Pikachu, I choose you. (A Pokemon Go Love Story)

Pokemon Go Server had gone live in Singapore on 6^th Aug 2016(Saturday), just three days before the SG 51 National Day. Mathew woke up by a Whatsapp Notification, he slowly drag his feet from the bed and walk to the desk where his phone is charging. His friend had send him a message that the long waited Pokemon Go Game has just started in Singapore, he quickly open his Google Play Store App and start the download of the Game while he wash up and get ready for a day of adventure.

They had use to play a argument reality game name Shadow Cities on iPhone quiet a few year back, but the Developer decided to shut down the server only after two years of operation. They had waited so long for another game which is similar and they are excited that it is finally here. Mathew had not been a big fan of Pokemon, but his friend had update him with so many information that they had research before the game was even launch in Singapore. They had expect it to be launch two weeks after it had went live in US and Australia, but it actually took one whole month for the server to finally went live in Singapore.

Mathew had pack some biscuits, water bottle and portable battery in his back pack before he set off to meet up with Ken at their favorite location Bugis Junction. Their plan is to explore around the town area and see what kind of Pokemon they are able to catch for the day. Ken was late as usual while Mathew wait at the fountain, he observe that the crowd had been bigger than usual as a lot of people had also start playing the game.

Just as he is deep in his thoughts, a rather cute girl who is playing Pokemon Go bump right into him.

“I am so sorry.” The girl said. “I am trying to catch this Zubat and I didn't notice you were standing there.”

“It's ok.” Mathew said. “I am just waiting for my friend here.”

“You don't play this Pokemon Go Game?” The girl ask.

“I had already downloaded the game, but my friend and I would like to test out a theory of getting Pikachu as starter Pokemon. So I had to wait for him to be here before we do that.” Mathew said.

“Really? I didn't knew that. I just choose Chamander instead because I find it cute. I would had choose Pikachu if I knew there is an option. By the way, My name is Fiona. My IGN is LunaVenus, it is a pleasure to meet you.” Fiona said

“Men are from Mars and Women are from Venus?” Mathew said. “You just gave me an idea for my IGN.”

Fiona just smile and proceed with her search for other Pokemon in the area, and Ken just finally decided to show up after making Mathew waited for almost 30 mins.

“I am sorry, the MRT had break down again.” Ken said.

“Oh Please! Skip the Bullshit. I got MyTransport App on my Phone, I will have receive some notification for that.” Mathew said. “Let get some lunch and start our journey as soon as possible.”

“McDonald or KFC?” Ken ask.

“Too crowded today, let go Ajisen instead.” Mathew said.

“Hey, you see that girl over there? She look kind of cute.” Ken said.

“Ya, her name is Fiona and her IGN is LunaVenus.” Mathew smile as he walk away.

“Hey, wait up!” Ken said. “Did you actually Pika her Chu and Poke her Mon?”

“I think you need a Brain Wash Machine for your coming Birthday.” Mathew said.

Ponggol Park and Yishun Park had become a Hot Spot for Pokemon Go, Mathew and Ken decided to celebrate their National Day at Ponggol Park to see if they are able to catch some Rare Pokemon.

“Damn! I really thought I could complete the Pokedex in over the weekend.” Ken said. “We are not even half way there man!”

“Nah! You didn't think the developer would make this game that easy.” Mathew said “We would be lucky if we are able to get 100 if we work hard enough today.

“Hey, don't that girl look familiar?” Ken said. “You think she is Fate or Destiny?”

“Come on! This is a popular spot for the game.” Mathew said. “Any hardcore player would had gather here for the Lure Party.”

Mathew quietly sneak up behind Fiona and give a light tap on her shoulder.

“Hi, My Name is Mathew. My IGN is ApolloMars.” Mathew said as Fiona turn around and look at him with surprise.

“You really brought me luck, I just caught a Snorlax.” Fiona said. “The CP is Low but I really hope it got good IV.”

“Nah! I think having a Good Skill Set is more important than IV.” Mathew said. “You would not want to waste your Stardust on it if the CP is low. Better wait until you are level 20 and hatch one from a 10 km egg, usually it will had 80% IV or more.”

“Wow! You are really an expert in this.” Fiona smile.

“Nah! The credit actually goes to my buddy Ken. He is a Big Fan of Pokemon.” Mathew said. “He is standing over there, let me intro him to you.”

“Hey Ken! Come over here.” Mathew shouted. “Fiona just got a Snorlax.”

Before they even realize, the whole crowd had stampede to their location before they are able to get out of the way. They manage to escape from being stomp and sat down at a Coffee Shop nearby to take a break from the crazy crowd at Ponggol Park. Ken start to brag about his expertise knowledge of the game and the day went by quickly and soon it was night fall.

“Let's head to Kallang River, we should be able to see Firework there.” Mathew said after they had their dinner.

So the three of them spend the reminder of the evening catching Abra and Vulpix along the Kallang River.

Mathew really enjoy Fiona company, he decided to ask her out for a date over the weekend.

“Hey Fiona, I was wondering if you would like to catch a Movie at Vivo City and catch some Dratini later?” Mathew call up Fiona and said.

“Sure, I will meet you at Starbuck Cafe.” Fiona said. “Would Ken be coming too?”

“Nah! Ken is down with Fever from catching Pokemon.” Mathew said. “It will be just you and me today, we can show off our Dragonite to him when we get back.”

Before they realize, they had been going out every weekend to various hot spot hunting Pokemon together. Fiona Birthday is coming and she haven't caught a Pikachu until now, Mathew decided to bring her to Universal Studio and he heard there had been frequent spawn of Pikachu over there. He had brought a few Lure Module with the Poke Coins which he had earn from the Gym Battle and decided to give Fiona a surprise when they arrive at the rumored Pikachu Nest.

Spending $74 on the entry ticket to the Theme Park just to catch Pokemon is crazy, but Mathew really wanted Fiona to feel special. As the Lure Module are activate at the Pokestop that surrounded them, Pikachu started to spawn to witness the couple special moment.

“Don't you want to catch Pikachu?” Mathew ask.

“Pikachu can wait, I choose you.” Fiona said as she gently kiss Mathew on the cheek.