While Kora worked on the chi coop, Naoki decided to experiment with some unique cookihods. He wao try recreating the "Grass Cake" from the game, a dish said to magically alter the quality of crops.

  But could grass really be used for cooking?

  Naoki stood i, rolled up his sleeves, and gathered his ingredients: the fresh green grass that Koraidon and Cyclizar had collected, some washed stones, and a piece of iron with a metallic sheen.

  He khat Pokémon had diverse diets, with some eati, eggs, milk, aables like humans, while others ed grass, rocks, metal, emotions, or even souls. He was determio give it a try.

  Limited by his kit tools, he couldn't make an actual cake out of grass. However, he could still experiment with different cookihods using the same ingredients.

  The early spring grass was vibrant and fresh. He washed it thhly, removing any dirt and roots, the in a pot to steam.

  "If I were a Grass-type Pokémon," Naoki mused, "I'd probably prefer fresher grass." He reasohat the grass shouldn't be steamed for too long, lest it bee too soft or lose its moisture.

  He carefully timed the steaming process, and after five minutes, he donned oven mitts and removed the pot. The steamed grass y glistening on a white por pte.

  Naoki peered at the information that appeared in his mind:

  Steamed Grass (D-): A low-level dish that locks in the grass's moisture and fvor, enhang its taste and making it more appealing to some herbivorous Pokémon.

  Cooking Effebsp;Slightly increases the ce of a Grass-type Pokémon learning a Grass-type move.

  ent: Food that humans 't eat be a delicacy for Pokémon. Your bold experiment will set a new pret in the Pokémon world! One day, yical food will reach the ears of all Pokémon, and they'll go crazy for it! Keep trying your best to create dishes that make Pokémon happy!

  Naoki stared at the message in disbelief.

  Naoki tore his gaze away from the nonsensical eion and looked at the steamed grass oe with a mixture of shod etion. He had hoped for this oute, but seeing it iy still left him stunned.

  Cooking with grass was indeed possible! And it wasn't even the lowest grade, F-!

  If grass worked, could he do the same with stones and iron? A daring idea sparked in Naoki's mind.

  He focused on the gleaming piece of iron and decided to try a different cookihod. He heated oil in a pan, added the iron bloce the oil was hot, and then tossed in various seasonings, mainly chili peppers. When the iron was coated in a fiery red chili oil, he swiftly transferred it to a pte.

  The information for the dish materialized before his eyes:

  Spicy Iron (D-): A low-level dish. Due to its hard texture and spicy fvor, most Pokémon wo it. However, certain Pokémon might have a particur liking for it.

  Cooking Effect: Slightly increases the user's trol over Fire and Steel-type moves.

  Additional Effebsp;Feeding this to Heatran will slightly increase its friendliness.

  Evaluation: @の#%&*!

  "What kind of evaluation is that?" Naoki wondered, but seeing the effects listed above, he felt a sense of vindication.

  Just like grass, metal could indeed be used in cooking. Perhaps even the ordinary stones found on the roadside could work. After all, Pokémon like Onix and Rhyhorn thrived on rocks.

  But what surprised Naoki the most was the additional effect of the "Spicy Iron ": Increasiran's friendliness.

  Heatran was a Legendary Pokémon from the Sinnion, lio a myths. Acc to legend, the creatod Arceus had created the world and, to provide it with material and spiritual foundations, created Dialga, the Pokémon that trols time, Palkia, the Pokémon that trols space, and the three Lake Guardians, Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf, who resided in another dimension, bringiions, wisdom, and willpower to the world.

  Heatran was born during this process. In aimes, when Dialga and Palkia cshed, fragments of their power fell to earth, being the Adamant Ore.

  "But Heatran should be in the Sinniht?" Naoki pondered, deep in thought.

  Acc to the game, Heatran could also be found in the Hoenn region, in addition to Sinnoh. But traveling to either region and even pinpointira location, was impossible for Naoki at the moment.

  With a tinge ret, he g the Spicy Iron . He turned and offered it to Koraidon and Cyclizar, teasing, "Want to try this?"

  Both Pokémon looked at the chili-covered iron, grimaced, and shook their heads in unison. For ohey were in plete agreement.

  Naoki chuckled and tossed the stones and grass into the bin. These unique dishes wouldn't be of use anytime soon. But if he ever had the ce, he would definitely visit the Sinnion.

  Heatran, the Fire/Steel-type Legendary Pokémon, rize worth pursuing! Although sidered a lesser Legendary.

  Naoki, a famer, found himself slipping into a familiar pattern of colleg rare creatures. The idea of filling his ranch with adorable, fluffy, and rare Pokémon from all over the world was incredibly appealing. He could picture himself tending to his farm, surrounded by a menagerie of Pokémon panions.

  Hehehe!

  Suddenly, Naoki realized he was being watched. Koraidon and Cyclizar were staring at him with puzzled expressions.

  He cleared his throat, suppressing a goofy grin, and patted their heads. "Alright, alright," he said, heading outside towards Kora, who was busy with the chi coop stru.

  "Ms. Kora," he began, his eyes sparkling with hope, "do you know where I might find Pokémon like Eevee, Vulpix, Pikachu, Meowth, Pachirisu, or Skitty?"

  With the crops still growing and some free time on his hands, Naoki wao catch a few new panions. While Koraidon and Cyclizar were adorable in their ht, they were a bit te for cuddling. He longed for some smaller, fluffier Pokémon to keep him pany.

  He imagined cozy evenings by the firepce, Koraidon and Cyclizar sprawled out beside him, while Eevee, Vulpix, Meowth, and other cuddly creatures snuggled on his p, at the foot of the bed, on his pillow, and in his arms.

  That was a life he wouldn't trade for anything.