The soft brown fur and fluffy tail swayed, its creamy tip constantly brushing against the floor. After lifting its head, Ethan had already noticed Ryan Ford. Its brown eyes were bright and lively, full of spirit. When Ryan Ford smiled, Ethan stretched out its short, slender legs and used its pink paw pads to nuzzle up to Ryan Ford.

　　"Please take care of me." Ryan Ford smiled and gently picked up Ethan.

　　It’s common for most Pokémon to treat the first creature they see after hatching as their source of dependence, and little Ethan was no exception.

　　Being held by Ryan Ford, Ethan's rabbit-like long ears twitched slightly, and its tiny black nose sniffed Ryan Ford's scent intently, as if wanting to remember everything about Ryan Ford.

　　"Bu-yi bu-yi~~"

　　Gradually, Ethan became braver and nuzzled up to Ryan Ford again, as if it felt very comfortable this way.

　　"Ethan, from now on, we’ll be the most important partners, okay?"

　　"Bu-yi~"

　　Ethan looked at Ryan Ford affectionately. Maybe it didn’t fully understand what Ryan Ford was saying, but it instinctively nodded and responded cheerfully.

　　Now, not only did Ethan feel a sense of closeness to Ryan Ford, but after personally guarding the Pokémon egg for several days and witnessing Ethan's birth, Ryan Ford had also grown deeply fond of this clingy little creature.

　　……

　　For newborn Pokémon, it’s best to wash their bodies with warm water.

　　Ryan Ford didn’t forget this important detail and soon brought Ethan to the bathroom to get started. Fortunately, Ethan’s gentle nature made things very easy for Ryan Ford, and he hardly had to put in any effort.

　　After washing Ethan, Ethan shook its fur and suddenly shivered. It seemed that, even though warm water was used, being just born, Ethan still felt a bit chilly.

　　"Almost forgot."

　　Seeing Ethan's little reaction, Ryan Ford immediately slapped his forehead, picked up Ethan, and walked back to the bedroom to grab the silk scarf by the bed.

　　"Wrap this around your body and you’ll warm up in no time."

　　Ryan Ford explained, then personally wrapped the scarf around the curious Ethan's neck. But amusingly, since Ethan was just born and still small, the scarf looked a bit too big for it.

　　Ryan Ford couldn’t help but stare in a daze.

　　But what left him a bit speechless was that such a big scarf actually worked even better for warmth—practically like a little quilt. At the same time, Ethan let out another contented cry.

　　Ryan Ford continued to space out.

　　"Bu-yi?"

　　Ethan looked at the dazed Ryan Ford, tilting its head in confusion.

　　"Ha, it’s nothing. I’m just curious about when you’ll grow up enough to actually wear this as a real scarf." Ryan Ford smiled, patting Ethan's head as he spoke.

　　Because it was just born, Ethan was curious about everything and very energetic. Ryan Ford didn’t restrict its movements, instead following along and introducing things one by one.

　　Lights, mirrors, refrigerator, TV... Even these simplest of things could keep Ethan entertained for a long time. Seeing Ethan so happy, Ryan Ford felt quite pleased as well. Spending time with such a little one made him feel younger, even though he was only sixteen...

　　"Are you hungry? I’ve prepared some milk for you."

　　After playing for a while, Ethan started to get a bit tired. After all, it was just born, and being so active for this long was already impressive. At this moment, Ryan Ford brought out the milk he had already warmed up. Even from a distance, Ethan could smell the milky aroma and immediately showed an eager expression.

　　"Come on, take it slow..."

　　Gently placing the container of milk on the table, then picking up Ethan, Ryan Ford reminded it.

　　"Bu-yi~~"

　　At Ryan Ford's reminder, Ethan blinked, then impatiently jumped onto the table and moved closer. But just as it was about to start drinking, it suddenly looked at Ryan Ford with big eyes, pushed the container toward him, and pitifully said, "Bu-yi?"

　　Seeing Ethan's behavior, Ryan Ford scratched his head, not understanding at first. After thinking for a moment, he guessed, "Do you want me to drink first?"

　　"Bu-yi bu-yi~" Ethan nodded quickly.

　　"It’s okay, I have plenty here. This is for you." Ryan Ford's heart almost melted. He rubbed Ethan's head again, touched by the little one’s gesture, unable to hide his smile.

　　Hearing this, Ethan obediently lowered its head and began to enjoy the delicious, premium milk from Miltank.

　　Gulp... gulp...

　　As it drank, Ethan showed a blissful expression: (－▽－)

　　It was clear that the delicious Miltank milk had instantly won over this little one.

　　A big bowl of milk was just the right amount of nutrition for a newborn Ethan, and now it had finished it all in one go.

　　But after that, an awkward moment arrived. Tired from playing and full from eating, Ethan immediately grew drowsy and started to doze off...