"Nice to meet you, I'm Kotone. Rosa's mother."
On the communicator's screen, the beautiful woman's gaze was lively and appraising, taking in the young man before her. Her posture was relaxed yet elegant, her smile both charming and knowing.
"A pleasure to meet you, ma'am," Wade replied, a polite and gentle smile gracing his own features. "Wade, at your service."
Meeting the parents already? The thought was a surprise, though not an unpleasant one. Rosa was young, likely around eighteen, which meant her mother, Kotone, had to be in her late thirties at least. Yet, looking at her, Wade saw a woman who seemed to defy time. She possessed the same captivating beauty as her daughter, but layered with a distinct, alluring maturity—a plush, confident charm that was entirely her own.
"Ah, please, none of that 'ma'am'!" Kotone laughed, a melodic sound as she lightly covered her mouth with a slender hand. "It makes me feel ancient. You must call me Kotone-nee~ That sounds much more fitting."
"W-what's so fitting about that?!"
Rosa bit her cherry-red lip, her face flushing as she instinctively tightened her grip on Wade's arm, a wordless claim. "Mom! What are you even saying?!"
"Oh?" Kotone blinked, a mischievous sparkle in her cornflower-blue eyes. "I seem to recall someone telling me just last week she hadn't met any interesting boys yet." She sighed theatrically. "So now, this lonely mother has simply found one for herself~" She turned her dazzling smile fully back to Wade. "What do you think, little Wade? If you fly to Unova now, nee-chan can arrange a grand wedding for you right away~"
"Stare—"
Rosa puffed out her pink cheeks, utterly defeated by her mother's brazen playfulness. In her flustered state, she leaned even more heavily into Wade's side. The immense, pillowy softness of her breast pressed firmly against his arm, sending a distinct, rolling wave through the yielding flesh.
Feeling the delightful pressure, Wade couldn't help an inward chuckle. He gave the pouting girl's head a soothing ruffle before addressing Kotone with calm diplomacy. "My apologies, Kotone-nee. The farm keeps me quite busy. I'm afraid a trip to Unova isn't in the cards for the foreseeable future."
While the allure of a mature, beautiful woman was undeniable, he wasn't so easily swayed. Playing directly into her teasing hands would only earn her silent disdain.
"That's right~" Kotone's smile softened, a flicker of genuine surprise and approval in her eyes as she regarded the unflappable young man. "This old woman wouldn't dream of seriously stealing from our Rosa-chan."
Her expression grew more earnest. "Still, I am deeply grateful to you, Wade, for looking after Rosa these past few days. If you ever do visit Unova, I'll make sure to repay your kindness properly." Her gaze drifted to her daughter, and a tender sigh escaped her. "She's out there all alone… a mother can't help but worry."
It was the common refrain of a Trainer's parent: the long absences, the sporadic calls, the brief reunions between leagues.
"Mom…" Rosa murmured, her eyes glistening.
"Don't worry, Kotone-nee," Wade said softly, using his thumb to gently wipe a stray tear from Rosa's cheek. "I'll make sure Rosa is safe and well-cared for while she's here."
"That puts my heart at ease." Kotone's smile returned, warm and genuine. After a few more minutes of light chatter, the call was nearing its end.
"Oh, and one more thing, little Wade~"Just before the call disconnected, Kotone seemed to remember one last thing. She elegantly covered her mouth, a sly chuckle escaping. "Oh, and Wade? Rosa can be quite shy. Don't be too gentle. Sometimes, a girl needs to be… boldly teased."
Before the beautiful woman could elaborate, Rosa, whose sentimental mood had just been shattered, snapped back to reality.
"Don't say another word! Goodbye!"
Her face flamed crimson. She practically snatched the communicator from Wade's hand and jammed the disconnect button.
"A… big brother…"
The moment the screen went dark, Rosa's bravado vanished. She clutched the hem of her shirt, looking for all the world like she wanted to bury her head not in sand, but directly into the deep valley of her own snow-white breasts. Her mother's parting shot had been a critical hit, leaving the shy girl's mind utterly scrambled. She had no idea how to face the young man in front of her.
'Boldly teased'…
She was still lost in the dizzying implication when, in the very next moment, she was pulled firmly into Wade's embrace.
"Mmph."
Sensing his face drawing near, Rosa's eyes fluttered shut of their own accord. A delicate blush, like rouge on fine porcelain, spread across her cheeks. His lips found hers, and after a heartbeat of hesitation, her own soft, fragrant tongue shyly met his in a tentative, then deepening, dance.
When they finally parted, a single, glistening strand of silver briefly connected them before breaking.
"Alright," Wade murmured, his voice a low rumble near her ear. "Time to head back."
He gave her blossom-stained cheek a gentle pinch and a soft chuckle. The sky was deepening into twilight, and without streetlights on the farm path, lingering much longer would mean finding their way home in the dark.
Rosa's eyes fluttered open, her body still soft and pliant against his. "Mmm… is that… all?" she breathed out, her voice dazed and tinged with an unconscious, thirsty yearning.
???
Girl, do you have any idea how dangerous that question is?
In response, Wade gave the lush, rounded curve of her behind an unceremonious—but not unaffectionate—spank. His large hand met the jelly-soft flesh, sending a tantalizing wave rippling through it and eliciting a sharp, involuntary gasp from the busty girl that melted into a throaty moan.
"Think that was too fast, do you?" he teased, his voice dropping to a conspiratorial whisper. "Remember this. After your bath tonight, come to my room. And be ready to lie down properly."
"Eh?!"
Fire seemed to ignite across Rosa's skin. Her entire body trembled, the command—or was it an invitation?—echoing in her mind.
Lie… lie on his bed!!!
After a dinner eaten in a haze of blushes and stolen glances, Rosa, her face still pink, gathered her things and fled to the bathroom. Wade, shaking his head with a fond smile, retired to the main room for his evening ritual. He opened his farm journal.
[League Calendar 2075, October 13th. Hiyori Town Farm.]
[Income: 7,500 LC (Miltank Milk). 150,000 LC (Everstone Sale).]
[Expenditure: 6,000 LC (Poffin-Making Equipment).]
[Today's Progress: Eastern hillside reclaimed. Berry saplings planted.]
[Current Farm Funds: 170,000 League Coins.]
With the major planting phase complete, the farm's rhythm was settling into one of nurturing and maintenance. The daily milking, the careful tending of the Leppa Berry grain, Gungun beans, and medicinal herbs, the watchful eye on the thriving mushroom glade, the new berry orchard on the hill, the small fish pond by the cabin—each required its share of attention.
In about two days, they could harvest the next flush of mushrooms. In three, the construction crew from Hiyori Town was scheduled to arrive to reinforce the Miltank shed and erect a proper perimeter fence.
"Oh, right," Wade mused, twirling his pen. "And there's that unknown mine in Mt. Coronet."
He hadn't forgotten Skitty's tip. The route was simple: through Hiyori Forest from the farm's edge, then a short trek into the foothills. According to the little gourmand's account, the cave was a treasure trove—not just Everstones, but Fire Stones and Thunder Stones too. If he could secure a haul, it would mean a significant financial boost. Another step closer to that villa, and to securing the farm's future.
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