The Age of Pokémon: From the Start, I Got Riolu

Shen Mu was reborn in high school, only to discover that the world had become an age where everyone had a Pokémon.

Pokémon had become part of human society.

Charmander could be found everywhere at barbecue restaurants.

Blastoise had become the fire department's best assistant.

Pidgeot was the perfect way to get around.

Magikarp had even made its way onto dinner tables in homes across the country.

But when Shen Mu returned to this life, he was dismayed to discover that he had no memories of this world.

After scoring zero on an exam,

Shen Mu obtained Riolu, a Pokémon recognized by the League as the weakest of them all.

From that moment on, Shen Mu embarked on the path to becoming the strongest Trainer.

He also began to uncover the secrets of Pokémon in this world.

As he investigated time and again, the truth about this world finally came into focus...

This novel and its characters are entirely fictional. Any resemblance to actual people or events is purely coincidental. Do not imitate.