Ethan and his Rattata have been inseparable since childhood. Rattata was his very first Pokémon. The two grew up together in a quiet rural town called Cherrygrove, and while Ethan loves battling, he isn’t aiming to be a famous Pokémon Trainer, the bond he shares with Rattata is more important than any gym badge. The story focuses on their daily life, from small, everyday challenges like school and friendships to Ethan's internal growth as he matures alongside his Pokémon. The story explores themes like responsibility, or even the simple beauty of companionship.