"Anything is fine."
Jirachi's gaze shifted, as though she wanted to etch everyone's faces into her heart, one by one.
Ye Qing discussed it with everyone, and all the people and Pokémon formed a circle and began humming a sweet children's song.
Jirachi simply floated in the air, listening quietly, a smile on her lips and her two little ribbons fluttering in the wind.
Thank you, Ye Qing. These seven days have been so happy, so very happy. They were the happiest seven days of my life.
I'll keep you all in my heart, forever!
Finally, Jirachi's gaze settled on Ye Qing and Milotic.
"Goodbye, Xiao Qingzi. Goodbye, Milotic. Goodbye, everyone."
Jirachi made no promise with Ye Qing this time, because she knew a miracle could not happen. Ye Qing had no way of living for another thousand years.
By the time she awoke from her slumber again, the world outside would have changed beyond recognition, and her familiar friends would all have turned to dust.
Sensing Jirachi's sorrowful gaze, everyone present felt awful. Though they had not spent long with Jirachi, they could all share her feelings.
Two glistening tears fell, and under everyone's gaze, Jirachi slowly closed her eyes and turned back into a dark purple crystal.
"I'll wait for you!"
Diancie's eyes brimmed with tears. Though she had spent only seven short days with Jirachi, those seven days would surely be etched into her memory.
"Don't be sad. I'll always, always be watching over everyone. Always, always..."
Jirachi's final words sounded in everyone's hearts, and Ye Qing lowered his head to hide his tears.
Jirachi had fallen asleep, and everyone felt low. To avoid disturbing Ye Qing, they packed up their things and left one by one.
Ye Mom looked at her motionless son and sighed, beckoning