Zhuqing Breeding Center.
The Pokémon Summer Camp at Shanli Research Institute officially began.
After Yumi, the head chef responsible for meals, and Nurse Joy, responsible for Pokémon treatment, introduced themselves,
Eiji, Professor Professor Rowan's assistant, chuckled, "Now, everyone, please introduce yourselves. For this part…" At this point, Eiji looked at Professor Professor Rowan.
Professor Professor Rowan held a Poké Ball in his palm.
"Of course, we're going to have Pokémon battles!"
Upon hearing about Pokémon battles, these children, who didn't even have their first Pokémon, were filled with fighting spirit.
"Awooo!"
"Pokémon battle!"
The children's energetic response echoed Professor Professor Rowan, signaling the official start of the Summer Camp's melody.
Zhuqing Jenny couldn't help but smile slightly.
"They're certainly full of energy."
Seeing these energetic children, even Professor Professor Rowan's passion was ignited.
This was one of the reasons why Professor Professor Rowan continued to hold the Pokémon Summer Camp, even though it wasn't profitable.
Professor Professor Rowan loved seeing the children's smiles when they interacted with and learned about Pokémon.
"But we don't have initial Pokémon."
Most of the children here were under 10 years old, and only a handful had initial Pokémon.
Professor Professor Rowan's assistant, Eiji, had a box at his feet. "Don't worry, everyone. The initial Pokémon you'll use are right here."
With that, Eiji opened the box, revealing a box full of Poké Balls.
These Pokémon were bred by Shanli Research Institute and were carefully selected. While they might have their own quirks, they wouldn't randomly attack people.
AuntRui Sui chuckled, "What kind of Pokémon will become your partner? That's a very interesting thing."
"Partner!!!"
As soon as Rui Sui mentioned partners, the children's eyes lit up unconsciously.
"Then please line up and come forward to choose."
"I got this first!"
"Let go, I got this first!"
As expected, what they anticipated happened.
The situation of snatching Poké Balls occurred.
But this was already within Professor Professor Rowan's expectations. "That's the spirit."
After all, Professor Professor Rowan had run many Pokémon Summer Camps, and such things were all too common.
In his opinion, it was nothing to worry about.
Amidst the intense arguments, 60 children still managed to get their desired Poké Balls.
"First, say hello to your Pokémon."
"It's Magnemite!"
"Monferno!"
"Huh?! Why aren't you paying attention to me?"
Xiao Xing, who chose Monferno, was initially very happy, but she didn't expect Monferno to ignore her.
"Wow! It's Scizor!"
The tall Scizor had a very good temperament, using its pincers to lift a child and play a game of overhead press.
"Hello, Raichu."
"Rai?!"
Looking at the little girl in front of him, the timid Raichu immediately used Dig, only revealing a small part of its head.
"Mightyena, so cool!!!"
The little boy hugged Mightyena, rubbing his cheek against Mightyena's head repeatedly.
Seeing such an enthusiastic child, the mischievous Mightyena, who had intended to scare him, didn't know what to do for a moment.
"Waaahhh!"
Croconaw used Water Gun on the child in front of it.
But it was the weakest possible attack.
It was just to wash his face.
Because Croconaw was relatively cautious...
These Pokémon were either arrogant, timid, or cautious, to let the children understand that Pokémon also have their own personalities.
It could also allow the children, in this process, to better understand how to interact with Pokémon of different personalities.
After all the children had confirmed their Pokémon, Professor Professor Rowan nodded, "Today's lesson is to cultivate affection with your Pokémon."
"In tomorrow's battle, whether you can successfully command your Pokémon, and how your bond with them is, will be an important basis for the first day's score!"
Grouping would naturally lead to competition.
Each day would have a group score, and on the last day, the total scores would be calculated to determine the winning group.
In addition, there were also so-called hidden scores.
Since they were called hidden scores, the results would naturally not be announced and were unrelated to the Summer Camp's group results.
Because the Pokémon Summer Camp was also an important basis for Professor Professor Rowan to select new Trainers.
Although the number of starter Pokémon was not scarce, the quantity was, after all, limited.
Otherwise, Zhuqing Breeding Center would not be helping the League breed Piplup and Turtwig.
This also meant that not all new Trainers could get one of the starter Pokémon at the beginning.
If a child under 10 years old performed exceptionally well at the Pokémon Summer Camp,
At 10 years old, they could receive one of Piplup, Turtwig, or Monferno from Professor Professor Rowan.
And no payment was required.
"Understood!"
Although the children were encouraged to cultivate affection with their Pokémon independently, they still had to be in the classroom.
In the four two-story wooden houses, each had a dedicated classroom for children's lessons.
Upon arriving at their respective classrooms, the teachers in charge proceeded with the schedule according to the curriculum.
"Everyone, start learning to cultivate affection with your Pokémon, and try to record their status!"
"Piplup's fur has a good luster, but it seems to need some water."
The little girl asked, "Why?"
"You need to pay attention to its beak."
"Turtwig's leaf condition affects its photosynthesis, and also affects its Growth!"
A little girl was gently caring for Turtwig's leaves under the guidance of the female teacher.
"Yes, very well done."
...
"Let's eat!"
Lunch was Poké Curry personally made by Head Chef Yumi, eaten together in the cafeteria.
This was also a good opportunity for children to increase interaction and promote communication.
The cafeteria was very large, easily accommodating both staff and the children from the Pokémon Summer Camp.
This also led to Li Wei being surrounded by children.
Fortunately, since the children had all received their Pokémon, Lucario and the others avoided the trouble of being surrounded.
"For the afternoon lesson, you'll first have a tug-of-war with your Pokémon, and then you'll learn Pokémon knowledge!"
Professor Professor Rowan and three researchers were just enough to teach the four groups.
Professor Professor Rowan had recorded many Pokémon evolution videos,
Monferno evolving from Monferno after accumulating energy,
Eevee evolving into Espeon during the day when its friendship with its Trainer was sufficient,
Feebas evolving into Milotic after careful nurturing when its beauty reached the standard, and the trade evolutions of Haunter and Kadabra...
"Evolution is the accumulation of energy, and friendship is the call from heart to heart between a Pokémon and its Trainer."
"Some Pokémon evolutions, like Scizor, require special items, such as a metal coat…"
Professor Professor Rowan, who explained Pokémon evolution in detail, captivated the children.
The first day of the Summer Camp concluded successfully.