Pokémon: Reborn as Lucario

Extra Chapter 2: Xiao Yu's Day

In the early morning of Zidian City, the various neon lights still light up earlier than the sun rises.

"Ding-ling-ling—"

The crisp sound of an alarm clock rang out, vibrating nonstop as if to remind its owner to get up on time.

"Smack." A small hand reached out from the quilt and directly pressed the alarm clock off.

Then, a drowsy voice came from within the bundled-up quilt.

"Just ten more minutes... zzzzz..."

The silenced alarm clock stood quietly on the bedside table.

An hour later.

"Boohoohoo... How come my alarm clock didn't wake me up!"

Xiao Yu, frantically washing up and getting ready, lamented to her Electrike.

Electrike tilted its head, expressing that it knew nothing.

"Xiao Zheng (Plusle), Xiao Fu (Minun), stop playing with my hat! Give it back, quick!"

Beside her, two electric rabbits were cheerfully tossing a student's cap back and forth, having a great time.

Xiao Yu spent a great deal of effort to snatch her hat back, then hurriedly rushed to the living room, casually grabbed a few slices of bread and an egg from the dining table, and prepared to go out.

"Grandpa, I'm leaving first! I'm going to be late for school!"

After saying goodbye to the white-bearded uncle who was leisurely eating breakfast at the dining table, Xiao Yu rushed out the door.

Only the Zidian City Electric-type Gym Leader—Wattson—was left, watching with a chuckle.

No matter which dimension, school and studying are melodies that everyone must go through in their childhood. This holds true even in the Pokémon world, a world with magical creatures and strange powers.

However, it is slightly different from the familiar system of elementary, middle, high school, and university that readers might know. The Pokémon world here is mainly divided into three stages.

Before the age of 10, children mainly attend "Preparatory Courses," preparing for the next stage of "Foundation Courses." The "Preparatory Courses" include a wide range of subjects such as basic arithmetic, humanities, science, and nature, with the aim of cultivating a child's elementary educational literacy.

And from the age of 10 to 15, they enter a 5-year "Foundation Course." In the "Foundation Course," in addition to further study of the various basic subject knowledge from the "Preparatory Courses," students will also selectively take electives based on the direction of their interests. For example, Míng Rìzhào, whose goal was to become a professional Pokémon trainer, chose a series of courses during this "Foundation Course" stage, such as "Pokémon Skill and Tactic Studies," "Pokémon Ecology Research," "World History," "Pokémon Team Composition and Combination," and "Practical Pokémon Battling." Or for those students who hope to become professional Pokémon Coordinators, they would choose other courses such as "Pokémon Raising Instruction," "Pokémon Grooming and Care," and "Costume Design."

Some students may not necessarily choose to engage in professions related to Pokémon and would also take various elective courses. For example, a student who dreams of becoming a police officer would study "Basic Criminal Investigation Knowledge," and a student who likes music would take "Vocal Music Appreciation," and so on.

In this "Foundation Course" education, the children's hobbies and interests will receive very appropriate development.

This stage is also the period when many children begin to develop towards different industries.

After the age of 15, this is also a major watershed.

In the Pokémon world, 15 is considered the age of adulthood. Therefore, those students who hope to become professional Pokémon trainers will choose to go to the Pokémon League to obtain their professional qualifications. Only with professional qualifications can they challenge gyms or participate in various Pokémon battle competitions.

And those students who desire to pursue further studies can choose to go for internships in various industries and finally enter the workplace; or enter academies that provide "Advanced Courses" to study more profound knowledge and become scientific and technological talents.

Therefore, reading and studying have become unavoidable things for many children.

Of course, no matter in which dimension, going to school is a very sad thing for children.

"Xiao Yu, why are you late?"

The little girl, who was being punished by standing in the classroom corridor, asked another little girl beside her curiously.

Wattson's granddaughter, Xiao Yu, responded listlessly, "I played with Big Sister Xiao Zhao and the others for a little too long last night, so I woke up late this morning."

Even if she was the granddaughter of the Zidian City Pokémon Gym Leader, Wattson, she couldn't escape the punishment of standing in the hall for being late.

"Ah, is that the big sister with a very handsome little dog Pokémon and a very cute Ralts? When I saw them on TV battling that, uh, that thing, they were really cool."

The little girl's face was full of admiration. She then looked at Xiao Yu with envious eyes.

"I'm so envious of you, Xiao Yu, being able to play with such a big sister."

Xiao Yu placed her hands on her hips proudly.

"Of course! After all, I had a Pokémon battle with Big Sister Xiao Zhao back then! And I was just that close to winning!"

"Wow, Xiao Yu, you're so amazing too."

"Let me tell you..."

"Xiao Yu! Xiao Xin! No talking while you're being punished!"

The teacher's angry voice came from the classroom.

The two little girls instantly trembled with fear.

In the evening, Wattson came to the school to pick up Xiao Yu.

Because Xiao Yu's parents both worked out of town, Xiao Yu was basically taken care of by Wattson.

On the way, Xiao Yu held her grandfather's hand, resentfully complaining that the school had left a huge pile of homework again.

"Then are you going to find your Big Sister Xiao Zhao to play with tonight or not?"

Xiao Yu hesitated for a moment.

Between being punished by standing in the hall again tomorrow for being late, and going to eat desserts personally made by Ruru, she didn't hesitate for long before decisively choosing the former.

"I'm going! I'm going to find Big Sister Xiao Zhao to play! Otherwise, they might leave after a while." Xiao Yu paused. "At worst, I'll just set my alarm a little earlier tomorrow morning."

"Grandpa, you too. How come you didn't wake me up..."

Wattson smiled without saying a word.

At night.

Xiao Yu, Electrike, Plusle, and Minun, all stuffed from eating shaved ice, patted their bulging bellies and returned home with great satisfaction.

She deliberately set her alarm clock a little earlier. Only then did Xiao Yu clap her hands with confidence.

"Now I definitely won't be late tomorrow!"

She said to her Pokémon.

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The next day.

The alarm clock still rang dutifully.

Another small hand pressed the alarm clock off.

"Just... just a little more sleep... zzzzz..."

Electrike, woken by the alarm, looked at the soundly sleeping Xiao Yu, then at the two electric rabbits shrugging their shoulders.

They were speechless to each other.

Well, it looks like our little master is going to be late again today.

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