Meeting Ash Again

On the nineteenth day after returning to the Orange Islands, the weather was clear.

This morning, Yu Hai was heading to Mikan Gym. His pre-tournament training period was over, and today was the day he would leave for Citrus Island to participate in the tournament.

After the Indigo League ended, the Orange Tournament had finally begun after three months of preparations.

Dunmei's family of four would also be heading to Citrus Island. Grandpa Dunmei would stay behind to guard the Gym, while they would take the ship to Citrus Island together.

After getting up to pack up, feeding the Pokémon breakfast, and recalling them, he did not make breakfast at home. Instead, he planned to eat at Mikan Gym.

Luo Yan had already left, leaving a note on the table saying they would have drinks at the gathering after he finished participating in the Orange Tournament.

After packing his things, he slung on his backpack, rode Pelipper, and headed for Mikan Gym.

Before long, he arrived at Mikan Gym. From the air, he saw several tiny figures below the Gym, each one a pedestrian. He landed at the entrance and happened to spot the newcomers.

A red-and-white baseball cap, blue jacket, jeans—wasn't that the dumb kid? There was also Xiao Xia with her orange hair in twin buns, and Chikenn, the observer in a green T-shirt.

"Ash? Why are you guys here?" Yu Hai landed at the entrance and saw Ash's group of three peering into the Gym.

Since today was departure day, the Gym was not planning to open. They would leave after breakfast, at around ten o'clock. Ash really had come at the wrong time.

"Brother Hai? Aren't you entering the tournament? Why are you still here?" Ash walked over excitedly when he saw Yu Hai.

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