I, Xiao Mao, want to become a Pokémon Master!

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"Let's go to Crimson Lotus Island first. There are boats there, so we can just take one and have some fun while we're there," said Xiao Mao.

After finalizing the itinerary, Gary recalled Glaceon into its Poké Ball, and Sabrina pressed down on Gary's shoulder, using Teleport to return to the tent location.

"Baka!!"

The Mr. Mime guarding the tent was startled when Sabrina and Gary suddenly appeared, but seeing that they were both safe and sound, Mr. Mime went to sleep.

Because it's getting late, we won't go back to Red Lotus Island for now; we'll go back tomorrow morning.

Shigeru crawled into his sleeping bag, took out the Ultra Ball containing Articuno, and checked Articuno's stats.

[Pokémon: Articuno (Shiny)]

[Attributes: ice, flying]

【Level: 55】

[Potential: Near Legendary]

【Characteristic: Snow Cloak (In snowy weather, it may sometimes hide itself.)】

[Skills: Wind Rising, White Mist, Life Steal, Reflection Barrier, Primal Power, Tailwind, Freeze-Dry, Feathered Roost, Ice Beam, Snowscape, Blizzard.]

【Intimacy Level: 100 (Maximum 255)】

Unexpectedly, this Articuno has a Hidden ability. Snow Cloak is a pretty good ability; as long as the opponent isn't a legendary Pokémon, Snow Cloak can still be effective.

Ordinary Pokémon can't compete with legendary Pokémon for weather changes, which is what makes the three legendary birds so powerful.

If Articuno can use Snowscape in a battle between Zapdos and Articuno, the outcome won't be decided so quickly.

...!

the next morning.

Shigeru and Sabrina returned to Cinnamon Town, where Shigeru bought tickets to the Seven Islands at the dock.

in the afternoon.

Shigeru and Sabrina boarded a cruise ship to Nanashima.

The Seven Islands aren't too far from Cinnabar Town, and they're getting close to the Johto region. You can encounter Johto's unique Pokémon on the Seven Islands, and there are also quite a few Johto people on the cruise ship.

It takes seven days for the cruise ship to reach the first island of the Seven Islands, and both Shigeru and Sabrina will spend those seven days on the cruise ship.

Most of the people on the cruise ship heading to the Seven Islands are there for tourism or work.

Because of the hot weather, Naz was dressed quite lightly, wearing a cropped tank top and shorts, which showed off her figure and was quite eye-catching.

"Have you looked enough?" Nazi couldn't help but scold Xiao Mao for the occasional glances he cast at her.

"It's not my fault, it's your fault for dressing so nicely," Xiao Mao said unhappily. If it weren't for the fact that he was still growing, Xiao Mao would have already planned to win over Na Zi.

Xiao Mao understands the importance of physical health. Before his body is fully developed, he tries not to do things that would make others feel guilty later, as that would affect his normal physical development.

Xiao Mao plans to wait until he turns 15 before winning over Na Zi; for now, he'll just focus on building a relationship.

Nazi didn't say she wouldn't let Xiao Mao look at her; she was actually quite happy that Xiao Mao was focusing his attention on her.

Just then, a woman suddenly approached the two and asked, "This lovely young lady, my name is Hengzi, and I'm a photographer. Would you be interested in being my model?"

Xiao Mao and Na Zi were both stunned. They never expected that someone would come and invite them to be models so directly.

"Are you really a photographer?" Xiao Mao asked skeptically.

For photographers, it's definitely a fashionable profession, but Xiao Mao doesn't have a good impression of them because photographers are the ones who carry out Edison Chen's will.

"Of course, I'm a professional, and I'm even a professional photographer hired by Elf Hollywood," Hengzi proudly introduced herself.

Hollywood is, of course, a filming location for elves, and the films are all related to elves.

As depicted in the original story, Sabrina eventually gave up her identity as a gym leader and became a movie star, where she gained considerable popularity.

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It seems that Xiao Mao's intervention did not affect Sabrina's career path. She was discovered by a talent scout while traveling, and the scout was a photographer hired by Elf Hollywood, so his status in Elf Hollywood is not low.

"Naza, what's your opinion?" Xiao Mao asked.

Gary wasn't a chauvinist; he didn't object to Sabrina having the life she wanted, especially since Sabrina wasn't interested in being a trainer and later became a movie star.

“I’m happy to take photos, but I can’t be your professional model. I want to travel with Xiao Mao,” Naz said.

"So, where do you plan to travel next?" Hengzi asked.

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"Why are you asking this?" Xiao Mao asked, puzzled. Hengzi had a lot of questions.

"Please don't misunderstand, I just want to take some nice photos of this lady, so I need to know where you're going so I can arrange for someone to send the clothes over," Hengzi explained.

“Let’s go to the first island of the Seven Islands,” Shigeru said.

“Oh, what a coincidence! I was also planning to go there. If possible, I hope you can give me three days, is that alright?” Hengzi asked.

Sabrina hesitated. She and Gary had come to the Seven Islands to capture Moltres, and this would take up too much time.

"It's okay, let's take pictures, I'm not in a hurry," Xiao Mao said.

"Alright then." Seeing that Xiao Mao had no objections, Naza agreed to Hengzi's request.

"By the way, may I ask your names?" Hengzi asked.

"My name is Xiaomao."

"Nazi."

Xiao Mao and Na Zi responded.

Hengzi thought about the two names carefully and realized they weren't celebrities, but their attire suggested they were trainers.

"You're trainers, right?" Hengzi asked.

"Yes."

Xiao Mao and Na Zi nodded.

"When we take photos, you can have your Pokémon come out and join in. Photos of trainers with their Pokémon together will look really good," Hengzi said.

"Isn't it supposed to be a photo of Naz?" Xiao Mao asked, puzzled.

"I think you're quite photogenic, Xiao Mao, why don't you two take a picture together?" Hengzi suggested.

166: Talent Scout Ms. Hengzi

"Ah... I want to take a picture too?" Xiao Mao was a little embarrassed. He had never had his picture taken by a photographer before. The only time he was photographed was at the Quartz Convention.

“Okay, Xiao Mao, you can film with me.” Naz immediately agreed.

"Okay, let's take pictures together then." Since Naz had asked, Xiao Mao had no objections.

It has to be said that Hengzi has a pretty good eye; he immediately noticed Xiaomao's handsome appearance.

...!

three days later.

The cruise ship arrived at the first island of the Seven Islands.

Xiao Mao, Na Zi, and Heng Zi all disembarked from the cruise ship here.

Over the course of three days, Shigeru learned that Tsuneko was from the Sinnoh region and had come to the Seven Islands to film and take some photos to take back with her.

It was only on the cruise ship that Hengzi was attracted by Naz's temperament, which is why "593" was willing to take photos of Naz. Normally, many rich and beautiful women would ask Hengzi to take their photos, but he was always in a long line. He was a well-known figure in the photography world.

To confirm Hengzi's identity, Xiao Mao searched for her information online and found that she was indeed a photographer hired by Elf Hollywood. Once he confirmed Hengzi's identity, Xiao Mao felt relieved.

The photo shoot began the next day.

"Hmm, you look really handsome dressed up." Hengzi looked at Xiaomao, who had changed into a new outfit, and found that Xiaomao was even more handsome, especially with a roguish charm that was particularly attractive to young girls.

"It's alright." Xiao Mao admitted that he was handsome, but he didn't care too much about his looks. He usually just kept himself clean and tidy, unlike the vain Xiao Mao in the original work.

“Then start taking pictures. Release all your Pokémon for me to see,” Hengzi said.

After thinking for a moment, Xiao Mao released Blastoise and Glaceon.

"Just two Pokémon?" Hengzi asked doubtfully, since Sabrina had released three Pokémon.

“There are four Pokémon. The other two look too fierce for this kind of photo,” said Xiao Mao.

Zapdos and Articuno definitely can't be released. The other two Pokémon are Aerodactyl and Tyranitar, and both of them have fierce expressions, so they're not suitable for taking this kind of fashionable photos.

"Can I only know what kind of spirit it is?" Hengzi asked curiously.

“It’s a pterosaur and a Tyranitar,” Gary said.

"Oh! You actually have such a powerful Pokémon." Although she wasn't a trainer, Hengzi had heard of these two Pokémon, but she never expected that Shigeru, an 11-year-old child, would have such a powerful Pokémon.

Trainers who own Pokémon like Tyranitar are generally 14 years old or older. At least in the anime, trainers who own pseudo-legendary Pokémon are generally 14 years old or older.

"It's alright. When can we take pictures, Ms. Hengzi?" Shigeru didn't want to talk much about his Pokémon, since Hengzi wasn't a trainer or breeder, and there wasn't much to talk about with her.

"Alright, let's start with a picture of you and Blastoise," Hengzi said.

"it is good."

"Kami!!"

Shigeru and Blastoise stood on the beach, posing for photos as instructed by Tsuneko.

Soon, Xiao Mao experienced the torment that only top models could endure. Because it was his first time shooting, Xiao Mao had no idea how to pose or make expressions, and he was scolded terribly by Hengzi.

"Xiao Mao, are you an idiot? I said to take a frontal shot, your head needs to be tilted at a 45-degree angle, 45 degrees...! Did you not graduate from elementary school?!"

"The standard smile! The standard smile! The standard smile only shows 8 teeth!"

"Smile more freely, not like a sissy."

"Stand up straight! Don't lean to one side all the time. Haven't you ever had military training before?"

"...!"

After all that, Xiao Mao felt tortured. He had thought being a model was a very easy job, but he never expected it to be so difficult.

However, there is a difference in talent among models. Naz is very quick to learn when it comes to shooting. Hengzi only needs to give her a little pointers, and Naz can apply what she has learned to other situations and make various professional movements. At this moment, Naz is just like a top international model.