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Your stomach growled demandingly.
You tried to push it aside.
You didn't have any money left to buy food.
You spent it all on battle items for training for the Battle Tree.
As soon as you were about to give up and make do with berries and Poké beans, a familiar voice found its way to you.
"Hey. What are you doing out here this late?"
"Wah! Oh, Nanu, you scared me."
He smirked a bit, but didn't comment on it.
"Well?"
"I'm looking for a cheap place to eat... I don't have much money."
"Hmm. Follow me."
He walked away, not looking back.
You followed him curiously.
Eventually, you both came up to a famous restaurant. The problem? It was ultra-mega expensive!
"Nanu, I can't afford this place! The cheapest thing they would sell here is napkins for 1,000 dollars!"
He chuckled a little, and shook his head.
"Don't worry about it. It won't cost you a penny."
"What? Oh! You don't have to pay for me to have dinner! I can eat-"
"I'm not letting you eat Poké beans and stuff like you usually do."
"Well, I could probably stand to lose a few pounds..."
He whipped around and glared at you with such ferocity that for a moment you thought his Pokemon taught him Scary Face.
"No. You're going to eat here and you will like it. I don't care if you want to lose weight. Starving isn't the way."
"But I'll still eat-"
"It doesn't matter. It's too drastic of a change for you're body to handle so suddenly. What would happen if you went from having three heavy meals per day to a couple of beans? Your body would still think you're starving. Take it slow. I'm not gonna make you stuff yourself here. You can eat as much or little as you want, as long as I can tell it's a healthy amount."
It was rather rude, but you had to admit he had a point.
"...Okay. And I'll pay you back."
"You don't-"
"I'm doing it. If you're so intent on me eating, I'm intent on paying you back. If I let you buy me food, you are going to let me pay you back."
He sighed, knowing that once your mind was made up, that was that.
"Fine. Ladies first."
He held the door open for you and motioned for you to come inside.
The waiter was already inside.
"Welcome back, Mr. Nanu! And welcome, Champion! Would you like to sit in the usual place?"
Nanu nodded.
"Excellent! Please follow me."
He led both of you to an outside part of the restaurant with a glass roof so you could see the stars but not be disturbed.
"What can I get you two?"
Nanu made his order calmly and you couldn't really hear what it was. He looked over at you.
"Uh... I'll have what he's having."
"Great! I'll be back with your food shortly. Meanwhile, what drink would you like?"
Nanu spoke for both of you.
"Roserade Tea."
The waiter nodded and went off to get the drinks.
You tilted your head a bit.
"Roserade Tea?"
"Yes. It's delicious and healthy. It is said to improve your mood."
"Are you implying that I'm in a bad mood?"
You pouted.
"Not necessarily. I was just trying to make you lighten up a bit."
"Funny, coming from you."
He smirked a bit and the drinks arrived.
"I hope you enjoy!"
And once more you were both alone.
Nanu took a sip and looked at you expectantly.
You curiously did the same.
You immediately felt a little better.
"Wow... It's really good! It tastes really sweet, too! Yet not too sweet."
Nanu nodded.
"Yeah, that sounds about right."
"So what exactly did we order in regards to food?"
Nanu didn't answer you, instead looking out the glass window and sipping his tea. A hint of his signature smirk was on his face.
Just as you were about to demand an answer the food arrived. And it was your all-time favorite dish!
You smiled in glee and immediately took a bite after the waiter left once more.
"Wow! This is amazing!"
Nanu nodded.
"It's flavored naturally with berries. It is a very healthy meal. It fills you up as well. It's pretty cheap, all things considered. At least, compared to my savings."
You smiled gratefully at him.
"Thanks so much, Nanu! This was really sweet of you!"
Nanu grunted in acknowledgement, and a small blush was on his face.
You giggled, but didn't want to embarrass him in public.
After you had both left, you finally said it.
"You know what, Nanu?"
"Hm?"
"You're actually really cute sometimes."
He looked over and raised an eyebrow in curiosity.
Another small blush tinted his pale cheeks.
"What gives you that idea?"
"Hehe. Well, I mean you really care about people, and you're so funny! You are always taking care of me and I wish I could repay you somehow..."
"..."
Nanu wordlessly hugged you.
You jumped a bit at first, but then hugged him back in a rather confused way.
He ran his hand over your waist, but then let go and began to walk off.
"Well. See ya."
You were about to chase after him when you felt something in your waist pocket. You pulled out a beautiful heart scale necklace.
You smiled at it and put it on, admiring it's beauty.
You looked up at the stars and sighed.
"Thank you, Nanu."