kazuki, how many Pokémon did you catch today?" Suzie asked curiously while cooking.

"Thirty in total; I used up all my Safari Balls. No point letting them go to waste!" Kazuki replied casually.

"Huh? Why are most of them Tauros?"

"Are you planning to imitate Lara and open a ranch?" Misty teased playfully, rummaging through Kazuki's basket of Safari Balls to see the captured Pokémon.

Safari Balls displayed the Pokémon within—a feature specifically designed at Kaiser's request, intended to help trainers locate their precious Dratini.

Ironically, despite Kaiser's careful planning, Kazuki had effortlessly captured both Dratini and Dragonair.

Kazuki chuckled, explaining, "Those Tauros were stampeding around wildly—they practically jumped into my Poké Balls!"

"Master Kazuki, your special meal is ready!" Suzie joined in the teasing, bringing over a steaming dish while grinning mischievously.

Kazuki didn't mind their playful teasing. After all, they'd eventually call him Master seriously, so a bit of friendly joking now wasn't bad at all.

Seeing the delicious meal placed before him, Kazuki eagerly began eating.

After just one bite, he reaffirmed once more how vital it was to have Suzie by his side—returning to hot, delicious meals was truly priceless.

Suzie had specially prepared Kazuki's dinner first, leaving hers and Misty's meals for later.

Thus, Kazuki comfortably ate his fill while the two girls watched with gentle smiles, quietly enjoying the cozy, intimate atmosphere of their campsite under the stars.

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After praising Suzie's cooking skills a few times, Kazuki decided to head back to the tent to rest.

As he reached the tent entrance, he recalled the Dragonair mother and daughter into their Poké Balls, finally having the time to carefully examine their stats.

[Pokémon: Dragonair]

[Base Stats: 420]

[Level: Lv.45 (Quasi Gym Tier)]

[Potential: Quasi Elite Four Tier]

[Ability: Shed Skin — During battle, has a 1/3 chance to heal itself of any non-fainting status condition.]

[Moves: Dragon Rush, Twister, Dragon Tail, etc.]

[Pokémon: Dratini]

[Base Stats: 300]

[Level: Lv.22 (Advanced Tier)]

[Potential: Elite Four Tier]

[Ability: Marvel Scale — When suffering from a status condition, Defense is increased by 1.5x.]

[Moves: Twister, Dragon Tail, Agility, etc.]

Kazuki couldn't help but feel impressed as he looked over their stats.

Truly a rare and mysterious Pokémon—both of their potentials are at least Elite Four level or higher!

Dragonair was already at Lv.45, making her the highest-level Pokémon in his current team. While she had exhausted much of her potential during her growth phase, making further intensive training less efficient, her current strength was more than enough to handle unexpected battles.

However, Dratini was the real gem—her potential was at Elite Four Tier, and she was at the perfect stage for training.

Her Marvel Scale ability was particularly rare among her species, boosting her Defense when afflicted with a status condition. 

Combined with her naturally high stats, she was built for endurance battles.

And once she evolved into Dragonite, Marvel Scale would be replaced by Multiscale, reducing damage taken when at full health—perfect for countering opponents who relied on overwhelming opening attacks.

In short, with the Top-Grade Dragon Fang equipped, Dratini will be a nightmare to fight—hard to hurt, but deadly in return!

Satisfied, Kazuki immediately equipped Dratini with the Special Grade Experience Boost Potion and the Top-Grade Dragon Fang.

Just as he was about to plan out Dratini's training regimen in detail, the tent flap rustled open.

Misty stepped inside, wearing a thin nightgown that slipped off her shoulders the moment she moved, pooling at her feet and revealing her slender legs and delicate waist.

Kazuki smirked, admiring his girlfriend. "Oh? What's this?"

Misty tilted her head, cheeks slightly flushed, before pouting. "Don't play dumb! I promised you a massage, didn't I? You big meanie!"

With that, she sauntered over and pressed herself against him.

Kazuki relished the warmth of her touch, but before he could say anything else, the tent flap opened again.

Suzie walked in, freezing the moment she saw Misty's state of undress. Her face turned beet red.

"Mi-Misty! I thought you said it was just a massage?! Why are you dressed like—" She stammered, her heart racing, yet she made no move to leave.

Misty, who had already been loosening Kazuki's belt, paused and glanced at Suzie, a knowing smile playing on her lips.

"I thought you understood when we exchanged looks earlier…"

Having been with Kazuki for a while, Misty could read his intentions with just a glance.

Suzie, however, still retained some innocence—though not for long.

After a brief hesitation, Suzie bit her lip, then slowly removed her outerwear, matching Misty's state.

Kazuki watched their bashful expressions with amusement. Heh, having an experienced partner like Misty really makes things easier.

Leaning back on the tent's cushion, he grinned. "Since you're both ready… let's begin."

Misty and Suzie exchanged glances, then nodded shyly.

They positioned themselves on either side of Kazuki, their hands beginning to work.

Misty's fingers kneaded his shoulders with practiced ease, while Suzie focused on his legs. 

Though less experienced, her careful attention made up for it—her soft palms massaging his calves, occasionally patting lightly to ease tension.

"Does it feel good… Master?" Misty murmured, her voice teasing yet sweet.

Kazuki smirked. "Mm, very."

Misty's hands trailed lower, her touch growing bolder.

Not to be outdone, Suzie's fingers glided along his thighs, her gaze flickering away nervously—though the blush on her cheeks betrayed her thoughts.

Trying to distract herself, she asked, "K-Kazuki, how does it feel?"

"Amazing. You're both doing great."

Their faces brightened at his praise.

"Kazuki… do you like this?" Misty whispered, her voice laced with anticipation.

"Love it. But… something's missing."

He tilted his head, locking eyes with Misty, who immediately understood.

"You pervert!" she giggled, swatting his arm playfully.

Suzie blinked in confusion—until Misty turned to her with a sly smile.

"Can you handle this part?"

"Eh?! M-Me?!" Suzie's face burned crimson.

Misty smirked, then glanced at Kazuki for confirmation. After receiving a nod, she gently guided Suzie into position.

Suzie gulped, but after a moment's hesitation, she slowly lowered herself—her tongue darting out nervously.

Misty grinned. "That's it… just like that."

Kazuki leaned back, thoroughly enjoying the moment.

Now this… this is the life.

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