"It's so cute!" In the room, Misty, already changed into her clothes, hugged Togepi and nuzzled her cheek against it from time to time. Togepi didn't resist Misty's affection but seemed very happy.
In the courtyard, Brock was preparing dinner, but he glanced enviously at Misty from time to time. He also wanted to interact with Togepi, but unexpectedly, Togepi cried whenever anyone other than Misty, Ash, or the Pokémon tried to approach it.
"It's normal for it to be afraid of humans, since it was just born," Ash said, comforting Brock as they prepared dinner together.
"That's true," Brock nodded. "Even you, Ash, with your strong affinity for Pokémon, can't get close to Togepi. It seems it's not because of my appearance."
At that moment, they felt a little left out. All the Pokémon were focused on Togepi; the smaller ones surrounded Misty, while the larger ones watched from the outdoor platform. No one seemed to notice Ash and Brock.
"Pika-Pika..." Pikachu, with a mischievous grin, made all sorts of silly faces to tease Togepi.
"Togepi!" Togepi giggled uncontrollably, and the room was filled with a joyful atmosphere. The birth of Togepi brought happiness to everyone.
"By the way, what should Togepi eat?" Misty suddenly remembered she had no experience in raising baby Pokémon and hurriedly asked Brock.
"Since it was just born, I think it's best to feed it milk, and Moomoo Milk is naturally the best choice," Brock explained while continuing to prepare dinner.
"Moomoo Milk...we still have some in our backpack. Take it out and give it to Togepi first," Ash instructed Misty.
"Got it!" Misty, while cuddling Togepi, found Ash's backpack and retrieved the Moomoo Milk. However, she encountered a problem: How should she feed it to Togepi?
"I'll ask the waiter if there are any baby bottles," Ash said, returning to the room to wash his hands before going outside to find the waiter.
After explaining the situation, the waiter nodded and returned shortly with a bottle.
"Pour the Moomoo Milk into this and feed it to Togepi," Ash instructed Misty upon returning to the room. Since only Misty could touch Togepi, she had to feed it herself.
"Can't you pour it for me?" Misty looked at Ash, exasperated. Couldn't he see she was busy taking care of Togepi?
"Oh, right!" Ash, realizing his oversight, quickly poured the Moomoo Milk into the bottle and handed it to Misty.
Misty gently cradled Togepi, and with a tender smile, watched it drink the milk. At that moment, she radiated a motherly aura.
After finishing the milk, Togepi burped softly, then gradually closed its eyes, breathing gently, and fell asleep.
Exhausted from being born and the soothing effects of the Moomoo Milk, Togepi quickly dozed off.
"It's so adorable! How can there be such a cute Pokémon?" Misty gazed lovingly at the sleeping Togepi, gently placing it on a small pillow she had prepared.
Misty felt she could watch Togepi sleep all day without getting bored.
"Togepi is cute and important, but it's our turn to eat now," Brock announced, approaching the outdoor platform where Ash and the Pokémon were waiting.
"Let's go. Since Togepi is asleep and won't wake up soon, let's eat," Ash said, beckoning Misty and the Pokémon to join Brock.
Brock had not only prepared food for the Pokémon but also set up a barbecue. Ash and the others could start eating as soon as they arrived.
"As expected of Brock, his cooking skills are fantastic, even his barbecue is exceptional!" Ash praised Brock while enjoying a skewer of barbecued meat.
"It's really delicious!" Misty agreed, savoring each bite.
The Pokémon were also very satisfied with their dinner. Brock had slightly reduced the nutritional value but enhanced the flavor, making the meal even more enjoyable.
Seeing Ash and the Pokémon eating so happily brought a smile to Brock's face. As a chef, the satisfaction of his diners was the greatest reward.
While they were enjoying their dinner, Togepi, who was resting in the room, suddenly woke up, its face wrinkled from the smell of food. It opened its eyes in a daze, looking around blankly before realizing what had happened.
Step by step, Togepi used its little legs to walk out of the courtyard and onto the outdoor platform. Looking at Misty, Ash, Brock, and the Pokémon eating dinner, Togepi jumped for joy, wanting to join them.
However, just as it was about to move, Togepi suddenly noticed the steaming pond in the courtyard. Although it had no memory of before its birth, Togepi vaguely felt that it had been inside this pond when it hatched.
It had been warm and comfortable inside.
Thinking of this, Togepi decided not to look for Misty anymore.
Curiosity led Togepi to the pond. It carefully grabbed the edge of the outdoor platform, testing the ground below with its short legs. When it found the right opportunity, it let go.
It landed firmly on the ground.
Togepi, having successfully emerged, jumped a few times happily, then trotted towards the pond, swaying.
"Pika-Pika..." Pikachu was eating, but when it saw Togepi at the edge of the pond, about to enter, it was shocked.
"Pika!" it screamed.
"What's wrong?!" Hearing Pikachu's exclamation, not only the Pokémon but also Ash, Misty, and Brock were startled and looked at Pikachu quickly.
"Pika! Pikapi!" Pikachu didn't have time to explain and immediately ran towards the hot spring, even using Quick Attack. Ash, Misty, and Brock looked towards the hot spring and suddenly realized that Togepi had woken up and was at the edge of the hot spring!
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