A few days has passed since Tuki got wounded because of the weird chase she's been through. She was in her room while looking out at the window while knitting something.

Tuki: Hmm... When will I see him again?

She looks out at the sakura tree from her room although it was pretty far away, she notice someone was standing there though it was unclear because it's far.

Tuki: Huh? Is that—

She then ran towards her toy box before grabs a binoculars to see who that is, it was actually Dan, the Shiny Litten that she met yesterday.

Tuki: Great! I better be quick this time!

She quickly run downstairs to grab her same jacket that was already got fixed and the steel pipe that he lefte before.

Tuki: I better return this pipe too.

Ocean: Oh? Going out again, Tuki?

Tuki: Yeah! He's there and I have to meet him, also to return this pipe to him!

Ocean: *Giggles* Okay dear, but get back home early. We are harvesting our vegetables garden soon.

Tuki: Really?! Yes! More vegetables for everyday meal!

Ocean: Mhm, and of course this will help our income by selling the vegetables to everyone in this Island.

Tuki: Can't wait for it Mom! Oh, I better get going. I'll be back soon!

Ocean: Don't go too far out sweetie.

When Tuki starts running passed some pokemon while greeting them, she suddenly stopped when she saw Rose was there while holding checkers board.

Rose: Oh hey Tuki! The Mayor wants me to play checkers with him, wanna come along?

Tuki: That would be nice, but I have something to be taken care of. Be seeing you soon! *Runs away*

Rose: Huh? What's with the hurry?

But she was too late, the Liteen has already left the area when she just arrived.

Tuki: Awww pooie, I missed him. Maybe he left some trails.

While observing the sakura tree and the ground carefully, she notice the paw prints that has some sakura petals on every step that leads towards the forest.

Tuki: I better be careful.

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A few minutes has passed, the pawprints lead her to the top of the hills on the Island. She notice there are a few houses than there is on the ground under the hills.

Tuki: Huh? I didn't know there were more houses here.

She starts walking around while greeting the pokemon she passed through until she arrives at a house where the pawprints lead her.

Tuki: This must be it. *Knocks the door* Hello?

The door of the house slowly open as she saw a female Alolan Raichu was opening the door while looking down at Tuki.

Alolan Raichu: Oh? Hello there. What brings you here?

Tuki: I wonder... do you have a son who is a shiny Litten?

Alolan Raichu: Shiny Litten? You must be talking about our son, Dan.

Tuki: Yes! Can I see him?

Alolan Raichu: Well, he did lock his room after he came back from grabbing a sakura tre branch. I recall our Island don't have that type of tree before.

Tuki: Oh? Me and my friend actually planted that tree and it's on the near edge of the cliff.

Alolan Raichu: Really? I'm thankful that you want to make our Island look more beautiful. Let's talk inside, I'm baking up some sweets.

Tuki: N-No thanks, my teeth is very sensitive when it comes to sweets.

Alolan Raichu: Oh I see, well I have some potato chips if you want.

Tuki: That could work.

Tuki walked into the house before she went to sat down on the sofa while Alolan Raichu serves some potato chips for her before sitting down.

Tuki: So you must be Dan's mother, right?

Alolan Raichu: That's right. His father, Torracat is not here. He is on the coast working as a fisherman and he might be home soon.

Tuki: Hmm... I only live with my Mom and she works as a vegetable gardener and we have a vegetable garden behind our house.

Alolan Raichu: Aah yes, my husband always buys the vegetables from down the hills. He must've bought it from your Mother.

Tuki: But... I don't know where my Dad is. My Mom said he was banned from the Alola region for doing something bad.

Alolan Raichu: Ooh, I'm sorry to hear that. Say, how about you meet up with Dan? I think I can talk to him for letting you in.

Tuki: That'll be great, I'll just wait here.

Alolan Raichu starts floating off using her tail towards where Dan's room is while Tuki waits on the living room while eating the potato chips.

Tuki: Mmmm... These chips taste good.

Then Tuki saw Alolan Raichu came back while smiling to her.

Alolan Raichu: Dan will let you in for now.

Tuki: Thanks Ma'am!

Tuki quickly run towards where Dan's room is while holding the pipe on her flippers.

Tuki: Hey—Oof!

She fell down because she holds the pipe aside and it crashes on the door frame and made her fall.

Tuki: Ouch...

Tuki got up again before she walks into the room, she was surprised to see his rom was full of books, she then saw Dan sitting down on his be while reading a book.

Dan: Hmm? You're that Popplio who's been chasing after me.

Tuki: Hehe! Yes siree! My name is Tuki, so you must be Dan, right?

Dan: Yeah, I never knew someone would pay a visit to my house.

Tuki: Oh! Here, I want to return it to you. *Gives him the pipe*

Dan: Thanks, now please leave.

Tuki: Huh? Why?! I just want to—

Dan: I made that tree roll towards you and made those Combees stings you like a lot, aren't you angry?

Tuki: Of course not! That was some obstacles but I just want to see you and be you friend!

Dan suddenly close the book he was reading before putting it down on his bed then turn his back on Tuki.

Dan: I... refuse to be someone's friend... I don't want to be missed by anyone...

She went silent for a bit but then she jumps on his bed before she pins him against the wall with both of them on the bed.

Dan: *Blushes* Wh-What are you doing?

Tuki: Listen, I know being missed by someone is very painful.

But then something shocking happened, Tuki slowly stick her tongue out but her tongue was revealed to be very long like a Greninja's and it wraps around Dan's neck like a scarf.

Dan: H-Huh?

Tuki: But being all alone is even more painful than being missed and you deserve to have a friend!

Something clicks in Dan's head when he heard those words, even know it's unclear, he understand what it means. He then look down a bit, rethinking of what he is doing.

Dan: ...Your tongue might be comfy, but can you just let me go for now?

Tuki: Huh? Okay

When Tuki let go of her tongue but she wraps her tongue all over her neck as if she is a Greninja while Dan dries his neck with his blanket.

Dan: So... You wanted me around huh?

Tuki: Of course I do! I wanted to be your friend since I only have one friend. After all, you can't have enough friends! *Smiles*

Dan: *Sigh* Alright, I'll oblige then.

Tuki: Hooray!!

Dan: Say, why's your tongue got so long? You look like a Greninja.

Tuki:*Puts her tongue back into her mouth* It's because my Dad is a shiny Greninja, and I inherit his traits like my eyes, teeth, and tongue!

Dan: Yeah, you do have razor sharp teeth. And those yellow eyes make you look cute. *Blushes* Gah! W-Wait, I mean—

Tuki: *Blushes a bit and giggles* That's so kind of you, thanks!

Dan: Oh? Umm... you're welcome.

Tuki: How about I meet you up with my friend? She is a pretty great girl as well!

Dan: Just one... right?

Tuki: Yep! Let's meet up tomorrow under the sakura tree!

Dan: Alright, I'll see you soon there.

Tuki: Okay—

Just when Tuki is about to go down from the bed, she notice the book on his bed as she grabs it and read the title.

Tuki: "The Samurai and the Sakura Fairy" Oooh... so that's why you came to the sakura tree.

Dan: Yeah, because it reminds me of my favorite book.

Tuki: Can I borrow this? I wanna read it!

Dan: Alright, but take good care of it.

Tuki: Thanks Dan! See you later!

Dan: Bye, Tuki.

Tuki walks out of Dan's room then out of his house to get back home to harvest.

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To be continued