Chapter 192: Illustration: Chance Encounter with Ai'er

As the long-distance bus entered the station, everyone was about to switch to other vehicles,

Clemont was just about to go AFK for a game,

He checked the bus routes and arranged the most suitable transfer vehicles to head to Conjoined Wings City.

Ash then spoke up to stop Clemont's improper behavior.

"As a Gym Leader, you shouldn't be going AFK."

"Arranging this little transfer is no trouble; just leave it to me."

Clemont thought it over, realized going AFK really wasn't good, and nodded.

"Alright!"

On the other side, Keerni was also persuaded by Ash to give up looking for the Shara City bus.

Under Ash's arrangement, the group boarded the direct bus to Xihu Town.

While boarding, something happened that made Ash a little nervous,

The advertisement poster outside the bus had actually been changed to feature Ai'er and the Long-tailed Fire Fox.

Fortunately, everyone's attention was on their phones, so they paid little heed to the outside world.

When the vehicle stopped at Xihu Town, Ash led everyone off the bus, and only then did they realize.

"That's not right!"

"We were supposed to go to the Conjoined Wings Gym to continue our journey,"

"But Keerni needs to return to the Shara Gym to look after the gym, and also properly train her Torchic!"

"So… why did we all get off at the same stop?"

Everyone turned their gazes toward Ash,

hoping for a reasonable explanation.

Facing everyone's doubtful looks, Ash gave a mysterious smile and pointed to the bus parked behind Serena.

"Serena, turn around and take a look."

"What's up?"

Although doubtful, Serena still obediently turned her head,

and the others also turned their heads,

"What's wrong? It's just a bus, what's so special about it?"

However…

Just as Clemont and Keerni were indifferent,

Serena saw Ai'er's familiar face and the Long-tailed Fire Fox,

a flash of excitement instantly crossed her eyes,

"Ah! It's Miss Ai'er's advertisement poster, could it be…"

Instinctively, Serena's gaze began to scan the surroundings.

Soon, on the station square's big screen, she saw a promotional video about Ai'er's upcoming performance in Xihu Town.

"Ah, so this place is Xihu Town, one of the sub-venues of the Triple Crown Satellite Tournament!"

Serena exclaimed, then lunged into Ash's arms and actively planted a kiss.

The bewildered Keerni, Tierno, Clemont, and Yurie also finally understood the whole story from Serena's exaggerated expression and words.

It turned out a big star was going to perform here.

Clemont only then realized, his face showing sudden understanding.

"I see, I was saying earlier how Ash would voluntarily take over the route planning work."

Keerni showed a look of defeat,

"Wuu x﹏x, our destinations are all different, I actually didn't notice the catnip! I guess I'm really a dummy!"

Seeing this, Tierno quickly hugged Keerni to comfort her,

"Don't be sad, Keerni; generally speaking, dummies usually have good luck."

"Huu~"

Keerni widened her eyes, thinking, I was just joking, how did you go and confirm my dummy identity?

After being comforted by Tierno like that,

Keerni, who had been in a decent mood, now truly couldn't laugh.

"Alright, don't be so sad anymore!"

Seeing Keerni looking as if she'd lost her soul, Ash felt somewhat unwilling to bear it,

He walked over and pulled the fair-skinned, golden-haired single-ponytail energetic girl into his arms,

giving her an encouraging hug.

This instantly revived Keerni to full health.

"Mm, learned!"

Tierno also suddenly slumped, hunched over, his whole body filled with dejection.

"I'm also really sad, I need a hug and encouragement."

"Fine, fine, you get a share too."

Rolling his eyes at the dramatics-possessed Tierno,

Ash walked over and wrapped his arms around Tierno's waist,

gave Tierno, who was wearing a short top, showing her fair and smooth navel, wearing shorts, with a pair of fair and round legs that gleamed in the sunlight, an embrace.

Clemont: I should be on the bus, I shouldn't be on the bus…

【61】 No way! I already got off the bus, why am I still eating dog food!!!

Clemont the single dog expressed his shock!

"Um… are you Ash and Serena?"

(The picture is of Aria; listeners who are interested can pause to view.)

Aria and the disguised Aria

The group turned toward the sound,

The person had a head of magenta hair, smooth as silk, falling over her shoulders, accentuating her flawless skin,

Her bangs lightly covered her bright eyes, yet could not hide her beauty.

Her looks were angelic, and her figure was perfectly curved.

However…

This beautiful young lady, with her lovely appearance, was however hidden behind an unfashionable white hat paired with oversized black-frame glasses.

Even so,

She nevertheless maintained an air of relative elegance,

Upon seeing Ash and the others, her eyes, hinting at a hint of helplessness, were filled with surprise and joy.

At this time and place in Jiaohu Town, there also appeared a head of such dazzling magenta hair.

If it's not Musashi, then it can only be…

"Miss Aria!!"

Serena widened her eyes in surprise and pointed at the girl deliberately making herself look ugly in front of her.

In a single sentence she exposed the other's identity.

"Ah, Miss Aria!!"

The others belatedly exclaimed, repeating Serena's words.

Instantly it drew considerable attention in the square.

Many recognized Ash's standard outfit and flocked over.

He sighed,

Ash could only have the hidden Latias use Instant Teleportation to send them away from the scene.

Backstage at the Jiaohu Town Triple Crown Satellite Tournament branch venue,

"Shh!"

Holding her scallion-white finger up to her lips, Aria was about to signal everyone to keep quiet.

As a result, noticing the change in her surroundings out of the corner of her eye, she froze.

She lowered her arm and curiously took in her surroundings.

"Is this the backstage of the branch venue? Wow, truly worthy of Ash!"

A flash of excitement crossed Aria's face; linking it to her words, it's not hard to see she pays close attention to Ash.

"But when did you make your move?"

Ash summoned Latias, and the big red-and-white cute creature, upon appearing, instantly captured Aria's heart.

"Wow! It's Latias—can I hug her?!"

Starlight sparkled in Aria's eyes,

She casually took off her hat and removed her black-frame glasses,

Her smooth, shining magenta hair, Fair Skin smooth face—her perfect looks instantly returned.

This… depends on Latias's own thoughts.

Latias's gaze fell on Aria for a moment, feeling that letting her hug would not disgrace its own dignity.

Thus it nodded.

At the same time,

After everyone briefly introduced themselves,

Aria then took the opportunity to invite a few people to watch the match,

She even invited Serena as a special guest to perform together on stage.

Incidentally, she took out a few front-row tickets from her bag and gave them to everyone,

Looking at the ticket Aria handed over, Ash glanced at the ticket he had purchased online on his phone,

He fell into contemplation.

Ash: "Can it be cashed out?"

Aria: "Huh???"