Imperial Capital, at the stadium.
Jacob and Nina, both wearing masks, walked hand-in-hand through the VIP entrance into the concert venue.
Their striking appearance as a couple attracted countless stares. Many even thought, seeing them fully equipped with masks, that they were celebrities coming to support the event.
In the dim environment, there were many young couples like them, their faces radiating happy smiles.
Attending a concert together as a couple was a unique experience, especially when it was for a superstar like Rosa.
As the nation's sweetheart and the region's youngest singing sensation, Rosa had always enjoyed immense popularity. Since her debut, she had amassed countless devoted fans, and concert ticket prices were ridiculously expensive.
For example, the two front-row tickets Nina had someone acquire would cost at least tens of thousands from scalpers, if not more.
Of course, Rosa's high popularity wasn't just due to her beauty and sweet voice, which had earned her the title of "Queen of Love Songs." What fans talked about most was her other identity.
She was the Gym Leader of the Electric-type Gym in Magic City, and her strength was not to be underestimated. The Magic City Electric-type Gym was also one of the most profitable Gyms in the country.
It was precisely because of this combination of talent and beauty that she had always been the idol in countless people's hearts.
Jacob and Nina walked hand-in-hand to their seats and sat down, quietly waiting for the concert to begin.
Soon, the surrounding seats filled one by one. Tens of thousands of seats were completely occupied, and there were even some fans who couldn't get tickets lingering outside the venue, unwilling to leave.
"Jacob." Nina's face beamed with a happy smile. Even though her mask covered most of her face, her crescent-shaped eyes were still visible.
Nina gently rested her head on Jacob's shoulder, murmuring his name again. "Jacob."
"What's wrong?" Jacob asked.
"Do you like Rosa?" Nina's eyes showed a hint of curiosity. "We've been together for a while now, and you've never said what kind of girl you like. Do you like someone like Rosa?"
"Uh..." Faced with such a loaded question, Jacob reacted quickly. Although his dating experience wasn't extensive, his theoretical knowledge was solid.
In such a situation, he couldn't foolishly state the type of girl he liked, nor could he directly say, "I only like your type," as that would seem too insincere.
"I like someone tall, preferably like a model—over 1.7 meters with long legs. Elegant, understanding, good at managing both home and social situations, gentle and considerate. Preferably a woman slightly older than me."
Although Jacob's words didn't explicitly name Nina, everything he described matched her qualities perfectly.
Jacob secretly glanced at Nina's expression before continuing. "Rosa is beautiful too, but to be honest, she always lacks a certain something. Frankly, in my heart, she's still slightly inferior to you."
"Smooth talker," Nina said, though her smile grew wider. She gently hugged Jacob's shoulder, nestling close like a small bird. "Let's watch the concert."
Ten minutes later.
The stage lights suddenly dimmed, and fans immediately let out excited cries. It was clear the concert was about to begin.
All the lights focused on the center of the stage. Accompanied by beautiful music, Rosa appeared wearing a white butterfly dress with a white veil on her head. She rose on a lift like a descending fairy, her makeup flawless.
Rosa held a microphone in her hand, and the music playing was her signature song—a love song familiar to all her fans, titled "Love Song."
The melodious prelude began. Even Jacob, who rarely paid attention to the entertainment industry, had heard Rosa's signature song.
After more than ten seconds, when the prelude ended, Rosa's red lips parted. The moment she opened her mouth, a heavenly voice rang out, captivating everyone's hearts and instantly eliciting cheers from the fans.
Sitting in the front row, Jacob couldn't help but marvel that Rosa's singing skill was truly remarkable. Her vocal timbre was quite unique—the moment she opened her mouth, she captivated everyone.
Although Jacob didn't understand music deeply, he had to admit that this song was truly beautiful.
Nina was also moved by the singing, her eyes glowing as she waved her arms along with the song.
Seeing this, Jacob reached out and gently held Nina's hand. With the beautiful singing surrounding them, they held hands and waved their arms together.
It had to be said that listening to a concert live felt completely different from listening to a recording. The atmosphere of the live performance infected Jacob and Nina, and their gazes occasionally intertwined, as if love was flowing between them.
By the time the concert ended, it was already eleven at night. Jacob, whose schedule for the day was complete, first escorted Nina back to her apartment, then reluctantly prepared to say goodbye.
"I'm leaving, Nina."
"Jacob." Nina, standing at the door, suddenly called out to him. Her face was slightly flushed, and a hint of hesitation appeared in her eyes. Then she asked, "Where do you usually live? You don't live in the dorms, and living at home with Madden and the others is always a bit inconvenient. Why don't you... move in with me?"
"I don't mean anything by it... It's just that when you're occasionally busy, I can help you take care of your Pokémon."
"Your Pokémon are in a crucial period right now."
After speaking, Nina silently lowered her head, her earlobes red. Clearly, she had gathered immense courage to say what she just had, and even now, her heart was still pounding.
Listening to Nina's words, Jacob felt very happy, but he quickly calmed down.
Now there was a problem—although Teacher Long's apartment was quite large, it definitely couldn't accommodate all of Jacob's Pokémon.
And there was also Darkrai. It wouldn't be good if Nina discovered Darkrai's existence, or if Maximus came to visit Nina one day and accidentally found Darkrai.
However, despite these concerns, Jacob didn't hesitate at all and immediately agreed. "Okay! I'll go back and pack up, and move in tomorrow!"
This was an invitation from Teacher Long—how could Jacob refuse?
"Mm..." Listening to Jacob's words, Nina was happy, but still felt a little disappointed.
Why wasn't Jacob moving in today? Only tomorrow? Was her charm not enough? Was he not interested in her?
Just as Nina was overthinking, Jacob realized what she might be thinking. He quickly stepped forward to give Nina a hug. "I have to go back and take care of my Pokémon. I'll move in tomorrow morning. Don't overthink it."
Listening to Jacob's reassurance, Nina's face turned burning red, like a ripe apple that made one want to take a bite.
"Mm," Nina responded softly, her face flushed.
"Nina, goodbye."
"Mm, goodbye."