Pokémon: Dreams Come True Starting in Sinnoh

Chapter 126 Xiao Guang, A Different Kind of Thought

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After the events involving Shieldon and Hunter J concluded, Ash and his friends continued their journey.

The incident has so far ended in their victory. Officer Jenny and Dr. Yamanashi have both promised to pursue the Hunter Organization to the end, and Dr. Yamanashi will help find a new, safer, and more suitable environment for these Shieldon Dragons.

As for Shigeru, he is currently busy working on his next academic paper, and his willingness to help the Shield Dragon is largely due to his own personality.

Otherwise, even if Xiao Shigeru told Officer Jenny about his unintentional discovery, he could continue his work and research on his own without any problem.

Of course, even Pokémon scholars are generally willing to offer their help when they encounter this situation.

It's worth mentioning that when the two were saying goodbye, Ash challenged Gary to a "friendship match," but Gary refused without hesitation. The reason for his refusal was simple—

"How dare you, a Pokémon Trainer, challenge an ordinary scholar like me?"

If Gary hadn't witnessed Ash's performance in the mountains, he probably would have actually accepted the challenge.

After all, he didn't believe that Ash's current ace Pikachu could defeat his Electivire.

......

On the morning of the day after saying goodbye to Gary, Ash and his friends finally arrived in Eonothem City.

This is a place where hearts connect.

Although it is a big city, Yuanzhi City is not as noisy as Feiyun City and Zhuqing City. Everything here seems beautiful and peaceful.

A faint, relaxing fragrance filled the air.

Inspired by Melissa, the gym leader and one of the idols of Eden City, every building here seems to be decorated as ornately as possible, with most of the buildings featuring a light yet luxurious purple as the main color scheme.

"One more day..."

Upon arriving in the new city, Xiao Guang did not show the same excitement and joy as before; instead, his expression was filled with nervousness.

"Anyway, we have a basic outline, so let's refine it this noon."

Xiao Zhi comforted him like this.

Ash won't completely ignore Dawn. After all, they're a team in the Tournament of Destiny. If Dawn can't come up with a good plan before the tournament starts, Ash will help her.

However, Xiao Guang did not disappoint him. Although Xiao Zhi did not know what she dreamed about, the inspiration she said she got from the dream was indeed good. If she could perfectly recreate it on stage, passing the first round of auditions should not be difficult.

Even though this is the most popular grand competition recently, passing it shouldn't be a problem at all.

"So, Xiaogang, what are you planning to do? Are you still going to buy groceries?"

Xiao Zhi asked this question.

Based on Xiaogang's usual habits, he would normally be busy with his own things in this situation and wouldn't go with them to register or participate in the activity.

But this time—

"Hmph, I want to sign up with you guys too!"

Xiao Gang turned halfway around, revealing his white teeth, and said:

"I'm not going to miss this registration! I heard this year's competition is the biggest ever! And it's in Yosuga City! There must be lots of beautiful older sisters! Pfft!"

Before Xiao Gang could finish speaking, he let out a mournful cry and was dragged away by the mischievous frog that appeared the next second.

"Looks like the plan has failed..."

"Honestly... why doesn't Xiaogang ever learn from his mistakes?"

Ash and Dawn were speechless. They had initially thought they could finally work together again, but Brock was going to be absent once more.

Moreover, being absent for this reason is less desirable than being absent because there was no time to procure supplies.

.......

After Brock was dragged away, Ash and Dawn slowly walked towards the registration point for the Contest.

Although the two of them still bought some snacks on the roadside to fill their stomachs as usual, Xiao Guang's mood was obviously not as high as usual today.

Hmm... but her mouth never stopped moving.

"I told you not to worry too much~ Hikari, the solution you came up with is definitely fine~ right, Pikachu?"

"Pikachu~~"

Pikachu echoed this sentiment while eating fries that were almost entirely covered in ketchup.

"Th-thank you... Yes, that's true! No problem! Absolutely no problem!"

Hikari took a deep breath. Although she didn't know whether Satoshi was comforting her or speaking from the heart, those words were enough.

"Of course, no problem, right?"

Ash shrugged. Seeing that Pikachu had finished the ketchup on the fries so quickly, he squatted down and handed Pikachu the half-eaten ice cream he was holding. Then he stood up and said confidently:

"Otherwise, what's the point of having me as your partner? Although it's said that you'll be handling everything by yourself, we're a team, you know. Even if there are any mistakes during the actual performance, I can cover for you immediately! Just focus on performing on this stage!"

Xiao Guang: "......"

Hikari stopped in her tracks, a hint of blankness in her eyes, and stared at Satoshi for a long time without saying a word.

"what happened?"

After watching Pikachu wolf down its food and walk a distance further, Ash suddenly noticed that Dawn behind him had stopped walking, so he turned around and asked her this question.

"Hmm? No, no...it's nothing..."

Xiao Guang took a deep breath, clutched his rapidly beating chest, and forced a smile as he answered.

"Really? In that case, let's hurry to the registration desk. It will be troublesome if it gets too crowded any later."

"...Um."

Xiao Guang answered silently.

......

She followed slowly beside Ash, secretly watching him chat and laugh with Pikachu. For some reason, her heart started beating faster, and her face began to feel hot.

What exactly happened...?

Xiao Guang thought to himself.

She had never felt this way even when she first appeared on stage for the Grand Contest.

Is it nervousness? Or some other emotion?

Xiao Guang's mind was no longer on reality; all she could see was Xiao Zhi's figure. She followed him closely, her mind replaying the dream from two days ago.

It was just a short, unremarkable stretch of road.

But Xiao Guang unconsciously hopes that this journey can continue indefinitely.

.......