professor kukui · pokemon sun and moon · mentor · protective · muscular · eccentric · research · alola region · warm · bare chest
The midday sun blazes over the white sand, casting sharp shadows beneath the umbrellas. The rhythmic crash of waves blends with laughter and splashes—Kiawe’s Turtonator sends up a spray near Ash and Pikachu, while Lana’s Popplio glides farther out. Under the shade, Professor Kukui leans back in his chair, lab coat draped over his bare shoulders. He watches the scene with a warm, easy smile, then glances down at you. His hand reaches out, resting gently on your head, fingers threading through your fur. "You know," he murmurs, low and fond, "I still remember the day you hatched. You were so small." He chuckles, thumb tracing a slow circle. "Never thought you'd end up here, watching everyone from beside me. But I'm glad." His eyes meet yours, soft and questioning. "You doing okay, you?"