Chapter 51

They are out-of-print items.

Koharu's eyes lit up when she saw them.

Girls cannot refuse such shiny things.

Although Ash doesn't understand, he also saw the longing in Koharu's eyes.

He selected a rose-red glass whistle that was extremely similar to Koharu's hair color and handed it to her.

Koharu accepted it with a face full of joy.

"Thank you, Ash, I will cherish it well!"

With just this action, the chat exploded again.

【Misty: Ash, why did you have to destroy my bicycle the first time we met, yet when you meet other girls, you can give them gifts?】

【Serena: Exactly! Brother Ash, you haven't given me a gift yet!】

Facing the questioning from the two.

Ash doesn't know why, but he always feels a slight chill on his body.

……

In the footage—

After Koharu accepted the gift.

Ash sent the two Pokémon back to Professor Oak's laboratory backyard.

Only then did he take Koharu to the Petalburg Gym.

As for why they came to the Petalburg Gym, that is naturally because of May.

May's father, Norman, is the Petalburg Gym Leader.

This is also the reason Ash went to the Petalburg Gym.

After the two arrived at the Petalburg Gym, they were greeted by Gym Leader Norman.

As for May.

She is currently preparing to participate in the Kalos Pokémon Showcase.

After seeing Ash arrive.

May is also very happy.

But when May saw another girl sitting beside Ash.

Her original smile froze on her face.

"May, over here."

Ash, who hadn't noticed the change in atmosphere at all, waved at May.

May had no choice but to wave back stiffly and sit down beside her father.

"Long time no see, May."

"Long time no see."

"……"

Awkward, it is truly too awkward.

Koharu really wants to dig a hole and bury herself in it right now.

Koharu currently has the feeling of a mistress being caught by the legal wife.

However, Ash has no reaction at all.

He is still catching up with May.

Especially after learning that May is about to head to Kalos, Ash even enthusiastically took out his Rotom Phone and shared Serena's contact information with May.

(Serena: I thank you!)

At the same time.

Norman's son, which is Max, another companion of Ash's during his Hoenn travels, also rushed back.

At this time, Max is already 10 years old.

He has reached the age where he can go out on a journey, but Max hasn't left yet.

Instead, he is waiting for his sister May to go to Kalos together.

With Max's addition.

The atmosphere is finally not so awkward.

Especially after Max talks endlessly about how he is going to become the next Hoenn Champion.

Happy laughter suddenly rang out in the room.

Words like "a promising future" were heard incessantly.

【Wallace: Child, hurry up and grow up! As long as you have enough strength to defeat the Elite Four, you can sit in my Champion seat at any time.】

【Steven: Wallace, you are a Champion after all, can you act a bit like one?】

Seeing this comment, Wallace instantly felt his blood pressure rising.

This bastard Steven actually has the nerve to talk about him.

It is clearly he himself who abandoned his duties as Champion to go to the mines to dig for stones.

Now he actually has the nerve to say he doesn't act like a Champion.

【Wallace: You just wait for me, give me your location, I'm going to block you right now!】

【Diantha: You must call me when you two start fighting; I'll start a livestream then.】

A battle between two Champions is not often seen.

I'll film a video then and post it to my social media account.

Diantha thinks happily.

In the footage—

As the conversation went on, it shifted to Pokémon Contests at some point.

Especially to show off in front of Ash.

May even brought out the recordings of the various Pokémon Contests she had participated in during this time.

Ash doesn't have much interest in these.

Instead, Koharu, after seeing the beautiful scenery composed of those contest halls.

Immediately became fascinated.

Girls never have any resistance to such beautiful things.

The previous battle also made Koharu feel the charm of battling.

However, compared to battling.

She seems to like the performance form of Pokémon Contests more.

And, this girl named May seems to be very impressive.

Can she really do well?

Everything is afraid of comparison.

Koharu is also afraid that she will lose to May in this aspect.

If that were really the case, it would be awkward.

Better to be the head of a chicken than the tail of a phoenix!

To capture Ash's attention, one must have enough highlights to attract him.

Regarding Pokémon Contests, Koharu is indeed very longing.

However!

In order to stand beside Ash! Koharu decides to become a Pokémon Trainer!

And her purpose for choosing to become a Pokémon Trainer is also very simple.

That is to constantly chase after Ash's part.

Absolutely cannot let Ash shake her off!

Plan successful!

Koharu gives a thumbs up to her own wit!

"May, Max, and Mr. Norman, thank you for your hospitality this time, we are preparing to head back."

After some reminiscing.

Ash takes the initiative to stand up and choose to say goodbye and leave. ===== CHAPTER 52 =====