Alex sat front-row center, eyes locked on the dazzling water ballet without blinking once. He studied every move the Cerulean Sisters made with their Pokémon, analyzing strategy, timing, and synergy.
The sisters were playing an energetic game of water polo with Dewgong, batting a glistening water ball back and forth using only their hands. Their glittering mermaid-style bikini tops strained against the weight of their full, bouncing breasts with every swing. Water cascaded down their toned bodies, tracing slick paths between deep cleavage, over flat stomachs, and along the curves of their hips. Long, wet hair clung to their skin, and every graceful twist sent fresh droplets flying.
Pikachu watched with sparkling eyes, tiny paws tapping the railing. It clearly wanted to jump in and play water polo too.
Only someone in the front row could catch every delicious detail. Alex had played plenty of ball games back home with Delia—he knew exactly how to read the flow of the match.
"Hey, are you mesmerized?" Misty suddenly patted his arm several times, then crossed her arms tightly, narrowing her eyes at him.
Killing intent. Danger.
Alex's hairs stood on end. "No, not at all," he answered quickly, turning to her with complete sincerity. "I did my research. I heard the Cerulean Gym is really strong, so I'm studying their Pokémon to be fully prepared for the battle."
"Hmm… it's good to be prepared," Misty said, mood instantly brighter now that he was praising her gym. She couldn't resist a little boast. "The Cerulean Gym *is* very strong—especially the youngest of the four sisters."
*In terms of raw power, you're definitely the strongest,* Alex thought, *but in certain… other areas, you're still fourth place.* One quick glance at the three older sisters' voluptuous figures made that crystal clear—no comparison needed.
**Ding! New mission triggered: Strongly defeat the Cerulean Sisters of the Cerulean Gym and ignite their fighting spirit!**
**Mission Reward: Junior Rare Candy × 3, four Great Balls**
*Battle all four of them at once?* Alex felt zero pressure. With his enhanced physique, even if they all came at him together, he could handle it.
The water polo performance soon ended. The audience filed out, and no other Trainer stepped forward to challenge the gym.
Just as Alex stood to request a battle, Daisy swam right up to the edge of the pool in front of Misty. She rested her upper body on a floating water ball, golden curls dripping, and waved cheerfully. "Misty! Why are you back so soon? Didn't you say you wouldn't return until you became a Water-type Pokémon Master? Did you run into trouble on the road?"
Violet and Lily glided over and stood beside her, their slender, curvaceous figures on full display. Water droplets slid slowly down their temples, along their necks, and straight into the deep valley between their heavy, glistening breasts. Their long, smooth legs—fair, toned, and shining under the bright lights—looked impossibly soft, like they could break with the lightest touch. Their tiny bikini bottoms clung wetly to their hips, leaving almost nothing to the imagination.
The Cerulean Sisters truly lived up to their reputation.
They looked Misty over carefully, then shrugged nonchalantly once they saw she was unharmed.
"Oh? You said you were going on a journey, yet you brought back such a handsome guy," Daisy teased, turning her emerald-green eyes on Alex. "Good efficiency—found yourself a boyfriend already?"
"Don't talk nonsense!" Misty's face exploded into a deep crimson. "He's just—"
"He's very handsome," Violet cut in, arms crossed under her chest, pushing her breasts up even higher. "Misty has excellent taste. You'd better treat our little sister right."
Alex kept his polite smile. "Ahem, hello, beautiful sisters. I'm Alex from Pallet Town—a traveling Trainer currently journeying with Misty. I came to the Cerulean Gym today specifically to earn the Cascade Badge."
Daisy stepped closer, long golden curls swaying. She studied Misty's flustered reaction and immediately understood: more than friends, not quite lovers yet. As big sisters, they decided to help things along.
"Our Pokémon haven't been trained much lately, so their strength isn't anything special," Daisy said, calling Dewgong over and pulling out a gleaming Cascade Badge. "And since your lead is Pikachu, winning should be easy. As Misty's traveling companion, we'll just skip the formal battle. Here—take the badge."
Misty stared in shock. They were just handing it over?
"No, I can't accept that," Alex said firmly, meeting all four sisters' puzzled gazes. "A badge earned without a real battle has no meaning. It would also damage the Cerulean Gym's reputation. Word would spread that challengers can get an easy win here, and you'd be flooded with people looking for a free ride. You wouldn't want that, right?"
The three older sisters stared at him intently, expressions frozen. Misty's sparkling eyes stayed fixed on Alex, her heart swelling with warmth. *He's so thoughtful… he even considered the gym's reputation.* The more she looked at his handsome face and confident stance, the more she realized how much she liked him. He was kind to Pokémon, he'd helped her countless times, and those "accidental" moments of seeing her body had stopped making her purely angry. Bumps and scrapes on the road were normal—she didn't blame him at all.
Her favorability toward Alex skyrocketed. Her gaze turned almost dreamy, like a silken thread tying her to him.
The sisters noticed Misty's flushed cheeks and exchanged knowing glances. They liked this boy even more now—he'd thought of their gym's honor too.
"You're right to be so considerate," Lily said, her big, bright eyes shining. "Then let's do this properly. You'll have to battle all three of us beautiful sisters… plus the ugly duckling over here. Is that okay?"
"Yes!" Alex answered without hesitation. Pikachu puffed out its chest, full of fighting spirit.
*Actually… you four sisters can all come at once,* he thought with a hidden smirk.
(End of Chapter 18)