20demayo Chapter 290 Under the bright moonlight, a young man and woman embraced and kissed.
Chapter 290 Under the bright moonlight, a young man and woman embraced and kissed.
Chapter 290 Under the bright moonlight, a young man and woman embraced and kissed.
Xiaoxia's confession at the doorstep surprised everyone, including Xiaozhi, Brock who was waiting to open the door, and Pikachu.
Xiao Gang had heard a noise at the door and was about to open it when he overheard Xiao Xia and Xiao Zhi talking. To give the young couple more time to chat, Gang pretended not to see them return and quietly eavesdropped at the door.
And then I heard this really shocking thing!
Although he had always wanted Xiaoxia to go up to A, this was too sudden!
Don't let Xiaoxia's carefree attitude fool you; basically, 99% of girls are shy and hesitant when it comes to dating. Usually, it's the guys who take the initiative, and only a small percentage (about 1%) of girls take the initiative because they overthink things and have a lot of fears.
Although Gang has no dating experience, he has a wealth of theoretical knowledge. You can say that Gang can't pick up girls, but you can't say that Gang's theoretical knowledge is lacking.
He could tell at a glance that Xiaoxia liked Xiaozhi, but because of the common hesitation among girls, she hadn't taken a step forward. However, as long as Xiaozhi took two steps toward her, she would definitely take three or four steps toward him. This was what made Xiaoxia different from ordinary girls.
However, even Gang Ge didn't expect that Xiaoxia would explode on an ordinary date!
This is equivalent to Ash using a basic attack, while Misty uses all her skills and ultimate abilities.
It seems Xiaoxia likes Xiaozhi even more than I thought—damn it, if any girl treated me like that, I'd probably kneel down and propose on the spot, and we'd get our marriage certificate the next day! Xiaozhi, what are you hesitating for?!
Xiao Gang thought to himself with exasperation from behind the door, because more than ten seconds had passed and Xiao Zhi still hadn't responded. Could that guy be trying to refuse and say something like, "I don't want anything else except to become a Pokémon Master"?
If that's the case, then Gang Ge will have to go out and teach his brothers a lesson!
Outside the door, Xiaozhi wasn't thinking about rejection like Xiaogang was; instead, Xiaoxia's sudden confession had his brain completely blank.
Although he has low emotional intelligence and is far less interested in girls than Pokémon, he is still a boy. How could he remain unmoved when a pretty and cute girl confesses her feelings to him?
Not to mention that this girl had been traveling with him for half a year, inseparable during that time, making her a partner of extraordinary significance to him.
When he went on his trip, the first person he met was Xiaoxia. His parallel self was his guide in his virtual world, while Xiaoxia was his guide in reality.
In the beginning, Misty taught him many common-sense questions, knowledge about wilderness survival, and basic Pokémon knowledge. The experts in the group then taught him advanced knowledge on top of the basics, as well as methods to go further and become stronger.
A towering building rises from the ground. Without Misty's help, he would definitely not be as strong as he is now. For Ash, Misty is both a teacher and a friend.
Ash had never seriously considered that Misty would become his partner—well, saying "never" isn't entirely accurate; there had been a couple of fleeting moments when the thought would inadvertently cross his mind.
After all, Xiaoxia has always been a very outgoing and carefree person, completely lacking the delicate nature of ordinary girls. If you didn't see her pretty and cute appearance, you might believe that she was a cheerful boy. When you are with her, you feel more like a brother walking side by side with her than a woman who needs to be protected.
But today, Ash truly saw Misty's soft and delicate side. She mustered all her courage to confess to him, her cheeks flushed red, and her snow-white arms, which were holding Togepi, trembled slightly.
Even so, she kept her bright, beautiful eyes open, staring intently at him, waiting for a response from him.
"—I—my feelings—are the same as yours—to me." The usually carefree Xiaozhi became stammering for the first time. He had never known how to write the word "embarrassment" before, but now he did.
Even if he felt embarrassed, he could not let Xiaoxia down. He wanted to tell Xiaoxia openly that his feelings were the same as hers!
Upon hearing Xiaozhi's answer, Xiaoxia's tense arms suddenly relaxed, and her already flushed cheeks seemed to become even redder, but her firm and serious expression revealed an unprecedented look of happiness.
My heart, which had been racing because of the confession, was now beating even faster, but this was due to excitement and happiness, and was completely different from the nervousness I had felt before.
"Pikachu~" Pikachu snatched Togepi from Misty's arms and gently placed it on the ground. Misty felt her hands go empty and looked in Pikachu's direction. Pikachu simply gave Misty a thumbs up, and no further words were needed at that moment.
As the sun set, Xiaoxia and Xiaozhi embraced each other. This time, unlike their excited hug in the morning, it was a hug between a young boy and girl who had expressed their feelings for each other.
As Ash and Misty entered the house hand in hand, Brock, wearing an apron and with tears streaming down his face, appeared in their sight. The two were startled, and Ash quickly asked, "What's wrong, Brock? What happened?!"
"Finally—finally—you two are finally together! Do you know how hard it was for me to watch this journey?!"
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Xiaozhi & Xiaoxia: ————
You're crying because of this? Anyone who didn't know better would think Team Rocket attacked and kidnapped your Pokémon. So you're crying tears of joy?
The two exchanged a helpless glance, but a slight smile involuntarily appeared on their lips. Looking back now, Xiao Gang had indeed been trying to bring them together, but one of them was completely unaware of it, and the other didn't have the guts, which led to them only getting together now.
After everything was out in the open, it seemed only natural for the two of them to get together, especially since it happened right after Ash won the championship – the timing couldn't be better.
Afterwards, Xiao Gang told Xiao Xia and Xiao Zhi to sit properly and that he would take care of dinner. He wanted to have an extra meal to celebrate the two of them being together. After all, Xiao Gang was a witness to their relationship, so it was perfectly reasonable for him to sit at the same table with them for dinner.
The newlyweds sat on the sofa, leaning on each other, sharing details they had overlooked on their trip, such as how many times Xiaoxia had hinted at Xiaozhi's feelings, which Xiaozhi had completely ignored, and how many other girls along the way might have been interested in Xiaozhi as much as she was.
Ash's memory is definitely not bad. He remembers all the suggestive scenarios that Misty mentioned very clearly. However, he didn't have any thoughts about it at the time, so his responses to Misty were varied, but none of them were in a romantic way.
When Xiaoxia learned about Xiaozhi's inner thoughts at the time, she couldn't help but laugh. Looking back on the scene after they got together, it was indeed quite amusing.
Of course, if you didn't end up together and then look back on those things, it wouldn't be fun, but rather incredibly sad — fortunately, that didn't happen.
Soon, Xiao Gang finished preparing dinner. The table full of dishes amazed Xiao Xia and Xiao Zhi. This meal was even more lavish than the celebration banquet he had after winning the championship.
Hanako, Professor Oak, and Gary had already returned to Pallet Town after throwing him a victory celebration. If he hadn't been on a date with Misty, he probably would have gone back with Hanako and the others.
That's why Ash was a little disappointed that Hanako didn't get to see him with Misty.
Speaking of which, Hanako has always worried about whether Ash's emotional intelligence will allow him to find a girlfriend. Ash, on the other hand, has never had any such thoughts. In short, he just lets nature take its course. He'll find a girlfriend when the time is right, and if he doesn't, he can spend his life with his Pokémon.
As it turned out, this came quite quickly. In just six months of traveling, he found his other half. If Hanako knew, she would probably be even happier than Ash becoming a Pokémon Master.
"Well then, to celebrate Ash and Misty getting together, cheers!!" Brock raised his orange juice and congratulated the two of them.
"Cheers!*2!"
After eating and drinking their fill, the two went out for a stroll. Xiao Gang went to clean up the dishes. Xiao Xia and Xiao Zhi wanted to help, but Xiao Gang chased them away. He said that they had only just gotten together and were going back to Pallet Town the next day, so they should take advantage of the time they had to go out and have some fun.
The two were somewhat helpless about Xiao Gang's statement. They were just going back to Pallet Town, not to hell. There was plenty of time in the future to see more of the world together, so there was no need to rush.
But they couldn't persuade Xiao Gang otherwise, so the two of them were kicked out again. The Quartz Plateau was still brightly lit at night. The Quartz Conference had only ended two days ago, so the Quartz Plateau was still quite lively.
However, after a week, the Quartz Plateau may become deserted. After all, the Quartz Conference is over, and the audience cannot stay here for long. The Quartz Plateau is not a tourist area, so what's the point of staying here?
While the Indigo Plateau is still quite lively, Ash and Misty can enjoy the vibrant atmosphere even more. Strolling and playing in this atmosphere gives them the feeling of a couple's outing.
That night, as always, they had Mewtwo help them conceal their presence so that no one could recognize them or see their true faces. In this way, the two of them walked all the way to the edge of the Indigo Plateau. Ash often came to this place when the Indigo Plateau Conference was held.
This edge of the area resembles the edge of a cliff. Looking down from here, you can see dense jungles and distant cities with scattered lights. It's a great place to relax and let loose.
Don't be fooled by Ash's seemingly relaxed demeanor during the match; he's under considerable pressure, after all, he's battling elites who have collected all eight badges!
Once you lose, it means you have to say goodbye to the Indigo League, which is different from gym battles where you have multiple chances to challenge.
However, the final facts proved that Ash's pressure was completely unnecessary. Throughout the entire Indigo League, including Shinji, there was no one who could defeat him.
But this place still provides Ash with a great outlet for his emotions, and today Ash brought Misty here with him.
The two sat together on the edge of the cliff, gazing at the distant scenery and admiring the stunning night view, feeling a sense of peace in their hearts.
"—Ash, I might not be able to continue our journey together." Misty leaned on Ash's shoulder and said softly.
Ash's body trembled slightly, and Pikachu beside him also showed a surprised and confused expression. What's going on? Are they going to separate after just getting together?
"Is it because of the dojo?"
"Well, I am the Gym Leader of Cerulean City. I have grown a lot by Ash's side, and it's about time for me to go back and continue to take on the responsibilities of the Gym Leader. I can't let my sisters continue to shoulder the responsibilities of Cerulean City for me, can I?"
Although Misty tried her best to say these words in a lighthearted tone, Ash could still hear the reluctance in her voice. Putting aside the fact that she would have to part with her friends and not be able to continue her journey, they had only been together for a short time, and now she had to go back to the gym. No wonder she was reluctant to leave.
"I—" Ash really wanted to say something like he would go back to Cerulean City with Misty, but the words just wouldn't come out. If he stayed at Cerulean City, it would mean he couldn't continue to pursue his dream.
"What are you thinking, Ash? I'm not saying this because I want you to stay at the Cerulean Gym. I'm just giving you a heads-up. Although we'll be going back to the gym, it won't be that soon. We can at least continue traveling together for another month or two. And even if I really have to go back to the Cerulean Gym right away, you can't come with me!"
Xiaoxia raised her little head and used her small, white hand to turn Xiaozhi's head so they could look at each other seriously. She said, "Have you forgotten the goal you told me at the beginning? To become a Pokémon Master! I don't want to see you stop before you achieve your dream, let alone stop for me!"
"If you really make that kind of decision, I'll feel guilty for the rest of my life. So, Satoshi—whether I'm here or not, you must keep moving straight toward your dream! I believe that with your talent and hard work, you'll achieve your dream in a few years at most, and then—come and marry me with dignity!"
"Xiaoxia—" Xiaozhi's mouth was slightly open, and there was a halo in his eyes. He had a lot to say to Xiaoxia, but he didn't know which sentence to say. It seemed that no matter how many words he said, he couldn't express his feelings for Xiaoxia at this moment.
The next second, a warm sensation touched Xiaozhi's slightly open lips, and under the bright moonlight, the young man and woman embraced and kissed.