091: Ash's Online Store Plan Starts!!
"Mom, today Professor Oak distributed a Pokémon to each student attending the summer camp! The Pokémon I received is a Water-type starter from the Kalos Region: Froakie!" Ash said excitedly.
"Froakie is super strong! After the summer camp activities officially began this afternoon, Professor Oak arranged for all students who received Pokémon to have Trainer-style battles. Froakie and I won five matches in a row, and right now, I'm ranked first on the Student Battle Ranking list!"
On the other end of the line, Delia listened intently to her son's spirited report, her face lighting up with a warm, proud smile.
It's a dream of every parent: for their children to excel and achieve great things. Hearing about Ash's successes on the first day of camp filled Delia's heart with pride and happiness.
"As expected of my son—you're awesome!!" she praised, her voice full of affection.
"That's right, Mom! After the summer camp ends and I get the special permission from the Pokémon League to obtain my Trainer's License early, I'll catch a Pokémon just for you!"
Ash wasn't a typical "momma's boy." Having been an orphan in his previous life before being reborn into this world, he deeply cherished the concepts of family and bonds.
His "cheap father" a man he barely even knew—had died somewhere during a journey years ago. They had no close relatives left. Their family was just the two of them: Delia and Ash.
"Depending on each other" wasn't just a phrase—it was a weighty, precious truth. Realizing this, Ash had grown even more determined to protect and care for his small but irreplaceable family.
"Ash, you mischievous little Mankey!" Delia laughed warmly. "I'm really happy you think about me so much. But... knowing you, I have a feeling you didn't just call today to chat."
Zhizi Mo Ruomu a mother knows her child best. After a little conversation, Delia immediately cut to the heart of the matter, her voice teasing yet tender.
"Heh (=^v^=)..." Ash chuckled awkwardly.
"I'd definitely call even if I didn't need anything! But... this time, Mom, you're right. I do have something I need your help with." Ash's expression shifted into rare seriousness as he transitioned into business mode.
"Hee hee (*≧▽≦) I knew it! I guessed correctly!" Delia laughed cheerfully over the phone.
Ash scratched his head, a sheepish look crossing his face even though she couldn't see it.
"Alright, Ash. Since you went through the trouble to call, tell Mom—what is it you want me to help with?"
Seeing that Delia was ready to listen, Ash quickly explained the true reason for his call.
"Mom, today when I was training Froakie, I discovered that my Psychic ability can help Pokémon learn new moves! So... I was hoping you could help me register an online store on the League's official trading network."
Ash's voice grew more animated as he outlined his idea.
"I want to use this ability of mine to earn some money. That way, I'll have savings for my future plans to become a top Pokémon Breeder and Trainer."
Ash wasn't just blindly ambitious—he had goals set firmly in his heart, inspired by mentors like Professor Oak and memories of top Breeders like Daisy Oak from earlier chapters.
However, after hearing Ash's full explanation, the smiling Delia on the other end of the line fell silent for a moment.
"Ash, Mom is really sorry," Delia said, her voice carrying a heavy sadness through the receiver. "Our family doesn't have enough savings to fully support you in becoming a Trainer. You're only six years old now, and yet you're already thinking about making money to train Pokémon under your own care... I'm sorry, Ash. Mom is useless..." (TW)
Hearing Delia's words, Ash could clearly feel the deep sorrow and helplessness hidden in her heart, even across the distance of the phone line.
"Mom, it's okay. You've already done more than enough. You don't need to apologize," Ash responded firmly, his heart aching.
"We're just an ordinary family living in Pallet Town. Dad is... 'not home,' and you've raised me all by yourself. That alone is already a huge burden."
"You work so hard running our small farm, not just to raise me, but also to save enough to pay for the Earl Dervish Pokémon tax each year, so I can one day qualify as a Trainer."
"Becoming a Pokémon Trainer is expensive. From raising Pokémon to traveling between cities and regions, every step costs money. Since I'm the one who dreams of becoming a Trainer, it's only right that I find a way to bear that burden myself."
"And besides, Mom, you should be proud. I already know how to make plans for my future at such a young age!"
"Most kids from commoner families don't realize how tough it is to become a Trainer until they run into financial trouble after setting out. I'm already preparing for it now, working hard toward my goal."
"Mom, this shows your son is excellent—because compared to those other kids, I've already won at the starting line!"
Ash's reassuring words slowly soothed Delia's aching heart. On the other end of the phone, the sadness in her voice gradually melted into pride and relief.
"Yes... My Ash is the best!" Delia said warmly, her voice brimming with confidence. "Ash, you'll definitely become the greatest, most outstanding Trainer in the world one day."
"Of course!" Ash replied, his tone filled with certainty. "But Mom, after you help me register the online store on the official Pokémon Alliance trading site, could you also find a professional studio that specializes in online store page design to help decorate it for me?"
"..."
"And finally, could you help me order a portable Poké Ball transfer machine as well?"
Ash knew these services weren't cheap, and he spoke seriously, not wanting to hide the reality.
"All of these things combined are going to cost quite a bit. So, Mom, I'll need you to help pay for them for now."
Delia smiled gently, the pride in her heart outweighing any hesitation.
"Don't worry about it. Even if I can't afford to fully fund you becoming a Trainer," she said, "there's no way I would refuse to help you start chasing your dream."
"Registering the online store, getting a professional studio to decorate it, and ordering the portable Poké Ball transfer machine... Leave it all to Mom."
However, after a moment's thought, Delia's voice turned a little worried.
"But Ash... if you open an online store offering services like helping Pokémon learn new moves using your Psychic power, won't it attract attention? Won't people start coveting your ability? Could it cause trouble?"
Ash had already anticipated this concern. His reply was calm and thoughtful.
"Mom, even if I open the store, people won't immediately think it's because of Psychic powers. They'll just assume I'm a Breeder who specializes in skill training and research, like the Breeders mentioned in Professor Oak's lectures."
"And even if it does get exposed... it's no big deal."
"Psychic healing abilities have already been made public after the accident last time at the river, when my powers first awakened. Helping Pokémon learn new moves isn't much more dangerous than that."
"Besides, the fact that I have Psychic abilities will eventually become common knowledge anyway. Instead of hiding and being afraid, it's better to put it to use—monetize it, strengthen myself, and build up my Pokémon's strength as quickly as possible."
"As long as I become strong enough," Ash said with determination, "even if others know about my Psychic power, they won't dare try anything. They'll only respect it... and fear it."
"Hmm..." Delia thought for a moment and then nodded slowly, her earlier worries easing.
Ever since Ash had fallen into the river during the Pallet Town Festival and awakened his latent Psychic powers—something that had stunned Professor Oak and shocked the townspeople—Delia had watched her son grow rapidly.
He was no longer the mischievous, carefree boy she had to constantly chase after. Now he thought things through carefully, he understood responsibility, and he even worried about her.
This sudden maturity made Delia feel a little bittersweet... but mostly, it filled her heart with pride.
After explaining the entire online store plan, Ash spent a little more time chatting warmly with his mother before finally hanging up the phone, a renewed fire burning in his heart for the path ahead.
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