I'm the Owner of the Pokémon Day Care In the World of Pokémon

Chapter 878: Report

With Yuga's recommendation, Pidgey Express Delivery eagerly agreed to sell a batch of Pidgey and Pidgeotto to Verdanturf Town.

Their willingness to cooperate was largely due to Yuga's influence. After all, Verdanturf Town was Yuga's territory, and they owed him a favor for his previous assistance.

Mayor Ishida was also pleasantly surprised by how accommodating the other party was during negotiations. He quickly realized it was because of Yuga's close connection to the town and considered him their mascot.

Pidgey Express Delivery was primarily a logistics company, not a company specializing in selling Poké Ride. Their willingness to provide Pidgey and Pidgeotto to Verdanturf Town was a gesture of goodwill towards Yuga, their recommender.

Verdanturf Town was busy incorporating the newly introduced Poké Ride into its public transportation system. Yuga's Tauros had completed their formal training and were now in active service.

Gradually, people in Verdanturf Town noticed an increase in tourists riding Pokémon for sightseeing, and many areas had designated stops for Poké Ride.

These Poké Ride had undergone professional training and were equipped with suitable riding gear, ensuring a safe and comfortable experience for passengers.

The introduction of Poké Ride led to a significant increase in visitor numbers in Verdanturf Town. Its pleasant climate, friendly residents, and beautiful surroundings began transforming it from a simple agricultural town into a green tourism destination.

Almost a month passed, and Yuga was busy managing his shop and gym as he prepared to meet with Cynthia in the Sinnoh region. On this day, after a challenger had just left his gym, he noticed Strawberry standing at the shop's entrance with a troubled expression.

However, this Strawberry wasn't the Skitty from Dian's house; it was an employee of the Pokémon Paradise Hotel named Strawberry.

When Strawberry spotted Yuga returning, her face briefly lit up with joy, but then she appeared troubled again.

"Strawberry, what are you doing here?" Yuga approached her with curiosity. It wasn't time for her to finish work yet.

"Boss, there's something... something I'm not sure if I should... tell you."

Strawberry hesitated, her expression showing her inner turmoil.

Strawberry hesitated, her words coming out slowly and uncertainly.

Yuga wasn't sure what had her troubled but beckoned her inside, saying, "Come in and tell me what's on your mind."

Once inside the shop, Yuga led her to a meeting room and encouraged her to speak openly.

"If you have something to say, just say it directly. There's no need to be hesitant," he urged.

Strawberry thought for a moment and then said, "I'm not entirely sure if I saw it right, but I thought I should inform you just in case. You should verify it, and if it's nothing, you can disregard what I'm about to say. But if it's true, you should take action promptly."

It turns out that Strawberry had noticed something amiss with her superior.

In the Pokémon Paradise, there were two crucial areas: the Pokémon Paradise Hotel and the Pokémon Paradise Restaurant.

The manager of the Pokémon Paradise Restaurant was solely Aunt Aoba, with other staff members and kitchen assistants being Pokémon themselves.

However, the Pokémon Paradise Hotel operated differently.

In addition to the service staff, including Strawberry and the Bellossom who worked under her, there was a hotel manager who was Strawberry's and the Bellossom's immediate superior.

This manager had been brought in by Yuga long before Strawberry's arrival and played a pivotal role in the successful management of the Pokémon Paradise Hotel.

The manager was a talent in the field, possessing extensive experience in hotel management, which was why Yuga had hired them for the Pokémon Paradise Hotel.

Apart from overseeing the hotel's operations, this manager also handled the logistics and supplies for both the Bellossom who lived in the Ecopark and the stray Pokémon in the Pokémon Paradise.

They were a professional in management and had never caused any issues when it came to handling supplies.

The Bellossom came from the Ecopark and consumed expensive Pokéblocks, while the stray Pokémon, although not directly affiliated with the YoYo Day Care, relied on the Ecopark's native tree berry as their food source.

Pokéblocks and tree berrys were typically delivered to the Pokémon Paradise by Audino or Wigglytuff, who would then hand them over to the manager for distribution.

This included the food for the Pokémon in the Pokémon Paradise Restaurant, such as the Lopunny waitstaff and the kitchen helpers.

Every Pokémon had a set quantity of Pokéblocks and tree berrys for each meal, and Strawberry, as the supervisor, was aware of this.

One day, she noticed that the number of Pokéblocks provided to the Bellossom did not match the designated amount.

Initially, Strawberry thought it might have been an oversight on the manager's part and didn't inquire further, but she kept a mental note of it.

However, over the course of several occasions, she noticed discrepancies in the number of Pokéblocks allocated to the Bellossom.

Pokéblocks were high energy food, and just a few could satisfy a Pokémon's hunger, making it easy to spot quantity issues.

While this didn't happen every day, it occurred every few days, and Strawberry, being observant, noticed it.

The only plausible explanation for this was that the manager was quietly keeping the extra Pokéblocks for themselves.

The quality of the Pokéblocks from the YoYo Day Care was excellent, especially the rare Vitality Pokéblocks that were rarely sold outside. Even taking a bit once in a while added up in value over time.

After discovering this, Strawberry didn't make a fuss. Instead, she discreetly began monitoring the manager because everything was based on her speculation, and she didn't want to falsely accuse anyone.

But soon enough, Strawberry discovered that the manager was not only quietly taking the Vitality Pokéblocks but also the tree berrys meant for the stray Pokémon.

The only allocation that remained untouched was that of the Pokémon in the Pokémon Paradise Restaurant. This was because the manager was responsible for distributing food there, while feeding the Pokémon was Aunt Aoba's responsibility.

However, the manager personally handled both the allocation and feeding for the Bellossom and the stray Pokémon, and their food was systematically reduced.

The manager was quite cautious, making small deductions each time. They didn't do it every day or every meal but instead chose to skip a day between deductions.

While tree berrys were not as valuable as Pokéblocks, the number of stray Pokémon in the Pokémon Paradise was significant, and they consumed a considerable quantity of tree berrys, making it an easier target for tampering.

Moreover, tree berrys were considerably pricier than regular berrys, and most of them served as essential ingredients for valuable items like Pokéblocks and potions. Accumulating a batch and selling it externally would yield a substantial income.

Especially the tree berrys from the Ecopark were considered rare and valuable in the external market.

Strawberry noticed that the manager had a special storage bag, and every so often, they would use this bag to transport the stolen goods away.

For Strawberry, Yuga was her benefactor. He not only helped her out of a tight spot but also provided her with a well-paying job. She couldn't stand by and watch her benefactor's interests being harmed, which is why she chose to report this today.