After Xiao Yu lost, she sat on the grass looking a little dejected.
Her Pokémon went over to comfort her as well.
Eichi walked over and sat beside Xiao Yu, patting her head. "What's wrong, Xiao Yu? Why are you so downcast?"
Xiao Yu said timidly, "Xiao Yu realized she's so weak. It feels like she's just useless."
Eichi really wanted to laugh when he heard that, but he merely smiled. "Why would Xiao Yu think that?"
"Xiao Yu, Brother Ying Shi is an exception. You're actually really amazing."
"Really?" Xiao Yu asked uncertainly.
Eichi nodded seriously. "Of course it's true. When has Brother Ying Shi ever lied to you?"
Xiao Yu immediately beamed, as though her dejected expression from moments ago had never existed.
But Eichi suddenly remembered that he had nearly forgotten about Ash, the true protagonist.
He had been in this world for too long and had nearly forgotten.
Calculating the time, Ash should be setting out in another two months.
He would definitely pass through Tokiwa City then. Should he have Xiao Yu battle that guy Ash?
Eichi thought mischievously.
In the forest outside Pallet Town.
"Woo~"
"Pidgey~"
Pidgey and Pidgeot flew overhead, accompanied by the cries of other Pokémon.
Within the lush, densely wooded forest, giant trees stood layer upon layer.
Rainwater left behind by last night's downpour still clung to the many leaves.
Inside a cave, a Kangaskhan was resting. The pouch on its belly was stretched taut and bulging.
Suddenly, a head poked out from inside. It was not the Marill one might have expected, but a Pichu.
The Marill was beside it.
Pichu quietly crawled out of Kangaskhan's pouch without waking either Kangaskhan or Marill.
When it reached the cave entrance, it looked out at the brilliant sunlight. The rain had