Anya

After leaving the meeting room, Yuga headed to the Ecopark and returned with a Miltank from it.

This Miltank was one of the newly born Pokémon in the Ecopark, the offspring of the old assistants of Audino and Tauros.

Over time, more Miltank and Tauros had been born in the Ecopark, but their parents' potentials were not particularly high, and as a result, these newly born Miltank and Tauros also had modest potential.

However, Yuga didn't mind. He didn't intend for the Miltank to be used in battles; he simply wanted them to take good care of the Pokémon in the Ecopark, and that was enough for him.

This particular Miltank was the first one born with a green potential, and Yuga had brought it out to assign it to Anya, making it her exclusive assistant.

Since Yuga had already decided to nurture Anya into the exclusive breeder of YoYo Day Care, he was willing to invest in her.

Moreover, after observing her for some time, Yuga had noticed that Anya was incredibly diligent and eager to learn. She also showed significant talent. Thanks to her help, the production of Pokéblocks in YoYo Day Care had noticeably increased.

Yuga was planning to teach her the formula for Beautie series Pokéblocks once she could independently produce Pokéblocks. This way, she could work alongside Audino and be responsible for the business with Sootopolis Gym.

Business at the store was booming, and the number of Pokémon in the Ecopark was steadily growing. Sometimes, Audino alone had a hard time keeping up, so Yuga needed to find an assistant, and Anya was the best choice.

Taking the Miltank to the new store, Yuga called Anya out from the workshop.

Following Yuga outside, Anya asked nervously, "Is there something you need from me, boss?"

At this moment, Anya believed she might have done something wrong, causing the boss to be upset with her.

She was genuinely content with her current life, where she could eat well, dress warmly, and not worry about the uncertainties of the future or being mistreated by others.

Therefore, she was very grateful to Yuga for providing her and her older brother, as well as her younger siblings, with a new life.

However, sometimes she couldn't help but feel anxious, fearing that if she didn't perform well one day, her wonderful life would vanish.

Seeing Anya's nervous expression, Yuga smiled and said, "Why are you so tense? I'm not going to eat you."

Seeing Yuga's friendly smile, Anya's nervousness gradually eased.

"Today, I have good news for you. I've been watching your hard work all this time, so this Miltank is a reward for you."

As he spoke, Yuga pointed to the Miltank he had brought with him, which was timidly tugging at his pants because it had recently been born and looked very small and a bit shy when gazing at Anya, a stranger.

"Really?"

Hearing Yuga's words, Anya's eyes widened in surprise, and she couldn't believe it. Her earlier nervousness had completely disappeared.

When she had followed Yuga earlier, she had seen this small Miltank but didn't understand why there was a Miltank following her boss. She never expected it to be a gift for her.

"Of course, it's true. Why would I lie to you?" Yuga said with a smile.

"Thank you so much, boss!" Anya exclaimed with joy and gratitude.

Then, Yuga explained his plan for Anya in detail and asked for her opinion.

"What do you think? Do you have any objections to my arrangements? If you do, feel free to speak your mind."

Anya gently shook her head and replied, "No, I'm willing to follow your arrangements, boss."

Yuga's plan for Anya gave her a great sense of security because she had been unsure of her role at YoYo Day Care all along.

Anya's older brother had become the dedicated Trainer of YoYo Day Care, and her younger siblings had also gone to Trainer School, possibly following the path of becoming Trainers in the future.

But what about her?

She didn't have any aspirations to become a Trainer, nor did she have an interest in Pokémon battles. While she wouldn't oppose it if Yuga wanted her to become a Trainer, that wasn't the life she desired.

Because she couldn't find her own place, she had always felt uneasy.

Yuga had brought them to YoYo Day Care to help with its operations, so what role could she play if she couldn't contribute anything? Did she even deserve to stay at YoYo Day Care?

These thoughts had been troubling Anya for a long time.

It was only today that Yuga finally revealed her future role to her, and it instantly lifted the burden from her heart.

Yes, if she didn't want to become a Trainer, then she could become a Breeder!

Anya might not enjoy Pokémon battles, but that didn't mean she didn't love Pokémon. Just like her older brother, she had a deep affection for Pokémon. So, becoming a Breeder was the best choice for her.

With this realization, the uneasiness that had plagued Anya for so long suddenly disappeared.

As her inner turmoil vanished in an instant, Anya couldn't control her emotions, and tears welled up in her eyes.

Seeing Anya suddenly burst into tears for no apparent reason left Yuga dumbfounded.

"What's wrong? Did I say something wrong? Or did you reluctantly agree to becoming a Breeder?" Several thoughts flashed through Yuga's mind the moment Anya shed tears.

"Anya, don't cry. If there's something you don't want, just tell me, and we can discuss it. I'm here to have a conversation with you, and I won't force you into anything."

Yuga hadn't expected to make a young girl cry like this, and he was somewhat flustered.

"No... no, it's not like that. I didn't... didn't unwillingly agree. I'm happy," Anya said, wiping away her tears.

Hearing Anya's words, Yuga finally breathed a sigh of relief. He had been genuinely worried.

"I'm willing to become a Breeder, and I'll work hard to not let you down."

After a while, Anya managed to calm her emotional rollercoaster and assured Yuga.

Seeing that Anya's tears were not yet dry, Yuga sighed lightly.

She's still a child after all, he thought. Despite her usual facade of being mature beyond her years, her heart was still fragile.

But it was understandable. They had relied on each other for so long during difficult times, and it was natural for them to carry some emotional baggage.

"Don't be so serious. As long as you do your best, there's no need to be so nervous in the future. YoYo Day Care is your home now, so feel at ease."

Hearing Yuga's words, Anya nodded gently, and her tears that were about to fall again stayed in her eyes.

"Alright, why don't you go and greet the Miltank? It will be your partner in the future," Yuga suggested.

Anya, upon hearing this, looked down at the Miltank. Her tearful eyes gradually regained their composure, and Yuga quietly sighed in relief.